Head's Highlights

Dear Head Community,

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023! It was so fun to see all the smiling faces on Thursday morning as we welcomed students back to school after the break. We are off to another great semester of teaching and learning!

Your children may have shared this with you already as they were able to see it this week... there has been some construction completed over the break in our front lobby. A second set of doors have been installed making a new security vestibule. For right now, we have not changed any security procedures. The doors are very well done and look nice in our foyer. We will adjust furniture and art to fit the space shortly! I do not yet have a timeline for the next phase, but I anticipate it being fully completed within the next few months. Once the entire system is installed and functional, we will update parents.

Calling 5th Grade Parents

Each year a team of parents help to plan and put on the year-end festivities for the graduating 5th graders. We need your help on this team. Reach out to nancykriggle@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.

Positions Available for 2023-2024 School Year

We are looking for volunteers to join the PTA Executive Committee and Board for next school year. Parent involvement is critical to support all of the amazing programs funded and coordinated by the PTA. If you are interested (or even just curious) about getting involved, reach out to nancykriggle@gmail.com.

Our very own music teacher will be competing on Jeopardy! The show airs THIS MONDAY (January 9th) at 7:30 PM. Don't forget to tune in and watch this amazing opportunity unfold!

We are looking for families to share elements of their culture for International Night on Thursday, January 26 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The night will include food, activities, performances, and much more!

We are looking for people to represent their culture or country who will:

🌏 Perform songs or dances

🌏 Dress in traditional clothing

🌏 Cook and serve food from their culture

🌏 Read a book or tell a story

🌏 Share crafts, artwork, or create a display

If you are interested in participating, please complete this form by Friday, December 16: https://forms.gle/kpWgokZn6CKP6Nug9

Do you have a student in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? If so, this information is IMPORTANT for you!

It is time to get Georgia Milestones EOG test dates on your calendar! Having these dates on the calendar can assist you in planning trips and appointments around these important dates for your student. We will provide more detailed information as it is made available. We truly appreciate your support in providing the best testing experience possible for our third through fifth grade students.

Feel free to reach out to Stacey Willis with any questions or concerns.

Brookwood High School is holding a community meeting next week. The details are listed above.

Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now underway for some GCPS schools and programs!

Each year, a few special GCPS schools, programs, and a local charter school conduct activities during the winter to register students for the upcoming school year.

That process has begun for one school, with additional events planned through February for the other schools and programs. Learn more and find important links here: https://bit.ly/gcps_SR23-24

January 9 - Mrs. Mraz is on Jeopardy at 7:30 PM

January 11 - All Pro Dads at 7:15 AM

January 12 - School Council at 6:00 PM in the Media Center

January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)

January 18 - Honor Chorus Tryouts at 7:45 AM

January 20 - 100th Day of School