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September 4th, 2018

September4th, 2018
Twitter Highlights: Week 2
Please click on the above link to see highlights from this past week. We are working to create a positive learning environment that is equitable, inclusive and focused on the whole child. No need to have a twitter account to view!

Brooks PTO News and Information

Wondering when you'll start receiving the weekly PTO email? You won't! This year, all PTO information will be included in the Middle Matters newsletter, making all of the information you need available in one place.

SMILE - Picture Day

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Pictures will be taken during PE/Health Classes.

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MAP Testing: Reading and Math

Testing Wednesday, 9/5 through Friday, 9/21. If student misses a test, make-up testing will occur during this window.

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GBMS Library/Media Center

Starting Tuesday, 9/4: Open every school morning from 8:00am to 8:45am. Must arrive with ID prior to 8:30am to enter school to go to library. This is a quiet time for reading and studying.


Library is also open during each lunch periods. Students need to request a pass from a teacher BEFORE their lunch.

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Breakfast & Special Hot Lunch Opportunities

We offer breakfast every school morning from 8:15am to 8:45am. Students enter the commons door, purchase their breakfast with their ID card, eat and when finished return their grade level location outside.



Ordering Special Hot Lunch offerings for your Student

Please visit our website to learn how to participate in PTO Starship Lunches on Tuesdays and/or BRAVO Pizza lunches on Fridays. More information about Starship lunches is also below.

Powerschool and Canvas - Observer account set up guides

If you would like to set up an observer account on Powerschool or Canvas, please refer to the help guide links below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Ms. Vashti Carter at vcarter@op97.org or by calling the main office at (708) 524-3050. We will also share more information during PTO Food Truck event on 9/17 from 5pm to 8:30pm.


Powerschool

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQJcSrYMGBUJ9fn5agfAaOQOkJm2Lotg/view?usp=sharing


Canvas

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5kXBeF0QX-xNWs5bjJVZzJRWXJVRWRJZ1NOcnI3Tmt2ZUhF/view?usp=sharing

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STARSHIP REMINDER!

The deadline to sign-up for the Starship lunch program is fast approaching! Starship is a local restaurant that provides lunch each Tuesday for the students that have signed up, and it is the primary fundraiser for the PTO. It is a great way to get out of making lunch for your student every Tuesday and also a great way to support the PTO at Brooks.


All orders for the year must be in to the office or ordered online by Sunday, September 9th. Starship will begin on Tuesday, September 18th and will run every Tuesday, to May 21. If you have questions about Starship please email Bryn Poulton at starshipbrooks@gmail.com. You can order online using the following link: https://d97pto.wufoo.com/forms/qt1dd4v1eyqsn5/ or use the this pdf form and turn it in at the office. If you choose to fill out a paper copy please make out a check to GBMS PTO in addition indicate that the order is for the PTO/Starship.

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Parents of students new to Brooks

During the lunch period on Monday, September 10th, the Brooks PTO will be distributing Brooks t-shirts to the 6th grade students and students new to Brooks who didn't receive one at orientation. If your student didn't previously receive a t-shirt, please remind them to stop by the Brooks PTO table during their lunch period to pick one up (we will be in or near the lunch room). These t-shirts will come in handy during a spirit-wear day!
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Brooks Spirit Wear

Brooks spirit wear can be ordered at any time by visiting www.companycasuals.com/brookseagles. Orders will be shipped to your home!

Middle School Grading and Assessment Policy

Last spring, middle school administrators and teachers reviewed our grading and assessment policy. We made some changes in order to have more consistent practices for redos and retakes throughout the building. Please take some time to read this document.

Food Allergy Safety Guidelines

Please click on the link below to learn more about the Food Allergy Safety Guidelines for D97 and Brooks Middle School. We appreciate your partnership in promoting the health and safety of our students.

Please Reinforce at Home

BOOK BAGS and/or BACKPACKS

Book bags/Backpacks are useful for carrying materials/books to and from school. If a Book Bag needs to be carried by the student throughout the building, a cinch sack or another smaller type bag is preferred, as the smaller the size the less congested and safer the hallways are. Additionally, the space available in classrooms for full-sized back packs is limited and makes navigating through classrooms difficult. Backpacks should be stored in lockers. Lockers measure 11 by 11 inches.


PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES (including Cell Phones)

Personal Electronic devices are not allowed out in common spaces. Teacher discretion will be used in the classrooms. Personal devices should be left on silent while in the building.

