BJHS | June Newsletter

ISSUE: 0010/ JUNE YEAR: 2022

BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Wow! It is hard to believe that graduation is right around the corner for our 8th graders. Admittedly this year seemed to fly by and now that the end is near, there doesn’t seem to be enough time to wrap everything up.

Our students have certainly been through some challenging times these past two years. This year and this class will be remembered for a variety of reasons, but I will certainly remember them for their perseverance and commitment to BJHS in the face of tremendous adversity.

I am looking forward to all of our end-of-year events as we celebrate our students together. If you have any academic questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s teachers.

Jill Larson, Principal

TECHNOLOGY HELPLINE 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 desk: helpdesk@brookwood167.org What is ClassDojo?

Reporting of Absence(s): Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m. The number for reporting absences is (708) 758-5252, Option 1.

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.

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.

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) 7585252, 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!

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

STUDENT SUPPORT INTERVENTION (SSI) If you would like to schedule a Student Support Intervention (SSI) Meeting for your child, please contact the school office at (708) 758-5252, or email Ms. Mitchell, Assistant Principal at rmitchell@brookwood167.org and we would be happy to schedule it for you. We hold SSI meetings in person at 7:45 a.m. or 3:15 p.m. We can also hold them virtually if needed.

Please let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting or conference with your child’s teachers.

VISION Our

overall

Vision

is

to

improve the achievement of all students, regardless of

becoming lifelong learners

in a safe and nurturing

and decision makers.

environment with access

race, socio-economic status, gender,

or

ability

levels

(disabilities).

We share the accountability of

student

achievement

throughout the school. We

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based practices to achieve our goals. We promote school because we believe that these

•

needs of all of our students.

technology.

•

The school system

children’s motivation,

should teach students to

confidence, and

think critically enabling

academic success by

them to become

being interested and

contributing citizens in

involved in their overall

our global society.

In continuous

All

All students are unique

improvement in all

and should be challenged

aspects of the school

School teachers use an

to the highest level of

system to foster a

academic and artistic

culture of excellence,

“PowerSchool” that they

excellence.

accountability and

update every Thursday. We

In the importance of

integrity.

encourage you to check your

staff development

partnerships help us meet the

•

•

In responsible

opportunities based

stewardship of financial

on best practices and

and physical resources.

educational research.

We are Committed to: •

Families shape their

development.

believe in using research-

and community involvement

to state-of-the-art

We Believe: •

Providing students with

•

In educating our children

highly qualified teachers •

POWERSCHOOL

Brookwood

Jr.

High

online grading system called

child’s progress regularly.

This program is completely confidential;

therefore,

you will need an access username and password to see your child’s progress.

Providing our staff with professional

If you need your username

development

and/or password, please contact the school office at

MISSION

(708) 758-5252. There is a PowerSchool app available

Brookwood School District 167,

in

partnership

for your cellular phone that

with

parents and community, will

makes it easy for parents to

create a learning environment

stay updated on their child’s

in which all students excel at

ABSENT FROM SCHOOL?

progress.

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 this great resource.

DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL...

Just a reminder if you have questions and or concerns, we want to hear from you. We thank you again for your support and your cooperation.

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.

Happy Summer Everyone!

LIBRARY RESOURCES We encourage our students to continue to read books. The following links offer students electronic books: • Audible Listening by Amazon • Books in Children’s Literature Please encourage your child to read. Remember, readers are leaders!

PARENT SAFETY TIPS Six (6) ways to Protect your kids on Social Media: 1. Keep an Open Dialogue with Your Children.

2. Educate Children on the Risks of Social Media.

3. Follow Age Requirement Guidelines.

4. Set Ground Rules for Social Media Use. 5. Stay Up to Date on Your Child’s Privacy Settings.

6. Consider Products That Help You Monitor Online Activity.

Learn more about online safety, digital wellness, cell phones and learning with technology with age-specific tips and tools on http://www.commonsensemedia.org/

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Our school Social Workers are here to help! If your child needs to talk to someone, or if they are struggling, please reach out! You can give them a call or email them: Lucretia Adams, School Social Worker Emily Page, School Social Worker (708) 758-5252 (708) 758-5252 Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ladams1@brookwood167.org epage@brookwood167.org

MATH MATTERS Math is very useful in everyday life.

Math can help us do many things that are important in our everyday lives.

