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• September 16 - Specials Day 10
  
• September 16 - No Lunch Visitors
• September 16 - Brookwood Elementary PTA Meeting | Media Center - 7:00 pm
• September 17 - Specials Day 1
  
• September 17 - Lunch Visitors Welcome
• September 18 - Specials Day 2
• September 18 - Lunch Visitors Welcome
• September 19 - Specials Day 3
• September 19 - Lunch Visitors welcome
• September 20 - Digital Learning Day #1
• September 24 - Lunch on the Lawn Family Picnics - 1st & 4th Grade - Picnic Lunch Guests Only
• September 24 - Dogwood Pizza Night
  
• September 25 - Lunch on the Lawn Family Picnics - 2nd & 3rd Grade - Picnic Lunch Guests Only
• September 26 - Lunch on the Lawn Family Picnics - K & 5th Grade - Picnic Lunch Guests Only
• September 30 - Culver's Share Night

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.

Brookwood Elementary's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Team is proud to recognize the following students for being nominated by their teachers for exemplifying the GCPS Strong Character Trait of the month, Respect:

• Kindergarten:
  Yonan Bayu, David Guzman Jimenez, Pearl Rose Jacob, Robel Kasahun, Kamilah Parker, Catherine Quintanilla, Christina Robinson, Oliver Taylor, Nate Thompson, Aya Tina, Aiden Tran
• First Grade:
  Melona Abenezer, Nu Bloodman, Caleb Cole, Easan Germany, Sidhart Kulkarni, Rowan McCain, Joanna Mo, Sarah Rios Hernandez, Zuri Rogers, Riley Schaack, Sparrow Stansbury-Clark, Carson Walker, Samuela Winful
• Second Grade:
  Liam Butt, Mackenzie Connelly, Livy Deans, Savannah Jones, Matthew Lucas, Sut Marip, Grayson Pitts, Grace Sinon, Elbethel Tesfu, Arshaan Wadhawani
• Third Grade:
  Nathan Arredondo, Ariam Asfaw, Caliana Kelly, Samantha Kim, Scarlett Kotula, Norah Manu, Rose Towner, Stefani Williams, Winta Zenach, Grace Yang
• Fourth Grade:
  Leah Albizu, Zion Johnson, Charlotte Kapral, Kenneth Mathew, Aarav Patel, Bryson Pitts, Nathan Ramos, Isaac Satani, Maxwell Smith, Zoeya Wardhawala
• Fifth Grade:
  Andrew Dobbins, Lily Guzman Jimenez, Nathan Joseph, Addison Nicely, Raj Patel, Minnah Qaddus, Parker Roby, Madi Sanders, A'nayaa Smith, Herani Worku

Our first Digital Learning Day is approaching for ALL students on Friday, September 20th. We are grateful for the opportunity to have this day to allow teachers to plan future lessons for our students.

On Digital Learning Days, students can find all their lessons and assignments on eCLASS. There is no live instruction, but teachers will be checking email periodically throughout the day for any questions you may send.

Meals will be delivered along all bus routes between 10:45 am and 12:00 pm on September 20th. Students aged 18 and below can go to the bus stop to receive a meal.

Student Devices for Digital Learning Day

Each student has a Chromebook assigned to them for work during the school day. Brookwood Elementary will send home your child's assigned Chromebook on Thursday, September 19th to complete assignments and access eCLASS. Your child must bring their Chromebook back to school on Monday, September 23rd. If you don't want your child to bring home their Chromebook for the Digital Learning Day, please email your child's teacher by Wednesday, September 18th. Information about using your child's Chromebook at home can be found at the Parents' 1:1 website.

Calling all bookworms! Are you a 5th grader who loves to read and wants to test your knowledge? Join the brand-new Readers Rally book club!

This quiz bowl-style competition club is a great way to have fun, make new friends, and improve your reading skills. To participate, simply read an assigned book and take a short quiz on Wednesday, October 2nd in the Media Center. Those who qualify will be expected to read one book per week and practice answering questions using buzzers at weekly morning meetings.

How to Join:

• Pick up the assigned book on September 23rd from Mrs. Reynolds in the Media Center.
• Be prepared to take the quiz on Wednesday, October 2nd. Don't forget to bring your lunch and the book to the Media Center.

