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02 Anti-Bullying Month PBIS Expectations...

Bus Safety Rules Drop-Off/Pick-Up...

03 Parent Involvement...

Mobile Care Van...

Change Of Information

04 Parent Portal Access...

Extra Curricular...

NWEA Map Testing...

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NEWSLETTER

JUNIOR HIGH

September

2018

Ms. Jill Larson, Principal | 201 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Glenwood, IL 60425 | (708) 758-5252

From The Principal...

We want to thank all the parents who came out for our [Open House] on August 23rd.

We had a great turnout and we received positive feedback from parents and students who attended.

We want to thank our teachers and parents for the great start we had to this school year.

7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

School Hours

We will continue to emphasize the importance of academic excellence through the junior high years in preparation for high school and college.

It is a team effort in ensuring our students have the opportunities and programs to be successful in school and beyond.

and work together, the greater the success of our students.

Sincerely.

Ms. Jill Larson, Principal

We appreciate your continued support, as the more we communicate

“FREE�

Breakfast/ Lunch

Play, Learn and Grow... Together!

PBIS Expectations...

Anti-Bullying Month Brookwood Junior High will kick off [Anti-Bullying Month] with an exciting assembly.

This year’s theme “Seeing Value In Others” [Point Of View] is a 40 minute multi-media experience from Camfel Productions designed to look beyond the violence, racism, intolerance, harassment, and hate in this world, giving students a new perspective on the differences that separate them from their peers, their parents, and others who are around them.

While they gain a new sense of their own innate worth, they’ll grow to appreciate the diversity of race, language, and culture that make up the community in which they live.

PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) is an extended program at Hickory Bend School, which is implemented to assist in addressing behavior.

PBIS organizes adults and students to create a social-cultural in schools that will encourage positive behavior and incentives, which discourages problem behaviors. This program supports the goals and mission of the Junior High School in that the social-culture will inevitably lead to a safer environment where students achieve academically and build positive relationship with each other and adults.

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Drop-Off/ PickUp Procedures...

Students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:10 a.m. and be pickedup no later than 3:15 p.m.

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If a student is being dropped off or picked-up, the driver must follow the one-way sign at the entrance of the parking lot.

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Drivers must [NEVER] go the wrong way in the parking lot as this is unsafe for our students.

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Your support of our PBIS schoolwide system will assist us in having a successful school year.

Smart Force Summit Fieldtrip - STEM

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Please take some time to read and discuss our PBIS expectations with your child/children.

Verbal and Nonverbal Praise Positive Reports to Parents Recognition at Awards Assemblies Earn Hickory Bend Allstar bucks to be redeemed at PBIS Sales

Labor Day | No School!

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These expectations are taught, modeled and practiced throughout the year.

It is our goal to legitimately recognize each of our students for good character and positive behavior. We have wonderful students at the Junior High School and they should be reminded of this fact on a daily basis.

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At the beginning of the year, teachers and staff will review our universal expectations, Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful.

Thanks for your cooperation!

Parent Involvement Opportunities...

Parents are always “WELCOME” at our school; Please come in to see or speak to a teacher anytime!

Schools + Parent(s) = Success Brookwood Junior High School Wants You Here

You can even make suggestions based on your particular skills or talents. For example, you could offer to:

are some ways you can be actively involved at our school without

committing a large amount of time:

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Make sure you review with your child any work he brings home. Think about displaying it in a prominent place in your home to show how much you value his education.

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Schedule occasional phone conferences or ask the teacher if you can “talk” by email when you have a question, concern or something to share.

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If your child brings home a weekly folder, include short notes in it for the teacher to read.

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Make a point of briefly touching base with the teacher when you drop your child off at school. A quick greeting and comment will continue to let her know you’re an active partner in your child’s learning.

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Ask the teacher how you can support classroom activities at home.

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Help make learning activities or repair broken equipment. Donate materials.

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Use your technology skills to help publish a class newsletter.

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Organize or participate in a telephone tree that informs families about school activities.

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You might also consider thinking about how you might be present occasionally. If you have a flexible work schedule or a vacation day, consider joining your child for lunch. You might even decide to help out at a one-time event such as a field trip or school festival. Your child will look forward to and remember these special times, and you’ll further reinforce the importance of his school experiences.

