Longwood Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 / i Champions is a before and after school care program available to our Brookwood families. Please contact Champions as soon as possible to secure your spot. Space is limited Champions Family Support | Phone: (800) 246-2154 ChampionsHelp@kc-education.comStudents
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should arrive at school no earlier than 8:10 a.m. and be picked up after school no later than 3:15 P.M. If a student is being dropped off or picked up, the driver must adhere to the one-way sign at the entrance of the parking lot. Drivers must NEVER go the wrong way in the parking lot as this is unsafe for students and staff. Thank you for being so cooperative. Safety Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
I graduated from Aurora University, receiving my bachelor’s degree in Business Management. I received my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision from National Louis University in Chicago, IL. My professional experience has included working with students in Grades 2nd through 5th within Dolton-Riverdale School District 148 and Chicago Public Schools. I have served as the Assistant Principal of Whittier, Maya Angelou, and Bryant Elementary Schools within Harvey School District 152. Most recently, I have served as the Assistant Principal of Indiana Elementary School of Matteson School District 162. My goal as the new Principal of Longwood Elementary School is to create an atmosphere of excellence for our scholars. We will achieve this by focusing on student engagement, family and community partnerships, rigorous instruction, and maintaining a positive culture. My role as a leader is to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. I firmly believe that all students can learn when given the proper support. I am excited to work in partnership with you to continue to make Longwood a place where our scholars are challenged, inspired, celebrated, and loved. I look forward to the work we will do together. Please know that I am dedicated to the Longwood family and will work hard to ensure the success of every child. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve this community and look forward to meeting you. Don’t hesitate to contact me about any celebrations or concerns you may have.
With great pride and excitement, I introduce myself to you as the Principal of ElementaryLongwoodSchool.
I am honored to be in this position and look forward to creating a strong partnership with all schooltoElementaryLongwoodfamiliesmakethisagreatyear.
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Carnisha Mayze cmayze@brookwood167.orgPrincipal
School Hours Students’ school day is from 8:30 a.m. until 3:10 p.m.
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Students should not arrive earlier than 8:10 am. When Is Lunch? One of the most common questions asked by students at the start of the year is, “When is lunch?”. Below you will find the start times for lunch and recess for each grade level: Kindergarten & 1st Grade 11:10 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 2nd & 3rd Grade 12:30 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. 4th Grade 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
FAMILIES,LONGWOODDEAR
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COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
Our teachers do an excellent job of communicating with families. Here is where you can stay informed proactively:
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My name is Chanae Ross, and I am honored to serve as the MTSS (MultiTiered System of Supports) Coordinator for Longwood Elementary School. This will be my first year in this position. However, I have had a great deal of experience working in Brookwood School District 167. I have worked as a Music teacher for the past twelve (12) years. This supportive experience taught me the importance of building relationships with the internal and external school community. As the MTSS Coordinator, I look forward to collaborating with the fantastic teachers as they support our student’s academic, behavioral, and socialemotional growth. It is a privilege to be a part of an organization where administrators, teachers, support staff, students, and parents care for each other and want to build positive relationships. I am confident that this will be a great year! Feel free to contact me at SUPPORT (MTSS) WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
• ClassDojo - It is essential that you sign up for the Principal’s ClassDojo. If you have not already joined, an invitation will be sent to you during the first week of school. To join, you will need either your phone number or email address.
ToAttendance/Absences/Tardiesensurethatourstudentsexcel academically, they must attend school daily and be on time. When students are tardy, they miss valuable instruction, primarily in reading and language arts. Attendance will be tied into our school’s PBIS expectations in which students will be able to earn rewards and participate in fun activities. When your child has to be absent, please inform the front office. Our absentee number is 708-756-2872.
• Lion News - Weekly school newsletter that will be sent home on Fridays
• A phone call or an email is an efficient way to communicate with your child’s teacher. Please remember that our teachers are with students throughout the day and will return the call/email as soon as possible. At times, this may be the next school day.
• School and District Website - www.brookwood167.org
• New onset of moderate to severe headache
Students will be encouraged to read outside of school and daily this year. Our goal is to build the reading habits of our students. It has been proven that the more you read, the better reader you become. To encourage leisure reading, Longwood will hold our first 500 Book Campaign. Students will pledge to read 500 books over the 22-23 school year. We will actively keep track of our progress throughout school. We will also update families through Lion News. We will kick off this exciting project with our Longwood Book Campaign Parade on Friday, September 23rd. We are asking for parents to attend to cheer on our students. More information will be forthcoming.
