Superstar families,
We had a great week here at Brook Park celebrating Valentine’s Day and Kindness Week! Just a reminder, there is no school on Monday, February 20th due to President’s Day. Please take some time to read about upcoming events before the long weekend:
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!
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 by Friday, February 24, 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.
Unfortunately, we have a lot of clubs that may not be able to run if we do not get more student interest. If there is another club that you would like to add, feel free to submit another form and I can delete your first submission.
Below are clubs in need of students to run:
Please review the FAQ document before reaching out with questions!
Taylor Mixen ([email protected])
BP Club Liasion
After School Conversations:
You want to know what your kids are doing in school, 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 my kids for over a year (5th and 7th graders) 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. Please let me know 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:
This week, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learned more about problem solving. Ask your students to explain the difference between a "rock problem" and a "playdoh problem"
Third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade learned about perseverance. Ask your students to tell you about a time they persevered this week.
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!
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.
School Spirit Wear:
Limited Time: Save $10 on all Adidas Polos in the Brook Park spirit wear store through Sunday. Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/30385/?style=Polo
Community Information:
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 great long weekend!!!
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