ABSENTEE LINE:
August 2021
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: DETERMINATION & FLEXIBILITY
MON
TUE
WED
National Immunization Awareness Month
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
20
21
DAY OF 27 FIRST SCHOOL
28
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
Student Registration at Thornwood Apartments 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Student Registration at Brookwood Middle School
Student Registration at Brookwood Middle School 12:00 p.m.— 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.— 3:00 p.m.
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16
17
Kindergarten Screenings @ BMS 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
22
29
23
18
Kindergarten Screenings @ BMS 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
24
30
19
Kindergarten Screenings @ BMS 2:00 p.m. —6:00 p.m.
25
Kindergarten Screenings @ BMS 2:00 p.m. —6:00 p.m.
26
Women’s Equality Day
Back to School Bash @ Hickory Bend 1:00p.m.—4:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
GRADES 1 TO 8
TEACHER/STAFF INSTITUTE DAY
TEACHER/STAFF INSTITUTE DAY
TEACHER/STAFF INSTITUTE DAY
Kindergarten Orientation 8:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m
31 Kindergarten First Day HB & LW
LW Pre-K Screening
Family Wellness Tip: Eat Meals Together Having a regular routine around either preparing or eating meals together is a great way to improve family wellness and bonding.
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” —
Les Brown Author
ABSENTEE LINE:
September 2021
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
MON
TUE
Investing time to create a schedule, and committing to planning ahead, can have a huge positive impact to lower stress. HB Book Fair Begins
6 National Suicide Prevention Week
7 NO SCHOOL LABOR DAY
12
19
13
Pre-K First Day of School
Early Release Day 2:00 p.m. Dismissal BJHS Open House & Curriculum Night 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
14
Anti-Bullying Kickoff Activities
Ronald McDonald Mobile @ LW
BJHS Bus Evacuation Drill 10:00 a.m.
BMS Bus Evacuation Drill 10:00 a.m.
20
Fall Picture Day @ BMS
BJHS Fire Drill w/ GFD & GPD 10:00 a.m.
21 BMS Fire Drill w/ GFD & GPD 10:00 a.m.
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
26
27
www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: FRIENDSHIP & HONESTY
Family Wellness Tip: Simplify Your Family Schedule
5
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
28
WED
1
Pre K Screenings @ Longwood 8:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month
THU
2
FRI
3 Pre-K Orientation
SAT
4 Pre-K Orientation
Brookwood Junior High Lunch with the Law 11 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
8
Early Release Day 2:00 p.m. Dismissal
9
Early Release Day 2:00 p.m. Dismissal
10
11
LW Grandparents Day BMS Open House & Curriculum Night 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
McDonald 15Ronald Mobile @ HB HB Bus Evacuation Drill 10:00 a.m. Bilingual Parent Advisory Council @ LW 3:30 p.m. BJHS Family Math Night 6:00 p.m. Day of Fall 22 First (Fall Equinox)
HB & LW Open House & Curriculum Night 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
BJHS Anti-Bullying 16 Assembly 9:30 a.m. BMS Grandparents Day LW Bus Evacuation Drill 10:00 a.m. BJHS Cops & Bobbers GPD & SD167 Partnership Program Field Trip
23
LW Fire Drill w/ GFD & GPD 10:00 a.m.
HB Fire Drill w/ GFD & GPD 10:00 a.m.
Parent University 6:30 p.m.
Chicago Care Mobile Physical & Immunizations @ BMS
Chicago Care Mobile Physical & Immunizations @ BJHS
29
30 LW Fall Picture Day LW Pre-K Parent Engagement Workshop
17
Citizenship Day
18
HB Grandparents Day BJHS Cops & Bobbers GPD & SD167 Partnership Program Field Trip
24
25
BJHS Fall Picture Day
“If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.” -Mark Twain
*NWEA MAP (Grades K-8) September 13-24 (Fall)
ABSENTEE LINE:
October 2021
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.brookwood167.org National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: RESILIENT & RESOURCEFUL
MON
TUE
WED
Bullying Prevention Month
THU
FRI
1
Half Day School Improvement 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
Family Wellness Tip: Designate a Family Fun Night Designate one night a week as “family night” and plan to do an activity together.
3
4
5
6 Pre K Screenings @ LW
Fire Prevention Week
2 National Custodial Workers Day
SSJHSA CC Conference Meet @ James Hart/ Apollo Park National Principal’s Month Begins
7
BJHS Lunch with the Law 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
SAT
8
9
HB Family Literacy Night 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Fall Picture Day
SSJHSA CC Sectionals
BMS Fire Drill
10
11Board of Education
12
Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
13 US Navy Birthday
Dental Mobile
18
19
25
20 SSJHSA Student Council @ BJHS
26 Red Ribbon Week
15
16
Immunizations & Physicals due per Illinois School Code
Fall Picture Retakes @ BMS
Bilingual Parent Education Meeting @ HB 6:00 p.m.
