Starship Lunch Ordering - Deadline 12/19
SIGN UP IS OPEN FOR SECOND SEMESTER STARSHIP LUNCHES!!! This remains our largest fundraiser for the PTO, and we will be using 'Pay What You Can' again so everyone can participate!
YOU MUST SIGN UP AGAIN, EVEN IF YOUR STUDENT RECEIVED A LUNCH FIRST SEMESTER. SIGN UP DEADLINE IS TUES, DEC 19.
Sign up at https://forms.gle/MaYCqRX2MTLWxFqNA
More information can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dixoZdVW1l269LzySK6CVuGoEaJgX7PP/view?usp=drive_link
We need your help! Meet new Brooks parents! Get an inside glimpse of your middle schooler's day! Adult volunteers are needed to assist with the distribution of the lunches to all 3 grade levels. Please review the available slots for 2nd semester.
All volunteers must complete and pass the D97 Background Check. This is quick and easy. Sign up at https://www.op97.org/parents/background-checks.
Community Resource: Smart Hephzibah
Have you heard of SMART Hephzibah? It's an after-school enrichment program for first- through sixth-graders! SMART has been going strong, bringing supplemental math instruction to District 97 students and is taught via Zoom by District 97 teachers.
For the winter 2024 session, which runs from Jan. 18 to Feb. 29, 2024, SMART Hephzibah is adding for the first-time instruction for sixth-graders,
All sessions are $84, and scholarships are available. For the math instruction, there are both regular and advanced options. Register by scanning the QR code!
Cold Weather Reminders
District 97 believes it is important for students to have opportunities for physical activity and play time during the day—even during the cold winter months. This winter, students will be permitted to go outside for recess when the temperature, with wind chill, is 15 degrees or higher. The district utilizes the Wind Chill Chart developed by the National Weather Service.
- It is important that students dress in warm layers when cold temperatures are expected. Students should remember to bring hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, coats, snow pants and boots. It is recommended that families label these items with their children’s names.
- Our staff will carefully monitor students while outside and take the necessary steps to ensure students are appropriately clothed/prepared for the cold weather, watching out for signs of frostbite and other cold-related issues.
Emergency Closings and E-Learning Days
District 97 always strives to have schools open. However, if heavy snow or extreme cold make it dangerous to travel, we may need to close schools. The district’s emergency closing procedures are outlined in this brief deck; full details are posted at https://www.op97.org/communications/emergency-closings.
In July 2021, the District 97 Board of Education approved an E-Learning Plan for students to receive instruction electronically in lieu of traditional emergency days (or inclement weather days). This means that instead of canceling school, the superintendent now has the option of calling an “E-Learning Day” where students and staff learn and work virtually at home. This provides a continuation of learning and prevents the loss of critical instructional days, particularly in our first and second trimesters.
If the superintendent decides to close buildings and hold an E-Learning Day, the information is shared through multiple channels, including email, the district website, our Facebook and X (Twitter) social media pages, and the Emergency Closings website. Staff and families are also encouraged to OPT IN to text messages from the district by texting YES to 79041 or 87569.
Recognizing Staff Who Make A Difference
Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/5MZSgYchCtFYR48TA
Yearbook Sales
Order link: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1014096931934358
GBMS Passcode: 1014096931934358
You can also use your TreeRing account to share photos with our Yearbook Team throughout the year as well as design your very own custom pages (first two pages are free). If you have any questions regarding the yearbook, please contact Meaghan Pabellon at mpabellon@op97.org.
BRAVO Pizza Lunch - still taking orders
Domino's Pizza Lunch - (30) Fridays from September 15 - May 31
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN FRIDAY PIZZA LUNCH
>> Students MUST have a Brooks Student ID EVERY FRIDAY to receive pizza <<
Student Lunch - No Outside Deliveries
Please note, we can not accept deliveries for students from outside delivery services. Do not order food for your student to be delivered to the school.
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