February 11th, 2019
Report Form for Peer Conflict or Bullying
Students, staff members and families can use the form at any time to report a conflict or behavior that they feel is disruptive, hostile or makes a student feel unsafe. They can also communicate how they want the reported concern to be addressed. This may include speaking with the social worker, administrative intervention, mediation, etc. Any information shared via the form will be automatically and immediately sent to a designated school staff member for review and response. The individual at Brooks that will receive the Report Form Responses are April Capuder, Building Principal; Stacie Klein, School Culture and Climate Assistant Principal; and Lauren Olson, School Culture and Climate Coach.
While having the names of the people who complete the form and/or were involved in an incident will enable us to more effectively address a reported conflict or behavior, providing that information is not required.
The Bullying and Peer Conflict Report Form is accessible in several locations on the district's family of websites, including the drop-down menu under the section titled Students that is located in the main navigation on every page, as well as in the quick links along the left-hand side that are featured on Brooks Home Page.
We will be sharing this with our students explicitly during the school day in the coming weeks, but we wanted our families to be aware of the form and it's purpose so you can help and guide your student.
Make sure your calendars have been marked: No School on Friday, February 15th and Monday, February 18th, 2019
Student Announcements
8th Grade Graduation Photos & Cap and Gown Orders - Rescheduled to Monday February 11th
Graduation photo's will take place on Monday, February 11th during the students school day. See flyer for further information. 8th Graders will be called to the auditorium throughout the morning based on the Advisory Teacher's name. 8th graders will not be changing into their PE uniform for PE on this day.
Cap and Gown orders have been extended to Friday, February 22, 2019. Orders can be placed directly on Revtrak or by cash or check in the main office.
If you have any questions, please contact our main office (708) 524-3050
Be sure to mark your calendars for 8th Grade Graduation: Saturday, June 1st at 10am at OPRFHS.
Speech Team takes 1st Place
The Brooks/Julian Middle School Speech Team received 1st place AGAIN for their incredible presentations/performances. Please congratulate these students!
The Brooks Middle School Team included the following students/coach:
Coach- Ms. Gaffney
Serious Presentation
Students: Kathryn McMeyer
Coach – Ms. Manns
Oratorical Declamation
Students: Nandan Nadkarni & Nainoa Ohota
Coach- Ms. McKinney
Serious Monologue
Students: Alana Slade
Coach- Ms. Gaffney
Humorous Monologue
Students: Zekey Wells & Alex Harks
Coach-Ms. Perros
Humorous Poetry
Students: Tessa Troyer & Lily Koenig
Open Chess Tournament Where Our Own Brooks Students Shined!
Michael Michelotti earned a trophy for his 8th place standing in the K-9 Novice Individual standings. Joshua Lopez also earned a trophy for his 2nd place standing in the K-6 Novice Individual standings. Congratulations to both boys and thank you for representing Brooks Middle School!
Author Kevin Coval visits Brooks Middle School
Author Kevin Coval spoke with Brooks students in an assembly on Friday, February 8th. Author, Coval spoke about his work with spoken word poetry and Chicago neighborhoods.
Yearbook Ordering
https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014096931934358
If you are asked for a pass code, please use: 1014096931934358
Brooks School Wide Competition for Special Olympics is Here!!!
May the best team win: Team 6.2 raised the greatest amount of money for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Thank you to all families who made donations for our Special Olympics Polar Plunge event!
What is the Polar Plunge: Several District 97 staff members will plunge (some partially and others fully) into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics IL
When/Where is Polar Plunge: 2/17/19 (Sunday) in Evanston
Why Support the Polar Plunge: Did you know that D97 has 7 Special Olympics sports? We have one of the largest Special Olympics sport options based on our district size in the entire state! We offer: soccer, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, track, golf (new sport), bowling (new sport) and Young Athletes (3-8 yr. olds). Special Olympics has given D97 thousands of dollars in grants since 2012. By supporting our plunge, this is a way to continue the high level of programs that we offer in the district.
Sporks on the Loose!
In an effort to reduce landfill waste from our lunch rooms, D97 has eliminated the spork combo packets (spork, straw, napkin in a plastic pouch) from the lunch program at all the schools. Plastic sporks are still being used, but now they are unbundled from the plastic pouch and reducing unnecessary waste of additional items. In addition, D97 has also stopped ordering single plastic straws. There are still some straws available in inventory for special circumstances, as needed. Thanks D97 for taking a green step in the right direction!
Coffee with Capuder
Winter Band Concert
Thursday February 21st, 2019 at 7pm
Free Admission
Winter Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7pm
Free Admission
Teacher Appreciation to be rescheduled
The PTO will be hosting an appreciation lunch for the teachers and staff of Brooks on Thursday, February 14, to thank them for their hard work and dedication to our community. This was rescheduled due to the school closings. The lunch will be catered, but we are looking for donations of drinks and dessert, as well as help setting up. Click here to sign up!
Assessment Re-Do/Re-Take Policy
Please find information regarding the student re-do/re-take policy in our Brooks Website.
