Dear Parents and Staff,

The beginning of the school year is an important time to build strong, healthy routines that set our students up for success. Routines provide children with structure, consistency, and a sense of security, which are critical elements for both learning and growth.

At School:
Teachers are intentionally spending the first weeks of school reteaching, modeling, and practicing classroom expectations. Establishing clear procedures, such as how to transition between activities, participate in discussions, or ask for help, which helps students know what is expected of them. Research from The Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions shows that classrooms with well-established routines experience fewer disruptions, stronger student engagement, and higher academic achievement. By front-loading time on expectations, teachers build a foundation that supports both learning and positive behavior throughout the year.

At Home:
Parents play an equally important role in setting strong routines outside the classroom. Helpful strategies include:

• Setting consistent bedtimes

• Limiting phone use or disabling apps during sleep hours

• Checking in daily about what happened at school

• Supporting homework completion in a distraction-free space

• Being intentional about making school a family priority

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children and teens who get adequate sleep show improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and emotional regulation. Likewise, the Harvard Graduate School of Education highlights that when families create predictable routines, students benefit academically and socially.

Working Together:
When teachers and parents establish strong routines in their respective roles, students are more confident, focused, and ready to learn. Clear communication between home and school about how each child is adapting ensures we can provide the right support at the right time. Together, we form the essential link in creating well-rounded, successful students.

Thank you for partnering with us to make this school year the best it can be!

Learning Environment/Culture

Breckenridge Community Schools will build relationships with a focus on creating engaging opportunities that encourage student involvement. 

Communications/Community Engagement:  

Breckenridge Community Schools will promote collaborative partnerships between the school, parents, and community to increase communication and engagement. 

💻✨ At Breckenridge Community Schools, student safety comes first—online and in the classroom.

We are excited to share that we use Linewize, an internet safety system that:
✅ Filters student devices for safe browsing
✅ Gives teachers and parents visibility into student online activity
✅ Allows parents to sign up for access to help support safe, responsible internet use at home

Together, we can ensure our Huskies are learning and exploring safely online. 💙💛

Personnel/Leadership 

Breckenridge Community Schools will support, recruit, and retain highly qualified personnel to collaborate and meet the needs of our students. 

📚 Embracing Co-Teaching at BMS/HS

At Breckenridge Middle/High School, we’re excited to implement co-teaching, where general education and special education teachers work together in the same classroom. This approach ensures all students access our core curriculum while receiving the supports they need to succeed.

Research shows that co-teaching improves academic outcomes and student engagement. To support this, our staff have been—and will continue to be—provided professional development to strengthen these best-practice strategies and create meaningful learning experiences for every student.

📖 Literacy at Breckenridge Elementary

At Breckenridge Elementary, literacy is the foundation for lifelong success. We’re not only providing a top-notch literacy curriculum but also coaching our teachers to reach their fullest potential. With support from GIRESD and literacy expert Kelli Mitchell, our staff are continually improving their instructional practices. We’re excited to grow and learn alongside our students!

Operations 

Breckenridge Community Schools will strategically utilize resources to provide an optimal environment for staff, students, and community.