{"id":41934,"date":"2026-06-17T17:16:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T22:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BrentfieldES\/?p=41934"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T22:16:49","slug":"brentfield-101-everything-new-families-need-to-know-for-2026-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BrentfieldES\/brentfield-101-everything-new-families-need-to-know-for-2026-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Brentfield 101: Everything New Families Need to Know for 2026-2027","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make sure to complete these checklist items and mark your calendars for our upcoming back-to-school events.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New to Brentfield Checklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Join the PTA (Starting July 1):<\/strong> Visit the PTA website to purchase school supplies, join the PTA, and explore volunteer opportunities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/brentfieldpta.membershiptoolkit.com\/\">https:\/\/brentfieldpta.membershiptoolkit.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Follow Us on Social Media:<\/strong> Stay up-to-date with the latest information regarding school events and programs:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> @Brentfieldbobcats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Facebook:<\/strong> Brentfield Elementary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>X (formerly Twitter):<\/strong> @TeamBrentfield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Stay Informed via Parent Square:<\/strong> All grade-level and school-wide newsletters will be delivered directly through ParentSquare. Make sure your account is active so you don&#8217;t miss crucial updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Know the Arrival and Dismissal Times:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Doors Open:<\/strong> 7:35 am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>School Starts:<\/strong> 7:50 am (Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to learn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Dismissal:<\/strong> 3:10 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Note: To ensure a smooth dismissal process, please do not pick up your child after 2:45 pm for after-school appointments.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Events Calendar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Friday, July 17<\/strong> | Incoming Kinder Event (9:30 am &#8211; 11:00 am)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Thursday, August 6<\/strong> | PreK Meet the Teacher (5:00 pm &#8211; 6:00 pm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Monday, August 10<\/strong> | Meet the Teacher \u2013 Come &amp; Go Event (11:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Wednesday, August 12<\/strong> | First Day of School <em>(Parents may walk PreK and Kindergarten children into the school building on this day only)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>School Lunch &amp; Cafeteria Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Submit meal applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parent Lunch Visitors:<\/strong> Parents are welcome to join their students for lunch on <strong>Wednesdays and Fridays<\/strong> starting the <strong>3rd week of school!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meal Viewer:<\/strong> Download the Meal Viewer app to check out the weekly school lunch menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/BrentfieldES\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41936\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>School Cafe Account:<\/strong> Set up your School Cafe account to easily manage lunch logistics online. 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