Fairbrook Elementary

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Cami Bradley 🌟 For 16 incredible years, Cami Bradley has been an integral part of the Creek family, shining brightly as an administrative assistant at Ankeney Middle School. 🏫 Reflecting on her journey, Cami finds pinpointing just one influential figure in her career challenging. "I've been fortunate to work alongside so many amazing individuals, each leaving a lasting impact on me," she shares. Among her cherished memories at BCS, Cami fondly recalls the joy of taking all the kids to the Pizza Dive for an unforgettable Oh Wow Week adventure, where they rolled up their sleeves and crafted delicious pizzas together. 🍕 To Cami, being a member of the Creek family means embracing unity and shared purpose. "It's about recognizing that we're all in this together," she explains. "Witnessing students evolve, graduate, and return to share their post-high school endeavors—it's truly heartwarming." Cami Bradley embodies the spirit of dedication, compassion, and community that defines BCS. Thank you, Cami, for your unwavering commitment to our students and staff! 🧡🖤

Beavercreek High School Network students recently finished going to all the 3rd and 4th grade classrooms throughout the district to teach students about the dangers of smoking and vaping. #BHSNetwork

#CreekFactFriday Did you know? This past January marked a significant milestone - 60 years since the 1964 plane crash at Beavercreek High School! On January 3, 1964, the fuselage of an RB-57D Canberra twin-jet reconnaissance plane crashed in a parking lot of the school. With over 2,000 students, teachers, and workers present, it was a moment etched in our community's history. Despite the harrowing circumstances, we're grateful to report that no one was injured and little damage was done. To read more about this event, visit -https://www.beavercreekliving.com/beavercreek-blog/itemlist/tag/Crash

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Tammy Horney 🌟 Tammy Horney has been a dedicated teacher with the district for 30 amazing years! She is also "Rooted" in the district as a 1988 Beavercreek graduate. When thinking back to the person she finds most influential in her career, she credits Gloria Mione. Gloria taught at Main when she was in elementary school. Reflecting on her remarkable teaching journey, Tammy highlights Gloria Mione as a pivotal influence in her career. Gloria's impact dates back to Tammy's elementary school days at Main, where Gloria was a teacher. Her favorite memories over the last 30 years include field trips with her classes to the Learning Tree Farm, where she introduces them to farm animals. She also loves having social time with her fellow staff members. Outside the classroom, Tammy enjoys cheering on her daughters as they engage in sports, 4-H activities, quality family, and pool time. "I love teaching at the school I attended and graduated from! It is an honor to say I'm a staff member of Beavercreek City Schools," said Tammy. Tammy, we are profoundly grateful to have you as both a valued staff member and a cherished alum. Your passion and dedication continue to inspire us all. Here's to many more years of shared success and memories! 🧡🖤 #StaffSpotlight #RootedInOurCommunity

🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 A big shoutout to our amazing assistant principals for their dedication and support. Thank you for all you do! #AssistantPrincipalsWeek2024

** Weather Alert ** Due to the anticipated timing of severe thunderstorms moving through the Miami Valley, Beavercreek City Schools will release all schools two hours early on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. There will be no PM preschool and no after-school activities. Students who utilize school transportation will be transported home on their assigned bus two hours earlier than normal. Please follow all school procedures if you plan to pick your child up from school. All students will be able to eat lunch before dismissal.

Wow, talk about inbox overload! This week's #CreekFactFriday, brought to you by our tech department, sheds light on the staggering volume of emails that flooded our district last school year. Over 16 million emails were processed throughout our schools! 📨 That's a whole lot of digital communication happening behind the scenes. Kudos to our tech team for keeping everything running smoothly for all of us in the district!

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mary Raffa 🌟 Mary Raffa has dedicated an impressive 27 years to serving our district as a bus driver. Throughout her tenure, she has found her greatest inspiration from her fellow drivers. Over her years with BCS, she says her favorite memories are all the funny things the kids say and do! When she's not on the bus, Mary enjoys indulging in her passions for camping, baking delicious treats, and unleashing her creativity through crafts. When asked about her connection to the Creek family, Mary expressed a deep sense of pride and gratitude for the unwavering support from her colleagues and the community. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mary Raffa for her dedication and commitment to our team over the years. Her presence has truly made a positive impact on the lives of countless students and staff alike. Here's to many more years of shared memories and camaraderie! 🚌 #StaffSpotlight

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Corey Massarelli! 🌟 Meet Corey Massarelli, our dedicated, gifted intervention specialist at Parkwood, Trebein, and Valley Elementary! With 14 years in the BCS family, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. She has many memories throughout her career but especially loves the senior clap-out events. "It has been such a joy to see former students walk the halls and to have the honor of cheering them on and congratulating them on their graduation. The looks on their faces when they see all the students lining the halls and clapping...and when they see former teachers and are remembered and embraced and celebrated...it's just priceless!" When we asked her who had been most influential in her career, she said, "How can I just pick one?" It all began with my own first-grade teacher, Mrs. Hokanson. She is still, to this day, my favorite! That year, I decided I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My mom and my grandma were also teachers and huge inspirations to me. All three had a deep love of children and an enthusiasm for learning that overflowed into me." In her 24th year of teaching, Corey is also grateful for her colleagues who guided and supported her journey. Corey enjoys family time, reading, DIY projects, and cheering on her kids and students in extracurricular activities outside of school. She is proud to be part of the Creek family and loves working with Beavercreek students, families, and staff. "Beavercreek means the world to me personally, as my three children have been blessed to be Valley, Ankeney, Ferguson, and BHS alumni. Our teachers truly love and care for the children of our community, and it's a gift to witness every day." 🧡🖤 We are grateful to have Corey as a part of our team! #StaffSpotlight

