Giddy Up
Brookwood Elementary School - February 26, 2021
Mark Your Calendar
- March 1 - 5 - Dr. Seuss Week
- March 1 - 5 - Digital Specials - K&1 Tech, 2&3 Science, 4&5 STEM
- March 1 - In-Person Specials: K-2- Day 5, 3-5- Day 1
- March 2 - Digital Learning Day for ALL Students
- March 3 - In-Person Specials: K-2- Day 6, 3-5- Day 2
- March 4 - In-Person Specials: K-2- Day 7, 3-5- Day 3
- March 5 - In-Person Specials: K-2- Day 1 3-5- Day 4
- March 11 - Spring Picture Day (see information below)
- March 12 - Inclement Weather Make-Up Day or Student/Teacher Holiday
- March 15 - Crews Middle School Rising 6th Grade Parent Question & Answer
Zoom Session 5:30-6:45pm - March 15 - Five Forks Middle School Rising 6th Grade Virtual Parents' Night
via Zoom 6:00-7:00pm - March 16 - Digital Learning Day for ALL Students
- March 19 - 1st - 5th Grade 3rd Nine Weeks' Progress Reports Emailed Home
- March 23 - Dogwood Pizza Night
- April 5 - 9 - Spring Break - Student/Teacher Holiday
REMINDER - March 2nd is a Digital Learning Day for ALL Students
- Students can find all their lessons on eCLASS, but there will be no live instruction.
- All Students will complete their special area class digitally - K&1 Tech, 2&3 Science, 4&5 STEM
- The Media Center will be closed for book check-out.
- Curbside Meal Pick Up at Brookwood Elementary will be open. Meal delivery will occur along bus routes beginning at 10:45 am.
A Message from PTA - Teacher Appreciation Week
Hello Brookwood families!
We are reaching out to share some awesome opportunities about next week’s Teacher Appreciation Week: March 1 - March 5. Our teachers continue to be the best of the best so naturally this year’s theme is ALLSTARS!
Attached is a list of the week’s activities. Read on for a link to support and sponsor activities during the week. The school and PTA have made it possible to pay for breakfast, lunch, a new “team jersey”, some "dugout" classroom supplies and a treat for your child’s teacher through the PTA website. This amazing feature will allow us to safely celebrate our teachers!
ALLSTARS WEEK
- Monday - BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS – CATERED BY CHICK FIL A
- Tuesday -TAILGATE LUNCH – CATERED BY BLUE ROOSTER
- Wednesday - JERSEY DAY - SPONSOR A NEW TEAM JERSEY & WEAR YOUR TEACHER'S FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM OR FAVORITE COLOR
- Thursday - DUGOUT DUTY – SIGN UP FOR A GIFT CARD TO HELP STOCK CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
- Friday - CONCESSION STAND SWEET AND TREATS – BE SWEET TO STAFF
Please click on this link to go to the Brookwood Elementary School PTA website to sign up to sponsor a teacher or support staff. Please note that in order to follow current COVID safety measures all food items will be catered through the school (no individual drop offs necessary!) And the t-shirts and treats will be delivered to the teachers by the school.
https://www.brookwoodelementarypta.com/teacher-appreciation
Email PTABrookwoodElementary@gmail.com with any questions.
Tapestry Art Show
Spring Picture Day Is Coming...
Digital Students - please follow the schedule below to come take your pictures:
- Last names beginning with A-F - 1:45-2:00
- Last names beginning with G-L - 2:00-2:15
- Last names beginning with M-S - 2:15-2:30
- Last names beginning with T-Z - 2:30-2:45
Join Brookwood Elementary's Team for Run the Reagan!
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our local community, Run the Reagan will hold a virtual race March 20th thru March 31st. Run the Reagan's road race helps to support the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry, Lilburn Co-op, and the Brookwood Schools Foundation.
By registering and joining our school team, Brookwood Elementary will earn $5 back for each person signing up at the following link: Join the Brookwood Elementary School Run the Reagan team.
Rising 6th Grade Information
Middle School Transition Information and Updates
Crews Middle School
Band Information Sessions for Crews Middle School Rising 6th Graders
Any rising 6th-grade students interested in joining the Crews Band program are invited to join the Crews Middle School Band Directors for a Virtual Band Information Session!
The info sessions will be hosted on Zoom on the following dates (they will all be the same/similar, so just pick one that works for you). All meetings will also be recorded in case you cannot attend live:
- Tuesday, March 9 @ 5:00 PM
Please REGISTER NOW. This will register you for the meeting of your choice AND send you the Zoom link for the correct meeting.
During the information sessions, you will have a chance to meet the band directors, learn about instrument options and selection for next year, hear and see the instruments, and ask any questions. All meetings are open to students AND parents, and we encourage you to attend at least one info session. Also, feel free to share the attached flyer with any rising 6th grade parents/students you know who will be attending Crews next year!
If you have any questions regarding the information sessions OR the band program at Crews, please feel free to reach out to me (Wesley.M.Brooks@gcpsk12.org) or Mrs. Bingham (Amanda.Bingham@gcpsk12.org) at any time.
Orchestra Information Sessions for Crews Middle School Rising 6th Graders
- Tuesday, March 2nd: Crews Orchestra Zoom with the orchestra teachers, and meet a few current orchestra parents and students for Q&A. Time TBD. Please register now.
- Tuesday, March 16th: Instrument petting zoo for those that missed us in January. We will be in the Crews Middle School bus lanes from 2-4pm and 5-7pm that day. Contactless and safe. Map is attached. Free T-shirts and polaroid picture. No prior registration required.
Five Forks Middle School Performing Arts
From the Community
Brookwood Lacrosse Association Registration
Brookwood Lacrosse Association’s registration for 2021 spring season is OPEN on broncolax.com. Students from K – 8th grade may register. Spring practices start the week of January 25 and games begin second weekend of February until the beginning of May.
Questions, please contact treasurer@broncolax.com.
In partnership with Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation.Brookwood Baseball and Softball Registration
Brookwood Athletic Association Baseball and Softball are happy to announce that registration for our Spring 2021 Season is now OPEN! For more information and to register for the season please visit our website at www.baabonline.com!
We look forward to seeing you out on the fields this spring!!
All-In FC Snellville
Gwinnett Building Babies' Brains
Joyful and meaningful play experiences now will create important family bonds that will last a lifetime. Check out the Building Babies' Brains website to learn about five elements essential to meaningful play!
Discover all the resources to hep connect parents and caregivers with resources to help children in Gwinnett, ages birth to five, become life long learners at the Building Babies' Brains website.
Brookwood Elementary School
Website: http://www.gcpsk12.org/brookwoodes
Location: 1330 Holly Brook Road Southwest, Snellville, GA, USA
Phone: 770-736-4360
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrookwoodElementary/
Twitter: @ColtConnections