LONGWOOD SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 2020
#BrookwoodStrong AMAZING START TO REMOTE LEARNING! I want to give a huge thank you to all of the Longwood Family of staff, parents, and students. “Thank You” to our team of teachers who have done a fantastic job adjusting to the new teaching method. Thank you to the parents who have had to make tough decisions for your child’s education. Thank you for your patience as we move through the many changes you have to encounter. We are also proud of our Longwood students who have adapted well and are ready for remote learning every day.
To assist with the primary students, we are asking Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade parents to also complete the survey. If you haven’t already, the link to the survey is below. Thank you for participating!
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Our Vision
Mission Statement
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 researchbased 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.
Brookwood School District 167, in partnership with parents and community, will create a learning environment in which all students excel at becoming lifelong learners and decision makers.
We Believe... Families shape their children’s motivation, confidence, and academic success by being interested and involved in their overall development. All students are unique and should be challenged to the highest level of academic and artistic excellence.
We are committed to: • providing students with highly qualified teachers • providing our staff with professional development
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. The school system should teach students to think critically enabling them to become contributing citizens in our global society. In continuous improvement in all aspects of the school system to foster a culture of excellence, accountability and integrity. In responsible stewardship of financial and physical resources.
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CALL US: 708.757.2100
Technology Help Line!
If your child is having any technology problems connecting to their teacher’s Google Meet (live teaching), please contact our help desk at (708) 300-3553 or email our help desk: helpdesk@brookwood167.org Please leave a detailed message with your name, your child’s name, phone number and the issue you are having with the device.
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Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m. The number for reporting absences is (708) 756-2872. Official attendance will be reported every morning at 9:00 a.m. If your child joins a teacher’s classroom late, they will be marked tardy in PowerSchool, and you will be notified through the Principal’s ClassDojo.
If your child needs any resources or supplies for any of their classes, please contact the school office so we can help provide them with the needed materials.
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Tips To Ensure E-LEARNING Success
Parent’s Being Involved!
Designated place for student virtual classwork
Ensure your child log in EVERYDAY at 8:30 a.m.
Minimize distractions
Keep Cameras on
Stay logged on for the full period Communicate with teachers whenever necessary with questions or concerns Check in on your student to make sure they’re doing okay
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Please Join Our ClassDojo’s
ClassDojo
And Stay Informed!
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, rpatterson@brookwood167.org. All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address. GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED!
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What’s Happening...
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Student books for reading and math instruction have arrived. Parents can come to the school to pick up the books and supplies needed for remote learning. Monday, September 14th | 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Student Book Pick Up
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Tuesday, September 15th | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This month, there will be several assessments given by your child’s teacher or a specialist. We use these assessments to allow teachers to understand what students know. When we find out what they already know, we can improve instruction for your child. PLEASE DON’T HELP THEM! THE RESULTS WILL HELP US SEE WHAT STUDENTS ARE READY TO LEARN Social-emotional learning enables children to form and maintain healthy relationships with others, work collaboratively to solve problems and regulate their behavior and emotions. Children with strong SEL competencies perform better in school because they can focus on lessons and work collaboratively with peers and their teachers to facilitate learning. Social-emotional learning enables children to form and maintain healthy relationships with others, work collaboratively to solve problems and regulate their behavior and emotions. We are asking all students to take a survey. We are using this survey to assist our staff in creating Social-Emotional Learning Strategies.
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LONGWOOD SCHOOL
Dr. Reginald Patterson, Principal
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Longwood Elementary School 441 Longwood Drive Glenwood, IL 60425 708.757.2100