Bilingual Parent Meeting

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Columbus Day | No School!

08 Change Of Information...

Parents/Guardians are required to notify the school immediately of any changes in name, address, home, work or emergency telephone numbers; a change in the emergency contact person, changes in guardianship, etc.

Mobile Care Van Is Coming...

Any information that might be pertinent to school records or contacting parent/ guardian in case of an emergency.

The Ronald McDonald Care Van will be in the District to provide immunizations, physicals and sports physicals on Friday, Sept 28, 2018.

There will be a shuttle bus to transport students to and from Longwood for appointments.

If you would like for your child to participate, please turn in the permission form to the school office ASAP.

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Parent Portal Access Information…

If you are new to Brookwood District 167 or cannot log in:

from grades 1-8 if needed. When completed, press the “Enter”

projects will take longer to assess and post

button on the bottom left hand corner of your current page.

depending on their size.

the school year (DO NOT just type in the access ID and

Note: Your Username and Password is unique to your child,

If you have questions regarding an assignment, you

Access Password on the main screen as it will not work).

please keep these logins confidential so that only you and

can always email the teacher.

Click on “Create an Account” the first time you login for

your child(ren) can access their information.

Please go to the icon called [Email Notifications]

The portal will ask you to put in your name, email, and your password (you will be able to make up your own

This portal is a great way to discuss school and the classes

and set up any reports you would like to receive

user name and password for ease of use as well).

that your child is taking this year.

from the parent portal. You do not have to use this,

Next, complete the “Link Students To Your Account”

Grades are posted to the [Parent Portal] by the teachers.

section. Add your children(s) access ID and Access

The teacher’s grade book is a “snapshot” and does not

Password data from below. There is a limit of seven (7)

always accurately reflect the student’s overall progress or

If you have any questions or concerns regarding

children per login.

performance.

the PowerSchool Parent Portal, contact your child’s

Access ID: XXXX Access Password: XXXXX

Grades can have different values in weighting and will vary

but it’s a great way to have information sent to you on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis.

school at (708) 758-5252. by particular courses. Please remember that all assignments Finally, continue adding other children from your family

will be put up as soon as possible by all teachers but some

“FREE” Breakfast/Lunch

Parent/Student Handbook

Breakfast is served daily from 8:00 a.m. –

in the cafeteria no later than 8:25 a.m. This

Please remember to review the on-line

8:30 a.m. and is [FREE] to all students. It is

will ensure that they will be able to arrive

Parent/Student Handbook with your child.

VERY important that your child gets a good

to class on time.

breakfast in order to have a successful day.

It is very important that your family is

If you choose to take advantage of our

familiar with all school procedures.

Breakfast Program, we ask that your child is

Extra-Curricular Activities...

NWEA MAP Testing...

ALL students are expected to participate in extra-

Beginning September 4th - 10th students will

curricular activities. We have no cuts for our sport

be taking the NWEA MAP Test.

teams, any student wanting to participate will make the team. We offer the following sports and clubs:

• Cross-country *

• Gospel Choir

• Mathletes

• Basketball*

• Speech/Debate

• Art

• Volleyball*

• Cooking

• NJHS

• Wrestling*

• Chess

• Track*

• Student Council

• Cheerleading*

• Vex Robotics

• Band

• Broadcasting

• Jazz Band Jam

• 3D Printing

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

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• If your child answers a question correctly, the test follows up with a more challenging question.

• If your child answers incorrectly, the test follows up with an easier question.

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BROOKWOOD 167

School Office

DISTRICT OFFICE

708 758 5252

708 758 5190

JUNIOR HIGH

BROOKWOOD 167

Adaptive tests make it possible for teachers to pinpoint what each child needs in order to learn best. NWEA™ helps teachers understand your student’s unique learning needs—because every student matters.

FAX

FAX

708 757 3954

708 757 2104

You can help your child do their best by making sure they go to bed early during testing week and ensuring they eat a nutritious breakfast every morning.

708 758 2115

ABSENTEE LINE

Students need to try their best on this test as the results do follow them to high school and can be used to determine placement in their high school classes.

REPORTING OF ABSENCE(S) Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m. When calling, please identify yourself, give your child’s name, grade and reason for being absent. If you are aware at the time you are calling how long your child will be absent, please indicate the length of absence in your message.