Superstar Families,
We had an exciting week at BrookPark this week. We are really getting into the groove of the school year! Remember tonight is Hispanic Heritage Night at Brook Park from 6:30-8. We have a few items to take a look before the weekend:
BP Book Drive:
Brook Park is hosting a book drive to support Bernie’s Book Bank, which gives books to children who don’t have books in their home. Please see the attached letter for information if you would like to donate, as there are specifications regarding books that can be donated. There will be a donation box inside the vestibule inside of Door 1.
Drills:
We will be having our bus evacuation drill on Tuesday, October 3rd. This is an opportunity for all students to practice bus safety.
SEL:
During Social Emotional Learning this week, students learned how to respond to unkind and unwanted behavior using Stop Walk Talk. Visit the Brook Park School Social Work Corner to learn more
BPC:
** Hispanic Heritage Night 9/29
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Join us September 29th for Hispanic Heritage Night presented by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee!
Enjoy music from the Mariachi Tradicional Juvenil from 6:30 - 7:30, then stay for the movie Vivo. There will be food from Riky's Mexican Grill and paletas from La Michoacana for sale.
Calling all helping hands! We are in need of supplies and volunteers to help make the night a success. Please take a look at the Hispanic Heritage Night supplies and volunteers Sign up Genius and help if you can! https://bit.ly/HHNSuppliesVolunteersSUG
** Double Good Fundraiser 9/29 - 10/2
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Let's Make This Brook Park Super Stars Fundraiser POP!
We're thrilled to announce our Double Good virtual fundraiser, and it's a game-changer! It's 100% contactless, so you can fundraise safely from home, and a whopping 50% of the profits will go to the BPC to help support enrichments to your student's Brook Park experience. Plus, the products will be shipped directly to your buyers – no hassle, no fuss!
Here's how you can join in on the fundraising fun:
Download the Double Good App
Enter our fundraising event code: YKKJNB
Create and personalize your Pop-Up Store
With over a dozen delectable gourmet popcorn flavors to choose from, there's something for everyone with prices ranging from $16 to $99.
You can start supporting our cause on Friday, September 29th, at 12:00 AM CDT, and the fundraiser runs until Tuesday, October 3rd, at 12:00 AM CDT.
Get ready to join your fellow Brook Park Super Star families in this delicious adventure. Together, we can achieve great things!
** Sweets with Someone Special 10/3
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Share a sweet treat with your kiddos before school from 7:00 - 7:45 AM in the Multipurpose Room (enter through Door 17). Donuts, juice, and milk $1/each!
*Note: Please do not park on Harrison Street.
** Fall Merch Sale Pop-Up 10/4
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The Merch Team will be on the Brook Park playground Wednesday, October 4th with a Fall Sale Pop-Up! Can't make it? We've got you covered--you can get your fall merch online! https://brookparkcouncil.square.site/s/shop
** Trunk or Treat 10/20
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When: Friday, October 20th from 5:00 to 6:30pm
Where: Brook Park
What: Decorate your car or just bring the kids and enjoy our annual trunk-or-treat.
Stay Tuned: Trunk signups to come!
** BPC Membership Drive
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Are you passionate about making a difference in your child's education and school community? Become a member of the Brook Park Council today!
Why should you join?
Collaborate with teachers and staff to enhance your child's educational experience.
Help organize exciting events that bring joy and learning to our students.
Foster a strong sense of community among parents, teachers, and students.
Your involvement matters! Together, we can create an inspiring and nurturing environment for our children to grow and succeed.
Ready to make a positive impact? Join the Brook Park Council today and let's make our school an even better place for our Superstar students!
Register here (https://brookparkcouncil.square.site/shop/2023-24-membership/3?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=popularity_score&sort_order=desc) !
** Subscribe to the New BPC Events Google Calendar!
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Stay on top of all the great events the BPC will be bringing you this year by subscribing to the BPC Events Calendar via Google! Just click this link from your desktop computer, then click the "Add" button in the dialog box that pops up.
That's it! You should see our calendar in your "Other Calendars" dropdown.
** Let's Make it Facebook Official!
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Are you in the BPC Facebook groups? We have an all-grade BPC Facebook group where you can get up-to-the-minute information about events, fundraisers and other happenings in the BPC. We also have grade-level Facebook groups (linked below) you can join where you can connect with other families in your student's grade and receive information specific to your student's grade level.
All-Grade (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebrookparkcouncil)
Kindergarten (https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookparkparentsclassof2029/)
First Grade (https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookparkparentsclassof2028/)
Second Grade (https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookparkparentclassof2027/)
Third Grade (https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookparkparentsclassof2026)
Fourth Grade (https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookparkparentsclassof2025/)
Fifth Grade (https://www.facebook.com/groups/brookparkparentsclassof2024/)
We hope you'll join us there! For student and family safety and privacy, please be sure to answer the group questions and agree to the group rules when you request to join. Requests submitted with unanswered questions or without agreeing to group rules will not be approved.
** Call for Volunteers
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The BPC is planning over 50 fundraisers and family events for the 2023 - 2024 school year and we need your help to pull it off! While large events will have their own call for volunteers and sign ups, we also may have many other opportunities that will pop up throughout the year. As part of our planning we are working to build a database of people that will be interested in volunteering or working on some of our committees. If you would like to be added to this database, you can register here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI2mZi6J61giS_IdCXIQSfeQNmyCH0AMwUhyZAhKWGxyMrPg/viewform
No prior experience is required to Co-chair a committee or volunteer in one of our events. If you have any special skills or availability (ie Graphic Design, Can Use Cricut, Sewing, Available During School Hours) please add them to the notes. If you have any questions email the BPC Volunteer Coordinator, Karen Boylan at [email protected].
The Brook Park Council (BPC) is a parent/teacher organization supporting Book Park student education, co-curricular activities, recognition, and school spirit/community building. All parents, guardians, staff, faculty, and residents within the boundaries of Brook Park are welcome to volunteer in our events and committees.
** Save-The-Dates
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* September 29th: Hispanic Heritage Night
* September 29th - October 2nd: Double Good popcorn fundraiser
* October 3rd: Sweets with Someone Special
* October 4th: Fall Merch Sale Pop-Up
* October 20th: Trunk-or-Treat
Community Information:
Calling all 5th Grade Boys!
Troop 111 Parent/Scout Open House
Monday 10/2 7pm-8:30pm
St Louise de Marillac Colonnade Room, 1112 Raymond Ave LGP
Families and kids ages 11-17 welcome. Troop meetings every Monday!
Ever wonder what kinds of adventures you can have in Scouts? From learning first aid to whitewater rafting and camping, get outdoors with Scouts! No previous scouting experience required. For more info email: [email protected]
5th Grade girls interested in Scouts can go to beascout.scouting.org to find a local Troop!