We are proud to serve the approximately 550 students who learn each day at Brumfield. We believe we make a difference for your child. We appreciate the support we receive from parents. Involvement in your child's school and education sends a powerful message that school is important. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns.

The staff at James G. Brumfield Elementary is excited to be beginning the 2010-2011 school year! The past year presented with a number of challenges, including H1N1, flu and, of course, lots and lots of snow. Despite those distractions, our students were very successful on all of our assessments. Students are taking school and instruction seriously, and they are achieving. As a result of two years in a row where all SOL(Standards of Learning) tests were passed, we enjoy full accreditation with the state, and we made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) under the No Child Left Behind federal initiative. We continue to be proud of the accomplishments of our students who are served so well by a wonderful staff.

We are continuing our school-wide behavior efforts. Once again, students will be earning coupons for good behavior, doing their homework, and a variety of other positive behaviors. At the end of each grading period we will further reward some of these students by drawing names of coupon earners out of a treasure chest and giving them small prizes. We take pride in the fact that our students are well-behaved at school, and are constantly complimented for their behavior when our classes represent us outside the building.

Brumfield has many activities that support development beyond the curriculum. Please refer to our parent handbook to see all of the wonderful opportunities offered. All contribute to a full experience for our students.

The PTO at Brumfield is an active supporter of our mission. Through their efforts we were able to provide field trips for all students last year without having to charge our families. Additionally, our parent community is always available to assist in any task we attempt.

We have achieved a wonderful balance of academic excellence and overall student development. As we continue to make sure that our students are our primary focus, we know that the coming year will be further cause for celebration. With students, staff, parents and our community working together, we are confident in our ability to succeed.