Brookwood 167 | Spirit of Brookwood | Summer 2022

Brookwood School District 167

Spirit of Brookwood -- Summer Edition

From the Superintendent, Bethany A. Lindsay Brookwood School District 167 Community: We hope you are enjoying the summer. When each school year comes to a close, it is a time of reflection and a source of pride as we celebrate the tremendous perseverance, resilience, and accomplishments of our students, staff, and families. It is our goal that our school district is a place where every student feels safe, knows that they are loved and valued, and knows that they will be held to high expectations.

It is exciting to plan for a new school year and we are enthusiastic about a fresh new beginning.

When I look back at this school year, I am grateful for all that the Board of Education has done to support our students, staff, and community. I hope you will feel the same sense of pride for the voluntary service each Board Member gives to support our school community. Below are just a few things our dedicated Board of Education has accomplished this past school year:

Board of Education Accomplishments 2:1 Technology Device Program (Every student has a device at home and school) Approved purchase of Securly--Content filter protecting students while online Purchase of Water Fountain Filler Stations installed at all schools Approval of Paper Tutoring Services to provide unlimited 24/7 – 1:1 tutoring for all students in grades 3-8 Approval to build new playgrounds at LW & BMS Tuition reimbursement for certified staff Recipient of the Property Tax Relief Grant FY22 Upgraded the book collection (Culturally Responsive) at every school library Approval to pursue the project of adding a STEM/Performing Arts/MultiPurpose Facility at HB New roof replacement at LW approved Tax abatement for taxpayers Summer books provided to students for home libraries and independent reading One additional social worker at every building -- schools have 2 social workers Partnership with Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra - Providing violin lessons for students in Grades 3-6 at LW, HB, and BMS Added 4th Grade Students at HB and LW to the Band Program No cost for monthly field trips—District/Board Paid July '21 Board Community Forum for the Safe Return to School—Meaningful Consultation December 2021 Mid-Year Community Forum for the Safe Return to School— Meaningful Consultation and on June 23rd conducted End of Year Community Consultation Morning Meetings and End of Day SEL Groups at all schools Full support for families to enroll their child in band. Instrument rental paid by the District for families in need -continued on page 3

July 12th Brookwood SD167 JOB FAIR 3:30 PM -6:30 PM July 14th Last Day of Summer School August 4th Registration @ Thornwood Appts. 10 AM - 1:30 PM August 8th & 9th District-wide Registration at BMS 11 AM - 6 PM August 12th Back to School Bash at HB 12:30 PM- 3:30 PM August 16th, 17th, & 18th Teacher/Staff Institute (No School for students) *Parents Welcome August 19th

First Day of School

August 25th Open House Curriculum Night @ BJHS 5:30 -7:30 PM August 30th Open House Curriculum Night at BMS 5:30 - 7:30 PM September 1st

Open House

Curriculum Night @ HB/LW 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Sept. 5th

Labor Day --NO SCHOOL

Brookwood School District 167 Board of Education Doreen Davis, President Dr. Tiffany Graham, Vice President Mary Taylor, Secretary Erica Brnfre, Member John Dixon, Member Valencia Lynch, Member Quentin Wright, Member

TITLE I FUND EXPENDITURES SUPPORT TEACHING AND LEARNING The ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Title I Funds are used in a variety of ways to support teaching and learning in Brookwood School District 167. One of the ways is by using the funds to purchase intervention programs such as Read 180, iRead, Math 180, and Do the Math. These programs are available for students needing support in reading and math from Grades K through 8 on a daily basis. All teachers using the programs receive onsite, job-embedded training and coaching in using the programs with fidelity. Title I Funds have also been used for supplemental digital resource programs such as Brain Pop and Flocabulary. Student materials such as handwriting workbooks, grammar workbooks, math and reading workbooks, classroom novels, classroom libraries, and student headphones have also been purchased. Title I Funds are used for assessment programs such as NWEA - Measures of Academic Progress and ESGI - Educational Software For Guiding Instruction. Professional development is provided to staff through book studies such as “Teach Like a Pirate” and “What Great Teachers Do Differently”. Funds are also used to partially support salaries for instructional coaches, library clerks, and a preschool coordinator. The Parent Institute Flyer, which is posted monthly on the District website, promotes family engagement ideas and opportunities. Title I funds ensure that all children have an opportunity to meet challenging state academic standards.

ATTENTION PARENTS:

YOU WILL NOT NEED TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR YOUR CHILD! FOR THE SECOND YEAR, THE BOARD IS SPONSORING THE PURCHASE OF ALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES. All students will receive school supply kits-one for school and one for home!

Back to School Bash August 12th 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM at Hickory Bend Elementary School

Activities: Magic Show, Jumpy House, Giant Slide, Game Truck, Face Painting, Sand Art, Bubbles, Music Food and Refreshments and more!

