BJHS | October Newsletter

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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

A Message From The Principal

Ms. Jill Larson It is hard to believe that the end of the first quarter is right around the corner (November 1st). The time is going by very quickly and we are working hard to protect the instructional time in the classroom that we have with our students. In order for students to make the academic growth that is needed, they have to be present at school, in class, learning. School attendance is very important. Please try and limit your child’s absences from school and ensure that they arrive on time. School starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. Students should be arriving no later than 8:25 a.m.

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If you are having difficulty getting your child to school on time, please give me a call, I would be happy to help you problem solve. 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 either before school, at lunch or after school. We also offer a school-wide tutoring program. Please encourage your child to ask for help.

Ms. Jill Larson Principal, Brookwood Junior High School

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Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. --Malcolm X

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Parent Involvement & Communication DID YOU KNOW? We do not have tryouts for any of our sports teams. If your child wants to participate, they just need to show up for practice! Please encourage your child to get involved.

SPORTS PHYSICALS ANY STUDENT PLANNING ON PARTICIPATING IN A SPORT MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE (GOOD FOR 1 YEAR).

PARENT VISITATION DAY Please come out for our [PARENT VISTATION DAY] on October 7th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Ongoing research shows that parental involvement in schools improves student achievement, reduces absenteeism, and restores confidence among parents in their children’s education. We encourage you to take an active role in your child’s education.

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GET INVOLVED!

Parents, Please check your child’s homework and planner everyday!

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.

DID YOU KNOW? In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and practice can help you make the most of the time you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.

Plan ahead for your escape. Make your home escape plan and practice today.

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EVERY MORNING FOR MATH IN GRADES 7TH AND 8TH FROM 8:00 A.M. / 8:25 A.M. EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR ALL SUBJECTS FROM 7:45 A.M. / 8:15 A.M. DURING 7TH GRADE AND 8TH GRADE LUNCH AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 3:10 P.M. / 4:30 P.M.

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Halloween Tips KIDS LOVE THE MAGIC OF HALLOWEEN Trick-or-Treating, classroom parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety.

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GET INVOLVED! RED RIBBON WEEK OCTOBER 23RD - OCTOBER 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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ABSENCE REPORTING Parents must call the school and report any student who will be absent. Should a child become ill at school, parents will be notified and it is their responsibility to see that the child is picked up.

For each absence or tardiness, a parent must call the school before 8:30 a.m. When calling, please IDENTIFY yourself; give the STUDENT’S NAME, GRADE, and the TEACHER’S NAME and REASON FOR BEING ABSENT. BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH

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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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Any student planning on participating in a sport (*) must have a current physical on file.

October 1

Girls Basketball @ Rickover

4:00 p.m.

October 2

Conflict Resolution Training (Select 7th grade students)

October 2

Girls Basketball @ Home Vs. Washington

3:30 p.m.

October 4

Cross Country Conference Meet @ Apollo Park, Homewood

9:00 a.m.

October 7

Girls Basketball @ Obama

3:30 p.m.

October 9

Conflict Resolution Training (Select 7th grade students)

October 9

Active Shooter Drill with Glenwood Police Department

October 10

Girls Basketball @ Home Vs. Huth

3:30 p.m.

October 11

Girls Basketball @ Home Vs. Parker

3:30 p.m.

October 15

Immunizations Due

October 16

Conflict Resolution Training (Select 7th grade students)

October 16

SSJHSA Cheerleading Clinic @ Obama

October 16

Family Reading Night

6:00 p.m.

October 21

Girls Basketball @ Home Vs. Hart

3:30 p.m.

October 22

SSJHSA Student Council Clinic

3:30 p.m.

October 23

Girls Basketball @ Parker

3:30 p.m.

October 25

Picture Re-Take Day

October 28

Girls Basketball @ Home Vs. Crete

October 30

Conflict Resolution Training (Select 7th grade students)

October 30

Girls Basketball @ Columbia

3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

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STAY CONNECTED...

Brookwood Junior High School 201 Glenwood-Lansing Road Glenwood, IL 60425

School: (708) 758-5252 Absentee Line: (708) 757-2115 Ms. Jill Larson, Principal