Frequently Asked Questions and School Information
MPS Response to NOVEL H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Breakfast at Brinton
Brinton's PTO
Cell Phones
How do I register a student that is new to the District?
How can we learn about the school rules?
Safety: what prevention measures are in place to guard my child’s safety?
Absences: what do I need to do if my child is ill or otherwise cannot attend school?
How may I contact my child’s teacher?
School lunches: what is the cost, and how do we pay?
What are the school colors, the mascot, and the motto?
How do I find information about Brinton's PTO?
Do you have afterschool daycare?
What website can I use to reinforce what is practiced in the classroom and Computer Lab?
Who is our school named after?
Breakfast at Brinton Top
Breakfast is served in the multipurpose room Monday-Friday 7:15-7:40. Elementary Breakfast prices are $1.00 a day or $5.00 per week.
Brinton's PTO? Top
Brinton's PTO has a website about the organization with contacts, calendars, information about upcoming events and much more. Please visit the website at: http://www.orgsites.com/az/brintonpto/
Cell Phones: Brinton's Policy Top
All cell phones must be turned off upon arrival at the school grounds (at the sidewalk perimeter).
Cell phones are put away in a backpack. Cell phones are never out or in use while a student is on campus.
If a student is observed using a cell phone, including texting, or if it rings on campus, it will be confiscated and given to the principal.
A parent will be required to come to school to pick up the phone.
The school is not responsible for cell phone theft or damage.
A student may receive discipline consequences for not following this policy.
How do I register a student that is new to the District? Top
To register students new to the district, please bring the student's birth certificate, current immunization record and proof of residency. You may register during school office hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). For more information, click HERE.
Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by Aug. 31.
How can we learn about the school rules? Top
Each family will be provided with a family handbook, which covers the general rules of the school.
Safety: What prevention measures are in place to guard my child’s safety? Top
Exterior doors remain locked at all times. All visitors must wear a visitor badge which they are provided when they go to the main office to sign-in. Anyone on campus not recognized as staff or not wearing a visitor badge will be escorted to the main office by school personnel.
Absences: What do I need to do if my child is ill or otherwise cannot attend school? Top
Call the Brinton Attendance Clerk at 480.472.4076 (this number is available 24 hours a day), and report the absence with the following details:
- Child’s name
- Teacher’s name
- Room number
- Reason for absence
How may I contact my child’s teacher? Top
All of the teachers' classroom phone numbers may be found by clicking on Staff on the Brinton Home Page. Teachers are available for phone calls before school and after school hours. During regular school hours you may leave a voice-mail, and the teacher will return your call when the school day is over. Calls are not permitted into the classroom during times of instruction.
School lunches: What is the cost, and how do we pay? Top
The cost of lunch is $1.75 which includes a main entrée and milk or juice.
Each child will have an individual account so that you can pay in advance by cash or by check, in any amount. As the account is nearing its end, you will be notified several days in advance.
For information on Prices, Menus, Nutrition, Assistance Applications, Employment, and much more: Mesa Public Schools Food and Nutrition
The child could also pay on a daily basis, but that is up to you to decide with your child. The website to pay online for school lunches is MyLunchMoney.com.
What are the school colors, the mascot, and the motto? Top
Brinton's school colors are light blue, gold and black,
Brinton’s mascot is the Black Bear, and
Brinton’s school motto is "Brinton Educates All Residents Successfully."
Do you have afterschool daycare?Top
Yes, Brinton offers "Kid's Corner" which is a program through our Community Education Dept. For more information and enrollment forms, please visit their website at: http://www.mpsaz.org/commed/k-6/kidscorner.html
What website can I use to reinforce what is practiced in the classroom and Computer Lab?Top
A wonderful website has been compiled with numerous links by grade level and subject. Click here to be directed to the MPS Educational Technology Resource website.
Who is our school named after?Top
Click herefor information about Dilworth C. Brinton.