BJHS | September Newsletter

ISSUE: 001 YEAR: 2021

BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL THE BEAUTY OF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR...

The beauty of a new school year is that it is a new beginning, and we feel the growing sense of excitement and anticipation that a new year brings. Here at Brookwood Jr. High School, we have been preparing for our students return to school. I want to assure you that we have taken precautionary measures in all aspects to create a safe learning environment for all students.

The Junior High staff is knowledgeable, committed, and dedicated to the success of all our students. We share in the belief that through a strong, active collaboration with students, parents, guardians, and community members, we can create a safe and exciting learning environment that challenges all our students. Each child receives a wellrounded education that is comprised of Illinois Common Core State Standards.

We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure that your children can achieve to their highest potential.

We recognize that to be successful in school, your children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education.

Thank you for giving us the amazing opportunity to educate your children. We hold this responsibility with the highest regard!

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Ask your child about their school experiences so that you are aware of her/ his school life.

I wish you all a wonderful school year, and as always, please reach out to your child’s teachers for any questions/ concerns, or if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me and know that my door is always open.

I can be reached at the school number (708) 758-5252, by email jlarson@ brookwood167.org or by cell phone at (708) 362-0115.

Families, here are some ways that you can support your child(ren)’s education: • • •

Make sure your child attends school daily and arrives on time, ready to learn; Ensure your child completes all classwork and homework assignments given by teachers; Have your child read daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills;

I am honored to serve as your Principal.

Jill Larson, PRINCIPAL

TECHNOLOGY HELPLINE 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 desk: helpdesk@brookwood167.org

What is ClassDojo?

Reporting of Absence(s): Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m. The number for reporting absences is (708) 757-2115. 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.

ClassDojo is a school communication platform that teachers, students, and families use every day to build close-knit communities by sharing what’s being learned in the classroom home through photos, videos, and messages. *Students and parents will be linked to their class through a code provided by the teacher*

Please join my ClassDojo so you can stay informed on what is happening at BROOKWOOD JR. HIGH. If you would like to join, please accept the invitation that we emailed to you or texted you, or contact the school at (708) 7585252, email, jlarson@brookwood167.org, or cell phone, (708) 362-0115. All you will need to provide is your cell phone number or email address.

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.

GET INVOLVED AND STAY INFORMED!

OPEN HOUSE/CURRICULUM NIGHT SEPTEMBER 7TH, 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Our faculty will be here to welcome you and inform you about our curriculum, standards, and procedures, as well as answer any questions you might have. You will be able to follow your child’s schedule and visit the classrooms your child attends each day. We will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to attend this activity with their parents, and each will receive a bonus TCB ticket for attending.

If you would like to schedule a conference with a teacher, you can schedule this at any time.

VISION Our

overall

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to

improve the achievement of all students, regardless of

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student

achievement

throughout the school. We

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believe in using researchbased practices to achieve our goals. We promote school and community involvement because we believe that these

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partnerships help us meet the needs of all of our students.

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POWERSCHOOL

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MISSION

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HONOR ROLL & HIGH HONOR ROLL

progress.

Students are given a quarterly report card at BJHS. If a student earns an academic G.P.A. off 3.95 or higher, he/ she is placed on the High Honor Roll. If a student earns an academic grade of 3.45-3.94, he/she is placed on the Honor Roll. Students earning those honors will be invited to a special Student Recognition Luncheon each quarter.

PARENTS, PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD’S HOMEWORK AND PLANNER EVERY DAY!

DID YOU KNOW? We do not have tryouts for any of our sports teams. If your child wants to participate, they just need to show up for practice! Please encourage your child to get involved.

GET INVOLVED! DISTRICT REGISTRATION August 10th - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Thornwood Apartments

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN OUR CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM! Athletes will compete against nine (9) other schools in our conference.

The first Cross-Country practice and informational meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 1st after school.

August 11th - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Brookwood Middle School August 12th - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Brookwood Middle School Late Registration - August 16th thru 20th - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Individual Schools

SPORTS PHYSICALS Any student planning on participating in a sport must have a current physical on file (good for one (1) year).

UPCOMING DATES 20th, August District Back to School Bash @ Hickory Bend School

27th, August First Day Of School

1st, September 6th, September Lunch with the Law Program Labor Day - No School 7th, September 8th, September 2:00 p.m. Dismissal 2:00 p.m. Dismissal Open House/Curriculum Night- BJHS Open House/Curriculum Night- BMS 9th, September 13th -17th, September 2:00 p.m. Dismissal Anti-Bullying Week Open House/Curriculum Night- LW & HB 13th -24th, September NWEA MAP Testing

13th, September Bus Evacuation Drill

15th, September 16th, September Family Math Night Anti-Bullying Virtual Assembly 20th, September Fire Drill Glenwood Fire Department Present

24th, September Fall Picture Day

+1 708-758-5252 +1 708-758-3954 www.brookwood167.org

201 Glenwood-Lansing Road

Glenwod, IL 60425

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.

STUDENT SAFETY DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES

the driver must adhere to the one-way sign at the entrance of the parking lot.

Students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:10 a.m. and be picked up after school no later than 3:15 p.m.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

If a student is being dropped off or picked up,

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.

BROOKWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This is

important for safety reasons.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES I am excited to share with you that this school year, Brookwood School District 167 will be providing students with a set of school supplies to use at school and a set to use at home! If your child needs any additional resources or supplies for any of their classes, please contact our school office at (708) 758-5252, so we can help provide them with all necessary and needed materials.

Drivers must NEVER go the wrong way in the parking lot as this is unsafe for students and staff.