Superstar families,
We had a wonderful week here at Brook Park! We really enjoyed spending a lot of time outside with the beautiful weather earlier in the week and celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! We are so lucky to have the most wonderful students and families. Please take some time to read about some important changes and upcoming events:
Spring Break:
Just a reminder that Spring Break is the week of March 28th - April 1st.
Passing Out Items:
As you know, last year and so far this year we did not allow students to pass out items for birthdays or other holidays. As we move forward to a greater sense of normalcy, we are allowing items to be passed out for the remainder of the school year. A few important guidelines to remember about passing items out:
-If items are being passed out, they must be passed out to the entire class, not just a handful of students.
-Food items were not allowed prior to the pandemic and are still not allowed. Items that would be allowable are pencils, small toys or trinkets, etc.
-Because of the sheer volume of these types of items many of these students have at home, it is always encouraged to do something that can contribute in a long lasting way to the entire class such as buying a book for the classroom library.
World Down Syndrome Day: Monday, March 21:
On Monday, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day! Grab your blue and yellow (coincidentally also BP colors) to bring awareness to Down Syndrome.
World Water Day; Tuesday, March 22:
Next Tuesday is World Water Day! With only 1% of water on earth being usable freshwater, we want to make sure we are using our water as responsibly as we can. Tuesday, March 22nd have your student(s) wear blue to bring awareness to water conservation. Here is a link with more information on how kids can conserve water every day and here's a pledge your family can take in your own home to be a water warrior!
After School Conversations:
You want to know what your kids are doing in their new class, but you can’t get much out of them when you ask. Skip the way-too-open-ended “How was your day?” and try one of these after-school conversation starters instead. I (Mr. Sorensen) have been doing this with his kids (4th and 6th graders) the last two weeks and it has led to some good dinner/bed time conversations. We have played it as a game and they pick a number without knowing the questions, I read the question and have had them discuss their thoughts. Give it a try and see how it goes.
- Did anyone do anything funny at school today?
- What made you feel the happiest today?
- What games did you play at recess?
- Who did you play with or hang out with today?
- When did you feel most proud of yourself today?
- Tell me one new thing you learned today (insert subject area).
- What made you laugh today?
- Did you do anything nice for someone today?
- How would you rate your day on a scale of one to 10?
- What’s one thing you did today that helped a friend or your teacher?
- What was your favorite part of lunch?
- How were you brave today?
- Tell me your top two things from the day. Why are they your top two?
- If you had a camera at school today, what picture would you have taken?
- Tell me something you are going to do tomorrow that will make someone’s day.
- What is one thing your teacher said today that you remember most?
- If you got to teach tomorrow, who would you want to be your assistant?
- If your teacher had $500 to spend on the classroom, what do you think she would buy?
- Who is the funniest person in your class? Why is he/she so funny?
- In your opinion, where is the coolest place at the school?
- What made you smile today?
- What was the book about that your teacher read?
- What was the peak and the pit?
- What’s the easiest thing you did today?
- Did you celebrate anyone’s birthday today?
- Did you hear any good jokes today?
- What would you change today?
- What did you do today that made you feel proud?
- Who did you enjoy talking to?
- What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
SEL Blurb:
K-2: This week, students learned more about respecting others' personal space. They even practiced the cactus! See the attachment for more information.
3-5: This week, students learned more about anxiety. They explored what worry is and how to cope with it. See the attachment for more information!
BPC:
BPC Annual Book Fair
March 23 & 24: attached is the class day sale schedule with more information.
March 23 4-7 pm evening hours for everyone
"Grand" Book Fair Event: If you registered for any of the times 810-910am or 130-230pm March 23 or 24, please enter through Door 4 and check in. ***if you did not turn in your form, please turn it in on Monday!
Volunteers Needed
Book Fair signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044CADAC2BA4FF2-scholastic. Volunteer while your child shops!
NEW Spiritwear!!!
Presale happening now for hoodies and sweatpants!!! See what we have!
2022-2023 Brook Park Council Nominations Open
Become part of the Brook Park Council! 2022-2023 nominations are now open through April 6. for all board positions. If you have any questions about the board positions please visit About BPC or email [email protected]
Yearbooks On Sale!
$13. Order directly at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01830050 by April 8! Paper forms should be in your child's folder.
Yearbook Photos Submissions:
Submit photos by April 1 by clicking the link here.
Login ID: 418095953
BPC Adult Prom "Starry Nights" April 23, Brookfield Elks. Tickets on sale now at https://square.link/u/ZhZACm62
Community Offerings:
The Children’s Community Closet provides children’s clothing sizes newborn-16 and children’s shoes for FREE to ALL! Come join us!
SHOP for FREE children’s clothes & shoes.
DONATE your unwanted items.
VOLUNTEER to sort clothes.
We have a 24 hour donation bin located behind St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 500 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526 and hope to open to the public in May! Like & follow on Facebook for updates and open hours: https://www.facebook.com/CCCofLGP/ or email us at [email protected].
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy March Madness!
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