Giddy Up

• August 19 - Specials Day 1
  
• August 19 - No Lunch Visitors as we learn rules and routines
• August 20 - Specials Day 2
• August 20 - Lunch Visitors begin!
• August 20 - Scouting Sign Up in the Brookwood Elementary Colt Cafe' | 7:00 - 8:00 pm
• August 21 - Specials Day 3
• August 21 - Lunch Visitors welcome
  
• August 22 - Specials Day 4
• August 22 - Lunch Visitors welcome
• August 23 - Specials Day 5
• August 23 - Lunch Visitors welcome
• August 27 - Dogwood Pizza Night
• August 27 - Curriculum Night | Kindergarten - 2nd Grade | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
• August 29 - Curriculum Night | 3rd - 5th Grade | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
• August 30 - Fall Picture Day - see information below
• August 30 - Youth Night at the Brookwood High School Football Game | 7:30 pm
• September 2 - Labor Day - Student/Staff Holiday

Parents may begin visiting to eat lunch with their student on Tuesday, August 20th. Lunch visitors are welcome on Tuesdays - Fridays, but we do not have visitors on Mondays. We do not have any parent visitors for breakfast.

Parents/Visitors who are eating lunch with their child, must be listed in Synergy as an approved contact. Please bring your picture ID to school with you and check in at the front office.

Parents/Visitors must sit at the specified visitor table with only their student. Students may not bring a friend with them to the parent/visitor table. Parents/Guardians visiting for lunch should say "good bye” to their student in the cafeteria so that the teacher can begin instructional time after lunch.

You are welcome to bring a lunch with you for you and your child, or you may purchase a lunch from our cafeteria.

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

Consistent attendance is essential for your child’s education. Every school day counts and missing even a few days can significantly impact your child’s learning progress. Regular attendance helps ensure that your child does not miss out on key instruction, class discussions, and opportunities to engage with their peers. Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to:

• reduce stress
• make it easier to connect with friends and teachers
• support learning

If your student needs to be absent, please send in a note/email to your teacher within 48 hours so that the absences can be marked accordingly. It’s important to note the difference between excused and unexcused absences:

• Excused Absences: Ex: Student illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, death in the family, Court appearance where the child needs to be present. These absences are understandable and necessary.
• Unexcused Absences: Vacations, sporting events, babysitting, non-compliance with immunization.

We are here to support you and your child in every way possible. If your child is facing challenges that make attending school difficult, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We can work together to find solutions.

Your partnership is vital in helping us provide the best education possible for your child. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in ensuring that your child attends school every day, ready to learn.

If you have any questions or concerns about attendance policies, please feel free to contact the counseling office.

Angel Cunningham, Grades K-2

Lakendra Collins, Grades 3-5

This school year, Gwinnett County Public Schools and Brookwood Elementary's Back to School Orientation Agreements must be completed either on the ParentSquare website or the ParentSquare app.

* If you have not set up your ParentSquare account, you can access the ParentSquare website through ParentVue.

The 2024-2025 yearbook is officially on sale! This is your chance to capture all the memories of the year, from academics and athletics to clubs and friendships.

Here's the best part: For a limited time only, get your yearbook for just $37 until August 23rd, 2024! This is the lowest price all year, so don't miss out!

Purchase your yearbook online at the Josten's website. Don't delay! Secure your copy today!

Don't forget, Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, August 30th. Be sure to wear your best smile!

To prepay for your pictures, order online at www.GCIPortraits.com using school code B124. Online orders close at 11:59 p.m. on August 31st.

We look forward to capturing your child's special moment!

Have you downloaded the ParentSquare app via the App Store or Google Play? This is the best way to send and receive communication from Brookwood Elementary School!

You can even customize your ParentSquare experience by selecting when you would like to receive your notifications. (Brookwood Elementary recommends instant notifications.) Go to the GCPS website for more information about ParentSquare.

Capture your child’s amazing 5th-grade year with a personalized yearbook ad! Showcase their accomplishments, share a special message, or simply display a favorite photo. It’s a wonderful keepsake to treasure for years to come.

Order your ad by September 23, 2024 on the Jostens website.

• 1/4 page ad: $40.00
• 1/8 page ad: $30.00

Don't miss this opportunity to create a lasting memory!

Please join us at Brookwood Elementary’s Curriculum Night where you will have the opportunity to learn about the curriculum and expectations of the 2024 -2025 school year.

• Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade - Tuesday, August 27th
• 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade - Thursday, August 29th

Teachers are offering two session times for your convenience: 6:00 - 6:40 pm or 6:45 - 7:30. The information presented in both sessions will be the same.

On sale for a limited time only, you can purchase a 2024 - 2025 Grade Level T-shirt for your K - 4 student*. Each classroom will have a unique t-shirt color with a common grade level design on the front of the t-shirt. Ordering a grade level t-shirt is optional, but we encourage your child to wear their grade level shirt on field trips, field day, and as spirit wear for the remainder of the school year.

Shirts cost $12.00 and can be ordered via MyPaymentsPlus. The sale of these shirts will end on September 15th, so purchase a shirt for your child before you run out of time!

Go to MyPaymentsPlus today to purchase your child a shirt before the sale closes on September 15th.

*5th grade will order a special grade level t-shirt at a later date.

Registration is now open for the 2024 - 2025 KidzLife club.

KidzLife Club, hosted and conducted by volunteers from Grace Snellville, is a club that meets Mondays after school until 5:00 pm for 2nd - 5th grade students.

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!

Have you joined Brookwood Elementary's PTA yet? The Brookwood Elementary PTA supports the student and staff of Brookwood Elementary School. PTA Membership is the cornerstone of parental involvement and community support at our school. Funds generated through PTA Membership are added to the general budget, which helps to support resources for teaching and learning at Brookwood Elementary. The $10 you invest in becoming a PTA member goes a long way for our school.

Please go to PTA's Membership website to join for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Don't miss out on the Spirit Wear savings!!! Save 30% site wide from July 31st - September 3rd. Shop at https://1stplace.sale/24650

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.

Join the Brookwood High School Softball Team at Youth Night, Wednesday, August 21 vs. Collins Hill. *Youth players in a Brookwood jersey get free admission for Youth Night!​* The Junior Varsity team plays at 4:00pm followed by the Varsity team at 6:00pm, and tickets are on GoFan!

The Five Forks branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library has a number of special events coming up during the month of August.

• Reading Buddies for children ages 6-11 are now available on a first come, first serve basis on Wednesdays in August at 4:00 pm.

For more information and to learn about other programming, go the Events page of the Gwinnett County Public Library website.

Say YES to GCPS! Bus Driver Job Fairs on August 10 and August 24 -- Visit www.GCPSJobs.org/Drivers

Crews Middle School's SGA is holding a 5K on Saturday, September 28. Registration begins at 7:00 am, the 5K begins at 8:00 am, and the Fun Run begins at 9:00 am. Registration and information is available at their 5K website.

The Campaign for CommUnity 5K will help raise money to help CMS SGA's community service projects including the CARE Closet, which provides students and families in need with clothing, school supplies, and personal care items.