BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
OCTOBER 2020
#BrookwoodStrong It is hard to believe that the end of the first quarter is right around the corner (October 23rd)! Remote Learning has been going well at Brookwood Jr. High School. We do understand that some students may be experiencing some “bumps” along the way. Those students and parents experiencing difficulties with technology can reach out to our Brookwood Technology Helpdesk by calling (708) 300-3553 or email our help desk: helpdesk@brookwood167.org Please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and the issue you are having with your device. Please try and limit your child’s absences from school and ensure that they log into their classes on time. School starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. Research shows that high levels of academic achievement are linked to student attendance and engagement. Our focus this year is to limit student absences and tardies as they can directly impact your child’s education. We welcome all parent communication and will be timely in our response to your concerns. If your child is experiencing difficulty in his/her learning, please contact us immediately. We want to be proactive in reaching a solution instead of being reactive. All teachers offer extra help to students. Please encourage your child to ask for help. 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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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.
NWEA MAP TESTING Every year Brookwood School District 167 assesses student skill levels in reading and in math by administering the [MAP] Assessment. We use NWEA Map as our local District-Wide Assessment to measure student growth. Students are given a Fall Benchmark Assessment, a Winter Benchmark Assessment and a Spring Benchmark Assessment. The data from this assessment provides the district and each individual teacher with very important information that supports the planning and development of instructional lessons to maximize the skill level of every student for optimum academic growth. The testing window is scheduled for the first two weeks of October. We are planning to administer the assessment to students in Grades 3 through 8 only onsite or remotely based on parent preference. To administer the assessment onsite, we will be scheduling only small groups of students with the required social distancing and masks. The students would need to attend two (2) sessions - one for reading and one for math - on two (2) different days. We would ask that parents bring their student to school for the testing sessions. To administer the assessment remotely, we will schedule small groups of students through a Google Meet session with a proctor. f
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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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Red Ribbon Week October 23rd - 31st
RED RIBBON WEEK, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally tortured and murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico. As a tribute to SA Camarena, the wearing of a red ribbon was started to show opposition to drugs. Wearing red ribbons during the month of October continues to represent our pledge to live drug free and honors the sacrifice of all who have lost their lives in the fight against drugs. Brookwood Jr. High School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week by raising student awareness of living a drug free life. We encourage you to take this opportunity to talk to your kids about drugs. Follow #DEARedRibbon on Twitter.
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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.
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. 4th 12:20 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Jones, Chelsea | cjones@brookwood167.org
P.E.
6th
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
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Fire Prevention Month 2020 October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal of Fire Prevention Month (and week October 4th – 10th ) is to raise fire safety awareness, and help ensure your home and family has a plan and is ready for the unexpected. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Today, we celebrate Fire Prevention Week and Month by raising fire safety awareness and educating families, students and communities across the United States. During this month, fire departments provide education to their communities, and encourage parents and loved ones to practice fire safety and whole home safety. The NFPA’s 2020 campaign for Fire Safety Month is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” At First Alert, we are proud to support their mission and this year’s theme to ‘Be Ready for the Unexpected’, especially while cooking. For Fire Safety Month this year, First Alert is urging families to improve their home’s safety. Be ready at home by installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as having fire extinguishers at home. First Alert is dedicated to helping protect what matters most because a home emergency can happen at any time, and we want to help you be ready. Did You Know? Fire Prevention week is the perfect time talk with your whole family about fire safety – include testing alarms, changing the batteries or upgrading to 10-year sealed battery alarms, how to use a fire extinguisher and escape route planning. • • • • • • •
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3 of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms Less than 50% of homeowners have an escape plan Carbon monoxide (CO) is the #1 cause of accidental death 60% of consumers do not test their smoke and CO alarms monthly* Only 47% of people report having CO alarms in their home Just 43% of homeowners have an escape plan* Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires
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Fire Prevention Month 2020 Are You Ready at Home? First Alert has been protecting homes and families since 1958. We urge you to practice whole home safety, so you and your family are ready for the unexpected this Fire Prevention Week and Month . Having functioning alarms installed throughout your home is the first line of defense for fire prevention. They work around the clock to provide your family an early alert in the event of an emergency, providing you time to safely escape. Smoke and CO alarms should be placed on every level of the home, including the basement, as well as inside and outside each bedroom. Fire extinguishers should also be placed on every level of the home, especially in the kitchen and garage.
Kitchen Fire Safety Do’s and Don’ts! For many, the kitchen is a space to be creative and cook meals that bring the family together, and yet for others it’s a space in their home or apartment they barely use. For some they are just learning how to cook and navigate the kitchen. Regardless of how experienced you may be in the kitchen, accidents happen. You can help reduce your risk of starting a kitchen fire by following these cooking safety tips, as well as ensuring your home is well-equipped with the necessary fire safety equipment, like a residential fire extinguisher.
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Fire Prevention Month 2020 • Always Remain in the Kitchen When Cooking Unattended cooking is the number one cause of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). If you are simmering, roasting, baking or frying food on the stove or oven, it is important that an adult remains in the kitchen at all times to keep an eye on the food so it does not burn. You should also use a timer when cooking to help ensure you don’t lose track of time. This is especially important for beginner cooks. • Keep The Kitchen Free From Clutter Remove items that do not belong in the kitchen to avoid any additional fire hazards. Also be mindful of kitchen materials that are flammable and can easily start fires such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, towels, curtains, or even excess food packaging and keep them away from the stove-top. It is helpful to give everything a specific place in the kitchen to help reduce the risk of it being left out and catching fire to help ensure the kitchen remains a safe place. • Unplug or Turn Off Your Appliances Unplug any counter-top appliance when they are not in use, like toasters and coffee machines. This will help reduce the risk of a fire starting. As soon as you are finished cooking your food, turn off the appliance that you are using. You should also clean off leftover dust, food crumbs, and grease from your stove-top after use. • Install Reliable Protection Smoke alarms should be on every level of your home, as well as outside of each sleeping area and in every bedroom. Remember, smoke alarms should be installed at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances. If you are cooking something that involves a lot of smoke, you may be tempted to temporarily disable your house smoke alarms, however this leaves your home and family unprotected from fires. Test your alarms monthly to ensure they are functioning properly and replace the batteries every six month. Residential fire extinguishers should also be placed on each level of your home, as well as in the kitchen and garage. Keep your kitchen fire extinguisher or fire extinguishing spray close by so it is easily accessible in the event of a fire. Cooking accidents happen, so it is important to be prepared when you forget the pizza in the oven or burn the bacon on the stove top. Follow these four tips to remain safe in the kitchen while protecting your home and family. f
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BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Jil Larson, Princpal
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Brookwood Junior High School 201 E. Glenwood-Lansing Road Glenwood, IL 60425 708.758.5252