AF Brownsville Elementary

Hey Brownsville Bears! Remember, scholars have a half day on October 14th and October 15th for testing. School hours will be from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Achievement First Advocacy has partnered with When We All Vote to ensure that all of our families, and eligible scholars are registered to vote and hit the polls in November! The time is NOW, because our next two years will determine our children’s (communities/cities) next twenty. From now until the end of 2021, New Yorkers will elect our representatives in the state legislature, Congress and City Council, a President, and a new Mayor. With trying times in our nation and rec...ent changes in voting laws, this is a pivotal moment for us to stand up, embrace this challenge and make our voices heard. As a community, we go further together. There is so much at stake on the ballot this year. We vote now for the next 15/20/25! Please register to vote and/or check your status by visiting before the October 09th deadline by visiting https://www.whenweallvote.org/achievementfirst/ Upon successful registration feel free to post a photo on social media using the #AFVotes #AFAdvocacy Here are a few reasons you may need to update your voter registration: o You’ve moved or updated your address since you last voted o You’ve changed your name, marital status, or citizenship status o You’ve changed your political party preference o You haven’t voted in the past few elections RSVP for 10/08 Virtual Civic Engagement & Empowerment Rally: Registered & Ready We will be partnering with the New York & Connecticut Charter School Association, Uncommon, Kipp and C3S for an evening of civic empowerment! When it comes to voting, it is critical to know all options and plan ahead. We will be joined by When We All Votes to help make a plan of action that shows our collective power at the polls! Get ready to hear from students, school leaders, elected officials and other special guests as we get #registeredandready Register by 10/07 at http://bit.ly/UKAVotes

Calling all Brownsville Bears...Pick up your scholar materials on Mon. October 5th between 12pm - 5:30pm or Tues. October 6th between 9am - 2:30pm! We will be distributing everything on Bergen Street at the dismissal entrance and next to the park. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.

Attention families: FRESH FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTIONS are available in Crown Heights & Brownsville! Each Fresh Food contains over $30 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables plus grocery basics that can feed 1-2 people for an entire week for just $7 when paying with SNAP/ EBT or $10 with cash. Customers can sign up in advance at bit.ly//brownsvillefoodbox or can walk in during any distribution. Check out the flyers for the exact days, times, and locations.

Don’t look further! Seats are still available for the upcoming 20-21 school year. Apply TODAY! @achievementfirst.org//achievement-first-brownsville-eleme/ (link in our bio) No busques mas! Todavia hay asientos disponibles para el proximo ano escolar 20-21. Aplica hoy! @www.achievementfirst.org//achievement-first-brownsville-e/ (enlace en nuestra biografia) #schoolenrollment

Don’t look further! Seats are still available for this school year! Accepting Kindergarten - 4th Grade. Apply TODAY! @achievementfirst.org//achievement-first-brownsville-elemen

Friday morning meeting affirmations from 3rd Grade scholars in the University of Tampa classroom.

**THIS WEDNESDAY** join us for a special town hall about public safety in our community. Special guests Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuels and Assembly Member Diana Richardson will be in attendance, as will local community organizations, to discuss issues relating to gun violence, policing, and safe community relations. This is your opportunity to have your voices heard and your questions answered. We hope to see you there!

BRES Families! This is the last week for BK residents to pick up FREE boxes of FreshDirect groceries. FreshDirect boxes are available for pickup at various locations throughout Brooklyn this week. See the flyer for exact pickup locations and times.

Dear Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, thank you for your service, your bravery, your tenacity, and for fighting for us all. #NotoriousRBG #restinpower

Brownsville Bears Families: check out this resource for additional grocery money! The State is providing all families additional funds to buy groceries due to schools buildings being closed due to the pandemic. Be sure to check your mail for communication from the State about how to retrieve your funds.

**Check it out BRES Family**!: Fresh Direct has teamed up with the our Borough President to bring FREE boxes of fresh foods to the residents of BK. Fresh Direct boxes will be available for pickup through the Borough on various days throughout this week! You definitely don’t want to miss out on this. See the flyer for exact pickup locations and times.