JANUARY 2021
#BrookwoodStrong Welcome back, I truly hope you had a healthy and happy winter break with your family! I hope everyone was able to safely enjoy the holiday season and was able to spend some quality time with those closest to you. We know this past year has been a difficult road, but we celebrate our growth and successes, both big and small. We faced many struggles this year and we are deeply grateful for each one of you. Every day of learning brings us joy and underscores what matters most-our students. As we return from winter break, I want to take a moment and thank the entire Brookwood Jr. High parent community for your partnership in this crazy year of educating our students. This year is challenging enough, I couldn’t imagine doing this work in a community that was not as supportive as all of you are. I am also so proud of our students for persevering in such a challenging learning environment for the first third of the school year, and I am eternally grateful to the adults that love and support them as they continue to learn and grow. While we continue on this path of remote learning, student engagement matters. Lack of participation by your child even if online can be marked as an absence. Please be sure your child is ready to learn, has their camera on, and is sitting up properly with all needed materials ready!
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Our goal continues to be keeping students engaged during remote learning. If your child is receiving a “D” or an “I” in any of their classes, they will need to remain on camera while the teacher is on live teaching. If they are not on camera, we will be contacting you to let you know your child is not engaged in the lesson. Students need to be present and participating in order to be engaged and for learning to take place. We want our students to be successful! We understand students may be struggling with online learning. We can hold a Student Support Intervention Meeting (SSI) for your child with parents, administrators and all your child’s teachers remotely at any time during the quarter. To request an SSI Meeting, please email Ms. Marcus, Assistant Principal at pmarcus@ brookwood167.org. By working together, we can create a plan for success for your child! It is important to stay connected and it is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and discuss their strengths and areas for improvement. If your child needs an electronic device, or if you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at the school number (708) 758-5252, by email jlarson@ brookwood167.org or by cell phone, (708) 362-0115. Sincerely, Jill Larson, Principal
HERE IS TO HOPING 2021 HAS A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN STORE FOR ALL OF US! STAY SAFE, BE WELL!!! f
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Our Vision
Mission Statement
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 researchbased 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.
Brookwood School District 167, in partnership with parents and community, will create a learning environment in which all students excel at becoming lifelong learners and decision makers.
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.
We are committed to: • providing students with highly qualified teachers • providing our staff with professional development
In the importance of staff development opportunities based on best practices and educational research. In educating our children in a safe and nurturing environment with access to state of the art technology. The school system should teach students to think critically enabling them to become contributing citizens in our global society. In continuous improvement in all aspects of the school system to foster a culture of excellence, accountability and integrity. In responsible stewardship of financial and physical resources.
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CALL US: 708.758.5252
Technology Help Line!
If your child is having any technology problems connecting to their teacher’s Google Meet (live teaching), please contact our help desk at (708) 300-3553 or email our help desk: helpdesk@brookwood167.org Please leave a detailed message with your name, your child’s name, phone number and
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Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m. The 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 Class dojo.
If your child needs any resources or supplies for any of their classes, please contact the school office so we can help provide them with the needed materials.
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Families And Schools | Perfect Partners Child Absence(?) Parents did you know that if your child is absent, you can request a recorded version of their teacher’s lesson? We want to keep students on track, and this is a great way for ensuring students don’t fall behind if they miss a class. You can also request a recorded lesson if your child is struggling and they need to see the lesson again. Please reach out to your child’s teachers and take advantage of
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Please Join Our ClassDojo’s
ClassDojo
And Stay Informed!
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 JR. HIGH. 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, or cell phone, (708) 362-0115. All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address. GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED!
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Families And Schools | Perfect Partners Tutoring Is Available! Monday thru Friday from 2:50 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - ALL TEACHERS To request tutoring for your child, please reach out to your child’s teacher through Class Dojo or through email.
Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution Training 7th Graders participated in Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Training remotely during their Science class December 10th thru December 17th. Research shows that when conflict occurs in middle school environments, students affected often lack the developmental maturity and interpersonal skills necessary to ensure healthy outcomes without adult guidance. This virtual training program is designed to teach students how to manage conflicts more constructively by learning about conflict resolution and peer mediation procedures. It is our hope that once trained, students will have the needed skills to help resolve any conflicts they might encounter throughout life. Students did a great job with participating in this important program and they showed much growth from start to finish.
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Workbook & Supply Distribution
We have given out the following workbooks and supplies for students: • • • • • • •
Carnegie Math Workbooks (All 7th and 8th Graders) Study Sync Workbooks (All 7th and 8th Graders) Read 180 Workbooks (Reading Intervention Students) Math 180 Workbooks (Math Intervention Students) Whiteboards and markers School Supplies Art Supplies
If you did not receive the above listed supplies for your child, please contact the school office at (708) 758-5252. We can provide you with a pick-up time or we can arrange for a supply drop off to your home.
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Virtual Family Reading Night Brookwood Junior High School’s Virtual Family Reading Night was held on Wednesday, December 9th, from 6:007:00 p.m. A Google Classroom was created and a link was posted for students and their families to join. When families logged on at 6:00 p.m., administrators and staff greeted them and explained they would be participating in a Reading Fortnite and Christmas Themed, Escape Rooms. After a quick review of context clues by Mr. Walsh, ELA Teacher, each family was put into a breakout room to begin their escape. Two staff members were assigned to each breakout room, to help families in case they got stuck or if they needed help. Two Reading games were raffled off during the night, Apples to Apples and Taboo. Reading resources were included on the Google Classroom for families to use and the links were also posted for the escape rooms and made available for families to continue to use after the event ended. Everyone had a great time and each student that participated received a book. Our goal is to continue to have one Virtual Family Math and Reading Night a month.
