Superstar Families,
We had a great and short week here at Brook Park. This included an assembly to discuss fire safety with the LaGrange Park Fire Department. There are quite a few things coming up in October, so please take a look before the weekend:
Parent University
District-wide Parent Education Night will take place at Brook Park on Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m. Will be presented by Katie Johns, District Behavior Specialist, and titled: Adjusting to the new school year: How to incorporate new routines, cope with changes and support your students at home. All parents are welcome to attend. Please RSVP Here.
Week of October 11 - SEL Blurb
This week, students began lessons from Strong Start (K-2) and Strong Kids (3-5). The Strong Kids curriculum series helps children develop the social-emotional skills they need to build a strong foundation for school success. Engaging classroom discussions and activities foster learning about emotions, managing anger, and solving problems. Learn more about Lessons 1 and 2 here.
October SELebrations: News You Can Use
Learn more about the importance of sleep and how you can help your children have good sleep hygiene - The Ins & Outs of Sleep.
Picture Retakes:
Retake picture day is coming up Wednesday, October 19th. If you would like to prepay for pictures, please visit the VanGogh website-
https://orders.vangoghphoto.com/prepay/
School Code- 20070502
October 24th-October 28th will be Red Ribbon Week at Brook Park. We will have a special spirit week that staff and students are encouraged to dress up using the themes listed below:
Monday=Red-Y to live a healthy life (Wear Red)
Tuesday=Head to toe healthy (Crazy socks or crazy hair)
Wednesday=Be strong and kind (Wear superhero apparel)
Thursday=”Peace out” to bad habits (Wear tie dye)
Friday=Superstars make super choices (Wear BP spirit wear)
Help Wanted: Substitute Teachers:
District 95 is looking for substitute teachers at the rate of $120 per day. Can you work one day, two days, or more? All of those options are great ones. The position offers a flexible work schedule and allows you to help your school. Click HERE to apply. For information on substitute requirements and certification click HERE.
BPC:
BPC Design-a-Shirt competition: You still have time to submit your design! Questions? Email [email protected].
Painting Party Grade Level Night: Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade receive a free guided lesson in painting a fall painting Tues., Oct 18 at the Brookfield Library. Space is limited!
Signup to participate: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084caca622a5f94-super
Signup to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084caca622a5f94-spring1
Nonna’s Goodlife Pizza Fundraiser, Thurs., Oct 20. Mention “Brook Park School” when ordering.
Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7pm Friday, Oct. 21 Back for another year, park your car and hand out treats to the Superstart community! Decorating your trunk is not required. If you would like to be a parked car please signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084caca622a5f94-brook1. Registration will NOT be required to attend the event. To volunteer:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c084caca622a5f94-trunk
️ Popup Spiritshop: 5-7pm Friday, Oct 21 during Trunk-or-Treat. Be ready for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28! We have Superhero shirts and tie-dye hoodies. Spirit Sticks also available for $1 each.
Superstar Sweepstakes still has a $200 Target gift card raffle available -- as soon as it closes we can pick a winner! Buy your chance here: https://checkout.square.site/.../3ZP5OQEKCZQHALOHVKAQQGNI
Community Information:
Calling all baseball players!
Do you love baseball? Do you already play for your local Little League team? Are you looking for some additional baseball that's still affordable, but more competitive? Then come to our Brookfield Nationals tryouts on Sunday, October 23! Anyone ages 6-12 who plays spring baseball in a local Little League is welcome to try out. See the attached flyer for more information and click here to register. Any questions? Contact [email protected].
Ballet Legere: On behalf of Ballet Legere, I would like to invite your teachers and students to our 37th Annual Production of The Nutcracker at Dominican University Performing Arts Center in River Forest. Please see the attached flier for details.
Enjoy your weekend!
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