PROUD
For the past three years, the team members at Brooks Elementary have selected a word to help focus and guide us for the year. For the 2016-17 school year, we have chosen the word PROUD.
Our students have embraced our word and are working together on creating a proud, caring community of learners. We connected all classrooms through literature, by reading I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont, which reminded children to be proud of themselves just the way they are and to be proud of all they do, think, and feel. Our Brooks Bobcats have been showing their pride in their new classrooms, their lessons, and in the work they are doing. They show their leadership and school pride when they work with their buddy classrooms, assist with new students, and help out in the cafeteria and the library. Our Bobcats are #brooksproud!
The staff at Brooks is a truly dedicated team, working to support our students academic and social needs so they can achieve their personal best and are proud of their efforts. Our team of bus drivers, playground supervisors, para-educators, social workers, teachers, office staff, food service employees, custodial team, and everyone in between is always going above and beyond to make each day at Brooks a wonderful experience for our kids. Our staff is committed to collaborating with each other and advocating for our students’ needs. Our team is #brooksproud!
Thank you for being a part of our Brooks family! We are proud to partner with you to support your children and help them achieve their personal best. We our proud to be a part of the Huron Valley community and appreciate the commitment to our students at Brooks! #brooksproud!
As always, please feel free to reach out if you have questions or concerns. Here's to a wonderful year!
Our students have embraced our word and are working together on creating a proud, caring community of learners. We connected all classrooms through literature, by reading I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont, which reminded children to be proud of themselves just the way they are and to be proud of all they do, think, and feel. Our Brooks Bobcats have been showing their pride in their new classrooms, their lessons, and in the work they are doing. They show their leadership and school pride when they work with their buddy classrooms, assist with new students, and help out in the cafeteria and the library. Our Bobcats are #brooksproud!
The staff at Brooks is a truly dedicated team, working to support our students academic and social needs so they can achieve their personal best and are proud of their efforts. Our team of bus drivers, playground supervisors, para-educators, social workers, teachers, office staff, food service employees, custodial team, and everyone in between is always going above and beyond to make each day at Brooks a wonderful experience for our kids. Our staff is committed to collaborating with each other and advocating for our students’ needs. Our team is #brooksproud!
Thank you for being a part of our Brooks family! We are proud to partner with you to support your children and help them achieve their personal best. We our proud to be a part of the Huron Valley community and appreciate the commitment to our students at Brooks! #brooksproud!
As always, please feel free to reach out if you have questions or concerns. Here's to a wonderful year!
#brooksproud
New Team Members
Please be sure to welcome our new team members to Brooks. We are thrilled to have them here.
- Ashley Beach is teaching fifth grade.
- Tyra Fortson is teaching two sections of art for us this year.
- Kathy Hall is our new Speech Pathologist.
- Carly Jakrzewski is our new music teacher.
- Tonya Jensen will be working with SAC program.
- Barbara Rollier is our new Title I and Special Ed social worker.
What I Need = WIN Time
Dear Brooks Families,
In all of our classrooms again this year, we are using a research-based learning strategy called WIN time which stands for “What I Need.” The purpose of WIN time is to assist all students in learning at their own level, whether they need support or enrichment to challenge them.
During WIN, several members of our Brooks teams will be working with all the students in one grade level at the same time. Your child may be working with any of the following staff members: Classroom teacher, Para-educator, Teacher Consultant, Resource Room teacher, or Literacy Coach. Our intervention team will be working to ensure all the students are growing as learners.
Our groupings of students will be flexible and our activities will change to address the needs of the students. This support may engage students in word study, reading fluency, reading comprehension, writing strategies, and/or math skills.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
Kristin Powers
Literacy Coach/Reading Interventionist
[email protected]
248-684-8050 ext. 5187
In all of our classrooms again this year, we are using a research-based learning strategy called WIN time which stands for “What I Need.” The purpose of WIN time is to assist all students in learning at their own level, whether they need support or enrichment to challenge them.
During WIN, several members of our Brooks teams will be working with all the students in one grade level at the same time. Your child may be working with any of the following staff members: Classroom teacher, Para-educator, Teacher Consultant, Resource Room teacher, or Literacy Coach. Our intervention team will be working to ensure all the students are growing as learners.
Our groupings of students will be flexible and our activities will change to address the needs of the students. This support may engage students in word study, reading fluency, reading comprehension, writing strategies, and/or math skills.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
Kristin Powers
Literacy Coach/Reading Interventionist
[email protected]
248-684-8050 ext. 5187
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Thank you so much for your patience and support as we get our traffic loop back up and running. Please remember that children can only load vehicles between the mailbox and the end of the loop at the last cone. Please try to have the passenger side back door available for your students to enter. If you need to get out of the car to help your child, we encourage you to find a parking spot and walk your child to the sidewalk.
For morning arrival, all students enter the building at the 5th grade doors. In the afternoon, students riding the bus exit through the fifth grade doors and pick-up students exit through the main front doors.
