Bobcat Bulletin
Week of August 26th
Dear Bobcat Families,
Celebrating Brookdale Team IPEF A huge thank you to the 27 members of Brookdale Team IPEF who took to the streets of Downtown Naperville on Sunday, and to everyone who came out to cheer them on! (Check out some of the moments captured below.) A special shout-out to Dan Mantucca, who led our Spirit Squad and stayed until the very last person crossed the finish line—he even has the cowbell battle wounds to prove it!
Thanks to your dedication, Brookdale had the largest team out of 34 schools and was the second-highest fundraising team overall! That is true Bobcat Pride in action. We look forward to putting these funds to work directly for our students. It has always been about more than just running—it’s always for the kids!
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences This week is our first round of Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, with our next session scheduled for November 2. Our goal is to connect with 100% of our families! If you missed the online sign-up, please call the main office at 630-428-6800 or reach out directly to your child’s teacher to schedule a time.
Reminder: No School This Friday There is no school for students this Friday as our teachers and staff engage in professional development during our District Building Institute Day. We always appreciate your support of this valuable time!
Gratefully,
Dr. Keeley Schmid
Proud Principal, Brookdale Elementary
LMC Family Fun!
Bobcats Showing the Bobcat Way out in Our Community
Working Together to Grow and Learn in 1T
Thanks for Walking Your Wheels on Campus, Bobcat Community! It helps keep everyone safe during arrival/dismissal.
KC Enjoying Their McDonalds Reward from PTA's Fun Run. Way to go, KC!
Thank you, PTA, for your Surplus Funds for Recess Equipment! Thanks for teaching Bobcats how to use them, Mrs. Cunningham!
We Love Learning
Thanks for Helping with the Announcements, Bobcats!
Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Ishaan!
We are excited to welcome Ron Keres to Brookdale on Monday, November 9th, to meet with our Kindergarten-3rd Grade! Ron Keres is the author of the Finn the Frog Book Series. See his work here: Ron Keres.
Become a school volunteer!
You can make a significant impact by volunteering in our schools. Your unique skills and experiences will help our students succeed. Whether you prefer a set schedule or occasional opportunities, there’s a role for you.
How to help:
There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities in the district with options available at each school, including Boosters, fine arts, LMC (library), PTA, and IPPC (Indian Prairie Parents’ Council). No matter your interest, there's a way for you to make a difference in our schools.
How to get started:
Complete a consent form and application: Visit the district’s volunteer program webpage to fill out two forms: a consent form, then an online application. First, complete the consent form, then upload it within the online application.
Approval: After submitting your application for review, you will receive an email informing you of your approval status or if additional information is needed.
Placement: Once your application is approved, you will work with the building or school organization on any volunteer opportunities that are available.
For more information, please contact:
Matt Hanley
Assistant director, community engagement
(630) 375-3017
*Applications last for one year. You will receive a notification one week and one day prior to the expiration to renew your application.
Calling all enthusiastic and caring male role models (dads, grandfathers, uncles, etc)! Ignite a positive impact in your child’s educational journey through our remarkable Men of Brookdale (MOB) program. Join in on the playground and in the lunchroom and help play games, open containers, and have fun with your child and peers.
There are two sessions each day:
🐾 10:45am-12:25pm (Grades 5/3/4)
🐾 12:15pm-1:50pm (Grades 2/1/K)
Volunteers can sign up for one or both sessions at this link: Men of Brookdale - Sign up. Dates are available for a couple of Fridays each month. It’s fun, simple, and rewarding! If you have any questions, email Ben Kalnicky at bkalnicky@uwalumni.com.
PTA Reflections is known as the oldest and largest national student recognition program in the arts. Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. This year's theme is "what my culture means to me."
Students can participate in Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Students can turn in their physical projects to the office by October 9. Register your child and learn more here! If you'd like to chair the Reflections committee or help, please reach out to the PTA via email as soon as possible at pta.brookdale.bobcat@gmail.com.
To learn more about Reflections, click here.