DREAMBOX MATH PROGRAM BUILDS MATH SKILLS DreamBox Math is a new software program available for all students in Grades K-8 accessible from home and at school. What is DreamBox? DreamBox is more than a learning tool - it’s a math program that is designed to adapt to each child, letting them drive their own learning while giving parents and teachers in-themoment data and valuable insights to ensure success. Immersive, interactive, learner-driven math lessons make students more confident and competent. Lessons are aligned with all state K-8 math standards. DreamBox integrates instruction and assessment before, during, and after each lesson so in-the-moment learning is deeply personalized for every student with the right lesson at the right time. DreamBox interacts with students as they solve problems, explore new concepts, and make decisions, then analyzes the data in real-time and changes the instructional support based on student needs. The program applies game-like experiences and interactions to make learning fun yet it is challenging and builds each student’s stamina and the perseverance needed for building life-long problem-solving math skills. Students are encouraged to complete one lesson everyday to build foundational skills, close achievement gaps, and build confidence!

-continued from page 1 2021-2022 Board of Education Accomplishments

Received ESSER/Cares Grants, Title Grants, Digital Equity Grant, School Maintenance Project Grants, Special Education, Property Tax Relief Grant, FEMA Grants Lumos Learning - Math and Reading Software Program Provides students in Grades 3-8 with targeted practice New math manipulative kits provided to all classrooms K-5 Panorama - Social/emotional screener and tiered support College & Career Program, Naviance, adopted Gr. 7-8 Dreambox Learning - Math Software Program - Grades K8 - Builds conceptual understanding School supply kits provided to every child for school AND for home -District/Board Paid Wellness Activities for staff supported by BOE EBC Insurance Offerings to support staff Aptegy -- District app that allows parents to use the app to receive important school information New Fire Alarm Control Panel at LW Compliance w/SOPPA-Student Online Personal Protection Act -providing protection for student data privacy SWIVL devices purchased to ensure remote and collaborative learning for students Surface Pro laptops purchased for art classrooms to integrate graphic design/photography Purchased Hotspots to support our families (Internet Service) Extra Capacity Tuff Shed approved for BJHS & District Clever - single sign-on was adopted GCN approved for mandated trainings for staff New intercom system at LW Upgrades to security camera systems -Sentinel Technologies Purchased 4 Multi-Function school Activity Vans to provide Equitable Access to learning opportunities FY22 Summer School for All Students Quality of Excellence Rating from Compliance/Safety Audit LW Summer Life Safety/Facilities Project FY22 Approval (Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Work $453,000) Met all Criteria to Receive Comprehensive Reports from the 5Essentials Survey from all subgroups Addition of 4 Paraprofessionals & 1 Full Time Custodian Upgraded lighting to LED Lights at LW, HB, and BJHS Approval for a Human Resources Dir. supporting staffing Approval of Bridges Beyond Brookwood, employing former students during the summer to support district initiatives Approval of a Teacher Retention Stipend of $1000 Approval of a recruitment stipend for new teachers Approval of before/after school care program, Champions Approval of an upgraded electronic sign for Longwood Approval of audio enhancement systems for classrooms to ensure audio equity for all students Collective Bargaining Agreements with GEA & USA Unions Upgraded mulch at HB and LW Improvements of HB Garage and installation of new lighting and electric doors at District, LW and HB Competitive substitute teacher pay raised to $150/day + $50 Bonus for every 5 days worked Replaced band room carpeting 3 MTSS Coordinator Positions Approved

ENROLLMENT EXPRESS THE NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL YEAR 20222023 Enrollment Express will be the new online registration process for new and returning students in Brookwood School District 167 for the 2022-2023 school year.

Parents will be able to access the registration forms through the PowerSchool SIS Parent Portal.

The online registration forms will collect all necessary school and district-specific information.

Enrollment Express will save time for parents and for staff that normally input the data into the student information system after the registration process. More information will be provided in the next few months regarding the new registration program!

Brookwood SD167 is one of the highest paying districts for substitute teachers in the area. We pay $150.00/day + an additional $50.00 for every 5 days worked. Bring a Substitute Letter of Authorization from South Cook ISC to the District Office and complete a district application packet.

Meet our new Principal at Longwood Elementary School Ms. Carnisha Mayze has joined the Brookwood Family.

BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL

IESA STATE CHAMPIONS!

The Brookwood Boys Basketball 7th Grade Team competed in the IESA State Tournament. For the fifth time in the last six years we qualified for the State Finals.

History was made and the Brookwood Bulldogs fulfilled their destiny to become the first State Champions in school history.

BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS: Sameer Childs Kordae Ivy Daniel Green Ahmari Scott Jovarion Wilson Lavontae Richardson Jonathan Harris DeAnthony Garner Robert Williams Markell Jones Julius Hill Coaches: Frank Lagger, Matt Schmalz, and Taveon Franklin

BROOKWOOD SPELLING BEE - 2022 Twenty students representing each of our four schools participated in this annual event. 8th Grader, Machiya Johnson, took home the Championship Trophy and represented Brookwood District 167 in the 12th Annual South Cook ISC Scripps Spelling Bee held at Southland Preparatory Charter High School in Richton Park. Machiya did a wonderful job and certainly made everyone at Brookwood School District 167 very proud!

Math Bowl

CONGRATULATIONS Amadeus!

Amadeus Cambric, 4th Grader from Hickory Bend, won an award at the Math Bowl! He placed 6th in the individual events, which included mental and written math. He also won the MVP award.

Congratulations to BJHS 7th Grader, Jourdin Dominguez!

Jourdin participated in the 2021 USA National Boxing Championships held in Shreveport, Louisiana. By a unanimous decision, she took first place in her weight class and is now ranked number 1!

We are so proud of her!

CONGRATULATIONS ANIYAH! Aniyah Lewis began studying the violin at Brookwood School last year through our Incredible Opportunity Program. She has been accepted into our summer Quantum Leap program and is the recipient of a scholarship provided by the Crete Women’s club for this program. The Quantum Leap program consists of 9 weeks of private lessons, weekly orchestra sessions, and two performance opportunities.

Summary Brookwood District 167 continues to do a stellar job of ensuring balanced budgets while continuing to add programs and opportunities for its students.

Covid as well as high inflation create an environment of significant fiscal uncertainty, both positively and negatively.

The District needs to continue looking forward when making major decisions in order to maintain its tradition of sound fiscal practices.

Champions Explore. play. learn.

Before and After School Care

Give your child a creative space to discover what they love, be original, and build friendships! space is limited --enroll today!

Visit our website www.DiscoverChampions.com to enroll your child and secure a spot for the 2022-2023 school year.

Champions Family Support Phone: (800)246-2154 ChampionsHelp@kc-education.com

BROOKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 167

FY23 CALENDAR 8/16/22 8/17/22 8/18/22 8/19/22 8/25/22

Teacher Institute ** Parents Welcome - NO SCHOOL Teacher Institute ** Parents Welcome - NO SCHOOL Teacher Institute ** Parents Welcome - NO SCHOOL First Day of School Open House/Curriculum Night BJHS 5:30—7:30 PM All Schools Dismissed at 2:00 PM 8/30/22 Open House/Curriculum Night BMS 5:30—7:30 PM All Schools Dismissed at 2:00 PM 9/1/22 HB/LW Open House/Curriculum Night 5:30—7:30 PM All Schools Dismissed at 2:00 PM 9/5/22 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL 9/21/22 11:30 AM Dismissal 9/30/22 2:00 PM Dismissal 10/10/22 Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL 10/21/22 2:00 PM Dismissal End of Quarter 1 10/31/22 11:30 AM Dismissal 11/7/22 Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM - NO SCHOOL Report Card Pick Up 11/8/22 Election Day— NO SCHOOL 11/18/22 2:00 PM Dismissal 11/21/22—11/25/22 NO SCHOOL — Fall Break 12/22/22 2:00 PM Dismissal 12/23/22 —1/6/23 NO SCHOOL — Winter Break 1/9/23 Teacher Institute ** Parents Welcome - NO SCHOOL 1/16/23 Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday Observance -NO SCHOOL 1/20/23 2:00 PM Dismissal End of Quarter 2 2/8/23 Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM - NO SCHOOL Report Card Pick Up 2/14/23 11:30 AM Dismissal 2/20/23 President’s Day Holiday— NO SCHOOL 3/3/23 2:00 PM Dismissal 3/6/23 Casimir Pulaski's Birthday Observance — NO SCHOOL 3/24/23 2:00 PM Dismissal End of Quarter 3 4/7/23 - 4/14/23 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL 5/5/23 2:00 PM Dismissal 5/17/23 11:30 AM Dismissal 5/26/23 2:00 PM Dismissal 5/29/23 Memorial Day —NO SCHOOL 6/2/23 11:30 AM Dismissal Last Day of School --End of Quarter 4 (Report cards issued)

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Brookwood School District 167 201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425

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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS Doreen Davis, President Dr. Tiffany Graham, Vice President Mary Taylor, Secretary Erica Brnfre, Board Member John Dixon, Board Member Valencia Lynch, Board Member Quentin Wright, Board Member BROOKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 167 Administrative & Diagnostic Center 201 East Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, Illinois 60425 708-758-5190 Superintendent: Bethany A. Lindsay

Contact Us BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 708-758-5252 BROOKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL 708-758-5350 HICKORY BEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 708-758-4520 LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 708-757-2100 Visit us on the web at www.brookwood167.org