should arrive at school no earlier than 8:10 a.m. and be picked up after school no later than 3:10 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. Off Up Procedures
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. Student Safety Drop
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Longwood Newsletter / Issue 002 / September 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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Parents were also able to sign up to volunteer with us at Longwood. If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers, please contact your child’s teacher.
School Hours
PRINCIPAL’SCORNER
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP.!
Carnisha Mayze cmayze@brookwood167.orgPrincipal
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Students should not arrive earlier than 8:10 am.
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.
Students’ school day is from 8:30 a.m. until 3:10 p.m.
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:
you to all our families that came out for our Open House Night on September 1st. It was a great turnout. If you were not able to make it and still need to pick up your child’s device, you can do so by calling the office to schedule a pickup time.
Our students have been awesome. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year! Again, I can’t express enough how happy I am to be here with you all. This is definitely Thankhome.
And as always, please reach out to your child’s teachers for any questions/concerns. You may also contact me with questions and concerns as well. I can be reached at the school number (708) 757-2100, or by email cmayze@ brookwood167.org
WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
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• School and District Website - www.brookwood167.org
This year, students will be encouraged to read outside of school and daily. 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 course of the 22-23 school year. We will actively keep track of our progress throughout school. We will also update families through our Lion News. We will kick off this exciting project with our Longwood Book Campaign Parade on Friday, September 23rd. We are asking parents to attend to cheer on our students. More information will be forthcoming.
Our teachers do an excellent job of communicating with families. Here is where you can stay informed proactively:
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.
• 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.
• Lion News - Weekly school newsletter that will be sent home on Fridays
Longwood’s Book Campaign
• 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.
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COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
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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.
• New onset of moderate to severe headache
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.
IF MY CHILD IS SICK, WHEN SHOULD I KEEP THEM HOME?
• Fatigue from unknown cause
• Muscle or body aches
One precaution to help stop the spread of germs is to not share personal items. Some of these include water bottles, lip balms, hats, hairbrushes, and EarPods. These items should only be used by the individual to whom they belong.
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat
• Fever of 100.4 or higher
• Abdominal pain from unknown cause
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• New congestion/runny nose
HEALTH TIP
• New loss of sense of taste or smell
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.)
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.
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PBIS is an evidencebased school-wide multitiered framework that establishes support for all students to improve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes.
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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 arephonewithPleasehelpdesk@brookwood167.orgdeskleaveadetailedmessageyourname,child’sname,number,andtheissueyouhavingwiththedevice.
All Brookwood teachers use an online grading system called “PowerSchool” that they update every Thursday.
I am excited to share with you that for the second year in a row, our Superintendent and Board of Education has decided to provide our students with a set of school supplies to use at school and a set to use at home! Your child should have brought home a school supply kit. Please let us know if your child has not come home with a home kit. If your child needs any additional resources or supplies for any of their classes, please contact our school office at (708) 757-2100, so we can help provide them with all necessary and needed materials.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
TECHNOLOGYHELPLINE
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.
• In educating our children in a safe and nurturing environment with access to state-of-the-art technology.
• In the importance of staff development opportunities based on best practices and educational research.
1. Providing students with highly qualified teachers
• All students are unique and should be challenged to the highest level of academic and artistic excellence.
STATEMENTMISSION
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.
WE BELIEVE
2. Providing our staff with professional development
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.
• The school system should teach students to think critically enabling them to become contributing citizens in our global society.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO
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STATEMENTVISION
• Families shape their children’s motivation, confidence, and academic success by being interested and involved in their overall development.
• 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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What is ClassDojo?
CLASSDOJO
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.
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.
GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED!
PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY!
ClassDojo is actively used in 90% of U.S. K-8 schools.
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PLEASE JOIN OUR CLASSDOJO’S AND STAY INFORMED!
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.”
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.
Quest Food Management Servic is passionate about food and they believe in wholesome, nutritious ingredients. That is why they are committed to using items that are healthier for both our student’s bodies and the planet.
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with the following standards in mind and preparing items so that they are as fresh as possible when served, they support local agriculture, increase nutrition, and intensify the flavor.
FOOD SERVICE
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.
Quest Food Management Service, provide communities with fresh, high-quality food, exceptional responsiveness, and intensely personal Byservice.purchasing
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.
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New Food Service Partnership
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Our Superintendent and Board of Education know how important proper nutrition affects our students’ learning. This year we will be purchasing our school breakfast and lunch from - QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICE.