Brooks School Wide Competition for Special Olympics is Here!!!
Monday Jan. 14th until Monday Jan. 28th
What is the Polar Plunge: Several District 97 staff members will plunge (some partially and others fully) into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics IL
When/Where is Polar Plunge: 2/17/19 (Sunday) in Evanston
Why Support the Polar Plunge: Did you know that D97 has 7 Special Olympics sports? We have one of the largest Special Olympics sport options based on our district size in the entire state! We offer: soccer, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, track, golf (new sport), bowling (new sport) and Young Athletes (3-8 yr. olds). Special Olympics has given D97 thousands of dollars in grants since 2012. By supporting our plunge, this is a way to continue the high level of programs that we offer in the district.
What’s at stake: The three teams at each of the three grade levels along with their teachers will be competing by raising the most money to support the Polar Plunge for the right to decide what Mr. Gonsur will wear when he plunges into the “warm” waters of Lake Michigan on February 17th. Hopefully the team that wins is kind in deciding what Mr. Gonsur will wear when he takes the plunge, because he embarrasses easily.
How to Donate: From Monday January 14th until Monday January 28th you can donate money to any of your teachers for the cause. Anything helps!
May the best team win!!
Sporks on the Loose!
In an effort to reduce landfill waste from our lunch rooms, D97 has eliminated the spork combo packets (spork, straw, napkin in a plastic pouch) from the lunch program at all the schools. Plastic sporks are still being used, but now they are unbundled from the plastic pouch and reducing unnecessary waste of additional items. In addition, D97 has also stopped ordering single plastic straws. There are still some straws available in inventory for special circumstances, as needed. Thanks D97 for taking a green step in the right direction!
Winter Concert Series at Brooks Middle School
Orchestra Concert, Thursday, February 13th, 2019 at 7pm
Band Concert, Thursday February 21st, 2019 at 7pm
Free Admission
Brooks Community Meeting: Teen Mental Health
Join us on Monday, February 4 from 7:00 - 8:30 to discuss teen mental health. The Brook's social workers will talk about the common challenges our students are seeing within the Brook's student population, sources of stress, anxiety, ways to help, and resources that are available. We will meet in the library on the third floor and free childcare is available!
Teacher Appreciation
The PTO will be hosting an appreciation dinner for the teachers and staff of Brooks on Thursday, January 31st to thank them for their hard work and dedication to our community. The dinner will be catered, but we are looking for donations of drinks and dessert, as well as help setting up. Click here to sign up!
Girls Volleyball
Game Schedule
Home vs. Freedom
Mon., Jan 28, 4pm - 6pm
Away vs. Julian
Wed., Jan. 30, 4pm - 6pm
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Grimaldi at hgrimaldi@op97.org
Track and Field
For more information, please contact Coach Dajani at rdajani@op97.org
OPEF Robotics News and Information
You can learn more about the event on OPEF's website or their Facebook page.
For more information about the robotics program please visit: https://www.opef.org/programs/vex-robotics/. Questions? Please contact Michele McAndrews at mvmcandrews@opef.org or Mr. Shinners at bshinners@op97.org
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Email: acapuder@op97.org
Website: op97.org/brooks
Location: 325 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States
Phone: (708) 524-3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/108994473138309/
Twitter: @brooksop97