Giddy Up

• May 13 - 15 - Kindergarten - 4th Grade Spring Parties (information about date and time will come from your child's teacher)
• May 13 - Specials - K, 1, 5: Day 2; 2, 3, 4: Day 7
  
• May 13 - No Lunch Guests due to End of the Year Activities
• May 14 - Specials - K, 1, 5: Day 3; 2, 3, 4: Day 8
• May 14 - No Lunch Guests due to End of the Year Activities
• May 15 - Specials - K, 1, 5: Day 4; 2, 3, 4: Day 9
  
• May 15 - No Lunch Guests due to End of the Year Activities
• May 15 - Bruster's Scoop Night
• May 16 - Specials - K, 1, 5: Day 5; 2, 3, 4: Day 10
  
• May 16 - No Lunch Guests due to End of the Year Activities
• May 16 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies (Information below)
• May 16 - Dogwood Pizza Night
• May 17 - Specials - K, 1, 5: Day 6; 2, 3, 4: Day 1
• May 17 - No Lunch Guests due to End of the Year Activities
• May 17 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies (Information below)
• May 20 - May 22 - No Lunch Visitors due to End of Year Activities
• May 20 - Brookwood High School Colt to Bronco Walk 1:30 pm
• May 21 - 5th Grade Celebration
• May 22 - 5th Grade Walk 1:30 pm
• May 22 - Last Day of School

The Brookwood Elementary PTA would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make last Friday's Teacher Appreciation Luncheon a resounding success!

The festive taco bar, generously catered by Moe's Southwest Grill of Snellville, was a delicious hit with our dedicated faculty. We also extend our thanks to Crumbl Cookies and Too Mini Donuts of Snellville for providing the perfect sweet ending to the celebration. A special thank you goes to Mathnasium Lilburn for their generous donation, which helped make this event possible.

The outpouring of support from our PTA community ensured our teachers felt truly appreciated for their hard work and commitment to our students.

This afternoon, the PTA threw a celebration for all our amazing students who participated in the Reflections program! We're so proud of each and every student who dared to express themselves creatively through dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts. Their hard work and dedication truly shone through!

A special thank you to the PTA for providing delicious cupcakes and gift cards for all participants. It was a wonderful way to show our appreciation for their artistic talents.

Congratulations again to everyone who took part in Reflections!

Get ready for the cheers, the competition, and the pure joy of friendly rivalry, because our school hosted its very own Mini-Olympics Field Day this week! On Wednesday, May 8th, our Kindergarten through 2nd graders kicked things off, followed by the 3rd through 5th graders showcasing their athletic prowess on Friday, May 10th.

Inspired by the spirit of the Olympics, both days were filled with exciting events designed to test teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship. Students of all ages participated in a variety of Olympic-themed activities, including Equestrian Bumpy Ride, Swimming Wet Torch Relay, Track and Field Baton Relay, and more!

Beyond the individual and team events, the spirit of the Olympics was truly captured through a healthy dose of class and school pride. Our students demonstrated amazing sportsmanship, encouraging each other and celebrating everyone's accomplishments.

Field Day is a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the school year and promote healthy activity – and it looks like everyone had a golden time!

Friday was the last All Pro Dads Breakfast of the school year! The morning's theme was integrity, and our students and their caring adult(s) had great conversations about the meaning of this word and how we show it.

We look forward to seeing you again next year for our All Pro Dads of Brookwood Elementary meetings.

Attention Brookwood High School graduates of 2024 who called Brookwood Elementary their stomping grounds! Join us for the heartwarming Colt to Bronco Walk on Monday, May 20th at 1:30 pm.

This is your chance, as graduating seniors, to take a nostalgic walk through the halls of Brookwood Elementary one last time. Relive those cherished memories and say goodbye to the teachers and environment that nurtured you during your elementary school years.

Gather in the Media Center by 1:15 pm before embarking on this sentimental journey.

Spread the word! Let any graduating seniors from Brookwood Elementary know about this special event so they don't miss out. Parents and neighbors, please help us get the word around!

Sign up to join the walk! Click this link: https://forms.gle/dQYP12Ui3whRKVjD9

We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you!

Before you know it, it'll be time for a fresh start in the new school year! To ensure a smooth transition back to school and avoid the last-minute rush, we encourage parents to order their child's school supplies now.

By ordering early, you can:

• Avoid the last-minute rush: Beat the summer crowds and ensure you get everything on the teacher's list.
• Guarantee availability: Limited quantities are available for some supplies.
• Set your child up for success: Having all the requested materials on the first day can boost confidence and learning.

