Brewster Elementary School

On the behalf of the staff of Brewster Elementary School, I want to extend a warm welcome to each one of you.

At Brewster Elementary we currently serve about 500 students K-6.  We are committed to focusing on reading, math and writing.  Of course, many other subject areas are integrated, such as: music, PE, art, social studies and science. 

Never before have students been held to such high academic standards.  The challenge before us is to raise student achievement to the next level, the level set by our State through the Essential Academic Learning Requirements.  These requirements are a challenge to all students.  The ability to accept the challenge, to work together to overcome obstacles, to be positive in the face of a difficult task and celebrate success, will be a tremendous journey.  In this journey we look forward to working with you. 

The staff appreciates and depends upon active parent involvement in our school and its programs.  If at any time, you would like to volunteer in a classroom, in the office, or on the playground, either on an occasional basis or on a regular basis, please come into the office and we can help you make that possible.  We need your involvement as we strive to build an excellent school system. 

The student day will start at 8:00 and end at 2:50.   Buses will run accordingly.    Every Monday school will start at 9:30 and end at 2:50.  Breakfast on this day will begin at 9:00, buses will run 1.5 hrs later.  This time will allow staff to spend the necessary time to collaborate with grade levels and teams to better prepare educating your student(s). 

Finally I would like to leave you with the acronym T.E.A.M., Together Everyone Achieves More, is an encouragement for you to get involved with your child’s education. Home, School, and Community truly form the T.E.A.M. that can make a difference in your child’s life.

As principal, I am excited to meet and work with each of you.

Eric Driessen, Elementary Principal

Education must be focused, defined and measurable rather than random and accidental. Education should be the right of all regardless of race, creed, disability, gender or gift. Education should be lifelong, process oriented and our nation’s top priority.

Schools should set goals, establish a positive environment and develop a team effort with communication to all team members. School goals should guarantee basic skills to every student so 100% of our students’ graduate. Schools should prepare students for college, trade schools and the real world. Schools must identify and focus on exit outcomes for each curriculum. Our positive environment should be fun, caring, disciplined, exciting and challenging. We must provide a longer time to learn the basic principles, but not lock all students into a longer time. We must build the self-esteem of every student.

Parents must be positive role models and take responsibility to be involved in the education of children and adults.

Students need to take responsibility for their own learning and become responsible, productive citizens of society. They should be guaranteed guidance in developing, modifying, and setting goals for their future and be encouraged to communicate in the process. Students need to have enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

Teachers are some of the most important persons in each child’s life. They must do everything possible to build each child’s self-esteem and must motivate each child through a positive educational environment. Teachers must be open to change, taking into consideration each child’s individual needs and/or goals. By using new techniques, methods and technologies, teachers can help in the child’s learning. Teachers must be team players and must talk with parents, students, administrators and other staff members.

Mission Statement

The MISSION OF BREWSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is to provide a positive environment where all students reach their greatest academic achievement potential, become self-directed, life-long learners who are able to comprehend, reason and
communicate effectively.

VISION STATEMENT

Brewster School District will collaborate with the community to restructure the school so they value all students and can achieve in a positive learning environment. The district will emphasize life-long learning, increase student accountability, and raise student performance through proven educational practices. The community and school district will, through team efforts, communicate openly to become good role models who coach students and celebrate their successes.

Contact Information
Brewster School District
Street Address: 503 S. 7th Street
Mailing Address: PO Box 97
Brewster, WA 98812
Phone: 509 - 689 - 3418
FAX: 509 - 689 - 2892
Email Secretary - Jessica Garcia / jgarcia@brewster.wednet.edu