BJHS Family Reading Night 6:00 p.m.
27
21
22
23
29
30
Shake Out Drill LW Daddy/Daughter Dance 6:00 p.m.
28 BMS Family Literacy Night 6:00 p.m.
Early Release Day 2:00 p.m. Dismissal End of Quarter One
31 Halloween
Sweetest Day
Dental Mobile
National School Bus Safety Week Begins
24
SSJHSA Cheerleading Clinic @ Obama
Dental Mobile
Dental Mobile
17
HB & LW 14Bus Evacuation Drill
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”
—Suzy Kassem
ABSENTEE LINE:
November 2021
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: COMPASSION, KINDNESS & EMPATHY
MON
“A happy soul is the best shield for a cruel world.”
1
7
8
TUE
2 Pre-K Screening Day @ LW
NO SCHOOL
15
9
BMS 5th Grade Honor Roll Quarter 1
17
Improvement
22
23
Bilingual Parent Advisory Council @ LW 6:00 p.m.
24 Non-Attendance Day
29
30 Pre-K Parent Engagement Workshop @ LW
Veteran’s Day
12
Daylight Saving Time Ends clocks move back one hour
13
School in Session
World Kindness Day
BJHS 8th Grade Honor Roll Luncheon Quarter 1 BMS 6th Grade Honor Roll Quarter 1 LW Picture Retakes
BJHS Family Math Night 6:00 p.m.
28
Half Day School
11
BJHS 7th Grade Honor Roll Luncheon Quarter 1
SAT
6
11:30 a.m. Dismissal
Parent University 6:30 p.m.
21
FRI
BJHS Lunch with the Law 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
10
16
National Diabetes Awareness Month
5
Election Day
Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Report Card Pick Up Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
www.brookwood167.org
THU 4
3
— Atticus
14
WED
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
18 19 LW Family Literacy Night 6:00 p.m. 1st & 2nd Gr. Concert @ HB 6:00 p.m. BJHS Lockdown Drill SSJHSA NJHS Workshop @ Parker
25
20
Fall Picture Retakes @ HB
26 Thanksgiving No School
27 No School
Family Wellness Tip: Hold Regular Family Meetings Communication is an essential ingredient in family wellness. During family meetings, encourage children to share their thoughts on decisions around regular routines.
ABSENTEE LINE:
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
MON
December 2021 TUE
Sleep is just as important to your family’s wellness routine as eating healthy and getting adequate amounts of physical activity.
6
7
13
14
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
19
20
Kwanzaa Begins
THU
2
FRI
3
SAT
4 National Cookie Day
9
10
Education Meeting @ HB 6:00 p.m.
22
National Human Rights Day
16
17
18
24
25
BMS/BJHS Winter Concert @BJHS 6:00 p.m.
23
Half Day School Improvement 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
29
11
World Animal Rights Day
District Wide Family Gingerbread Workshop @ BMS 6:00 p.m.
BJHS Family Literacy Night 6:00 p.m.
28
National Human Rights Month
BJHS Lunch with the Law 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Pizza w/ Santa Winter Concert @ LW & HB
21
27
1
15 Bilingual Parent
First Day of Winter (Winter Solstice)
26
WED
8
Pre-K Screening Day @ LW
12
www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: LOYATLY & GOOD CITIZENSHIP
Family Wellness Tip: Develop Healthy Sleep Habits for All Family Members
5
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
WINTER BREAK
WINTER BREAK
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
30
31
WINTER BREAK
WINTER BREAK
WINTER BREAK
WINTER BREAK
WINTER BREAK
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Christmas
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius
ABSENTEE LINE:
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
MON
January 2022
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: RESPECT & RESPONSIBILITY
TUE
WED
National Blood Donor Month
THU
FRI
SAT
1
Family Wellness Tip: Organize Your Home to Lower Stress Take it one area at a time until you have an organized, clutter-free home that your family can look forward to spending time in and supports your family’s health and wellness.
2
3
WINTER BREAK
4
NO SCHOOL
9
16
10
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance
WINTER BREAK
5
No School
Pre-K Screening Day @LW
18
12
BJHS Lunch with the Law 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. HB Pizza & Fun Mother & Son 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Bilingual Parent 19 Advisory Council
24
31
25
NO SCHOOL
Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Report Card Pick Up
13
14
15
20
Release 21 EarlyDay
22
CLASSES RESUME
SSJHSA Speech Festival @ Colin Powell
2:00 p.m. Dismissal
BJHS Family Math Night 6:00 p.m.