Recognizing Staff who Make a Difference
If you or your student would like to recognize any staff member (a teacher, a teacher assistant, social worker, librarian, front office staff, lunchroom staff, custodial staff or school administrator) please take a moment to complete this form. The staff member will receive a certificate detailing the information shared through this form.
Clubs and Sports Information
Boys Volleyball
Boys Volleyball - Open gym and Tryouts information below.
- Junior Varsity (6th/7th) OPEN GYM: February 22nd at 7:30am
- Junior Varsity (6th/7th) TRYOUTS: February 27th at 3:30pm in third floor gym and February 28th at 3:30pm
- Varsity (8th) OPEN GYM: February 21st at 7:15am
- Varsity (8th) TRYOUTS: February 21st at 3:30pm
Sports Physical Requirements in order to be able to Tryout for the Team:
- 6th graders can have a separate sports physical or the 6th grade school physical with the sports box checked on this form by their doctor.
- 7th and 8th graders need to have a separate sports physical because school physical isn't required every year but to participate in sports a sports physical is required each year.
- Please bring 2 copies and turn them in to 1.) Nurse/Office 2.) Coach by the dates according to when your sport begins.
- If these requirements for physicals aren't met, they cannot try out for the team.
- Sports Physical Form, if needed: https://campussuite-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/…/AthleticPhys…
Other forms needed to Tryout for the Team:
Concussion Form: https://campussuite-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/…/ConcussionFo…
Sports Permission Slip: https://campussuite-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/…/SportsPermss…
For questions, please contact Coach Grimaldi, hgrimaldi@op97.org or Coach Gillespie, mgillespie@op97.org
Brooks Service Club
Service Club is collecting travel size toiletries all year! Donations will be used to make care packages for Housing Forward. Please send any small, unopened toiletries to Ms. Walsh or Ms. Martínez. Thank you for your help!
Girls on the Rise
January – May 2019 is our 8th grade Girls on the Rise portion of the program. Attached a flyer for the upcoming session.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gnevA1fHdWODNvNlV2MU9LQmVtdVZ3LVo2a0hXS1czX1E4/view?usp=sharing
Girls Volleyball
Game Schedule
Away vs. Northlake
Mon., Feb. 11, 4pm - 6pm
Away vs. Irving
Wed., Feb. 13, 4pm - 6pm
Away vs. Lincoln
Thu., Feb. 14, 4pm - 6pm
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Grimaldi at hgrimaldi@op97.org
Track and Field
For more information, please contact Coach Dajani at rdajani@op97.org
OPEF Robotics News and Information
You can learn more about the event on OPEF's website or their Facebook page.
For more information about the robotics program please visit: https://www.opef.org/programs/vex-robotics/. Questions? Please contact Michele McAndrews at mvmcandrews@opef.org or Mr. Shinners at bshinners@op97.org
Clubs
Mondays
- Yearbook Club: Next meetings 2/11 & 2/25 in room B202 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Here is link to the entire year meeting dates schedule. Contact Ms.Turner-Reid or Ms. Pabellon with questions mturnerreid@op97.org or mpabellon@op97.org
- Math Team: in room B204 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Contact Mr. Sam Kahn with questions. skahn@op97.org
- ORFF: Monday mornings 8am to 8:50am in D110 Contact Mr. Carrillo with questions fcarrillo@op97.org
- Spoken Word Club: Mondays in B205 (3:30 - 5:00 pm) with Mr. Lee and resident poet Christian Robinson. Contact Mr. Lee with questions. mlee@op97.org
- BRAVO Guitar Club & Dance Hip Hop Studio started on Monday, September 17. There is still time to sign up! Click on links above to access permission slips. These clubs are FREE to ALL Brooks Students.
Tuesdays
- EcoEalges - meets from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in room C202. Contact Ms. Stamp with questions lstamp@op97.org
- Chess Club: meets from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in room B305. Contact Mr. Hausfeld with questions mhausfeld@op97.org
Wednesdays
- Best Buddies: Here is the year long calendar that can be downloaded. Contact Ms. Beauprez with questions lbeeauprez@op97.org .
- Girls on the Rise: Meets week on Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 4:45pm in room C105
- World Language Club: Every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30pm in C209. Contact Mr. Lagioia with questions vlagioia@op97.org
- BRAVO Dance Hip Hop Studio started on Monday, September 17. There is still time to sign up! Click on links above to access permission slips. These clubs are FREE to ALL Brooks Students.
- Rainbow Tribe: Contact Ms. Berman with questions aberman@op97.org
- Art Club: Thursdays in room D301 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Contact Ms. Murray with questions. kmurray@op97.org
- Service Club: Friday mornings from 8am to 8:50am in room B209. Contact Ms. Walsh with questions swalsh@op97.org
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Email: acapuder@op97.org
Website: op97.org/brooks
Location: 325 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States
Phone: (708) 524-3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/108994473138309/
Twitter: @brooksop97