Bobcat Bulletin

Hello Bobcat Families,

Thank you to ALL who have supported Brookdale Team IPEF's fundraising efforts! We started our fundraising efforts back in the spring with Bubble Gum Sales, a Kane County Cougar Game, and the Bobcat Running Club. The fun continued this year with Bubble Gum Sales, Fall Running Club, and our culminating fundraising event Friday, Movie Night Mania! Not only have these events raised money for an awesome cause (See the IPEF section below!), but they also have brought great memories for our students and staff. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of making these possible from volunteering time or giving a donation. There is still time to donate to support the team until 10/1! Will we be the highest fundraising team of the district? The numbers are being calculated as we speak--stay tuned! Be sure to check out the photos below for some fun captured at these events and come out to cheer on the team on 10/20 in Downtown Naperville!

This week we had the opportunity to meet with grade-level teams as we analyzed our benchmarking data and allocated needed supports for students. Thank you to our interventionist, Carol Bramstedt, who makes data meetings fun for our staff! One of the many strengths of the Dream Team Staff is their ability to creatively problem solve, ensuring we are meeting the needs of all students with the focus on growing each of them to their best potential! Our additional supports for reading and math begin on Monday. If your child is receiving any additional supports beyond classroom instruction, you will receive a letter via backpack mail.

Our field trip experiences for students have kicked off! Thank you to all our volunteers who have helped make this possible--what great memories and learning opportunities for our students out in our community (Check out some photos below!)! Speaking of wonderful experiences...we are ready to kick off our Bobcat Fun Run Spirit Week this week! Be sure to check out the PTA section below for all the fun days planned this week. Tomorrow--get your superhero shirt (or colors!) ready!

It's always a great time to be a Bobcat, but it sure feels extra special these days! Thanks for all your support in making it all possible for our students and staff!

Full of Bobcat Pride,

Mrs. Keeley Schmid

Brookdale's Principal

We had Ms. Sheila Clark joining us from the Assessment Team at district office to see how data is used in the schools!

Empathy: October

• Perspective Taking
• Being a respectful listener
  
• Body Language (non-verbal)
  
• Standing up for yourself and others

We want to remind our community that students should not be bringing toys to school, especially those that look like weapons. While these toys may seem harmless, they can cause unnecessary concern and distractions within the school environment.

Please be reminded that our school and district have a strict policy against bringing any type of toy weapon to school. We understand that, in many cases, parents may not be aware that these toys are in their child's backpack. Therefore, we kindly ask that you help support these efforts by having conversations with your child about the importance of keeping toys at home and checking his/her backpack regularly.

The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and maintaining a positive, focused learning environment is essential. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school a safe place for all.

We love to have volunteers at Brookdale! Please see the updated volunteer application process. All volunteers must be approved through this process for the 24-25 school year. You will receive a confirmation email from the district once approved.

Our school’s highest priority is the safety of our students and staff. In order to maintain a safe environment, it is necessary that we practice our emergency and crisis response plans.

We are required by the Illinois School Safety Drill Act (105 ILCS 128/1) to conduct a minimum of six safety drills per school year to ensure that our staff and students know their role and are prepared to act during a potential crisis. These safety drills are designed to protect students from danger in and around a school.

We do not conduct surprise drills. We teach students that drills are for practice, and we when practicing, we want to learn and grow from these experiences. We will conduct our safety drills on the following days and times this school year:

Building Evacuation/Fire

August 28 @ 9:30 am--COMPLETE

September 24 @ 2:30 pm (Rescheduled for 9/27/24)--COMPLETE

October 22 @ 9:45 am (with NFD)

Severe Weather

September 4 @9:45 am--COMPLETE

March 4 @ 2:00 pm

Law Enforcement Drill

September 13 @ 9:45 am--COMPLETE

Bus Evacuation

October 11 @ 9:30 am

We're celebrating our Superhero Brookdale students and staff all week long! Don't forget these (optional) dress up days, Bobcats!

Monday: Wear a Superhero T-shirt - show off your Superhero roar with a themed t-shirt (no masks please)

Tuesday: Crazy Hat or Sock Day - show off your unique powers with your hat or socks

Wednesday: Pajama Day – roll out of bed for late start Wednesday in your PJs

Thursday: Wear Your Teachers Favorite Color - our teachers are the true superheroes! See their favorite colors here 24_25 Teacher Favorite Things.pdf - Google Drive

Friday: School Spirit Day – wear Brookdale blue and gold

Wednesday, October 2

5:00-8:00 PM

1992 W. Jefferson, Naperville

Need an excuse to not make dinner? Please support our second family dinner night fundraiser of the year at Portillo's! You can use code "PORTILLOS16" before checkout in the order online or in app for pickup in the "Apply Offer" field. Offer valid on drive thru, pickup, curbside or in restaurant order. There will also be a flyer coming home in backpack mail this week or you can show a digital version to the cashier.

20% of sales will benefit Brookdale Elementary PTA

Calling all enthusiastic and caring male role models (dads, grandfathers, uncles, etc)!

Ignite a positive impact in your child’s educational journey through our remarkable Men of Brookdale (MOB) program. Join in on the playground and in the lunchroom and help play games, open containers and have fun with your child and peers.

Please sign up at the link below and timing is flexible. There are two sessions each day and please note NEW lunch times: 11:00am-12:25pm (Grades 5/3/1) and 12:15pm-1:50pm (Grades 2/4/K). Volunteers can sign up for one or both sessions Men of Brookdale - Sign up.

Please make sure to fill out the updated volunteer application process before your first day. See details in the MOB sign up link. The dates are available a couple Friday’s each month – it’s fun, simple and rewarding! If you have any questions, email Ben Kalnicky at bkalnicky@uwalumni.com

Monday, 9/30: Bobcat Fun Run Spirit Week Kicks Off; Intervention/Support groups begin

Tuesday, 10/1: Chorus @8:15; Sticky Fingers Cooking Class @3:35pm

Wednesday, 10/2: Custodian's Day; Portillo's Family Dinner Night @5:00-8:00

Thursday, 10/3: Check out the Bobcat Fun Run information!

Friday, 10/4: Spirit Day; Men of Brookdale; Bobcat Fun Run @5:00-7:00

IPSD 204 School Board Meeting (Crouse Education Center)

Monday, October 7

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day

Wednesday, October 9

Family Learning Night

Thursday, October 10

Busy Bobcat Store

Friday, October 11

No School - Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday, October 14