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• New loss of sense of taste or smell
LONGWOOD’S BOOK CAMPAIGN IF MY CHILD IS SICK, WHEN SHOULD I KEEP THEM HOME?
• Muscle or body aches If you answer “yes” to any of the above, your child MUST stay home. Please call the school to report your child’s absence (708) 758-5252 (Option 1.)
• Fever of 100.4 or higher
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• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
If a child has any symptoms listed below, they should stay home in the morning or go home if these symptoms first occur at school.
This year we will offer afterschool exploratory experiences and tutoring for our students. These activities will be provided quarterly and will differ by grade level. The goal is to have exploratory experiences available for all students. These are voluntary activities. The goal is to have these activities available for our students beginning in September/October. More information will be forthcoming.
• Shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat
• Abdominal pain from unknown cause New congestion/runny nose
• Fatigue from unknown cause
When a child can return to school is based on the specific symptom they have.
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It is a way to create an equitable learning environment so that all students can thrive. This school year, we will be focused on providing Tier I PBIS support for all students and Tier II interventions for some students. This will allow us to encourage and reward students for following behavior expectations and working toward achieving academic success. We will introduce our PBIS framework to students immediately with our annual PBIS Kick-Off Celebration that will be held on Friday, August 26th. Then, on Monday, August 29th, students will begin to earn Longwood Paws that can be used to purchase fun items from our Longwood Paw Store. Each week, there will be a Cool Tool that will be taught to all students. These Cool Tools reinforce Longwood’s School-Wide behavior and character expectations. We will communicate the Cool Tools with families through our weekly newsletter, The Lion News, and encourage families to discuss these Cool Tool expectations at home.
INTENVENTIONSBEHAVIORALPOSITIVE & SUPPORT (PBIS)
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
PBIS is an evidence-based schoolwide multi-tiered framework that establishes support for all students to improve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes. We are excited to announce that Brookwood School District 167 will provide students with a set of school supplies for school and home again this school year! Therefore, there are no school supplies lists. However, if your child needs additional resources, please get in touch with the school office at 708-757-2100.
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05 / Longwood Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 TECHNOLOGYHELPLINE Longwood teachers in Grades 2-4 use an online grading system called PowerSchool that they update every Thursday. POWERSCHOOL If your child is having any technology problems connecting to their teacher’s Google Classroom, please contact our help desk at (708) 300-3553 or email our help helpdesk@brookwood167.orgdesk We encourage you to check your child’s progress regularly. This program is confidential; therefore, you will need an access username and password to see your child’s progress. If you need your username and password, please contact the school office at (708) 757-2100. A PowerSchool app for your cellular phone makes it easy for parents to stay updated on their child’s progress. Open House will be here before you know it! Please come meet your child’s teachers and Longwood’s new Principal. See you there! September 1st | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE
• In responsible stewardship of financial and physical resources.
WE BELIEVE • Families shape their children’s motivation, confidence, and academic success by being interested and involved in their overall development.
• The school system should teach students to think critically enabling them to become contributing citizens in our global society.
Brookwood School District 167, in partnership with parents and the community, will create a learning environment in which all students excel at becoming lifelong learners and decision-makers.
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 research-based 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.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO 1. Providing students with highly qualified teachers 2. Providing our staff with professional development
• All students are unique and should be challenged to the highest level of academic and artistic excellence.
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• 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.
• In continuous improvement in all aspects of the school system to foster a culture of excellence, Accountability, and integrity.
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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 Longwood School. If you would like to join, please accept the invitation that we emailed to you or texted you, or contact the school at (708) 757-2100, email, cmayze@brookwood167.org.
All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address. INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED! What is ClassDojo?
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Longwood Newsletter / Issue 001 / August 2022 / 08 CLASSDOJO PLEASE JOIN OUR CLASSDOJO’S AND STAY INFORMED! It is important that you sign up for the Principal’s Class Dojo. I post important information such as if a bus is running late, important reminders regarding picture day, graduation information and other important topics.
PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY!
VISITORS If you need to come into the school for any reason, for safety reasons, you will be required to wear a mask, and you will need to have a current Driver’s License that will be checked in our Raptor Security System. Raptor® provides a line of sight as to who is always in our school. The system provides school and districtwide reporting for all visitors, volunteers, and contractors that have signed in/out of our buildings. This is important for safety reasons.
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