Superstar Parents,
Just a reminder that we have no school on Friday or Monday. We had a very busy short week this week and we concluded with a scheduled fire drill with the LaGrange Park Fire Department. We did an incredible job and we were impressed with how well everyone did. In the very lengthy blast there are many important items including the parent sign-up for the Halloween parties, BPC Fun Run, our cellphone/smartwatch policy and information for parents about digital citizenship. Tomorrow, our teachers will be sending out the information for parent teacher conferences that will take place Monday, November 4th (In Person) from 10am-7pm and Monday, November 25th (Virtually) from 10am-7pm.
Halloween information is linked. If you have any questions contact Mr. Sorensen or Mrs. King.
Halloween Volunteer Sign Ups for the parties are now available through the BPC. You can sign up using the link here.
Cell Phone/Smart Watch Policy:
As a reminder, cell phones must be turned off and in students' backpacks during the school day.
This policy also applies to all smart watches that should be turned off or on Do Not Disturb/Airplane mode throughout the school day. Having watches or phones on causes a disruption to the learning environment. If you need to relay a message or make a dismissal change for your child, please contact Mrs. Chobot in the Gold Office (K-2) or Mrs. Likness in the Blue Office (3-5). Watches/phones can be on before/after school. We appreciate your support in this matter!
Celebrating Digital Citizenship Week!
The week of October 14th, Common Sense Education is leading a Digital Citizenship Week! This is an annual campaign to promote a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and tech use among young people. We use a lot of the wonderful resources Common Sense Education has to offer in our Digital Literacy class here at Brook Park for 3rd through 5th graders! We talk in great lengths about what it means to be a super digital citizen! Common Sense Education has created a great activity for your family to enjoy and to get you talking about digital citizenship. We have linked it here. It has a music video about how to be a great digital citizen and then some wonderful talking points for you and your family to discuss after listening! If you have a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader they may recognize some of the characters in the video from class! Enjoy! -Mrs. Finn
Fire Safety Assembly:
On Friday, October 18th we will be having our annual fire safety assembly at the following times:
8:45-9:45 Grades K and 1
10:05-11:05 Grades 2 and 3
12:40-1:40 Grades 4 and 5
The fire department will be discussing fire safety at school and at home.
National Bullying Prevention Month Spirit Week:
The week of Halloween, we will be having a spirit week to celebrate National Bullying Prevention Month. See the schedule here!
BPC:
Superstar Fun Run:
Get excited – Brook Park is hosting our main fundraiser, the Superstar Fun Run, on 11/01/2024 at Yena Park! Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 for gym sound system enhancements and Brook Park Council activities, and we need your help! As a family, you will work together asking friends and family to donate on your student’s Donation Page at MYBOOSTER.COM. The best part is, you can still support our school just by SHARING about the fundraiser! There are awesome prizes this year that are linked here!
This school-wide event is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all students. All students are invited to attend, regardless of financial participation. Parents are encouraged to cheer their students on, weather permitting at Yena Park.
Key Dates to Remember:
️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM - Today!️
Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/21/2024
Event Day – 11/01/2024
Halloween Parties
BPC Room Parents' Halloween classroom parties are on Thursday, October 31 from 9:00-10:00 am! We are so lucky to have a generous and passionate community! We enthusiastically invite you to get involved in the celebrations in two ways: volunteering and donating.
Please join us by volunteering to help run the party in your child's classroom. Sign up on the All Grades Volunteer SignUp Genius here. Please note the guidelines on the main page before signing up. There are a limited number of spots in each room - they are first come first serve and often fill up quickly. Now featuring a waitlist this year!
Each grade has listed their supply requests on separate SignUp Geniuses here:
KINDER supplies
FIRST supplies
SECOND supplies
THIRD supplies
FOURTH supplies
FIFTH supplies
BROOK PARK COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Brook Park Council (BPC) Membership drive is in full swing! This year, the classroom with the highest Membership Donations (by 12/2/24) will win a class party at the Ninja Squad Gym! Become a member today and help support all the events and activities your family loves, as well as school improvements and enrichment. We attached information about membership.
Community Information:
Monsters on Mainstreet:
Trick or treating will take place on Saturday, October 26th from 12pm-3pm in downtown Brookfield. Please see the attached information about the wonderful event.
LaGrange Park Library Trunk or Treat:
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:00 -6:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, in the parking lot near the playground
Put on your best Halloween costume and join us in Memorial Park for our fourth annual Trunk or Treat! There will be music, activities, and plenty of goodies to go around.
This year, stick around for a family-friendly short movie in the park at 6:45, presented by the Community Park District of La Grange Park! All ages with a caregiver. Mark your calendar.
CALLING ALL YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS!
The Brookfield Women’s Club and The Compassion Factory are hosting the 3rd annual Young Entrepreneur Market on November 10th 1:00-4:00 pm, highlighting young entrepreneurs' services, goods, and handmade arts and crafts.
There are limited spots, but more than previously due to our new location at SE Gross Middle School in Brookfield. Apply today so you can join us!
Know a budding or seasoned young artist, crafter, business owner, maker, creator, etc. grades 4-12? Share with young entrepreneurs so they can join us too!
Apply and more details at https://bit.ly/BWCYEM2024
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Share Food Share Love Food Pantry:
Located in Brookfield, the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry serves our neighbors in 15 local communities, including Brookfield and LaGrange Park, who struggle with food insecurity by offering nutritional food choices to those in need. Service hours are Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 and Saturday mornings from 10:00-12:00. Waiting room opens 30 minutes early. There's no income verification. No proof of need. We only ask that you provide proof of residence within our 15-village region. If you or someone you know is food insecure, come visit us at 9030 Brookfield Avenue. Share Food Share Love Food Pantry
Have a great long weekend and GO BEARS!!!