26
End of Quarter 2
27
Parent University 6:30 p.m.
30
8
@ LW 6:00 p.m.
No School
23
7
TEACHER/STAFF INSTITUTE DAY
NO SCHOOL
11
6
LW Pre-K Parent Engagement Workshop
28
29
Half Day School Improvement 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
“No one is perfect—that’s why pencils have erasers.” —Wolfgang Riebe
*NWEA MAP (Grades K-8) January 10-21 (Winter)
New Year’s Day
*ACCESS (Grades K-8) January 26-March 1
ABSENTEE LINE:
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
MON
February 2022 TUE
WED
8 BJHS Human Growth & Development 7th Grade
National African American History Month
THU
2 Pre-K Screening Day @ LW
7
www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: COURAGE & OPTIMISM
1
6
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
3
SAT
4
5
10
11
12
17
18
19
25
26
BJHS 7th Grade Honor Roll Luncheon Quarter 2
BJHS 8th Grade Honor Roll Luncheon Quarter 2
BMS 5th Grade Honor Roll Quarter 2
BMS 6th Grade Honor Roll Quarter 2
9
FRI
BJHS Human Growth & Development 8th Grade BJHS Lunch with the Law 11:oo a.m.—1:00 p.m.
13
14 Valentine’s Day
15
BMS Human Growth and Development 5th Grade
BMS Human Growth & Development 6th Grade
16
Bilingual Parent Education Meeting @ HB BJHS Family Black History Trivia Night @ BJHS 6:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
20
21
National Love Your Pet Day
27
22
President’s Day No School
23
24
SSJHSA Chess Conference Tournament @ Huth
28
Family Wellness Tip: Preserve Family Memories
Choose the right method for you and your family. Working on this together as a family is a wonderful way to increase bonding, preserve your family history, and create a sense of togetherness for everyone in the family.
LW & HB Bedtime Story Night 6:00 p.m.
Half Day School Improvement 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
BMS Black History Program 1:15 p.m.
BJHS Black History Celebration 1:15 p.m.
SSJHSA State Chess Conference Tournament
SSJHSA Conference Chess Tournament
“The time is always right to do what is right.”
*ACCESS (Grades K-8) January 26 – March 1
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
ABSENTEE LINE:
March 2022
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
MON
Family Wellness Tip: Visit Relatives Spending time with family and loved ones has great benefits for all family members, including boosting emotional wellness and happiness.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: PERSEVERANCE & PATIENCE
TUE
1 Pre-K Screening Day BJHS Severe Weather Drill 10:00 a.m. HB Severe Weather Drill 9:00 a.m.
WED
2
BJHS 8th Gr. Graduation Pictures
National Women’s History Month National Nutrition Month
THU
3
FRI
4
SAT
5
7th Grade Spring Pictures
NO SCHOOL
BJHS Lunch w/ the Law 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
BMS Severe Weather Drill
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
18
19
Family Math Night @ HB 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Casimir Pulaski Day NO SCHOOL
13
14
15
Bilingual Parent Advisory Council @ LW
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
20
21
First Day of Spring (Spring Equinox)
BJHS Family Math Night 6:00 p.m.
22 World Poetry Day
16
23
17 Family Math Night @ LW 6:00 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day
24
25 Parent University 6:30 p.m.
Spring Picture Day @ HB
Early Release Day
26
2:00 p.m. Dismissal End of Quarter 3
27
28
29
30 BJHS 8th Gr. Graduation Picture Retakes
31 BJHS Fire Drill 10:00 a.m.
*ACCESS (Grades K-8) January 26 – March 1 *IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) (Grades 3-8) March 14—March 30 *DLM (Dynamic Learning Maps) (Grades 3-8) March 30—May 4
ABSENTEE LINE:
April 2022
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
MON
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: INTEGRITY & FAIRNESS
TUE
WED
Child Abuse Prevention Month
THU
“Integrity is doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.”