So, if you're ready to put your reading skills to the test and have some fun, join Readers Rally!

Looking for a festive and easy way to support PTA and Brookwood Elementary School? Join our Charleston Wrap Fundraiser!

We have a wide variety of beautiful wrapping paper, gift bags, and other goodies perfect for the upcoming holiday season. By participating, you'll get a head start on your gift wrapping needs while helping our school reach our fundraising goal of $8,000!

Here's how you can help:

• Spread the cheer! Share the fundraising link with at least 10 friends and family members. Text, email, or post on social media – there are handy sharing tools available online to make it easy.
• Register today! Visit www.registercw.com and enter our school ID: 11897. This will allow you to share your own personalized fundraising link and track your progress.
• Can't participate in the Charleston Wrap program? You can still make a monetary contribution! Visit the PTA website to donate directly to our fundraiser.

With everyone's help, we can reach our goal and make a positive impact on our school!

Get ready to explore your creativity! Brookwood Elementary's Reflections competition is now open to all students.

This year's theme is Accepting Imperfection. We encourage students to express themselves through visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance choreography, or film production.

The deadline to enter is Monday, October 7th.

Entry forms can be found on the Brookwood Elementary PTA website. For more information, please contact Sabrina Patram at sabrenapatram@yahoo.com or 404-518-8002.

Let’s celebrate artistic expression at Brookwood Elementary!

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!

Join us for our annual Family Picnic, now taking place in the fall! Bring your family, lunch, and a blanket to enjoy a picnic with your child outdoors on the grounds of Brookwood Elementary during their regularly scheduled lunch time. Students are welcomed to purchase lunch from the Colt Cafe special picnic menu.

Dates:

• Tuesday, September 24th: 1st and 4th Grades
• Wednesday, September 25th: 2nd and 3rd Grades
• Thursday, September 26th: Kindergarten and 5th Grades
• Friday, September 27th: Rain Date

Get ready to bid and support Brookwood Schools! The BSF auctions are now live on the Bidding for Good website. All proceeds benefit the Brookwood Schools Foundation, supporting every school in the district. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a difference! Spread the word and let the bidding begin!

Brookwood Elementary School Auction Items:

• Reserved parking spot in the front of the school for the year - ends September 13 at 10:00 pm
• Student Principal for the Day - ends November 1 at 10:00 pm
• Lunch with the Principal (2 opportunities) - ends January 10 at 10:00 pm
• Morning announcements with the principal for a week - end January 31 at 10:00 pm

The 2024-2025 yearbook is now available for purchase! This is your chance to capture all the memories of the year, from academics and athletics to clubs and friendships.

Order your yearbook today for just $47. This is a great price to preserve your memories for years to come. Save $8 with the code YRBK for a limited time only!

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

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.

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.

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!

When: Monday, September 16th

Time: 7:00 PM

Where: Media Center

Learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and how you can support our school community. See you there!

The 1st Place Spiritwear online store allows you to purchase a wide variety of Brookwood Elementary spiritwear any day, any time. From t-shirts and hoodies to hats and water bottles, there's something for everyone. Visit the website today and browse the selection: www.1stplace.sale/24650

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.

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.

As we gear up for another exciting athletic season, we want to remind everyone of the rules and expectations that apply to all Brookwood High School athletic events.

By following these guidelines, we can create a positive and supportive environment for our athletes and fans. Please take a moment to review the following:

The Five Forks branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library has released their September schedule of Kids' Programs including:

• Pete the Cat Pizza Party - Friday, September 13 at 11:00 am
• Family Storytime - Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 am

Information about more events available at the Five Forks branch and other branches of the Gwinnett County Public Library can be found at the GCPL website.

Get ready for a fun-filled summer night under the stars! The City of Snellville is hosting a series of Fourth Friday Outdoor Movie Nights at The Grove at Towne Center.

The first movie in the series, "Kung Fu Panda 4," will be shown this Friday, August 23rd, at 6 p.m. Movies will start at dusk.

Other upcoming movies include "Elemental" on September 27th and "Hocus Pocus" on October 25th.

Enjoy a free movie, delicious food from local food trucks, refreshing King of Pops, and the exciting Splash Pad before the show. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and get ready for a memorable evening with family and friends.