Bobcat Bulletin
Week of August 26th
Hello Bobcat Families,
We have loved seeing you at our fall Parent Teacher Conferences! In this season of gratitude, we want to thank you for your partnership. This partnership is highlighted during parent-teacher conferences, but we all know it goes well beyond a 15-minute conference. The support you provide from home and your collaboration is ongoing throughout the year; a constant that keeps our Bobcats thriving! We thank you for all you do to help your child have a successful school experience--we couldn't do it without your support!
Speaking of support, thank you to everyone who donated food throughout parent-teacher conferences and kept our dream team staff fed during the long nights! You all show up for us in so many ways; it is noticed and greatly appreciated!
This time of year is a wonderful reminder to pause and reflect on the connections we share and the joy of learning and growing together. I am honored and grateful to lead a staff who truly love what they do and invest daily in our Bobcats! We are especially thankful for the trust you place in us to care for and inspire your children each day.
Wishing you and your family a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving!
With a Grateful Heart,
Mrs. Keeley Schmid
Brookdale's Principal
At Broodkale, we understand that life can sometimes get in the way of maintaining regular school attendance. Whether it's unexpected challenges, health concerns, or family commitments, we know how hard it can be to juggle everything.
Attendance is essential to your child’s success, not only academically but also socially and emotionally. Each day at school provides opportunities for learning, connecting with friends, and exploring new ideas. Our team is here to help ensure that every child has the support they need to attend regularly and thrive.
If you’re facing barriers that make attendance difficult, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Whether you need assistance with transportation, navigating medical appointments, or other resources, we’re ready to work together to find solutions.
Your child’s success is our top priority, and we believe that by partnering with families, we can help every student succeed. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. Let’s work together to make 2025 a great year for everyone!
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.
Brookdale PTA makes it easy to submit photos to the school yearbook. Simply email your favorite pictures from the Color Run (or from any other school event) to brookdaleyearbook@gmail.com. Please only send one picture of each memory to help us avoid duplicates.
Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while also supporting the Brookdale PTA. Consider stocking up for options for your Bobcat to wear on Spirit Fridays. Spirit wear makes great gifts for the entire family including options for Mom, Dad, Parent, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, Brother and Sister. Enjoy 20%, free shipping on $75 or over and guaranteed delivery before December 24!
We are thrilled to be able to once again sponsor and offer a searchable directory for Brookdale. As your PTA, we strongly believe in bolstering community with our Bobcat families and understand that a current directory is vital to unlocking new friendships and strengthening our connections. We're proud to have this opportunity to bring us together once again.
To access the Brookdale School Directory, you need to download the DirectorySpot app from your mobile device store. Once you create a password and login, you will be able to search by student name or family name for their contact information. Searching by teacher allows the user to see the students in that teacher's class. Please note: the information in this directory was what each family chose to share with the district during registration. There are some families who opted out of sharing their contact information and have been omitted from this directory. If you would like to be included in the directory please or having any issues contact the PTA at pta.brookdale.bobcat@gmail.com