Place your order by July 1st at the 1st Day School Supplies website. Your child's school supply kit will be delivered to Brookwood Elementary School in time for back to school.

By planning ahead, you can help your child feel confident and prepared for a fantastic new school year!

A friendly reminder that all medication currently stored in the school clinic must be picked up by an adult by the last day of school. Due to Gwinnett County Public School regulations, we are unable to store any medications over the summer break.

Please make arrangements to pick up your child's medication before the clinic closes on May 22nd. Unclaimed medications will be disposed of after this date.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact the school clinic at 770-736-4364 or jennifer.george@gcpsk12.org.

Is your child between the ages of birth and five? Are you searching for a high-quality learning experience that fosters both your child's development and your role as their first teacher?

Look no further than Brookwood Elementary's Play2Learn program! This exciting program offers a welcoming space for parents and young children to learn and grow together through the power of play.

Play2Learn uses play-based activities to help you:

• Bond with your child
• Discover the joy of learning through play
• Develop essential skills for your child's future success

Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! We have openings in our Wednesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM class.

Stop by Brookwood Elementary today to pick up a registration packet! The program kicks off on August 14th. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to nurture your child's love of learning!

The school clinic is reaching out to our wonderful school community for your support. We are currently in need of donations of new or gently used shorts and pants in various sizes (youth and adult).

Donations can be dropped off at the Brookwood Elementary front office. We appreciate your generosity and support in helping our students!

The Summer Reading Challenge is back, and it's time to get your reading on! Here's how to join the fun:

• Read books and complete a bingo board by logging your minutes on the Beanstack website and doing 4 fun activities!
• Grades K-2: Read 180 minutes to conquer your bingo board.

• Grades 3-5: Gear up for 360 minutes of reading adventures!
  
• Everyone who completes the bingo board gets a FREE book from the GCPS Bookmobile in the Fall!

The challenge runs from May 23rd to July 31st. Let's make it a summer of reading adventures!

Brookwood Elementary is thrilled to welcome our newest kindergarteners for the 2024-2025 school year! Registration is now open at the Brookwood Elementary website.

• Who: This registration is for parents or guardians of children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2024.
• What: Register your child for the 2024-2025 school year in our easy, two-step online process.
• Why: Completing online registration helps us prepare to welcome your new kindergartner and ensures they're eligible for exciting summer enrichment activities.
• How: Most of the registration process, including uploading required documents, will be done conveniently online. Many file types (PDF, JPG, DOC, PNG) are accepted with a 2 MB limit.

Get Ready for Kindergarten!

For more information about registration and the exciting world of Brookwood Elementary, visit our website.

Don't forget to spread the word to friends and neighbors with rising kindergarteners!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Brookwood family!

Student breakfasts are $1.50. Student lunches are $2.25 plus $.40 for extra milk. Adult lunches are $4.00. Families are encouraged to set up meal accounts for their student in MyPaymentsPlus. You can pay for your student’s lunch on MyPaymentsPlus using his/her student number.

Free or reduced price lunches will be provided for those students whose families meet Federal guidelines. If parents wish to apply for free or reduced price lunches, forms are available online on the GCPS website. Forms must be completed and resubmitted each year for approval and are available beginning in July for the next school year.

Food/snack/drink deliveries are not allowed for students at school. Students must bring a lunchbox from home or enjoy the school lunch.

Available menu items are subject to change based on current inventory and deliveries.

Our PBIS Team has created an Amazon Wish List to help with filling Golden Ticket Orders and we would love to have donations. (If you have any new packaged small items that you'd like to donate, we'd love to have those as well! ) Check out our Amazon Wishlist to help us continue to motivate our students to be Ready, Respectful and Responsible AND cash in those Golden Tickets!! 🙂

Your Brookwood Elementary PBIS Team

Students, families, and staff can download the free GCPS Mobile app to stay on top of the latest news, calendar events, and emergency information. You can enable notifications and choose your preferred language.

Why download the app?

• Receive alerts for school closures or delays and important districtwide information.

• Check school and district events calendars.

• Access your school’s lunch menu and add money to your student's account..

• Access districtwide digital resources.

• Read the latest district news.

Search for Gwinnett County Public Schools in the App Store or Google Play to download our app for free.

All money collected from boxtops goes directly to buy PE equipment for Brookwood Elementary. There is a new system starting this year where you download the FREE Boxtops for Education App and scan your receipt. The boxtops will automatically upload to our school's account. Just be sure to select BROOKWOOD ELEMENTARY SNELLVILLE, GA when you set up the app (There are SEVERAL Brookwood Elem. schools to choose from.) The video below will show you how the process works. Thank you!

