Board of education
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and School Community: On behalf of the Board of Education for Brookwood School District 167, I hope that this message finds you all safe and healthy. We miss our students and the daily routines and connections we had with each of them. I want to publicly acknowledge all of our families for continuing to support the education of our children at home during this Remote Learning Phase. All of your efforts are noticed and needed as we continue to get through this unprecedented time and these exceptional circumstances together. As you know, Governor Pritzker extended our school closure through April 30th, 2020. As of Tuesday, March 17th we have been focusing on the continuity of student learning and many of our students have been reaching out to teachers on a daily basis (interacting via Zoom, phone conferences, Classroom Dojo, emails, text messages and Google Classrooms). During the days and weeks that followed, we were able to roll our [Remote Learning Plan]. As we progress, this Remote Learning Plan will be edited, revised and updated. Today, we began our [Technology Loan Program] and all schools are deploying technology devices to students in need. This is the first time we will engage in the deployment of technology (ON LOAN) to students for home use. That is something to celebrate and I know we can use the model we are creating for future circumstances. If your child needs a device and you were not able to come today to complete the loan agreement/attain a device, please e-mail your child’s principal to schedule another time for pick-up. Longwood: rpatterson@brookwood167.org
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Hickory Bend: sjackson@brookwood167.org
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Brookwood Middle School: onowels@brookwood167.org
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Brookwood Jr. High School: jlarson@brookwood167.org (708) 758-5190
BOARD PRESIDENT MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT MS. MARY TAYLOR, BOARD SECRETARY MR. JOHN DIXON, BOARD MEMBER DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM, BOARD MEMBER MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
superintendent BETHANY A. LINDSAY
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201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
MRS. DOREEN DAVIS,
www.brookwood167.org
As we move into Spring Break on April 10th – April 17th, I want to remind everyone to continue to practice strict social distancing as it is something that we can do that will help protect all people and lessen the chances of the virus spreading. I know it should go without saying, but it is critical to keep following the practice of handwashing and helping your children remember when to wash and how to wash.
Use the link: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/videos.html for hand washing videos from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that you can share with your children. Thank you for your attention to this important information. It takes all of us to keep our children and everyone in the community healthy and safe. I wish you a healthy spring break at home with your families. Again, while you are home, we ask that you continue to take the following actions with your families based on recommendations by the CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health: •
Avoid gathering in public places - especially in close proximity to others; Avoid close contact with those that are sick;
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Keep 6-10 feet between yourself and others - give yourself space;
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Be at home as much as possible;
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Take care of yourself. Take deep breaths, stretch or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, and get plenty Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Try to do some other activities you enjoy to return to your Spend time outside - fresh air and exercise is one of the best things you can do over the next few weeks; Share your concerns and how you are feeling with friends or family Use your technology and social media for good purposes - support one another and show that you care for one another;
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Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking;
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Avoid gathering in large groups - this is a time to be close with those that are closest to you;
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Avoid visiting each other’s homes or having sleepovers;
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Avoid sharing food or drink;
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Avoid excessive media coverage of COVID-19.
201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
BOARD SECRETARY MR. JOHN DIXON, BOARD MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
(708) 758-5190
BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
members. Maintain healthy relationships; •
MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON,
MRS. TOLEDA HART,
normal life;
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BOARD PRESIDENT
DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM,
of sleep;
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MRS. DOREEN DAVIS,
MS. MARY TAYLOR,
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Board of education
www.brookwood167.org
superintendent BETHANY A. LINDSAY
If you are looking for some fun ideas for your family during spring break, try some of these! These are optional activities and do not need to be submitted to staff. I would personally love to see what activities and virtual field trips our students are experiencing over spring break. Please email me directly with photos, videos and/or journal entries created by students @ blindsay@brookwood167.org. I may share some of the students’ creations, videos, and photos with the Board of Education and the whole school community.
ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK!
Board of education MRS. DOREEN DAVIS, BOARD PRESIDENT Need a little Magic? Take a Virtual Tour of Disney World Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2RjMzfE
MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT MS. MARY TAYLOR, BOARD SECRETARY MR. JOHN DIXON, BOARD MEMBER DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM,
Would you like to continue practicing Spanish? Try Duolingo! Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2V9kf0R
BOARD MEMBER MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
superintendent Need to get the family moving… Try Go Noodle Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2JfqM4z
201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
BETHANY A. LINDSAY
www.brookwood167.org
Take a virtual tour of the Statue of Liberty from the ground to the crown! Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2yD4MOU
Board of education MRS. DOREEN DAVIS, BOARD PRESIDENT Do Daily PE with Joe from the UK as a family Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2Xf0Ga5
MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT MS. MARY TAYLOR, BOARD SECRETARY MR. JOHN DIXON, BOARD MEMBER
Use this recipe to make your own clay and paint your creation Click Here ==> https://armagazine.com/3bYkcvr
DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM, BOARD MEMBER MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
Want to learn how to draw and Sketch new drawings every day? Check out author and illustrator JJK Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2xeW1tY
201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
www.brookwood167.org
superintendent BETHANY A. LINDSAY
Feeling Artistic. Try some of these from Crayola Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2XjiPUk
Board of education MRS. DOREEN DAVIS, BOARD PRESIDENT Looking for a wonder a day….Check out Wonderopolis Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2XhanER
MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT MS. MARY TAYLOR, BOARD SECRETARY MR. JOHN DIXON, BOARD MEMBER
Take a virtual tour of the San Diego Zoo and check out the animals Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2RiOjGj
DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM, BOARD MEMBER MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
superintendent
Engage in Story Time from Space Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2V5x2RW
201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
BETHANY A. LINDSAY
www.brookwood167.org
Do Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2RgIx7W
Board of education MRS. DOREEN DAVIS, BOARD PRESIDENT Scholastic Learn at Home Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2UkJsGc
MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT MS. MARY TAYLOR, BOARD SECRETARY MR. JOHN DIXON, BOARD MEMBER DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM,
Khan Academy Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2V8ssm1
BOARD MEMBER MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER MS. ROSLON SEALS, BOARD MEMBER
superintendent
Freckle Math Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2RAzS0v
201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
BETHANY A. LINDSAY
www.brookwood167.org
Zearn Math Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2UT8OLP
Board of education MRS. DOREEN DAVIS, BOARD PRESIDENT Google Earth Click Here ==> https://bit.ly/2wneNiB
MRS. SANDRA WASHINGTON, BOARD VICE PRESIDENT MS. MARY TAYLOR, BOARD SECRETARY MR. JOHN DIXON, BOARD MEMBER
STAYING CONNECTED DURING CORONAVIRUS - FREE INTERNET SERVICE •
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DR. TIFFANY GRAHAM, BOARD MEMBER MRS. TOLEDA HART, BOARD MEMBER
As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is taking immediate steps to make it easier to connect lowincome families to home Internet.
MS. ROSLON SEALS,
New Internet Essentials customers will receive two (2) free months of Internet service if they apply by April 30th, 2020. After promotion, regular rates apply.
superintendent
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For all new and existing Internet Essentials customers, the speed of the program’s Internet service has increased to 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream.
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Households with outstanding debt owed to Comcast may be eligible for Internet Essentials. We are waiving this qualification if you apply and are approved by May 13th, 2020. After May 13th, 2020, standard eligibility rules apply. 201 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road Glenwood, IL 60425
(708) 758-5190
www.brookwood167.org
BOARD MEMBER
BETHANY A. LINDSAY