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Our Vision

"Brooklyn STEM Academy students and staff believe in being positive, working hard, and learning in an environment that is rich in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math so that everyone is prepared to meet the challenges of the world around them."

Email: jennifer.teare@msdmartinsville.org

October 1- Yearbook Sales Begin

October 3- 1st 9 Week Grading Period Ends

October 3- World's Finest Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Begins

October 3- 1st Grade Field Trip to Anderson Orchard

October 7-Honor Choir Performance @ MHS

October 8- Asynchronous E-Learning Day

October 8- Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 8/9- Report Cards Sent Home

October 9- Special Olympics @MHS

October 13-17- Fall Break (NO SCHOOL)

October 20- Elementary 2K @ Poston

October 23- Grandparents' Night

October 31- Fall Parties

Our Fall Mum Fundraiser earned $4,000 for the Brooklyn STEM Academy PTO! We are so appreciative to all who purchased mums and those who volunteered their time to help pass them out to families. Student fundraiser prize bags were distributed to students the morning of October 1st, and the Ice Cream Sundae Party will take place at school on Friday, October 3rd, for our top sellers! We can't wait to see everyone at our next PTO event, Grandparents' Night, on October 23rd. More information on that event coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What if our family does not have internet access?

Wi-Fi ACCESS POINTS: The district has added outdoor access points to each school (and the Central Education Center/389 E. Jackson Street) to provide Wi-Fi for district devices. Families can park in the parking lot of each school or at the Central Education Center and download homework from their teachers, then complete the assignment offline while at home. Students will be able to upload assignments once finished and back on the district’s Wi-Fi. Every school in the district has at least one outdoor access point.

For an extended weather break, please contact your child’s teacher to arrange an alternate plan as needed.

2. Does the work assigned during eLearning days count?

Yes; work assigned during the eLearning days will count towards the students’ cumulative course grades.

3. How can I get technology support?

Please contact the district’s Tech Helpdesk with chromebook/device questions during remote learning at 765-342-6641, extension 1071 or by email, helpdesk@msdmartinsville.org.

4. If my child is a Kindergartner or 1st grade student, will my student be able to take a device home?

Teachers will be sending home devices and chargers for Kindergartners and 1st graders if the district is predicting a possible eLearning Day because of weather. (For Kindergarteners, for the Oct. 8th eLearning day, paper packets will be sent home for their learning instead of chromebooks. First grade will send devices home.)

Resources:

• Tips & Tricks for Educators on Zoom & Zoom Directions for Students

• Offline Mode Tutorials video and slides– Students can download files and their work will be saved and then synced when they are back on Wi-Fi.

• https://askrose.org/educator-resources/

Students and parents needing additional support with math and science school work can always contact Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s free math and science tutoring service for grades 6-12 by calling 877-ASK-ROSE. AskRose Homework Help is a free tutoring service where students can email, video, or chat live with a friendly tutor to work through and better understand homework assignments. Tutors will stay on the phone with the student until he/she understands or finishes the work

September 15, 2025

As we begin a busy season of school and holiday activities, I would like to make you aware of our procedures and communication plan concerning the possibility of inclement weather:

• Weather decisions are made by our team who monitor conditions closely.

• When determining a delay, early dismissal, or cancellation of school, countywide weather conditions are reviewed. In addition, we utilize the National Weather Service website @ www.nws.noaa.gov/om/cold/wind_chill.shtml

Communication

Before school, a decision will be made by 5:30 AM and communicated to you and your family in the following ways:

1. Staff/ parents will be notified through an all-call using ParentSquare. (Telephone numbers are generated from our Skyward database. At your convenience, please check Family Access to ensure your telephone number is up-to-date for this academic year.)

2. Communication will be added to the District's website and social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MSD of Martinsville

3. Communication will be sent to the following radio and TV stations: WCBK, WISH 8, WRTV-6, WTHR-13, Fox-59.

4. This information can also be found on our website, https://msdofmartinsville.org/transportation-and-safety/.

Early Dismissal

As weather conditions in our area can change quickly, an early dismissal may be necessary. We will make a decision concerning dismissal as early as possible, then call parents through ParentSquare and communicate information to our website, social media, and local media.

I encourage you as a family to develop a weather plan. For example, if parents or guardians work, students should know where to go if there is an early dismissal or a two-hour delay.

I hope this information is helpful as we work together planning for inclement weather events. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Eric Bowlen

Superintendent

Funding has been made available through School Wide Title 1 Services to Brooklyn STEM Academy for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts and math. This extra support is available for all students at Brooklyn STEM Academy. Classroom teachers, Title 1 Teachers and instructional aides provide assistance through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate a need for support. Please contact your teacher about services your child may receive.

“Together we challenge and inspire our children through rich experiences, empowering them to achieve success while making positive contributions to our world.”