LWS | May Newsletter

MAY 2021

#BrookwoodStrong Hello Parents, Families, and Community Members,

Preschool Screenings We are taking appointments for Preschool for All Screenings. The screenings are for students ages 3 - 5 who anticipate joining the Preschool for All program beginning in the Fall of 2021.

Your child must be 3yrs old by the time of the screening. Screening dates are May 4th and May 11th.

Call (708) 757-2100 or (708) 758-5190 ext. 5 to make your appointment.

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SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR IN-PERSON LEARNING • The use of face masks will be required at all times on buses or inside school buildings except while students are eating during breakfast and lunch periods. Face masks can be removed when outdoors if socially distanced by six (6) feet or more.

• Social distancing must be maintained to the extent possible.

• Students will have their temperatures taken by staff prior to entering the school building each day.

• Parents will be required to self-certify daily that their child is free of COVID-19 symptoms, is not suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 and has not been exposed to someone who is confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19 in the past fourteen (14) days.

• Any child who is exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 must stay home. Symptoms include: a fever of 100.4 or greater, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle of body aches, headaches, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, congestion or runny nose, nausea, or vomiting.

• Students will eat breakfast and lunch in their classroom or in another designated area while maintaining proper social distancing.

• Food deliveries to school will not be allowed.

• Frequent hand-washing breaks will take place throughout the day. f

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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

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the issue you are having with the device.

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 Going On...

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The week of May 3rd is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. We are very fortunate to have a fantastic staff at Longwood. We want to show our appreciation for all they’ve done for our students through in-person and remote instruction.

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A friendly reminder of necessary quarantines for COVID test results, COVID type symptoms, close contact with an infected person, and travel out of state to gatherings. For any of these areas, the student and siblings must remain home for quarantine for ten (10) days or seven (7) days if they have a negative COVID test. During the quarantine, your child will not be listed as absent if they log on remotely. f

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What’s Going On...

D E E P C L E ANING Deep Cleaning Days | Remote Learning Only!

Wednesday, May 5th Wednesday, May 19th

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Dr. Reginald Patterson, Principal

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Longwood Elementary School 441 Longwood Drive Glenwood, IL 60425 708.757.2100