Happy February, Bobcats! Our focus in February is kindness. For the past few years, our students have been recognizing the kindness shown to each other during the school day. Brecht Students will continue to have the opportunity to recognize random acts of kindness as they decorate their classroom doors with these examples. Children who will be five years old on…
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2019-2020 School Calendar Approved
At the January 17th School Board of Directors Meeting, the School Board approved the 2019-2020 School Calendar. Below are important dates to remember (early dismissals, no school, holidays, graduation, etc). You can also click here to access a one-page calendar to print. Dates to Remember for 2019-2020 School Year Thursday, July 4, 2019 – District Office/School Offices Closed Monday, August…
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MTSD Inclement Weather Communication Procedures
If possible, decisions to delay or close schools will be made no later than 5:15 am, to provide families adequate time to be notified and to seek and find daycare and alternative family plans, if needed. Early notification also allows our transportation, maintenance and food service teams to prepare for necessary adjustments and modifications. However, please be aware that while…
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Spanish Immersion Information for the 2019-2020 School Year
The Manheim Township Spanish Immersion Program is a district program for grades 1 through 4 where students are immersed in Spanish while they learn the same Manheim Township curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Standards. Students learn Reading, Writing, Spelling, Mathematics, Science, Health, and Social Studies in Spanish. The program continues as the students attend Landis Run Intermediate and the Middle…
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Kindergarten Registration Information for 2019-2020
Online registration for kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year will open on January 14th. The first step in the process is to complete and submit the online portion of the registration. After the online registration has been submitted, the second step in the process is to make an appointment and come to the district office with the required documentation. The…
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January Principal Newsletter
Happy 2019, Bobcats! In January, we will be focusing on our Bobcat 5 trait: Excellence. At Brecht, we focus on learning and fostering the qualities of having a growth mindset, not just for students but also for our entire school community. Our motto is that we do whatever it takes, and then some. Having a growth mindset helps us get…
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December Principal Newsletter
Happy Holidays Bobcats! In December, we will be focusing on our Bobcat 5 Trait: Respect. We had the opportunity to show respect to veterans during our Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 12th. It was a special time for our school community as we honored these heroes. Thank you for attending your child’s parent teacher conference in November. If you were…
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October Principal Newsletter
Happy October, Bobcats! The Brecht Community has great activities planned for the month of October. Our school theme for October is cooperation. Cooperation is working together to accomplish a goal. At Back to School Night, I referenced Brecht’s “non-negotiables” which are listed below. Brecht Teachers will refer to these non-negotiables to foster a growth mindset with our students. What is…
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August Principal Newsletter
August 2018 Dear Brecht Families, It has been a fun and fast summer and I am looking forward to the first day of the 2018-2019 school year on August 27th. I hope that you had a great summer filled with a lot of fun experiences and learning. Listed below are important dates that I would like to share. Teacher…
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June Principal Newsletter
It’s June! Happy summer, Bobcats! The 2017-18 school year is quickly coming to an end! I know many of our families are gearing up for summer fun. Don’t forget about reading over the summer. Also, keep practicing those math facts. Kids like schedules so be sure to include some learning time into your summer days. Plan to come to Brecht…
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