Principal's Message
What's Happening At Brooks?
A Little Friendly Competition
9/17/23
Dear Brooks Community,
To our families celebrating Rosh Hashanah this weekend and Yom Kippur next weekend, we wish you a peaceful and enjoyable holiday with family and friends.
Last week, we had so much fun watching our students and teachers strategize for our PTA Coin Challenge. The friendly competition between students AND STAFF, has been entertaining to watch! Ultimately, the fun has led to raising enough money for the first Gaga Pit on the playground. PTAs goal is to raise enough funds for a 2nd Gaga Pit. Keep those coins coming!
PS - If Gaga Ball is a new term to you, read below!
Gaga is a fast paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit. The more players the better! Dubbed a kinder gentler version of dodge ball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. Fun and easy, everyone gets a serious workout.
Thank you!
Terri Russell
Principal
Attendance and On-Time Arrival
Attendance Matters Tidbit:
Did you know: If your child misses one day, every two weeks:
- That equals 20 days per year
- Which is 4 weeks per year
- Which equates to 1 1/2 years over their 13 year school career
Fall Picture Day - Thursday, September 21
If your child is absent, make-up picture day will be on November 9.
Lunchroom Supplies - Reminder
Upcoming Calendar Dates
September 21
Fall Picture Day
October 4
Walk To School Day
October 6
PTA Movie Night (date change from original date)
October 9
No School: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day