Bruns Avenue Elementary

Hi Bruns Family! 📚 We’re in the final quarter—let’s finish strong! Every school day matters, and showing up on time, every day helps students stay confident, connected, and ready for success. ✅ Set alarms and stick to consistent bedtimes ✅ Lay out clothes and backpacks the night before ✅ Plan transportation ahead of time ✅ Arrive early enough for breakfast and a calm start ✅ Schedule appointments after school whenever possible Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority—let’s make every day count for our students! 💙✨

Last week we had an amazing time celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at Bruns Avenue Elementary! 💙🤍🐻

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible community partners, Community in Schools, supportive families, and school administrators for going above and beyond to make our staff feel loved, appreciated, and celebrated all week long. From the thoughtful treats and gifts to the encouraging words and acts of kindness, every gesture truly meant so much.

Our teachers and staff work tirelessly every single day to support, educate, and inspire our Bruns Bears, and we are so grateful for everyone who helped pour back into them this week. Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing people who make Bruns so special! 🐻💙🤍

Congratulations to our very own, Mr Finnie, for winning CMS Beginning Teacher of the Year! 🎉 You've done an incredible job learning, growing, and teaching your students to success in your first year! We wish you all the best in your teaching journey! Go Bruns Bear Go! ✨️📣🎉

Good Evening Bruns Family! 💙🐻

We would like to send a HUGE congratulations to Mr. Finnie on being named Beginning Teacher of the Year for the entire CMS district! This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are beyond proud to celebrate this special moment with him.

Mr. Finnie, thank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive impact you make every single day at Bruns Avenue. We truly love and appreciate you! Congratulations again on this well-deserved honor! 🎉👏🏾

Talk about making an entrance! ✨ Huge congratulations to Reese Finnie from Bruns Avenue Elementary for being named CMS Beginning Teacher of the Year. Starting a career in education is no small feat, but Reese has shown up with passion, heart, and a clear vision for student success since day one. The future of our classrooms is looking bright!

We are so excited for Mr. Finnie! Proud to call him a Bruns Bear! 💙💙

Congratulations to our outstanding CMS Beginning Teacher of the Year finalists!
These educators are recognized for their enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment to student success as they begin their teaching careers.
We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the positive impact they are already making in our schools. 🌟
The CMS 2025–26 Beginning Teacher of the Year will be announced at the Gem Awards on Tuesday, May 5.
👉 Learn more and meet our finalists at charmeckschools.org/gemawards
Join us in applauding these rising stars in education! ⭐

🐻💙 Bruns Bears Celebrate Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month! At Bruns Avenue Elementary, we celebrate the uniqueness of every student and promote kindness, understanding, and inclusion.

Together, we create a school where everyone belongs. 💙🤍🐻