Superstar families,
Happy New Year! We were so happy to see everyone back after Winter Break. We want to remind everyone that we have a three day weekend due to the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. We have another busy week next week including MAP Testing and our winter parties on Friday! Please take a look and let us know if you have any questions.
Winter Party/Dress Like Mr. Sorensen Day Reschedule:
Winter parties have been rescheduled for Friday, January 20th for the original times of the parties. Please volunteer through the BPC if you are able! Only volunteers will be able to attend the parties.
We are also very excited to reschedule our Dress like Mr. Sorensen Day for Friday as well. Wear your best Mr. Sorensen outfit since we didn’t get to celebrate his 50th birthday in person on December 23rd!
MAP Testing:
MAP testing will take place next week for students in Grades K-5. Here is the tentative schedule for next week's MAP Testing:
K- Tuesday, Jan. 17 8:15-9:15 Reading/ Thursday Jan. 19 8:15-9:15 Math
1-Tuesday, Jan 17th 12:00 Reading/Thursday Jan. 19th 12:00 Math
2- Wednesday Jan 18th 8:15 Reading/Thursday Jan. 19th 8:15 Math
3- Tuesday, Jan. 17 9:30-11 Reading / Thursday, Jan. 19 9:30-11 Math
4- Tuesday, January 17th 10:05-11:45 Math/ Wednesday, January 18th 8:15- 9:50 Reading
5-Wednesday, January 18th 11:15-12:45 Math/ Thursday, January 19th 8:15-10:30 Reading
This data helps us determine groups and make instructional classroom decisions. Winter MAP scores are sent home with the Trimester 2 report card.
Kindergarten Enrollment:
Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year is almost here! Online enrollment is open and this is the first step to complete.
There will be an in person Kindergarten Enrollment event on February 1st and February 6th at Brook Park to bring in the required documentation. If you have a child who will be five on or before September 1, 2023, please sign up for a time slot here!
Current District 95 ECE families do not need to sign up for a time slot, but can stop by either evening to pick up the informational packet.
SEL Blurb:
This week, students in grades K-2 learned and practiced problem solving skills (Strong Start Lesson 9 & 10) and students in grades 3-5 also learned and practiced problem solving skills (Strong Kids Lesson 9). Learn more in our Social Work Corner.
January SELebrations:
Check out this month's SELebrations: News You Can Use for technology tips for parents in this digital age.
BPC:
Wizard of Oz performances tonight at 7pm and Saturday at 2pm. Support your fellow classmates on stage and behind the scenes in the Auditorium. Tickets $5; 2 and under FREE. Purchase tickets at the door (cash encouraged). Enter through Door 21.
Friday performance
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Saturday Performance
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Family Movie Day! Join our community for a showing of “Puss in Boots” at 11am, Monday, Jan 16 at Classic Cinemas in La Grange. Tickets are $10/each. Tickets will be at the theater on that day. Purchase tickets here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/5TFTMMJBBRRU66NHWNXNLN2P
For any questions, contact [email protected]
Winter Parties are set for next Friday, Jan. 20. Volunteer and join your student for an hour of crafts and games! Winter Party Signup/
Cultural Week Volunteers wanted. Brook Park’s Cultural Week is Jan. 30-Feb. 3. Students in each grade will “travel and explore'' different continents for half a day. Each class will represent/learn about a country, and classes can rotate or partner with another class to do activities for the different countries in their continent. Volunteers are needed to help the teachers in their classrooms with various activities that are part of the chosen lesson plan for that class/country. For more information and to signup for Cultural Week or join the Cultural Committee or visit brookparkcouncil.org
GUEST SPEAKERS: Do you want to talk about a country that is not part of the list? As part of “In Flight Entertainment” for the students, we are looking for Guest Speakers who would like to share or present their strong cultural ties to another country or culture. Contact [email protected]
Join other Superstar families at Flying High for a night of pizza and play! Friday, 1/20 7-10pm. Open to Brook Park students and their siblings only. This is a drop off event! Registration for your event is now live on
https://www.flyinghighgym.com/countryside/field-trips/pizza-fundraisers
Register before Wednesday 1/18 for the pre-registration price of $18/child. After this pre-registration deadline, the price is $22/child. A waiver is required for each student
SAVE THE DATE:
Girl Scout Cookie Pairing Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Hop District Brewery.
Scholastic Book Fair & Special Unveiling 2/8 in the evening… more info to follow!
Enjoy your three day weekend!!!
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