Here are some daily tasks for which math is important:

Parents can help teens connect math they learn in school and their everyday lives. As a parent, you could talk to your teen about how you use Math in your daily life. You could also ask family members and friends how they use Math in their daily lives.

Please talk to your teens about these Math connections to real world. Share with your child the examples of everyday Math applications, which are listed below. When your teens hear how Math can be used every day, they will be more likely to view Math as important and valuable. They may also become more interested in mathematics.

Remember that you as a parent can greatly influence how your child thinks about Mathematics.

MATH TIP FOR JUNE Make math fun. Spend time with kids on simple board games, puzzles, and activities that encourage better attitudes and stronger math skills. Even everyday activities such as playing with toys in a sandbox or in a tub at bath time can teach children math concepts like weight, density, and volume. Check your television listings for shows that can reinforce math skills in a practical and fun way.

WATER BOTTLES Every student was provided with two (2) plastic water bottles from our Superintendent.

Students are encouraged to bring them home to clean them and bring them back filled. Please be sure to send your students with their water bottle every day.

Our drinking fountains are not currently in use, however, there are water dispensers for students to refill their bottles. This also allows them to easily access water during class without leaving the room multiple times throughout the day for water cups. We appreciate your help under these circumstances.

SPORTS FALL

WINTER

SPRING

CROSS COUNTRY

WRESTLING

TRACK

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

CHEERLEADING

EXTRA-CURRICCULAR ACTIVITIES TUTORING STUDENT COUNCIL CHESS ART CLUB STEM CLUB CHEERLEADING

Any student planning on participating in a sport must have a current

COOKING CLUB

MATHLETES

SPEECH & DEBATE

physical on file (good for

VIDEO CLUB

GOSPEL CHOIR

NJHS

one (1) year).

DRUMLINE BAND JAZZ BAND YEARBOOK

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

BOYS’ BASKETBALL WRESTLING

TRACK CROSS COUNTRY KEYBOARDING CLUB SPANISH CLUB

UPCOMING EVENTS June 2nd

June 3rd 8th grade graduation | 11:30 a.m. dismissal Field Day | 7th graders 2:00 p.m. dismissal for 7th graders Last day of school | 11:30 a.m. dismissal 8th grade graduation ceremony | 6:30 p.m.

June 20th 1st day of summer school

“A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything.

STAFF Teacher

Position

Period Contact Hours

Email

Craig, Christina Math-8th

5th

1:00-1:55 p.m.

ccraig@brookwood167.org

Cantorna, Sean ELA, R180

6th

1:55-2:50 p.m.

scantorna@brookwood167.org

Shields, Kayla ELA- 8th

6th

1:55-2:50 p.m.

kshields@brookwood167.org

Walsh, Peter ELA-7th

6th

1:55-2:50 p.m.

pwalsh@brookwood167.org

Schmalz, Matthew Social Studies-8th

2nd

9:45-10:40 a.m.

mschmalz@brookwood167.org

Suarez, Juan Social Studies-7th

2nd

9:45-10:40 a.m.

jsuarez@brookwood167.org

Baker, Mary Science/STEM- 8th 3rd

10:40-11:35 a.m.

mbaker@brookwood167.org

Moirano, Gina Science/STEM-7th 3rd

10:40-11:35 a.m.

gmoirano@brookwood167.org

Rauen, Katie SPED

10:40-11:35 a.m.

krauen@brookwood167.org

Smit, Steve R180, M180, SPED 1st

8:50-9:45 a.m.

ssmit@brookwood167.org

Kemp, Lisa R180, M180, SPED 1st

8:50-9:45 a.m.

lkemp@brookwood167.org

Hinz, Christine Math-7th

5th

1:00-1:55 p.m.

chinz@brookwood167.org

Bennett, Susan Art

1st

8:50-9:45 a.m.

sbennett@brookwood167.org

Ross, Chanae Music

1st

8:50-9:45 a.m.

cross@brookwood167.org

Canning, Mitchell

Band

4th

11:35-12:15 p.m.

mcanning@brookwood167.org

Lagger, Frank P.E.

4th

11:35-12:15 p.m.

flagger@brookwood167.org

DeRamus, Elisha P.E.

