Student Safety Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
Students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:10 a.m. and be picked up after school no later than 3:15 P.M. If a student is being dropped off or picked up, the driver must adhere to the one-way sign at the entrance of the parking lot. Drivers must NEVER go the wrong way in the parking lot as this is unsafe for students and staff. Thank you for being so cooperative.
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THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH
All students will receive their schedules on this day. Students will be on a revised schedule on the first day to receive important information that will help them succeed this school year. Students will review our PBIS Circuits by taking a tour of our building, participating in getting to know your activities, and reviewing our District Student/Parent Handbook expectations. Students will also be participating in social-emotional wellness activities.
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01 /Brookwood Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 School Hours Students’ school day is from 8:30 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. Students should not arrive earlier than 8:10 a.m. Contact Info I can be reached at the school number (708) 758-5252, by email jlarson@brookwood167. org or by cell phone at (708) 362-0115. Jill jlarsonPrincipalLarson@brookwood167.org PRINCIPAL’SCORNERFAMILIES,SCHOOLJUNIORBROOKWOODHIGH SCHOOLBACKWELCOMETOTHE2022-2023YEAR! Our Brookwood staff looks forward to supporting your child’s academic and social-emotional growth this year. During the first two (2) weeks of school, teachers will be focused on building a classroom community by helping your child understand our Junior High School expectations. We ask that every parent sign up for the Principal ClassDojo, as this is an excellent way for parents to stay informed about important events and information throughout the school year. Please contact the school office if you need help signing up for this excellent communication tool! I AM HONORED TO SERVE AS YOUR PRINCIPAL!
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• Bull Dog News - Weekly school newsletter that will be sent home on Fridays
• A phone call or an email is an efficient way to communicate with your child’s teacher. remember that our teachers are with students throughout the day and will return the call/email as soon as possible. At times, this may be the next school day. child absent before 8:30 a.m. number for reporting absences is (708) 757-2115. Official attendance will be reported every morning at 9:00 a.m. If your child joins a teacher’s classroom late, they will be marked tardy in PowerSchool, and you will be notified through the Principal’s ClassDojo. wish you all a wonderful school year, and as always, please reach out to your child’s teachers for any questions/ or if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me and know that my door is always open.
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• ClassDojo - It is essential that you sign up for the Principal’s ClassDojo. If you have not already joined, an invitation will be sent to you during the first week of school. To join, you will need either your phone number or email address.
WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR teachers do an excellent job of communicating with families. Here is where can stay informed School and District Website - www.brookwood167.org
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03 /Brookwood Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 ANTI-BULLY PLEDGE... IF MY CHILD IS SICK, WHEN SHOULD I KEEP THEM HOME? When a child can return to school is based on the specific symptom they have. • Fever of 100.4 or higher • New onset of moderate to severe headache • Shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea • Abdominal pain from unknown cause • New congestion/runny nose • New loss of sense of taste or smell • Fatigue from unknown cause • Muscle or body aches If you answer “yes” to any of the above, your child MUST stay home. Please call the school to report your child’s absence (708) 708-758-5252 (Option 1.) If a child has any symptoms listed below, they should stay home in the morning or go home if these symptoms first occur at school. We make a COMMITMENT to stand against bullying. We will treat others with RESPECT and KINDNESS. We will have the COMPASSION to not be a bully. We will have the COURAGE to not be a bystander. It is our RESPONSIBILITY to help others and to report bullying.
Brookwoo Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 / 04 OPEN NIGHTCURRICULUMHOUSE/ To have you meet all your child’s teachers, you will be following your child’s schedule. We will be following the times given below. Each child’s teacher will provide a 7–10 minute presentation during each class period. After the presentation, they will be available to answer any questions. We are excited to announce that Brookwood School District 167 will provide students with a set of school supplies for school and home again this school year! Therefore, there are NO school supplies lists. However, if your child needs additional resources, please get in touch with the school office at SCHOOL708-758-5252.SUPPLIES 5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. • Sign In • Receive Child’s Schedule • Pick up BJHS Information 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. • 1st Period 6:03 p.m. - 6:18 p.m. • 2nd Period 6:21 p.m. - 6:36 p.m. • 3rd Period 6:39 p.m. - 6:54 p.m. • 4th Period 6:57 p.m. - 7:12 p.m. • 5th Period 7:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. • 6th Period THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2022 *SAVE THE DATE: PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7TH, 2022, FROM 10:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
05 /Brookwood Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 TECHNOLOGYHELPLINE All Brookwood teachers use an online grading system called “PowerSchool” that they update every Thursday. POWERSCHOOL If your child is having any technology problems connecting to their teacher’s Google Classroom, please contact our help desk at (708) 300-3553 or email our help arephonewithPleasehelpdesk@brookwood167.orgdeskleaveadetailedmessageyourname,child’sname,number,andtheissueyouhavingwiththedevice. We encourage you to check your child’s progress regularly. This program is confidential; therefore, you will need an access username and password to see your child’s progress. If you need your username and password, please contact the school office at (708) 758-5252. A PowerSchool app for your cellular phone makes it easy for parents to stay updated on their child’s progress. Please join us for our annual Open House. The Open House will present an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and get to know our staff. You will receive information about Curriculum and Instruction, pick up your child’s “home device,” and tour the building. We look forward to seeing all parents during Open House. Thursday, August 25th | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE
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• In educating our children in a safe and nurturing environment with access to state-of-the-art technology.