Join Us at Beavercreek Robotics Camp! 📅 When: June 3 - 7 🌎 Where: Coy Middle School 🔧 What: Design, build, code, and compete! 👥 Who: 5th - 7th grade students interested in STEM 😄 Why: Have a blast while learning and working with world-qualifying VEX Robotics students, help develop leadership skills, and have fun while learning! Don't miss out on this opportunity! Register now. Space is limited to only 40 campers per session! https://forms.gle/mNx5dTPCUWHZDfWA9

Some of our amazing staff spent the day scouting for talent at Bowling Green State University and at the Southern Ohio Northern Kentucky Career Fair at Xavier University! We're on the lookout to fill several anticipated positions, including: K-5 Elementary Teacher Intervention Specialist Career Tech Education Teacher: Information Technology and Cybersecurity Elementary Guidance Counselor Title I Teacher AYA (7-12) Teacher High School French Teacher Middle School Choir Teacher Speech and Language Pathologist Licensed School Nurse To learn more about our open positions, or to apply, head over to our application portal: https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38784 Please Share!

CREEK FACT FRIDAY! It's time for another fascinating tidbit from our community's history! Do you know what happened on February 1, 1934? If you guessed that it marks a significant milestone in our community's education history, then you're absolutely right! February 1, 1934, marks the establishment of the first Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A) right here in Beavercreek! 🍎📚 This important organization has played a vital role in supporting our schools, fostering collaboration between parents and teachers, and advocating for quality education for generations.

Fairbrook students had a wonderful time reading for Read Across America Week, and the district could not be more proud of them. They read 102,009 minutes and raised $21,945.90 during their Read-A-Thon fundraiser! 📚📖📚

Another year is in the books where Fairbrook fifth-grade students welcomed their annual visit from Air Force STEM expert, Retired Colonel Ron Stauffer, USAF! Each year, Col Stauffer comes to Fairbrook and speaks to students about a topic that he is passionate about: Space! In his talk, students learned about manned space exploration and how astronauts are “Living in Space.” Mr. Streiff has known Col. Stauffer for 14 years and says he can always count on him to provide STEM talks that engage students in exploring more and being inspired.

CREEK FACT FRIDAY! Meet Roger Coy! Born on March 9, 1932 (the same year Main was built), Roger's journey through our school district is nothing short of remarkable. 🌟 Before starting his career with BCS, Roger graduated from the Main building in 1950. From bus driver to assistant superintendent, he held various roles, including secondary curriculum supervisor, assistant principal, and social studies teacher. 🚌👨‍🏫 His dedication didn't stop there - Roger's very first position was as a wrestling coach! 🤼‍♂️ After 32 years of service, he retired from BCS in 1988. Bonus Fun fact: Roger's family are descendants of Jacob Coy, after whom Coy Middle School is named. 🏫 Tomorrow is Roger's 92nd birthday. Help us wish him a very happy birthday! 🧡🖤

🧡Celebrating Our school social workers for National School Social Worker Week! 🖤 We extend our deepest gratitude and recognition to our incredible building social workers for their unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to our school community. We appreciate you! #ThankYou #NationalSchoolSocialWorkerWeek

Reminder: Tomorrow, March 8, is a staff work day. Students are not in school. Enjoy your weekend.

March Shine Award Winner Ford stands out in the Fairbrook Second Grade for his respectful behavior towards students and teachers. He is kind and always ready to help when someone is in need. Ford takes responsibility for his classwork and belongings, showing a trustworthy and reliable attitude in the classroom. Moreover, he is willing to be a friend to everyone, embodying the qualities of a compassionate and supportive classmate. You can find Ford voluntarily putting away recess toys, helping others clean up at the end of the day, and offering to be a math or reading buddy to everyone. When Ford is asked to do something, he intently replies “Got it!” He is listening and ready to work and help at any time. To see the Fairbrook fundamentals in action, you need only look to Ford because he’s definitely “Got it”!

Thanks to everyone who supported Fairbrook's Foxtrot Fundraiser! Fairbrook PTO used money raised to install new playground equipment! The students are enjoying trying out the new climber and musical instruments during recess. And to top it off, the PTO treated students to popsicles to celebrate! 😄 #PlaygroundUpgrade #FoxtrotFundraiserSuccess

Check out this week's "Creek Fact Friday!" Can you name these three teachers and their significance to the district? 🧡 🖤 🧡 🖤 🧡 Spoiler Alert! The image features Edward Zink, Frank Zink, and Otto Zink! Edward's legacy is honored through the naming of the Beavercreek High School Fieldhouse, Frank's in the naming of the football stadium, and Otto's name graces the gym at Ferguson Hall. The contributions of Ed, Frank, and Otto have left an indelible mark on our district. Yet, it's important to recognize that the entire Zink family has also made significant contributions. 🧡🖤 For example, the tree outside the athletic main office is in memory of the late Anton Zink. Also, Anton’s wife, Becky, has kept the scorebook for our basketball teams for 38 seasons now! Do you have a favorite Zink memory? Let us know in the comments!