6th

1:55-2:50 p.m.

ederamus@brookwood167.org

Adams, Lucretia Social Worker

8:00-4:00 p.m.

ladams1@brookwood167.org

Page, Emily Social Worker

8:00-4:00 p.m.

epage@brookwood167.org

Mitchell, Rosia Assistant Principal

7:30-4:00 p.m.

rmitchell@brookwood167.org

Larson, Jill Principal

7:30-4:00 p.m.

jlarson@brookwood167.org

3rd

WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME If My Child is Sick, When Should I Keep Them Home?

If a child has any symptom listed below, they should stay home in the morning or go home if these symptoms first occur at school.

When a child can return to school is based on the specific symptom they have and whether it’s considered a COVID-19 symptom: • 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 your child has been in close contact with someone with a known or suspected case of COVID-19 within the last fourteen (14) days. (Close contact is defined as someone who was within six (6) feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of fifteen (15) minutes or more over a twenty-four (24) hour period, starting from two (2) days before illness onset.)

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) 758-5252 (Option 1).

TRENDING...

APP OF THE MONTH Stop, Breathe & Think App Stop, Breathe & Think is a free app to "Check in with how you're feeling, and try short activities tuned to your emotions."

Sometimes when we are feeling frazzled, thinking about how we are feeling is a great strategy.

Check out this app!

KINDNESS CORNER June is “Kindness In Our Families Month” Offer to do another family members chores; Prepare a meal for your family; Organize family game night; Leave your family members encouraging post it notes; Remind family members how much you love them!

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL Please be sure that if your child needs to take any medication during the school day, they are not simply selfadministering.

Those meds should be controlled by the school Nurse and administered in the Nurse’s office, even if they are in the habit of self-administering at home.

This guidance is a part of District167’s Board Policy. If you have any questions about how to handle the administration of medicine at school, please contact our school Health Clerk, Ms. Simmons at vsimmons@ brookwood167.org. Thank you for your assistance in this matter of safety.

SUMMER SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! All Brookwood School District students in grades K-7 can participate in Brookwood School District 167’s Summer School Program to reinforce Reading and Math skills and to regain any learning loss.

The program will run Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. from June 20th, 2022 - July 14th, 2022.

There will be no session on Monday, July 4th, 2022. There will be no summer school held on Fridays. Each child in the program will receive intensive Math and Reading instruction and a fun enrichment activity. A cold breakfast and lunch will be provided as well.

This summer program is being offered by the school District at “NO COST” to the child’s family. Students will attend a morning SEL session along with one session of Math and Reading and a fun enrichment session.

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Morning SEL Meeting/Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

1st Session Reading or Math

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

2nd Session Reading or Math

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Lunch (Health and Nutrition Lesson)

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enrichment Activity

If you are interested in signing up your child for summer school, please email: rmitchell@brookwood167.org or pmarcus@brookwood167.org

Student Expectations: •

Your child is expected to be in attendance and on time each and every day during learning hours to maximize instructional effectiveness.

•

Your child is expected to complete the assigned work from their assigned teacher.

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Your child is expected to be respectful of teachers and classmates while learning and must adhere to the District acceptable Internet use policy.

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Your child must attend both sessions in Math and Reading.

Parent Expectations: •

Make sure your child is in attendance every day.

•

Remind students of expected behavior (PBIS).

•

Ensure attendance and engagement for all fifteen (15) days during this summer program.

If you have any questions, please call or email: •

Ms. Marcus, Summer School Administrator, at Brookwood Middle School, (708) 758- 5350 pmarcus@brookwood167.org

•

Ms. Mitchell, Summer School Administrator, at Brookwood Jr. High School, (708) 758-5252 rmitchell@brookwood167.org

8TH GRADE GRADUATION THURSDAY JUNE 2ND, 2022 6:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN. CEREMONY STARTS AT 6:30 P.M. GRADUATES WILL RECEIVE THREE (3) TICKETS EACH. ALL OCCUPANTS MUST HAVE A TICKET INCLUDING CHILDREN AND BABIES

+1 708-758-5252 +1 708-758-3954 www.brookwood167.org

201 Glenwood-Lansing Road

Glenwod, IL 60425

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.

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

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.

BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This is

important for safety reasons.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES I am excited to share with you that this school year, Brookwood School District 167 will be providing students with a set of school supplies to use at school and a set to use at home! If your child needs any additional resources or supplies for any of their classes, please contact our school office at (708) 758-5252, so we can help provide them with all necessary and needed materials.

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 YOUR COOPERATION!