FRI
1
SAT
2 World Autism Awareness Day
Report Cards Issued
—C. S. Lewis
3
4
5
6 Pre-K Screening Day
BJHS 8th Grade Honor 7 Roll 8 Luncheon Quarter 3
BJHS 7th Grade Honor Roll Luncheon Quarter 3 BMS 5th Grade Honor Roll Quarter 3
10
11
12
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
17
18
24
25
Bilingual Parent Advisory Council @ HB 6:00 p.m. Spring Pictures LW & BMS BJHS Family Steam Night 6:00 p.m. BJHS Lunch w/ the Law SSJHSA (BJHS) Fine Arts Festival @ Washington
SSJHSA Band Festival (BJHS) @ Lansing Memorial
19
20
BMS Fire Drill
BMS 6th Grade Honor Roll Quarter 3 District Fine Arts Night @ BJHS 6:00 p.m.
14 Half Day School
15
Improvement 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
SPRING
Spring Picture Day & Yearbook Picture Day @ BMS
21
16 BREAK NO SCHOOL
22
Earth Day
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
SPRING
BREAK BREAK
BREAK
BREAK
BREAK
BREAK
NO NO SCHOOL SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
SPRING SPRING
EASTER
13
9
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27
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29
23
30
Family Wellness Tip: Get Active as a Family When everyone in the family is involved in exercises and activities together, not only are you improving your family’s physical wellness but you’re improving many other areas of family wellness too!
*DLM (Dynamic Learning Maps) (Grades 3-8) March 30—May 4
*ISA (Illinois Science Assessment) (Grades 5 & 8 only) April 4—8
ABSENTEE LINE:
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
1
May 2022
OPTION #1
MON
2
TUE
3
Mother’s Day
15
WED
4 BJHS Lunch w/ the Law 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
9
10
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
16
www.brookwood167.org
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: GRATITUDE & SERVICE
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
8
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
11
Pre-K Screening Day
Pre-K Screening Day
SSJHSA Track & Field Conference (BJHS) @ Columbia
SSJHSA Track & Field Conference (BJHS) @ Columbia Rain Date
17 Parent University 6:30 p.m.
18
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Mental Health Awareness Month
THU
FRI
SAT
Walk (All Children 5 ACESSimultaneously) 6
7
12
14
Dist. Safe School/ Discipline/Annual Review Meeting @ BJHS 3:30 p.m. BPEM
Choir Awards Assembly @ HB 1:30 p.m.
Mother/Son Night LW 6:00 p.m.
19
Fire Drill 13 BJHS 10:00 a.m. Half Day School Improvement 11:30 a.m. Dismissal SSJHSA Track & Field Sectionals (BJHS)
20
BJHS Family Trivia Night 6:00 p.m.
HB Talent Show 1:30 p.m.
SSJHSA Track & Field Sectionals (BJHS)
21
Daddy & Daughter Dance @ HB 6:00—7:30 p.m.
22
23
24
25 BJHS Awards Ceremony 1:15 p.m.
29
30
26
27
Pre-K Parent Engagement Workshop
28 HB Field Day
8th Gr. Dinner Dance 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
31
NO SCHOOL
Family Wellness Tip: Drink More Water
Memorial Day
Drinking more water is a great way to improve your family’s physical and mental wellness. And it’s low cost! Water fights fatigue and boosts productivity. Water assists with digestion. Drinking water can help to prevent or alleviate headaches. Water helps you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight.
*DLM (Dynamic Learning Maps) (Grades 3-8) March 30—May 4
*NWEA MAP (Grades K-8) May 9—20 (Spring)
ABSENTEE LINE:
OPTION #1
BJHS: 708-758-5252
HB: 708-758-4520
BMS: 708-758-5350
LW: 708-757-2100
SUN
MON
June 2022
CHARACTER THEMES OF THE MONTH: CONFIDENCE & ASSERTIVENESS
TUE
WED
1
4th Gr. Moving On Ceremony @ HB 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. Graduation Day 8th Gr. 11:30 a.m. Dismissal Early Release Day 2:00p.m. Dismissal
5
6
7
8 Emergency Day If Needed
Emergency Day If Needed
12
13
www.brookwood167.org LGBTQ Pride Month National Hunger Awareness Month
THU
2
End of the Year Kindergarten Celebration @ HB
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
9
FRI
3
4
Half Day School Improvement 11:30 a.m. Dismissal Last Day of School End of Quarter 4 Report Cards Issued
10 Emergency Day If Needed
Emergency Day If Needed
SAT
11 Emergency Day If Needed
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
29
30
Board of Education Meeting at A & D Center 7:00 p.m.
19
Juneteenth
20
First Day of Summer (Summer Solstice)
National Freedom Day Father’s Day
26
27
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” —Henry David Thoreau
28
Family Wellness Tip: Volunteer for a Cause Together Helping other individuals, families or animals– or working for a special cause– is a great way to spend family time. Search out opportunities to help out in your local community and volunteer as a family.