The Brooklyn Buzz

• Message from Mrs. Cicco
  
• Technology Survey (please complete if you haven't done so yet)
• Counseling Corner
• Weekly Challenge
• Spirit Week
• Virtual Bulletin Board
• Spirit Week Pictures
• Student Emails
• Google Classroom
• Access to Meals
• Tumbler Update
• Suggestion for a schedule while at home
• Report Cards
• PTA Updates
• Important Dates
• Contacting Brooklyn School

Hello Brooklyn,

Here we are week 2 in our new normal. I hope everyone is staying healthy, washing their hands and finding time to enjoy the nicer weather we have been having. I look forward to seeing the sunshine more often.

I do not know about any of you, but this week seemed to fly by. Our staff has been meeting a lot virtually and trying to make sure we are meeting everyone's needs.

I sent out a survey yesterday, regarding access to internet and devices. If you have not filled that out yet, please do so. Click here to access the survey. It is also a link below technology survey.

As I shared before our staff will not be in the building during the next few weeks and communication will occur through emails, phone calls, virtual meeting etc. Teachers have been working hard to reach out to all students. If you haven't heard from your teacher, please email them. At this time they do not have access to voicemail.

Here is an article from the CDC that may be helpful when talking to your children about Covid-19.

If you have any questions, comments, feedback, feel free to fill this form out. I will get back to you within 24 hours. Brooklyn School Feedback Form. Or I can be reached by email at cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org. I will be working remotely for the health and safety of everyone.

As you read through our newsletter there are many links you can click to see more information.

Cristin Cicco

Mrs. Smith has recorded a special video for our students and families.

Click here to watch.

If you want to reach out to Mrs. Smith, her email is denise.smith@bcshurricanes.org

Mrs. Bir has recorded a special video for our students and families.

Click here to watch

Office Hours (Monday - Friday)

11:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

If you want to reach out to Mrs. Bir, her email is ann.bir@bcshurricanes.org

Great article on talking with your children about the coronavirus.

Click here.

Hurricane Pride...

Those in the middle of a hurricane RISE UP and that is exactly what we are going to do.

We have decided that we still have that hurricane pride and want our students, families, and staff to see that. We are going to have weekly challenges (school appropriate). Teachers will share with families, I will share in the weekly newsletter. We asked that kids/families submit pictures or videos to their teachers. The following week pictures will be posted in our newsletter.

This week's challenge -

Each day we have a different challenge, pick 1 or pick them all to participate and share your photo's. See below the daily activities. Prior to participating, make sure your parents allow you to complete any tasks.

I look forward to seeing your photo's.

Thank you to everyone who shared a photo of American Pride.

We are going to try a virtual spirit week. Take some pictures, email them to your teacher and join in class meetings showing your spirit.

Monday - Pet Parade

Tuesday - What Are You Reading

Wednesday - Let's Get Physical

Thursday - What's Cooking, Good Looking?

Friday - Teacher Appreciateion

When we passed out packets, we included a notecard with each students brooklyn email and password. This is an email for your child to connect with their teacher and will be their log in for access google classroom and documents.

If you do not know your username and password, contact the teacher or the principal. One of will be able to give you that information.

Directions for logging into your Google Drive at Home

1. Go to the Internet

2. Go to Google

3. Click on the icon on the right side of the screen (if there is one there- it might

be a letter or photo or other icon that goes with your account).

IF YOU DON’T SEE an icon, click the blue SIGN IN button

4. IF this is the first time, you’ve ever logged in before, click on: Use another Account OR Add User

6. Then enter your email: username@bcshurricanes.org (for example: ccicco@bcshurricanes.org)

7. Click NEXT

8. Enter your password (the one you use all the time at school- it’s 8 characters (4 letters 4 numbers)

9. You should now be in and able to access your Google Drive – click on the Apps Launcher in the upper right corner!

10. Next time, if you’ve logged on the computer before, you’ll just need to click your username. (Your username should be there and enter the password to get into your Google account.

Directions for logging into Google Classroom at Home:

Once you’ve logged into your Google account.

You should be able to access Google Classroom by clicking the Apps Launcher in the upper, right hand corner and scrolling until you find the Google Classroom Icon

OR Go to http://classroom.google.com (If you haven’t yet signed in to your Google Account, it will ask you to sign in to your account in order to access your Google Classroom!)

Food pick up information

All Brooklyn City Schools students are eligible for a free breakfast and lunch during the state directed extended school closure related to the COVID-19 / coronavirus outbreak.

Hurricane Meals will be provided on a weekly basis to all Brooklyn City School families interested.

Hurricane Meals can be ordered online through a Google Form or by phone. Please choose ONE method of ordering.

Google Form - Complete one (1) form per student, please. Orders placed for breakfast and/or lunches will be for the entire week (5 days). Orders must be placed by 4:00 pm on Sunday, for pick up on Monday. Click this link #HurricaneMeals

Phone orders - Parents may also phone in their orders. The phone number is 216-485-8113. Please leave a voicemail with student first and last name, parent first and last name, student number, grade, phone number and meal choices listed below:
Breakfast - Yes or No
Lunch - Yes or No

Parents will then pick up meals at Brooklyn High School (9200 Biddulph Rd.) on Monday between the hours of 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Pick up/ drive through lines will be in the front of the High School building.

Please contact our Business Office at 216-485-8121 for any questions.

I have been in contact with the company. With all the closers occurringover the last week, they will let me know when all the items are available to send. Once they are sent to the school, I will distribute them and contact each person who bought items. Thank you for being understanding and patient.

Here is a link to a suggested schedule. I know I am a person who likes routine and structure. This has been helpful with my own two children. Hopefully you find it helpful.

Reports are available online this Friday, March 27th. We will not be sending home paper copies. Here are the steps to find your child's report card.

You can log into your ProgressBook account if you know your log in by following these steps.

Go to the district website (differs a little between cell phones or a computer).
Find the parent resource tab
Find ProgressBook Parent Access
Click on Parent Access website
Choose Brooklyn School District
Sign in
On the left side of your child’s page is a link that says report card.

If you don’t have your log information, please contact email me at cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org.

We will not be following through with this fundraiser in the school setting. However the online ordering and home delivery is still an option. Online orders can be placed until July 8th. If you have already collected orders and money, you can 1) return the orders and money to the person 2) convert it to an online order. If you need more information or have questions, email Mrs. Cicco and she will try to point you in the right direction.

Attendance Line ~ (216) 485-8171

• When reporting your child off, please include: first and last name of the child, grade, reason for absence, who is reporting the child off and a number you can be reached.
  

Mrs. Cristin Cicco ~ Principal

(216) 485-8177

cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org

Ms. Lara Smith ~ Assistant Principal

(216) 485-8178

lara.smith@bcshurricanes.org

Mrs. Annie Bir ~ Guidance Counselor (Grades 4-7)

(216) 485-8128

ann.bir@bcshurricanes.org

Mrs. Denise Smith ~ Guidance Counselor (Grades PK-3)

(216) 485 - 8173

denise.smith@bcshurricanes.org

Mrs. Laura Paul ~ Brooklyn School Secretary

(216) 485-8176

laura.paul@bcshurricanes.org

Email: cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org
Website: http://www.brooklyn.k12.oh.us/2/Home
Location: 9200 Biddulph Avenue, Brooklyn, OH, USA
Phone: 216-485-8176