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Districtwide Online Spelling Bee
Students please participate in our DISTRICTWIDE ONLINE SPELLING BEE ALL STUDENTS are invited. Study the list of words from your teachers for the Classroom Spelling Bee which will be held in each school in January! Dates to be determined! I also posted the words on my class dojo, and your teachers posted them in their class dojos as well.
Here are some Studying suggestions: • Start by studying the list that is closest to your grade level. • Say the word, spell the word, then say the word again. • Practice with an adult. Practice by yourself. Keep practicing!
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
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Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution Training 7th Graders participated in Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Training remotely during their Science class December 10th thru December 17th. Research shows that when conflict occurs in middle school environments, students affected often lack the developmental maturity and interpersonal skills necessary to ensure healthy outcomes without adult guidance. This virtual training program is designed to teach students how to manage conflicts more constructively by learning about conflict resolution and peer mediation procedures. It is our hope that once trained, students will have the needed skills to help resolve any conflicts they might encounter throughout life. Students did a great job with participating in this important program and they showed much growth from start to finish.
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BJHS Winter Band Concert Brookwood Jr. High School Band students put on an awesome remote Winter Concert for parents and students. Great job and congratulations to Mr. Temple, Band Director and to the following students that participated: Raquel Cisneros Jaden Jackson Yaleni Sotelo
Serenity Gonzalez Jonathan Mason Benjamin Williams
Laniyah Haslett Camila Morales Johnny Williamson
Isabella Hluska Diego Ramirez
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Remote Learning Schedule | Grades 7th & 8th LIVE HOURS
TIME CLASS PERIOD
30 MIN 8:30 A.M. | 9:00 A.M. MORNING MEETING | Social Emotional Learning Activities | (1ST PERIOD) | Official attendance will be sent to the school office at 9:00 a.m. 20 MIN
9:00 A.M.
| 9:50 A.M.
1ST PERIOD
20 MIN
9:50 A.M.
| 10:40 A.M.
2ND PERIOD
10:40 A.M. | 10:50 A.M.
BRAIN BREAK
20 MIN
10:50 A.M. | 11:40 A.M.
3RD PERIOD
11:40 A.M. | 12:10 P.M.
LUNCH
20 MIN
12:10 P.M. | 1:00 P.M.
4TH PERIOD
20 MIN
1:00 P.M. | 1:50 P.M.
5TH PERIOD
1:50 P.M. | 2:00 P.M.
BRAIN BREAK
20 MIN
2:00 P.M. | 2:50 P.M.
6TH PERIOD
2:50 P.M. | 3:10 P.M INDEPENDENT READING | 8TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE INDEPENDENT P.E. ACTIVITIES DURING THIS TIME TOTAL (2.5 HRS)
TEACHERS WILL BE LIVE THE FIRST 20 - 30 MINUTES OF EACH CLASS 2:50 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. TEACHER PLC MEETINGS
Sports And Activities
At this time, all sports and activities have been cancelled/postponed until further notice!
Contact Us... TEACHER
CLASS
PERIOD
TIME (REMOTE) TIME (ON SITE)
5th
1:00 p.m. -1:50 p.m.
1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
5th
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
6th
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
6th
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
6th
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
9:50 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
9:35 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
9:50 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
9:35 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
10:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
10:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
10:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Broderick, Justin | jbroderick@brookwood167.org
Math - 8th
Craig, Christina | ccraig@brookwood167.org
Math - 7th
Cruz, Leslie | lcruz@brookwood167.org
ELA, R180
Shields, Kayla | kshields@brookwood167.org
ELA - 8th
Walsh, Peter | pwalsh@brookwood167.org
ELA - 7th
Schmalz, Matthew | mschmalz@brookwood167.org
Social Studies - 8th 2nd
Suarez, Juan | jsuarez@brookwood167.org
Social Studies - 7th 2nd
Baker, Mary | mbaker@brookwood167.org
Science/STEM - 8th 3rd
Moirano, Gina | gmoirano@brookwood167.org
Science/STEM - 7th 3rd
Rauen, Katie | krauen@brookwood167.org
SPED
3rd
Smit, Steve | ssmit@brookwood167.org
R180, M180, SPED 1st
Contact Us... TEACHER
CLASS
PERIOD
TIME (REMOTE) TIME (ON SITE)
Trester, Michele | mtrester@brookwood167.org
R180, M180, SPED 1st
8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
1st
8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
1st
8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
1st
8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
1st
8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
6th
2:35 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
2:35 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
4th
12:20 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
6th
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Cantorna, Sean | scantorna@brookwood167.org
R180, Spanish
Hinz, Christine | chinz@brookwood167.org
M180
Bennett, Susan | sbennett@brookwood167.org
Art
Ross, Chanae | cross@brookwood167.org
Music
Temple, Malik | mtemple@brookwood167.org
Band
Lagger, Frank | flagger@brookwood167.org
P.E.
Jones, Chelsea | cjones@brookwood167.org
P.E.
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Jill Larson, Principal
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Brookwood Junior High School 201 E. Glenwood-Lansing Road Glenwood, IL 60425 708.758.5252