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September 24th, 2018

September24th, 2018
Twitter Highlights: Week 5
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!

Please provide Curriculum Night Feedback

We would appreciate you taking a few moments to provide some feedback regarding your experience during Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 13th.


Please complete this brief survey.

Click HERE to order a Yearbook
Order your year book today!

PARCC

The 2017 -2 018 PARCC Scores were sent home with students on Friday, September 21. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
Strengthening Families Program Flyer
First Meeting is on Tuesday, September 25th from 6pm to 8pm at Julian Middle School. Click button to learn more.

Oak Park Public Library - Restorative Justice Conference

The OPPL is holding a restorative justice conference on Saturday, Oct.6th and Sunday Oct. 7th. Here is a link to the FLYER.

D97 News and Information

District Attendance Goals

The Oak Leaves published an article last week about the district's attendance goals and the critical role that we believe regular attendance at school plays in improving student achievement and creating a sense of belonging. Check out the article >


Substitute Teachers and Teaching Assistants
We are currently looking for people to serve as substitute teachers and teaching assistants. Substitute teachers earn $103 per day, while substitute teaching assistants earn $90 for a full day and $45 for a half day. You can access additional information about these positions by visiting http://www.op97.org/hr/substitutes.

We are D97 Campaign to highlight a student or staff member across the district

This year, District 97 is launching a campaign titled "We are D97." As part of this campaign, we plan to profile one student or staff member each month to help highlight the tremendous work being done across the district to advance our vision, achieve our goals, and create a strong sense of community and belonging. These profiles will be posted on our website, included in our weekly email blasts and shared via our social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter). If there is someone you believe should be recognized for their contributions to their school, the district or the community, please use the brief form found at http://bit.ly/2NE0M6G to nominate them for our monthly profile feature.

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Support4U

In May, districts 97, 90 and 200 partnered together to launch a new mental health-related prevention and support resource for middle and high school students called Support4U. Students can use this text-based resource 24 hours a day to connect with licensed mental health clinicians who can provide them with assistance or guidance on a variety of issues that include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, substance use, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, bullying and abuse.


During the past few weeks, we have been working with leaders from all three districts, as well as representatives from the Community Mental Health Board and NAMI Metro Suburban, to create a video that will help introduce or reintroduce this critical resource to students, families and community members. You can access the video by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeU9lBiq12U.

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GBMS Library/Media Center

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.


Friday Pizza Lunch started on Friday, September 14 - but there is still time to sign up for the year! You can SIGN UP HERE. We also offer a cash table each week - pizza is $2/slice.

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.

Brooks PTO News and Information Brooks PTO News and Information

Brooks Community Meeting

Join us for our next Brooks Community Meeting on Monday, October 1 from 7:00 - 8:30. We will hear about the new assessment policy at Brooks and about standardized testing.


Second Annual Food Truck Social a Success

Thank you to everyone who attended the Food Truck Social last week. It was great to see familiar faces as well as new ones. A special thanks to Sarah Miyata and Sloan Watson for organizing the event!

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Starship Lunches

If you have questions about Starship please email Bryn Poulton at starshipbrooks@gmail.com.

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Fund the PTO every time you shop at Amazon

When you shop at Amazon. Begin your shopping through the link here and our PTO will earn 0.5% of your total sale, at no expense to you. First time Amazon Smile shoppers will find our organization by typing Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Parent-Teacher Organization. Thank you for your continued support.
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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!

Clubs and Sports Information Clubs and Sports Information

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Girls Basketball

Game Schedule


Home Game vs Unity

9/24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm


Away Game vs.Lincoln

9/25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm


Away Game vs.Northlake

9/27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Boys Basketball

There will be a boys basketball meeting Monday Sept. 24th at 3:35pm in room C304 and Open gyms on Sept. 25th and 27th from 3:40pm- 5:00pm.
For questions, please contact Darren Haus at dhaus@op97.org

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OPEF Update! Robotics Info Session Meeting

There will be an info session for students interested in either the In-House League or the Competitive Club on Thursday, September 27 at 3:30. 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

2018 -2019 Extra-Curricular Activities

For more information you may view this spreadsheet. The first tab has information about Sports. The second tab contains information about Clubs organized in order of start date.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XvWFACDX8DRUGztoEjQDOO3gzj26D7RTcxcBlKDfMZk/edit?usp=sharing

Clubs

Clubs Started in September:


  • 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: 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
  • Chess Club: Contact Mr. Hausfeld with questions mhausfeld@op97.org
  • RAD: Contact Ms. Dajani with questions rdajani@op97.org
  • Girls on the Rise: Meets week on Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 4:45pm in room C105
  • ORFF: Contact Mr. Carrillo with questions fcarrillo@op97.org
  • World Language Club: Contact Mr. Lagioia with questions vlagioia@op97.org
  • Rainbow Tribe: Contact Ms. Berman with questions aberman@op97.org
  • Spoken Word Club: First meeting Monday 9/24 in B205 (3:30 - 5:00 pm) with Mr. Lee and resident poet Christian Robinson. Contact Mr. Lee with questions. mlee@op97.org
  • Service Club: First meeting is Friday 9/29 from 8am to 8:50am in room B209. Contact Ms. Walsh with questions swalsh@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.


Clubs Starting in October:


  • Yearbook Club: First meeting is on Monday, 10/1 in room B202 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Contact Ms.Turner-Reid or Ms. Pabellon with questions mturnerreid@op97.org or mpabellon@op97.org
  • Math Team: First meeting is on Monday, 10/1 in room B204 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Contact Mr. Sam Kahn with questions. skahn@op97.org
  • Art Club: First meeting is on Thursday 10/4 in room D301 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Contact Ms. Murray with questions. kmurray@op97.org
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Stage Crew

Stage Crew Orientation is September 27 - you can sign up to participate HERE.
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Dance Hip Hop Studio started on Monday, September 17

Started on Monday, September 17th. There is still time to join! You can access permission slip here. Free to all Brooks Students.
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Guitar Club

Started on Monday, September 17th. There is still time to join! You can access permission slip here. Free to all Brooks Students.
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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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