February 25th, 2019
8th Grade Graduation Pictures
Monday, February 25, your child's graduation picture proofs will go home with students.
The graduation picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, March 19.
If you would like to have your student re-take their graduation photos, there is a $10 retake fee payable to Van Gogh Photography.
For questions regarding photos, please contact Van Gogh Photography at (847) 382-2282.
Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey
Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey
We are administering the Illinois 5Essentials Survey again this year to certified staff and parents/guardians from all 10 of our schools, as well as students in grades four through eight. Please click here to learn how parents/guardians can participate in this important endeavor and click here to access the parent/guardian version of the survey. Please note that school-level reports will only be generated if at least 20 percent of our parents/guardians complete the survey. The survey window has been extended through March 15th, 2019
We have 205 families (25%) that have completed the survey to date. We appreciate your feedback!
Brooks Math Team Wins First Place!
Dean Cianciolo won the high score for the group!
Congratulations to Mr. Kahn, the Brooks Math Team, and Brooks School! Way to go!
Student Announcements
Yearbook Ordering
https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014096931934358
If you are asked for a pass code, please use: 1014096931934358
8th Grade Dance - Volunteers Needed
The days are getting longer and school days are flying by. It’s time to start planning the 8th Grade Dance on Friday 17th of May. We need your time, ideas, creativity, imagination and resources. Let’s make this process fun and easy. The more the merrier, sign up with friends. There will be adult beverages at the committee meeting! Please consider joining this committee, no contribution of your time will be too small. This cannot happen without you! We will plan on meeting soon to discuss the event! Sign up for the committee here!
D97 Summer Math - Register Today!
June 17 - July 3, 2019
Monday through Friday
Julian Middle School
8am-10am OR 10am-12pm
For incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade D97 students
Students will:
o Review course content from the previous school year (incoming 6th, 7th, & 8th graders) OR
o Receive the opportunity to advance to the next level of math instruction (incoming 6th, 7th, & 8th graders) *Students must pass an End-of-Course Exam following these intense, fast-paced courses.
For more information on summer math courses and registration, please visit http://bit.ly/2019D97summermath
Registration deadline - April 30, 2019
Coffee with Capuder
Box Tops for Education
Keep the Box Tops coming in! Spring collection is almost here. All BoxTops are due February 28. Its a great and easy way to raise money for our school. Each BoxTop that is collected is 10 cents and they add up. Thank you Judy Waters our PTO box top coordinator!
Brooks PTO Community Dine Out at Nando's Peri Peri
You dinner is done on Tuesday, February 26! Dine at Nando's Peri Peri and 40% of your bill will be donated to Brooks PTO!
Attachments area
Brooks Community Meeting
Assessment Re-Do/Re-Take Policy
Please find information regarding the student re-do/re-take policy in our Brooks Website.
Recognizing Staff who Make a Difference
If you or your student would like to recognize any staff member (a teacher, a teacher assistant, social worker, librarian, front office staff, lunchroom staff, custodial staff or school administrator) please take a moment to complete this form. The staff member will receive a certificate detailing the information shared through this form.
Clubs and Sports Information
Brooks Service Club
Service Club is collecting travel size toiletries all year! Donations will be used to make care packages for Housing Forward. Please send any small, unopened toiletries to Ms. Walsh or Ms. Martínez. Thank you for your help!
Girls on the Rise
January – May 2019 is our 8th grade Girls on the Rise portion of the program. Attached a flyer for the upcoming session.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gnevA1fHdWODNvNlV2MU9LQmVtdVZ3LVo2a0hXS1czX1E4/view?usp=sharing
Girls Volleyball
Game Schedule
Away vs. MacArthur
Mon., Feb. 25, 4pm - 6pm
Home vs, Roosevelt
Tue., Feb 26, 4pm - 6pm
Home vs. Irving
Wed., Feb 27, 4pm - 6pm
Away vs. Julian
Thu., Feb 28, 4pm - 6pm
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Grimaldi at hgrimaldi@op97.org
Track and Field
Here is the link to our Track & Field website.
Also, 2/25, 2/26, 2/27 starting at 3:45 are time trials. Once students get timed they are able to leave. Specific events each day are linked on our calendar website.
First practice will be March 11th.
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
Clubs
Mondays
- Yearbook Club: Next meetings 2/25 in room B202 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Here is link to the entire year meeting dates schedule. Contact Ms.Turner-Reid or Ms. Pabellon with questions mturnerreid@op97.org or mpabellon@op97.org
- Math Team: in room B204 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Contact Mr. Sam Kahn with questions. skahn@op97.org
- ORFF: Monday mornings 8am to 8:50am in D110 Contact Mr. Carrillo with questions fcarrillo@op97.org
- Spoken Word Club: Mondays in B205 (3:30 - 5:00 pm) with Mr. Lee and resident poet Christian Robinson. Contact Mr. Lee with questions. mlee@op97.org
- BRAVO Guitar Club & Dance Hip Hop Studio started on Monday, September 17. There is still time to sign up! Click on links above to access permission slips. These clubs are FREE to ALL Brooks Students.
Tuesdays
- EcoEalges - meets from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in room C202. Contact Ms. Stamp with questions lstamp@op97.org
- Chess Club: meets from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in room B305. Contact Mr. Hausfeld with questions mhausfeld@op97.org
Wednesdays
- Best Buddies: Here is the year long calendar that can be downloaded. Contact Ms. Beauprez with questions lbeeauprez@op97.org .
- Girls on the Rise: Meets week on Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 4:45pm in room C105
- World Language Club: Every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30pm in C209. Contact Mr. Lagioia with questions vlagioia@op97.org
- BRAVO Dance Hip Hop Studio started on Monday, September 17. There is still time to sign up! Click on links above to access permission slips. These clubs are FREE to ALL Brooks Students.
- Rainbow Tribe: Contact Ms. Berman with questions aberman@op97.org
- Art Club: Thursdays in room D301 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Contact Ms. Murray with questions. kmurray@op97.org
- Service Club: Friday mornings from 8am to 8:50am in room B209. Contact Ms. Walsh with questions swalsh@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