Broad Ford School

10/24/2026

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Bobcat Bulletin

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲

At Broad Ford School, leaders are learners, and learning starts with curiosity! Their Word of the Week initiative introduces a new vocabulary word each week to students in Pre-K through sixth grade. Each word is introduced and unpacked during morning announcements, with a picture clue and motion to help students understand, remember, and use the word. Words are also displayed throughout the hallways and cafeteria, and are incorporated into daily conversations and learning. These words are shared with families to encourage practice at home, sometimes including special assignments and homework. Having a shared vocabulary across all grade levels creates a unique sense of connection and builds a schoolwide culture of learning.

Bobcats are truly flourishing as they put words like curious, scrumptious, impeccable, wander, and persuade into action! It is pretty amazing to hear a Pre-K student describe a scrumptious lunch or brag about their impeccable hallway behavior. These moments show that students are doing more than memorizing definitions. They are expanding their vocabulary, strengthening communication skills, and building confidence. By learning to express ideas, ask questions, and persuade others, students are developing skills that will help them become strong leaders and lifelong learners. Broad Ford School remains committed to growing vocabulary, growing confidence, and growing leaders, one word at a time!

10/23/2026

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for The Broad Ford Broadway Bobcats production of Shrek the Musical Kids!

November 20-22 at the Performing Arts Center.
You can purchase your tickets online

🎟️Friday Nov. 20th - https://performingartscenteratgarrettc.ticketspice.com/shrek-kids-nov-20th-7-pm

🎟️Saturday Nov. 21st – https://performingartscenteratgarrettc.ticketspice.com/shrek-kids-nov-21st-7-pm

🎟️Sunday Nov. 22nd - https://performingartscenteratgarrettc.ticketspice.com/shrek-kids-nov-22nd-2-pm

10/23/2026

Mrs. Hershfeldt’s class needs your help! They are trying to collect a postcard from all 50 states!! Have friends or family from another state? See if they can send us a postcard. 🇺🇸

10/22/2026

Reminder this tomorrow! Can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐾🌱

10/22/2026

Bobcat Families! 🐾

It’s that time of year again! We are asking our families to take a few minutes to complete our Fall Title I Parent Engagement Survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRzasgYImZcH16KOIKnnqcbmhK_YJRsMvgvl1ruCmq3PWqBw/viewform

Your feedback is important to us! We want to hear your thoughts and ideas so we can continue planning meaningful parent engagement events and opportunities that support our students and families.

📝 Please complete the survey by November 6, 2026.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being an important part of our Bobcat family! Together, we can continue to help our students grow and thrive! 🌱💚

As a parent/guardian of a child attending a Title I school, you are an important part of the Title I team. Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parent/family engagement program and activities at our school. The following survey is confidential and will be used to evaluate ou...

10/21/2026

🚒👮‍♂️🩺 Community Helpers in Pre-K! 🩺👮‍♂️🚒

Last week, our Pre-K students wrapped up their unit on Community Helpers with some very special visitors! ❤️ Our little learners had the opportunity to meet community helpers who work hard every day to keep us safe, healthy, and cared for.

👮‍♂️ A big thank you to Deputy Casey for visiting our Pre-K kiddos and sharing what it means to be a School Resource Officer! Students learned how SROs help keep our school safe, build positive relationships, and serve our community.

🚒 Thank you to the Oakland Fire Department! Our students loved meeting the firefighters, exploring the fire truck, and getting a closer look at the special equipment and protective gear firefighters use to do their important jobs. They learned how firefighters respond to emergencies, help people in need, and keep our community safe. What an exciting, hands-on learning experience!

🩺 Thank you to Nurse Anna for spending time with our students and teaching them about nursing and the important role she plays in caring for our school community. Students learned how school nurses help keep us healthy, care for students when they aren't feeling well, and support our well-being throughout the school day.

We are so grateful to Deputy Casey, the Oakland Fire Department, and Nurse Anna for taking the time to share their knowledge, experiences, and careers with our youngest Bobcats! A special thank-you to our Pre-K teachers for creating meaningful learning opportunities that help students connect classroom learning to the world around them. 💙

Experiences like these inspire curiosity, build connections, and help our students see the many ways people make a difference in their community! 🐾🌱

Thank you to all our community helpers for being everyday heroes!❤️

10/21/2026

🐢💜 Perseverance in Pre-K! 💜🐢

Mrs. Durst’s Pre-K kiddos are learning that perseverance means never giving up, even when something is challenging!🌟 Today, our little learners celebrated the Turtle House of Perseverance by wearing PURPLE and showing their Bobcat pride! 💜🐾

We are so proud of our youngest Bobcats as they learn to keep trying, work through challenges, and grow a little more each day! 🌱