NOVEMBER 2020
#BrookwoodStrong As we enter the month of November, we have much to be Thankful for! During these difficult times, our District and school community has pulled together to ensure all students are engaged in learning. Although, school looks differently than it has in the past, we remain committed to providing your child with qualitative feedback that is essential for their growth. We appreciate all of our parents and families for supporting their child through remote learning. We are all stronger when we are working together. As November marks the start of Quarter 2, with the continuation of our [Remote Learning Plan], we will strive to learn new ways to provide engaging and meaningful lessons for our students. On November 2nd, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., we will be holding [Parent Teacher Conferences] remotely. If you have not signed up for a conference time, please contact your child’s teachers. 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.
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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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the issue you are having with the device.
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 advan-
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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.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ACADEMIC INCENTIVE PROGRAM We celebrated our student engagement and academic growth for remote learning on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020. Students earned points for being [Safe, Respectful and Responsible] during online learning. BJHS set up stations in front of our school building. Our staff excitedly waited as parents and students drove up in their cars or came on foot to claim their prizes! Our goal is to maintain a sense of togetherness and positive connections within the school community during our remote learning. We will continue our incentive program for each quarter this school year.
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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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Join Us For Remote Family Math Night! On Wednesday, November 11th from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. we will be having a Remote Family Math Night. Please join us for a night of fun with your family as you solve math problems to earn your way out of our virtual Math Escape Room! We will have prizes, and fun math activities for everyone to enjoy!
REMINDER There Will Be No School On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd!
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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
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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