• May 16 - Promotion Ceremonies
• 9:15 - Prescott & Nguyen
• 10:45 - Zizic, Gerke, & Clarno
• 12:15 - Holder, Stevens/Wadkins, & Schaffer
• May 17 - Promotion Ceremonies
• 9:15 - Van Lede & Johnson
• 10:45 - Harrison & Nelson
• 12:15 - Brewton
• May 21 - 5th Grade Celebration (parents invited)
• May 22 - 5th Grade Walk 1:30 pm (parents invited)

Enjoy a 4-day camp at Crews Middle School this summer.

• Tour the building
• Meet teachers and classmates
• Hands-on activities
• Exciting lessons

June 3 - 6, 2024 from 8:30 - 11:45 am OR 12:30 - 3:45 pm

Cost: $115

Register on MyPaymentsPlus.

This summer the Five Forks Media Center invites you to borrow up to five books of your choice. All participating students in the Take 5 Books for Summer Reading Initiative will receive an invitation to a Back-to-School Reading Celebration at the start of the next school year. Additionally, participants will be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes such as Starbucks and Barnes & Noble gift cards, among others. Winners will be selected during the reading celebration! For more information, please read the linked information or visit the Five Forks Media Center website.

The PTA invites all parents to attend the General Membership meeting on Monday, May 13th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the PTA website on meeting day: https://brookwoodelementarypta.com/

During the meeting, we will hold elections for the 2024-2025 Executive Board. The Nominating Committee presents the following members as nominees to serve on the Executive Board:

President: Oma Jeje

Co-Vice Presidents: Jenny Daniels and Mea Hill

Secretary: Melody Ethridge

Treasurer: Emalia Campbell

We encourage all parents to attend and participate in this important event! We look forward to seeing you there!

You can now help support Brookwood Elementary PTA just by shopping at Kroger! Just enroll your Kroger Rewards card to Brookwood Elementary PTA. (Don't have a Kroger Rewards card? Stop by the Customer Service Desk at your favorite Kroger!) Watch the video below to see how to enroll via the app.

The Five Forks Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library has released their calendar of kids programming for the month of May. Check out their program highlight, Resilient Animals - Amazing Adaptations!, on Thursday, May 16th at 6:00 pm. When the world seems tough, sometimes the best thing you can do is change! Students will learn all about how different animals adapt to their environments, and take home a fun craft!

Other events for the month of May include Calming Butterflies, Dealing with Big Feelings, and Little Naturalist - Dynamite Dinosaurs. Learn about these events and more at the Gwinnett County Public Library website.

Brookwood Football Association registration for 6 year old - 8th grade Fall 2024 football and cheerleading is now open! Please go to the BFA website for more information.

Gwinnett Parks & Recreation has released their calendar of events for the month of May including Adventure Camps during Kids Fishing Derby and A Night in Nature Camp Out at Lenora Park and Train Day at Vines Park. You can find an entire list of events for the month here.

For more information about these events and how to register, please go to the Gwinnett Parks & Recreation website.

Summer is just around the corner, and the Brookwood Cluster Youth Camps are ready to provide unforgettable fun for your child! Registration is NOW OPEN for a variety of exciting camps:

• Baseball Camp: Perfect your swing and become a batting champion! ⚾️
• Basketball Camp: Take your skills to the court and learn from the best!
• Softball Camp: Hit a home run this summer and make memories that last!
• Musical Theater Camp: Find your voice and shine on stage!

These camps offer a fantastic opportunity for your child to develop new skills, make lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Don't delay, spots fill up fast! You can find information about dates, times, locations, and registration here.

We look forward to seeing your child at camp!

Brookwood Softball Camp will be held for rising kindergarten through rising eighth grade June 10-13 from 9am-12pm for . Cost is $150 and registration is available on MyPaymentsPlus.

Brookwood High School Baseball Camp will take place June 11-13 from 9am-1pm. This annual camp blends baseball fundamentals and fun with our Brookwood Broncos players and coaches! Register on MyPaymentsPlus- look for "Brookwood CS Boys Baseball 2024 Summer Camp - June 11-13". We look forward to having you join us at Baseball Camp!

Calling all young ballers (rising 1st-8th graders)! This summer, Brookwood Community School is hosting a basketball camp designed to help you elevate your game and have a blast doing it!

Camp will be offered in two sessions:

• Session 1: June 17th - 20th, 8 am - 1 pm
• Session 2: July 9th - 11th, 9 am - 12 pm

Registration is open now through MyPaymentsPlus. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from experienced coaches, develop your skills, and make new friends!

Looking for more information?

Visit our website at the Brookwood Community Schools website to learn more about the basketball camp and other summer programs offered this summer.

We look forward to seeing you on the court!