February Newsletter B rookwood J unior H igh S chool
Brookwood Junior High School 201 Glenwood-Lansing Road Glenwood, IL 60425
School: (708) 758-5252 Absentee Line: (708) 757-2115 Ms. Jill Larson, Principal
A Message From The Principal
Ms. Jill Larson As we begin the month of February, we will start to focus our attention to our upcoming Spring assessments. The Illinois Assessment of Readiness and our grade 8 Illinois Science Assessment are just around the corner. Please take time to talk with your child about the importance of these assessments. It is important to all of us involved that we do our best so the community can see how hard our students have been working and parents can see academic growth over the past year. I am very proud of the work our students are completing. As the various testing sessions approach, please look for information coming home with your students such as daily homework and study guides to better prepare them. Students should also be reading and reviewing notes and assignments each night. As we prepare for testing, we will be discussing proficiency by explaining to students the importance of doing well on these assignments and assessments. Our teachers and students have worked very hard during the first semester, and we are proud of the time and effort committed to their success. We would also like to thank our parents for their continued support. Please be sure to review your students’ second-quarter grades, and do not hesitate to contact your students’ teachers, our social worker, or administration with any questions. It is also important to make sure that all of our students maintain their academic focus in order to acquire the skills for the next grade level. Please check with your students daily to ensure assignments are completed and turned in on time. We want to continue to stress again the important of school attendance. I have included another copy of our attendance policy in this newsletter. At Brookwood Jr. High School, we are excited to celebrate Black History Month and we have many activities, fieldtrips and assemblies planned this month in celebration. Additionally, teachers will be implementing engaging activities around the topic of Black History to supplement our curriculum throughout the month. We invite parents and family members to come out and celebrate with us on February 28th as many of our 7th and 8th grade students will be performing at our annual “Black History Celebration” beginning at 1:15 p.m. Please come out and show your support for our talented students! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office at (708) 758-5252 or e-mail me at jlarson@brookwood167.org. Ms. Jill Larson Principal, Brookwood Junior High School
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“Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism.” --David M. Burns
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ClassDoJo 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, message directly with teachers and school leaders, and see beautiful photos and videos of classroom moments. Please join my ClassDojo so you can stay informed on what is happening at BROOKWOOD JR. HIGH. We have mailed home invitations to you, specific with your child’s class code. If you would like to join, and misplaced, the code, please contact the school at (708) 758-5252. All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address.
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GET INVOLVED! CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING... Conflict Resolution Training for all 7th Graders! 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. Our hope that once trained, students will have the needed skills to help resolve any conflicts they might encounter throughout life.
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Parents, Please check your child’s homework and planner everyday!
Student Tutoring... EVERY MORNING FOR MATH IN GRADES 7TH AND 8TH FROM 8:00 A.M. / 8:30 A.M. | LIBRARY EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY MORNING FOR ALL SUBJECTS FROM 8:00 A.M. / 8:30 A.M. | ROOM 14 DURING 7TH GRADE & 8TH GRADE LUNCH AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY & THURSDAY FROM 3:10 P.M. / 4:30 P.M. | LIBRARY
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SPORTS PHYSICALS Any student planning on participating in a sport (*) must have a current physical on file.
THE RONALD MCDONALD MOBILE CARE VAN CAN HELP! Please contact the district nurse, Ms. Knowles if you would like to sign your child up. The van comes right to the school and students receive their complete physical that day! Nurse knowles can be reached at (708) 758-5252 or by e-mail at kknowles@brookwood167.org.
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PTO | THURSDAY @ 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. | MEETING ROOM (TBD) October 24th | Hickory Bend November 21st | Junior High January 23rd | Middle School December 19th | 10 minutes @ Middle School (during Gingerbread Activity) February 27th | Longwood March 26th | Hickory Bend April 30th | Middle School May 21st | Junior High
CONGRATULATIONS SPELLING BEE WINNER STUDENTS COMPETED IN OUR DISTRICT-WIDE SPELLING BEE THAT WAS HELD AT LONGWOOD SCHOOL ON JANUARY 10TH. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED AND GOOD LUCK TO CASARA CROSWELL AS SHE GOES ON TO THE REGIONAL BEE!
8TH GRADE 1ST PLACE CASARA CROSSWELL
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ABSENCE REPORTING To report absences please call the attendance line at (708) 757-2115. Please call the school before 8:30 a.m. to report your child absent. Please leave the following information: •
Students full name with spelling of the last name
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Reason for absence/tardy/early release
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Your name and relationship to student
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Please call the main number (708) 758-5252 at least (45) minutes PRIOR to early dismissal.
In order for your student to be EXCUSED you must sign them in and out in the main office or their absence will be marked as unexcused.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY All students are expected to be in regular attendance in accordance with the compulsory attendance requirements as established in the School Code of Illinois. Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/26-2a considers an absentee/tardy rate of more than 5% of the last (180) days to be excessive. Parents or legal guardians must call the school before 8:30 a.m. if their child is to be absent that day. An auto-answer service is available (24) hours. The number to call is 708-757-2100 ext. 5400. Call the school direct, 708-757-2100, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Parents who do not call school will receive a telephone call at home or at work to verify their child’s absence. In the event no one can be reached, a call may be placed to the local police to visit the residence to assure your child’s safety. This is done for the safety and welfare of each child and is required by the School Code of Illinois.
