Hidden in Plain Sight
Do you know where to look? Discover how alcohol and other drugs can be easily hidden in a teenager’s bedroom.
Do you know what you are looking for? Become educated on the latest substance abuse trends, signs, and symptoms.
Do you know what to do? Learn about local resources and ways to bring awareness to our community.
Thursday April 25, 2019
6:00pm - Hidden in Plain Sight Mobile Unit opens for parents to tour
Light dinner will be served
7:00pm - Panel begins:
- Lisa Pint and nursing staff - Rush Hospital
- John Roberts - Hidden In Plain Sight
- Matthew Quinn, LCPC, CADC - Rosecrance
This program is designed for adults only. Children under the age of 19 will not be allowed inside the mobile unit. Child care available upon request- email Latonia Jackson at ljackson@oprfhs.org by April 18th
OPPL Food Science Night
Oak Park Main Library Children's Department
MONDAYS, 6-7PM
GRADES: 4-12
April 29: Can You Taste Without Your Noise?
May 6:Triangle Test with Oreo Cookies
May 13: Off Brand Versus Store Brand Difference Test
May 20: Bubble Gum Lab
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Teacher Appreciation Lunch Wednesday, May 8
Please help us thank the Brooks teachers & staff for all that they do for our students by signing up to help with the 6th grade sponsored Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, May 8th. Please go to the Sign Up Genius link here and feel free to sign up for more than one line item if you'd like. All contributions are greatly appreciated!! If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Thomas at shgt52597@aol.com.
8th Grade Dance - Volunteers Needed
Calling all 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Families - Volunteers are needed to help with this fun event on May 17th 2019.
- 8th Grade parents/guardians needed for setup (starting 1:00pm) & cleanup (9 pm);
- 6th & 7th Grade to chaperone & run the dance (8th grade chaperones also welcome).
Please join in making this a special evening for our graduating class of 2019!
Questions to: Norah Scott(norahfscott@yahoo.com) or Paula O'Connor (paula.livesey@talk21.com).
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
WCWO Garden Kits
WCWO will donate $8 for each kit purchased to YOUR SCHOOL. Plant pick-up is Sat. JUNE 1, 10am-2pm in the Euclid Methodist Church parking lot, 405 S Euclid in Oak Park. More plants and kits will be for sale that day.
Each kit contains 10 plants. The Monarch & More Sun Kit and the Shade kit each cost $38, which is less than plants purchased separately. They provide all that Monarch caterpillars and adults, and bees and others need to grow up happily, plus food for birds. See the website for plant photos and growing tips and to buy other plants too.
WCWO is a local non-profit promoting ecologically friendly landscaping and environmental education. Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with District 97 policy does not imply, directly or indirectly, that the group's program(s), event(s) and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent.
HOW does it work? Add a kit to your online cart on the website.
Click on Cart, then put the name of your school in the box at lower left. After June 1, the schools will get $8 per kit. Open to parents, neighbors, or anyone! Contact westcook@outlook.com with questions.
Brooks Garden needs your help!
SUPPORT THE BROOKS GARDEN!
Spring is finally here and it’s time to enjoy the Brooks Eventide garden! We have a few ways for you to join our gardening community:
1. VOLUNTEER! We will be building two more raised beds; a Little Free Library, as well as planting and doing general clean-up chores. We really need people with power tools and construction expertise! There’s no set schedule so we can work around when our volunteers are available! Please email lstamp@op97.org.
2. BUY PLANTS!
- Students in the Eco Eagles and 8.2 Science are growing three varieties of heirloom tomato plants (Amish Paste, Cherokee Purple & Sun Gold cherry), as well as zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, basil, dill and cosmos. A limited number of these seedlings will be available the second week of May for $2 each. An order form will be coming soon.
- Purchase native plants for YOUR garden: The West Cook Wild Ones Native Plant sale is going on, and for every Monarch kit that is purchased, $8 goes to the school of your choice (Brooks, of course!). This is a kit of 10 plants that give you an easy way to add beautiful Monarch butterfly attracting plants to your existing or new sunny garden. It will also provide nectar and pollen for native bees and other important pollinators. Information can be found at http://westcook.wildones.org/.
- Purchase native plants for OUR garden: We would like to add native plants to the area by our beautiful mural on the southwest corner of the school and near the main entrance. Purchasing a monarch kit from the West Cook Wild Ones plant sale and donating it to our garden is an easy way for us to reach our goal.
Please email lstamp@op97.org if you have questions or ideas for our garden!
Oak Park and River Forest 8th Grade Girls Golf Club
Join us Thursday nights at the range and Sunday afternoons on the course.
All 8th grade girls from Oak Park and River Forest are invited to join us at Fresh Meadows Golf Range, 2144 S Wolf Rd. No golf experience is necessary. First meet up is Thursday April 25th at 7:00pm. The only cost is to purchase a bucket of range balls ($8).
Questions?
Contact Tom Kennedy
773 865 9563
Make friends, have fun, and learn how to play golf (both kids and adults).
Boys Volleyball
Game Schedule
Conference week begins!
4/29 - 4pm - 6pm
Away vs. Northlake
5/1 - 4pm - 6pm
Away vs. Julian
5/2 - 4pm - 6pm
Home vs. Heritage Summit
5/6 - 4pm - 6pm
Home vs. MacArthur
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Grimaldi at hgrimaldi@op97.org or Coach Gillespie at mgillespie@op97.org
Track and Field
Here is the link to our Track & Field website.
Specific events each day are linked on our calendar website.
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