Always use the cross walk when walking from the school to the parking lot. Please do not walk between the cars!
We have these guidelines and procedures to keep everyone safe, so please let us know if you have questions or concerns about our arrival and dismissal procedures. Again, thank you for your patience!
For morning arrival, all students enter the building at the 5th grade doors. In the afternoon, students riding the bus exit through the fifth grade doors and pick-up students exit through the main front doors.
Always use the cross walk when walking from the school to the parking lot. Please do not walk between the cars!
We have these guidelines and procedures to keep everyone safe, so please let us know if you have questions or concerns about our arrival and dismissal procedures. Again, thank you for your patience!
BPTO Meeting--Wednesday, September 14 at 9:15 am
The first Brooks Parent Teacher Organization (BPTO) meeting will be on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:15 am in the lounge. Please join us to learn all about the exciting events happening at Brooks.
The election of BPTO officers will take place at this meeting. Be sure to attend the meeting if you would like more information or if you are interested in holding a position. Many of our current BPTO officers have been in their positions longer than the BPTO bylaws allow. They would love so new support people on the team. We look forward to welcoming you to our BPTO team! Thanks
The election of BPTO officers will take place at this meeting. Be sure to attend the meeting if you would like more information or if you are interested in holding a position. Many of our current BPTO officers have been in their positions longer than the BPTO bylaws allow. They would love so new support people on the team. We look forward to welcoming you to our BPTO team! Thanks
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 13
Order forms were sent home with students this week. Additional copies are available in the office. You may also order online at shop.hrimaging.com.
Title I Annual Meeting and Curriculum Night--Thursday, September 22
Please join us for our Title I Annual Meeting and Brooks Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 22 at 6:00 pm. We will meet in the cafeteria first to welcome you and to discuss whole school information and Title I Programming. Then, there will be two break out sessions in the classrooms. Each teacher/grade level will share information regarding the curriculum, programming, routines, and procedures for their classrooms. This is an extremely informative night, so please mark your calendar now! We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Cleanest Classroom Award
Mr. Ray is honoring one classroom each week for their extra efforts to keep their room neat and tidy throughout the day. On Mondays, we announce the winner for the week during our morning announcements. The winning classroom is able to keep the "Cleanest Classroom" trophy in their room for the entire week. Be sure to ask your children how they are helping at school and how they can help you at home!
Color Run for Fundz--Friday, September 30
Our 2nd Annual Color Run will be on Friday, September 30. Be watching for more information coming your way soon from our BPTO!
Brooks Facebook and Twitter
Please check out the Brooks Bobcats' Facebook page by clicking the HERE. Don't forget to share and like our page!
Please check out the Brooks Parent Teacher Organization Facebook page by clicking HERE, Don't forget to share and like the page!
Please join us on Twitter HERE.
Please check out the Brooks Parent Teacher Organization Facebook page by clicking HERE, Don't forget to share and like the page!
Please join us on Twitter HERE.
Blessings in a Backpack at Brooks
We are thrilled the Huron Valley Optimist Club will once again sponsor the Blessings in a Backpack Program at Brooks Elementary! First bags will come home in October. If your children receive free or reduced lunch, they are eligible to participate in this program. Please contact the office if you have not had a chance to sign up.
Upcoming Events
9-13-16 Picture Day
9-14-16 BPTO Meeting at 9:15 am
9-19 to 9-23 Scholastic Book Fair this week
9-22-15 Title I /Curriculum Night 6:00-7:30 pm
9-23-16 Popcorn
9-27-16 Watch DOG Kick Off Pizza Event
9-30-16 Brooks Fun Run (Rain Date October 10/7)
10-12-16 BPTO Meeting at 5:00 pm
10-21-16 Monster Mash 6-8 pm
10-28-16 Half Day/Early Dismissal for Students
10-27-16 Picture Retake Day
11-3-16 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15-7:45 pm
11-8-16 No School—Election Day
11-9-16 BPTO Meeting at 9:15 am
11-10-16 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15-7:45 pm
11-11-16 Brooks Veteran’s Day Assembly
11-11-16 Brooks 5th Grade Music Concert
11-23—11-25 Thanksgiving Break
9-14-16 BPTO Meeting at 9:15 am
9-19 to 9-23 Scholastic Book Fair this week
9-22-15 Title I /Curriculum Night 6:00-7:30 pm
9-23-16 Popcorn
9-27-16 Watch DOG Kick Off Pizza Event
9-30-16 Brooks Fun Run (Rain Date October 10/7)
10-12-16 BPTO Meeting at 5:00 pm
10-21-16 Monster Mash 6-8 pm
10-28-16 Half Day/Early Dismissal for Students
10-27-16 Picture Retake Day
11-3-16 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15-7:45 pm
11-8-16 No School—Election Day
11-9-16 BPTO Meeting at 9:15 am
11-10-16 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:15-7:45 pm
11-11-16 Brooks Veteran’s Day Assembly
11-11-16 Brooks 5th Grade Music Concert
11-23—11-25 Thanksgiving Break