Staff will take personal electronic devices if they are seen being used in common spaces during school time in the building. Multiple infractions will require the parent to pick up the personal electronic device. As with other personal items, the school will not be responsible if the personal electronic device is stolen, lost or damaged. We strongly discourage students from bringing valuable items to school.

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Girls Basketball

Practice Times JV

9/4, 5, 6, 7

7:00am - 8:30am


Practice Times Varsity

9/4, 5, 6, 7
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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BRAVO Cinderella Rehearsals

Wednesday, 9/5

3:30pm to 6:30pm


Thursday, 9/6

3:30pm to 6:30pm


Friday, 9/7

3:30pm to 6:30pm

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Chess Club

If you are interested in joining the Chess Club, please see Mr. Hausfeld for a permission slip. Room B305 . First meeting will be Monday, September 10th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.


For questions regarding the chess club, please email Mr. Hausfeld at mhausfeld@op97.org

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Eco EAGLES

Eco Eagles will be meeting TUESDAYS at 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Room C202 starting, September 4th. If you’re interested in the school garden, creating award-winning films, taking field trips and being an environmental activist, join us! Eco Eagles is the best club ON the planet FOR the planet!

Young Filmmakers Contest Information

Create your own film! The One Earth Film Festival is sponsoring a Young Filmmakers Contest. Middle schoolers are eligible to win scholarship and cash prizes and have their film premiere at the Festival in March 2019. Check out the details here.

Explore your talents by attending a workshop just for fun or to create a great entry for the contest. Live Action filmmaking workshops coming up this December, more info here.

Clubs

Starting this week:


  • Ulmtimate Frisbee Clubs - Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:30pm. Meets on the field. Contact Mr. Gillespie with questions mgillespie@op97.org
  • EcoEalges - Tuesdays 3:30 to 4:30 pm in room C202. Contact Ms. Stamp with questions lstamp@op97.org
  • Best Buddies: First meeting Wednesday, 9/5 from 3:30 to 4:30pm in the commons. Here is the year long calendar that can be downloaded. Contact Ms. Beauprez with questions lbeeauprez@op97.org
  • Unified Soccer: Any questions please contact Tim McDonald tmcdonald1@op97.org


Starting in September:


  • Chess Club: First meeting 9/10 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in room B305. Contact Mr. Hausfeld with questions mhausfeld@op97.org
  • Rainbow Tribe: Here is link to permission slip. First meeting will be on 9/20 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
  • Service Club: First meeting is Friday 9/29 from 8am to 8:50am in room B209. Contact Ms. Walsh with questions swalsh@op97.org
  • World Language Club: Date TBD
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Student IDs

For any student that doesn't have their picture on their ID, a photo will be taken during the lunch periods and a new ID with the photo will be issued.
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Physical Education Uniforms

If you haven't ordered your child's PE uniform yet, please do so online. The shirt is $8 and the shorts are $8.


For Students who ordered a PE uniform, they will be getting their PE uniforms this week during PE class.

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Class Field Trip

Pay Online for your students field trip.


https://oakpark.revtrak.net/Middle-Schools/BMS/BMS-Field-Trips/#/list

Coffee with Capuder - Friday, September 7th @8:30am to 9:30am

Please join us in the commons this Friday for the first Coffee with Capuder. We look forward to seeing you there!
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GBMS Curriculum Night

During this time, you will be visiting each of your student’s classroom teachers by following their schedule. As you visit each of your student’s classes, you will learn each subjects “Year at a Glance”, “Top 3 Take-a-ways” and “How you can support your student at home”. You’ll be able to see each of the classrooms where your student spends their time learning as well as meet your student’s teacher.


Here is link to download a graphic organizer you can complete prior to the evening. The first class you will visit will be your student's advisory teacher (listed as period 10 on your student's schedule).

When?

Thursday, Sep 13, 2018, 06:00 PM

Where?

325 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

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PTO Welcome Learning Session & FOOD Truck Fun!

Welcome Back Night and Food Truck Fun! 5-6:30p Food Truck & Social Time, followed by our first Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Community Meeting 7-8:30p. All parents and guardians are PTO members!

TOPIC TONIGHT: Our focus will be learning more about the Canvas and Powerschool apps.

When?

Monday, Sep 17, 2018, 05:00 PM

Where?

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, South Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL, USA

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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

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