• In continuous improvement in all aspects of the school system to foster a culture of excellence, Accountability, and integrity.
WE BELIEVE • Families shape their children’s motivation, confidence, and academic success by being interested and involved in their overall development.
• All students are unique and should be challenged to the highest level of academic and artistic excellence.
• In the importance of staff development opportunities based on best practices and educational research.
• The school system should teach students to think critically enabling them to become contributing citizens in our global society.
• In responsible stewardship of financial and physical resources.
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Brookwood School District 167, in partnership with parents and the community, will create a learning environment in which all students excel at becoming lifelong learners and decision-makers.
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Our overall vision is to improve the achievement of all students, regardless of race, socio-economic status, gender, or ability levels (disabilities). We share the accountability of student achievement throughout the school. We believe in using research-based practices to achieve our goals. We promote school and community involvement because we believe that these partnerships help us meet the needs of all of our students. WE ARE COMMITTED TO 1. Providing students with highly qualified teachers 2. Providing our staff with professional development
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07 /Brookwood Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 We do not have tryouts for any of our sports teams. If your child wants to participate, they must show up for practice! Please encourage your child to get involved. OPEN HOUSE
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2022 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. us at our Open House! Students are given a quarterly report card at BJHS. Students who earn an academic G.P.A. of 3.95 or higher are placed on the High Honor Roll. If a student makes an academic grade of 3.45-3.94, they are placed on the Honor Roll. Students earning those honors will be invited to a special Student Recognition Luncheon each quarter.
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Brookwoo Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 / 08 CLASSDOJO PLEASE JOIN OUR CLASSDOJO’S AND STAY INFORMED! It is important that you sign up for the Principal’s Class Dojo. I post important information such as if a bus is running late, important reminders regarding picture day, graduation information and other important topics. PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY! ClassDojo is actively used in 90% of U.S. K-8 schools. ClassDojo is a free app that helps build amazing classroom and school communities. Teachers give feedback to students for any skill, like “Working Hard” and “Being Curious.” From the mobile app, parents view their child’s feedback, and can message directly with teachers and school leaders. Please join my ClassDojo so you can stay informed on what is happening at Brookwood Junior High School. If you would like to join, please accept the invitation that we emailed to you or texted you, or contact the school at (708) 758-5252, email, jlarson@brookwood167.org. All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address. GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED! What is ClassDojo?
09 /Brookwood Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 SPORTS EXTRA-CURRICULARACTIVITIESACTIVITIES ALL SPORTS ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION REQUIRES A CURRENT PHYSICALJoinBJHS Clubs & Activities FALL SPORTS • Cross Country • Girls Basketball • Boys Basketball • ••••••••CheerleadingTutoringStudentCouncilChessArtClubS.T.E.M.ClubCheerleadingCookingClubMathletes All students are welcome to join our Cross-Country Team! Athletes will compete against nine (9) other schools in our conference. After school, the first CrossCountry practice and informational meeting will occur on Wednesday, September 1st. GET INVOLVED! WINTER SPORTS • Wrestling • Girls Volleyball • Boys Volleyball SPRING SPORTS • Track• Speech & Debate Club • Video Club • Gospel Choir • NJHS • Drumline • Band • Jazz Band • Yearbook • Girls Basketball • Boys Basketball • Girls Volleyball • Boys Volletball • Wrestling • Track • Cross Country • Keyboarding Club • Spanish Club
Brookwoo Junior High School Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 / 10 DAILY SCHEDULEBELL 8:00BREAKFASTA.M.-8:30 A.M. SEL MEETING 8:30 A.M. - 8:50 A.M. 1ST PERIOD 8:50 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. 2ND PERIOD 9:45 A.M. - 10:40 A.M 3RD PERIOD 10:40 A.M. - 11:35 A.M. SCHOOL HOURS 8:30 A.M. - 3:10 P.M. 4TH PERIOD 7TH GRADE LUNCH 11:35 A.M. - 12:05 P.M. 8TH GRADE CLASS 11:35 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. 7TH GRADE CLASS 12:05 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. 8TH GRADE LUNCH 12:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. 5TH PERIOD 1:00 P.M. - 1:55 P.M. 6TH PERIOD 1:55 P.M. - 2:50 P.M. SEL MEETING 2:50 P.M. - 3:10 P.M. 3:10EXTRA-CURRICULAR3:10DISMISSALP.M.P.M.-4:30P.M.
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VISITORS If you need to come into the school for any reason, for safety reasons, you will be required to wear a mask, and you will need to have a current Driver’s License that will be checked in our Raptor Security System. Raptor® provides a line of sight as to who is always in our school. The system provides school and districtwide reporting for all visitors, volunteers, and contractors that have signed in/out of our buildings. This is important for safety reasons.
