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Dear Brentwood Families and Staff,
It has been another busy and exciting week in Brentwood. From celebrating our community's rich cultural traditions to recognizing student achievement and the accomplishments of our families, there was much to be proud of.
Wanda Ortiz-Rivera
Superintendent of Schools
P: (631) 434-2325
F: (631) 273-6575
wortiz@bufsd.org
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Around the District
![Superintendent and HS student looking at a piece of artwork in school hallway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780238894/brentwoodk12nyus/soofpgrmzrpj6bbhaeda/05-15_NYSABE-Student-Artist_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780238894/brentwoodk12nyus/soofpgrmzrpj6bbhaeda/05-15_NYSABE-Student-Artist_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780238894/brentwoodk12nyus/soofpgrmzrpj6bbhaeda/05-15_NYSABE-Student-Artist_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780238894/brentwoodk12nyus/soofpgrmzrpj6bbhaeda/05-15_NYSABE-Student-Artist_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780238894/brentwoodk12nyus/soofpgrmzrpj6bbhaeda/05-15_NYSABE-Student-Artist_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780238894/brentwoodk12nyus/soofpgrmzrpj6bbhaeda/05-15_NYSABE-Student-Artist_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Around the District
Around the District
Ms. Ortiz-Rivera congratulated Brentwood High School senior on earning first place in the New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE) Student Art Contest’s high school division. During the visit, Ember shared his award-winning piece, International “Food Is The World” Street Fest, which celebrates multiculturalism, inclusion, and the power of community through art.
Superintendent's Favorite Books
Are you looking for some great reads to inspire your learning and spark your curiosity?
Look no further than the superintendent of schools favorite book list!
![Start with Why by Simon Sinek book cover]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752461411/brentwoodk12nyus/ytwlmt4m1lpooyn0u2f3/md31726946439.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752461411/brentwoodk12nyus/ytwlmt4m1lpooyn0u2f3/md31726946439.jpg","width":300}])
![The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Book Cover]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752461284/brentwoodk12nyus/zgtucqf6g7z8rbjsej7m/ThePowerofNowbyEckhartTolle.jpg","width":233}])
![The image depicts the cover of a book titled "La Carreta" by René Marqués, featuring a dramatic silhouette of a horse-drawn carriage against a warm, golden background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459409/brentwoodk12nyus/xegun3ffij1mspsvengu/lacarreta.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459409/brentwoodk12nyus/xegun3ffij1mspsvengu/lacarreta.jpg","width":292}])
![The image features a book cover titled "Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain" by Zaretta Hammond, with a foreword by Yvette Jackson. The cover displays several circular portraits of diverse individuals against a dark background with colorful interconnected nodes.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/b1efvxp8gtyggfefukkb/23468051.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/b1efvxp8gtyggfefukkb/23468051.jpg","width":279}])
![The image depicts a vibrant, colorful tree with intricate, autumn-hued leaves against a deep green background, showcasing the concept of dual language instruction for enriched education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459409/brentwoodk12nyus/lrqamslg0h6wrut4dfgd/duallanguage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459409/brentwoodk12nyus/lrqamslg0h6wrut4dfgd/duallanguage.jpg","width":309}])
![The image displays the cover of a book titled "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, which promises "Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results" and describes the book as "An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones".]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/l5yxekokksp0m3gyy0iy/atomic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/l5yxekokksp0m3gyy0iy/atomic.jpg","width":311}])
![The image depicts a group of students and teachers engaged in a collaborative learning activity, with various educational materials and resources visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/wgip2gmjumnc63upz4v0/invitations.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/wgip2gmjumnc63upz4v0/invitations.jpg","width":328}])
![The image shows the cover of the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey, which has sold over 15 million copies.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/bo6w8gkafqaunsc6y1lm/7habits.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/bo6w8gkafqaunsc6y1lm/7habits.jpg","width":312}])
![The image depicts a young girl sitting in a rocking chair, surrounded by a rustic wooden background with a sign that reads "La cucarachita Martina" (The Little Cockroach Martina).]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/txmhrcdmbhovasuygzkz/lacucarachita.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/txmhrcdmbhovasuygzkz/lacucarachita.jpg","width":309}])
![The image shows the book cover of "Dare to Lead" by Brene Brown, a #1 New York Times bestselling author. The cover features the book title in large text against a teal and navy blue background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/vsjlehbmtesljbdygy6w/dare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/vsjlehbmtesljbdygy6w/dare.jpg","width":510}])
![The image features the book cover of "Trust & Inspire" by Stephen M. R. Covey, with a colorful oval-shaped design in the background and the book title prominently displayed in the center.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/z8kmr774k9jik8troxfb/trust.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/z8kmr774k9jik8troxfb/trust.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/z8kmr774k9jik8troxfb/trust.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/z8kmr774k9jik8troxfb/trust.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705459408/brentwoodk12nyus/z8kmr774k9jik8troxfb/trust.jpg","width":1399}])
![The book cover for "The Ugly Duckling" features a light gray duckling surrounded by several yellow ducklings on green grass with small white flowers. The gray duckling looks different from the yellow ducklings.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751159551/brentwoodk12nyus/kh2o0wlhabfh6eotc1ec/0color-Kselbert---The-Ugly-Duckling---Cover-tai.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751159551/brentwoodk12nyus/kh2o0wlhabfh6eotc1ec/0color-Kselbert---The-Ugly-Duckling---Cover-tai.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751159551/brentwoodk12nyus/kh2o0wlhabfh6eotc1ec/0color-Kselbert---The-Ugly-Duckling---Cover-tai.jpg","width":768}])