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Ms. Koshick, 5th Grade Teacher, reads Corduroy

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Ms. Koshick, 5th Grade Teacher, reads Corduroy


Morning Announcements

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Today's announcements kick off our positive mindset challenge, and feature a new guess who, and read aloud by 5th grade teacher, Ms. Koshick.


Ms. Bemis, 1st Grade Teacher, reads How do Dinosaurs go to School?

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Ms. Bemis, 1st Grade Teacher, reads How do Dinosaurs go to School?


Morning Announcements

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Today's announcements feature information regarding specials classes during Phase 3 of at-home learning, our guess who reveal, and a read-aloud by the 1st-grade teacher, Ms. Bemis.


Mrs. Dobyns, 1st Grade Teacher, reads Down by the Cool of the Pool

Monday, April 13, 2020

Mrs. Dobyns, 1st Grade Teacher, reads Down by the Cool of the Pool


Morning Announcements

Monday, April 13, 2020

Today's announcements feature crazy hair day and a read aloud by 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Dobyns.


Kiss the Pet - A Brisas Special Event

Thursday, April 9, 2020

We weren't able to kiss the pig this year but instead, we kissed our pets!


Mrs. Dauscha, 3rd Grade Teacher, reads Don’t Call Me Pig

Thursday, April 9, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Thursday, April 9, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Today's announcements feature a Throwback Thursday to Gordon's Night Out at Skateland, our Guess Who reveal, the lifeskill of pride prepared by 3rd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Boergers, and a read aloud by 3rd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Dauscha.


Mrs. Scott, 2nd Grade Teacher, reads Ron’s Big Mission

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Today's announcements feature a message from Mr. Sissel, a new staff guesses who, important parent announcements, and a read-aloud from 2nd-grade teacher, Mrs. Scott.


Mrs. Herrmann, 5th Grade Teacher, reads The Wonky Donkey

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Today's announcements include a read aloud from Mrs. Herrmann, 5th grade teacher, our Guess Who reveal, and student celebrations.


Mrs. Dodson, Librarian, reads Not Quite Narwhal

Monday, April 6, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Monday, April 6, 2020


Morning Announcements

Monday, April 6, 2020

Today's announcements feature a new guess who and a read aloud by Librarian, Mrs. Dodson.


Mrs. Carr, 1st Grade Teacher, reads Wolf!

Friday, April 3, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Friday, April 3, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Friday, April 3, 2020

This morning on announcements you saw some of your favorite Brisas Geckos create a ripple effect of gratitude. We are so grateful to all of you! What are you grateful for?


Morning Announcements

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Good Morning Brisas Geckos! Here are your announcements for Thursday, April 2, featuring Throwback Thursday Lifeskill lessons, our Guess Who reveal, and a read-aloud from 1st-grade teacher, Miss Nelissen.


Mrs. Asta, Kindergarten Teacher, reads Who Hops?

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on morning announcements on April 1, 2020.


Morning Announcements and Blooper Reel

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Good Morning Brisas Geckos! Enjoy your announcements for today that include bloopers, upcoming events, and a read-aloud by kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Asta.


Mrs. Mantini, Preschool Teacher, reads The Cow that went Oink

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

These announcements include information regarding school remaining closed for the rest of the 19-20 school year. If you have not yet talked with your child about the extended closure, please do so before viewing announcements.


Miss Foster, 2nd Grade Teacher, reads the Bernstein Bears, Nothing to Do

Monday, March 30, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Monday, March 30, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Monday, March 30, 2020

Enjoy today's announcements with features on 2nd grade science lessons and a read aloud from 2nd grade teacher, Miss Foster.


Mrs. Layton, Music Teacher, reads Because

Friday, March 27, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements, Friday, March 27, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Friday, March 27, 2020

Today's announcements feature Gecko and Principal Honor Roll, inspiration from the Hotshots Softball Team and Mr. Sissel, as well as a read-aloud by music teacher, Mrs. Layton.


Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Yoshioka, Kindergarten Teachers, reading Elephant and Piggie

Thursday, March 26, 2020

his read aloud premiered on announcements on Thursday, March 26, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Today's announcement feature 1st Grade Science lessons and a read-aloud from Mrs. Yoshioka and Mrs. Foster.


Miss Martinez, 3rd Grade Teacher, and Hank read Big Dog, Little Dog

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

This read-aloud premiered on announcements on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Today's announcements include inspiration from amazing Gecko students, more Sports Day features, and a read-aloud from 3rd-grade teacher, Miss Martinez.


Morning Announcements

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Included in today's announcement are shout outs to hard-working students, our community partners, and a read-aloud from Brisas Art Teacher, Mrs. Yazzie.


Mrs. Yazzie, Brisas Art Teacher, reads Frog and Toad Together - Part 5

Monday, March 23, 2020

Enjoy this read-aloud that premiered on announcements on Monday, March 23, 2020.


Mrs. Yazzie, Brisas Art Teacher, reads Frog and Toad Together - Part 4

Monday, March 23, 2020

Enjoy this read-aloud that premiered on announcements on Monday, March 23, 2020.


Mrs. Yazzie, Brisas Art Teacher, reads Frog and Toad Together - Part 3

Monday, March 23, 2020

Enjoy this read-aloud that premiered on announcements on Monday, March 23, 2020.