In the event of a prolonged illness or contagious disease, a permission slip to return, signed by the child’s physician, is requested. Perfect attendance awards are issued to those students who have not been absent throughout the school year. To qualify, a child must have been enrolled for at least one (1) semester. Attendance is defined as each and every day school is in session. Students who are frequently absent often miss important information being taught, fall behind, and lose interest in school. An improvement in attendance may help a child achieve better grades and feel better about himself/herself.
PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME EACH AND EVERY DAY.
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WINDOW RE-OPENED! BROOKWOOD JR. HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR HELP! We are asking that all parents complete the (10 MINUTE) 5 Essentials Survey. By completing the survey, your child will be able to participate in a pizza party at school! This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of Brookwood Jr. High School. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of our school. The survey gathers data related to five (5) indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five (5) indicators that affect and predict school success are: •
Effective Leaders
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Collaborative Teachers
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Involved Families
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Supportive Environments
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Ambitious Instruction
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. To take this important survey please visit: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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We [EXPECT ALL] students to participate in extracurricular activities at BJHS. We have no cuts for our sport teams, any student wanting to participate will make the team. We offer the following sports and clubs: Cross-Country* Gospel Choir Basketball*
Speech/Debate
Volleyball* Cooking Wrestling*
Chess
Track* Student Council Cheerleading*
Vex Robotics
Band Broadcasting Drumline 3D Printing Mathletes Art Creative Writing NJHS Yearbook Speech
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February 1st
IESA 7th Grade Boys Basketball Regionals
February 3rd
Boys Volleyball @ Home Vs. Obama
3:30 p.m.
February 3rd
Chess @ Home Vs. Obama
3:30 p.m.
February 3rd
Girls Volleyball @ Obama
3:30 p.m.
February 3rd
Poetry Night at Glenwood-Lynwood Library
6:30 p.m.
February 4th
7th Grade Honor Roll Luncheon
11:35 a.m.
Wrestling Meet @ Braidwood
4:30 p.m.
February 5th
8th Grade Honor Roll Luncheon
12:35 p.m.
February 5th
Boys Volleyball @ Home Vs. Huth
3:30 p.m.
February 5th
Chess @ Home Vs. Huth
3:30 p.m.
February 4th
February 5th Girls Volleyball @ Huth 3:30 p.m. February 6th Chess @ Memorial 3:30 p.m. February 6th
Boys volleyball @ Memorial
3:30 p.m.
February 6th
Girls Volleyball @ Home Vs. Memorial
3:30 p.m.
February 10th
Boys Volleyball @ Hart
3:30 p.m.
February 10th
Girls Volleyball @ Home Vs. Hart
3:30 p.m.
February 10th Chess @ Hart 3:30 p.m. February 11th
Boys Volleyball @ Home Vs. Parker
3:30 p.m.
February 11th
Chess @ Home Vs. Parker
3:30 p.m.
February 11th Girls Volleyball @ Parker 3:30 p.m. February 11th Wrestling @ Manteno 4:30 p.m. February 13th
Girls Volleyball @ Home Vs. Crete
3:30 p.m.
February 13th Boys Volleyball @ Crete 3:30 p.m. February 13th Chess @ Crete 3:30 p.m. February 14th
Valentines Dance
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
February 18th Boys Volleyball @ Huth 3:30 p.m. February 18th Chess @ Huth 3:30 p.m. February 19th
Boys Volleyball @ Home Vs. Columbia
3:30 p.m.
February 19th
Chess @ Home Vs. Columbia
3:30 p.m.
February 19th
Girls Volleyball @ Columbia
3:30 p.m.
February 19th
Family Math Night
6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
February 20th
Girls Volleyball @ Home Vs. Powell
3:30 p.m.
February 20th
Boys Volleyball @ Powell
3:30 p.m.
February 24th
Girls Volleyball @ Washington
3:30 p.m.
February 24th
Boys Volleyball @ Home Vs. Washington
3:30 p.m.
February 25th
SSJHSA Chess Conference Meet @ Huth
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February 25th
Girls Volleyball @ Home Vs. Obama
3:30 p.m.
February 25th
Boys Volleyball @ Obama
3:30 p.m.
February 26th
Male Mentoring Group - Lunch with Glenwood Police
11:30 a.m.
February 26th
Open House at Glenwood-Lynwood Library
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
February 27th
Boys Volleyball @ Home Vs. Hart
3:30 p.m.
February 28th
Black History Program
1:15 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
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Brookwood Junior High School 201 Glenwood-Lansing Road Glenwood, IL 60425
School: (708) 758-5252 Absentee Line: (708) 757-2115 Ms. Jill Larson, Principal