Superstar families,
We had an amazing short week here at Brook Park celebrating Cultural Night last night with a great turnout. Please take some time to read about upcoming events before the weekend that includes many upcoming community events and a BPC Skate Night on Sunday :
5 Essentials Survey:
We are inviting parents to complete the 5 Essentials Survey about Brook Park School and the link is http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ This information is important for us to continue to grow as a school. The survey is open from Jan. 24, 2023 and closes March 31, 2023.
We do need 20% of families to participate in order for us to review the data. Please help us reach our goal by taking the survey!
SEL Blurb:
Kindergarteners, first graders and second graders learned about and practiced compromising. See the big three ways to compromise below. Third, fourth and fifth graders learned about the importance of asking for help. They practiced how to ask for help and discussed when they should do so.
FINAL SPRING CLUB SIGN-UP REMINDER!
Student interest form - 1 per student, select as many as you would like but there is only a possibility for a max of 2 club placements.
This is due TODAY by 11:59 PM. No late forms will be accepted.
Spring Club Brochure - When selecting clubs for your student on the interest form please pay close attention to the offered grade levels, there will be no exceptions made.
You will receive a notification from the club advisor NEXT FRIDAY (March 3) if your student was selected for that club. If I am unable to place your student, you will receive an email directly to Ms. Mixen and [email protected].
Brook Park’s K-Kids club is hosting a Shoe Drive! Get started on your spring cleaning by gathering gently worn, used and new shoes! These shoes will get a second life with those in need. We’re collecting all types of shoes: sneakers, boots, dress shoes, sandals, athletic and casual shoes. The collection runs Feb. 27th through March 24th. There will be collection bins for each grade level as well as bins at Door 1 and Door 21.
Kindergarten Enrollment 2023-2024:
Thank you to our many families who attended our Kindergarten enrollment events for the 23-24 school year.
If you were unable to attend, but have a child who will be five on or before September 1, 2023; please be sure to start the online enrollment process and then make an appointment with Mrs. Montefinese ([email protected]) or Mrs. Chobot ([email protected]) to bring in your residency documents. We look forward to welcoming the next group of Superstars to Brook Park!
Safety Drills:
We will be informing parents of all of our drills this year so that you are aware as a family. All of our drills are intended as a quick practice to make sure everyone knows how to be safe. All drills take approximately five minutes to limit the disruption to the school day.
Lockdown Drill:
On Tuesday, March 7th we will be conducting our third lockdown drill. This drill is no different than the one we practiced at the start of the year and it takes a maximum of five minutes. Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Sorensen will walk through the building and make sure all of our procedures are being followed.
Disaster/Tornado: We will be having our third disaster drill on Wednesday, March 1st. Classes practice the disaster drill individually where they move to the first floor of the building away from areas with windows.
BPC:
Skate Night 430-630pm Sunday, Feb. 26 at Lombard Roller Rink. $6 entry fee (purchase ahead or at the door). Link will be live til Fri. at 11:59pm. After that, you can purchase at the door.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/7KSDJ6K6YQD3Y/checkout/MSF7XKKVDXYFJCLS7LHTNQ22 Bring your skates or rent them for $4 at the rink. Concessions will be available for a fee. Questions? email [email protected]
Yearbook Order: Forms went home a few weeks ago in backpacks. Return the forms to your child's teacher or to order online visit jostensyearbooks.com. Click on "Order Yearbook" and search for "Brook Park." Any questions email [email protected]
Spirit Shop: New BPC merchandise is available online. Go to brookparkcouncil.org and click on the “Spiritwear” tab.
Save the Date
"Enchanted Forest" Adult Prom: 7 p.m. Sat., March 18 at The Elks. $50/person.
"This is how Brook Park Rolls" Adult Bowling Sunday Funday: 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16.
Block party: 11am-4pm., Sat., May 6 -- carnival games, entertainment, food trucks, local organization demonstrations, business tables and so much more!
General Call for Volunteers:
Adult Prom: Planning is underway for our second annual adult prom on Sat., March 18. If you're interested email [email protected]
Block party: Planning is underway and we're looking for committee members for our second annual "Everybody is welcome on our block" party on Sat., May 6 -- carnival games, entertainment, food trucks, local organization demonstrations, business tables and so much more! Email [email protected]
Community Events
Family 5K
The La Grange Park Chamber of Commerce is planning a 5k race for this spring that will be a great family-friendly community event. The event takes place on Sunday, May 14th and click here for more information.
Brookfield Parks and Recreation 3 on 3 basketball league
Attached is the information form and here is the link to register:
https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilbrookfieldwt.wsc/splash.html?_csrf_token=84c3f1321e83b73db3129b4a4b7dbd1922981e249815030de8f473500525ef76
The league begins March 8th and runs thru the middle of April (no practices or games over Spring Break week). Pre-K is practice and games on Saturday mornings. 1st-8th grade has one practice per week (either Wed or Thur) and games on Saturdays.
Pet Parade
The LaGrange Pet Parade is hosting a coloring contest this year for all local students. The winner will be chosen by the La Grange Art League and be honored as the Junior Grand Marshal in the Pet Parade. They will ride in their own convertible plus get their photo in The Doings local newspaper. The deadline is March 31st at midnight. We have attached the directions and the coloring page.
Brookfield Park District
Summer is around the corner and the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Department has summer camp options for all youth!
The Brookfield Parks and Recreation Foundation is here to provide financial assistance to families for summer programming through the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Department. Qualifying families can receive up to 50% of funding for summer camp programming. If you or someone you know needs financial assistance for summer programming, please contact the Village of Brookfield’s Parks and Recreation Director, Luke Gundersen, to receive an application. Application requests and/or submittals can be done via email to [email protected], by telephone request to 708-485-1527, or in-person at the Brookfield Village Hall at 8820 Brookfield Ave.
Registration for summer programming begins March 1 for Brookfield residents and March 15 for non-residents. Mark your calendars, registration fills up quickly!
To learn more about the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Foundation or make a donation to help local families participate in parks and recreation programming visit brookfieldparksfdn.org.
Brookfield Parks and Recreation winter program are up and running. There’s still time to register for 2nd session programs and events. https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilbrookfieldwt.wsc/splash.html
Summer Camp registration opens on Wednesday, March 1 at 9am. Register online or in-person. The Parks and Rec offices are located in the basement of the Brookfield Village Hall: 8820 Brookfield Ave. The office phone number is 708-485-1474.
Be sure to check out the Used Toy Sale on Feb. 25 from 9am to 11am. Come shop for toys in the basement of the Brookfield Village Hall: 8820 Brookfield Ave. This will be like an indoor garage sale with kids toys and books. We hope you will drop by!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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