Mrs. Yazzie, Brisas Art Teacher, reads Frog and Toad Together - Part 2

Monday, March 23, 2020

Enjoy this read-aloud that premiered on announcements on Monday, March 23, 2020.


Mrs. Yazzie, Brisas Art Teacher, reads Frog and Toad Together - Part 1

Monday, March 23, 2020

Enjoy this read-aloud that premiered on announcements on Monday, March 23, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Monday, March 23, 2020

Today's morning announcements feature Sports Day in celebration of 75 days of peace along with a message from Mr. Sissel and Part 1 of a read-aloud from Art Teacher, Mrs. Yazzie.


Announcement Bloopers

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Enjoy these bloopers that were presented on Friday, March 20, 2020 for the Lifeskill of Sense of Humor


Mrs. Herting, 5th Grade Teacher, reads The Paper Bag Princess

Friday, March 20, 2020

Enjoy this video that premiered on announcements on Friday, March 20, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Friday, March 20, 2020

Morning announcements for Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary for Friday, March 20, 2020, includes guests Principal Winkelmann and guest reader, Mrs. Yazzie, Brisas Art Teacher.


Mrs. Almendarez, 5th Grade Teacher, reads Creepy Carrots

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Enjoy this video that premiered on announcements Thursday, March 19, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Here are your morning announcements for Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School for Thursday, March 19, 2020, featuring a read aloud by Mrs. Almendarez, 5th-grade teacher, and a social/emotional learning lesson by Mr. Sissel.


Mrs. Dauscha, 3rd Grade Teacher, reads Grumpy Gloria

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Enjoy this read-aloud that premiered on announcements on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.


Morning Announcements

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Here are your morning announcements for Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School featuring a read aloud by Mrs. Dauscha, 3rd-grade teacher.


Morning Announcements

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Here are your morning announcements for Tuesday, 3.17.2020.


Thank you PTSO!

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Thank you PTSO for the outstanding support in helping to make Brisas the school we are all so proud of!


Thank you to our PTSO for supporting our 5th grade trip to the Renaissance Festival!

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Thank you to our PTSO for supporting our 5th grade trip to the Renaissance Festival! They had a fun and memorable learning experience!


3rd Grade Music Show

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Great job 3rd Grade! This was the daytime performance for our students. We are so proud of you and Mrs. Layton's hard work.


Mrs. Dauscha’s 3rd Grade - Lifeskill of the Week - Responsibility

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Thank you to Mrs. Dauscha's 3rd Grade class for presenting this video on announcements to teach the lifeskill of the week, responsibility.


Garden Club - Kinder Garden Project

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Thank you to our Garden Club and many other helpers who worked on our "Kinder Garden" project. Our courtyard looks beautiful thanks to your hard work, donations, and support.


Congratulations to our Mallet Masters

Monday, March 2, 2020

Congratulations to our Mallet Masters who were honored by the Arizona Music Teachers Association with an invitation to perform at their conference. We hope you enjoy these highlights from their performance.


Yearbook Sales!

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Make sure to get your 19-20 Brisas yearbook!


Mrs. Yoshioka’s Kindergarten Art Masterpiece

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Thank you to our amazing volunteers who make Art Masterpiece happen for our classrooms. Our students greatly enjoy your visits and lessons. Here are some highlights from a recent Art Masterpiece lesson from Mrs. Yoshioka's Kindergarten.


Mrs. Yoshioka’s Kindergarten teaches the Lifeskill of Friendship

Thursday, February 20, 2020

What great examples of friendship! Thank you to Mrs. Yoshioka's Kindergarten for preparing this for announcements to teach last week's Lifeskill!


Decades Dance 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Thank you to everyone who helped host such a fun event! PTSO parents and teachers all pitched in for a night to remember!


McTeacher Night 2020

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Thank you to those who joined for our community builder at McDonald's earlier this month!


Decades Dance Promo

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Who's getting excited for the Decades Dance??? Join us tomorrow at 6:30 in the MPR to dance through the decades and check out the greatest fashions!


Kyrene de las Brisas Read-a-thon Kick Off

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Brisas had a fun day yesterday with dressing like our favorite book characters to kick off our annual read-a-thon! Thank you Kyrene de las Brisas PTSO for your help and hard work with this event! Students are already working hard to log reading minutes for some amazing prizes! #whenyoureadyouwin


Gordon’s Night Out

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Gordon had a great night out at our most recent community builder event! Thank you Kyrene de las Brisas PTSO for organizing such a fun night for families while helping to support our school community! Watch for more opportunities to see Gordon out and about coming soon!


Are you “hyped” for the Decades Dance?

Thursday, January 24, 2019

We hope to see you at Brisas' yearly Decades Dance, Friday, January 31st from 6:30-8:00 pm!


2015-2016 Back to School Skit

Friday, August 7, 2015

Kyrene de las Brisas kicks off the 2015-2016 school year with an all-school spirit assembly. Staff performed a 23-minute skit that aligns with their "World-Class Education" theme. The students loved it!


Brisas’ School Mascot

Friday, August 7, 2015

Gordon the Gecko rocks out to "Let It Grow" (Celebrate the World)


Kyrene de las Brisas - Back to School Skit 2013

Friday, August 9, 2013

The Brisas staff kicked-off their 2013-2014 Adventure of Learning with a safari-themed skit for all students to enjoy!


Kyrene de las Brisas - Peace Pole

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Kyrene de las Brisas - Peace Pole