BROOKDALE BOBCAT PRINTS
November 25, 2019
Principal Message
The first part of the 2019-2020 school year has gone by quickly. We have just finished the first trimester and are charging ahead.
We are thankful for our students who come to school every day ready to learn – they give us all a daily reminder of what is important and why we are here. We are thankful for the support of the parents in creating an outstanding partnership for our students. We are thankful for the teachers, para-educators, nurses, office staff, counselors, kitchen staff, support staff, therapists and administrators who really care about student achievement and have the best interests of our students at heart. We are also thankful for our volunteers who enthusiastically contribute so much to our school.
I would like to wish all of you and your families a happy, healthy and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday!
REPORT CARDS
Important Dates
Early Release ~ Wednesday, November 27 ~ 12:00 dismissal
No School ~ November 28th and 29th ~ Thanksgiving Break
Report Cards go home ~ Friday, December 6
PTA Jingle Bell Bingo & Shop ~ Friday, December 6
PTA Meeting ~ Tuesday, December 10 at 4:00 pm
2nd Grade Concert ~ Thursday, December 12 at 6:00 pm
5th Grade to JA Biztown ~ Friday, December 20 ~ 9:15 am to 3:00 pm
Winter Break ~ December 23 - January 3, 2020
THANKSGIVING BREAK
12:00 EARLY DISMISSAL WEDNESDAY
Students will be dismissed at 12:00 on November 27th
There will be no school for all students on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We are thankful to work with wonderful students and families at Brookdale School. Have a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
2:00 RELEASE DAYS ~ December 4, 11, and 18th.
CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION
What do 505 students, 50 adults, and one large campus have in common? They are all taken care of by our wonderful custodian, Teresa Byrd. Mrs. Byrd works hard each and every day, making sure our school environment is clean and safe. Please join us in honoring her December 2 - 6.
2ND GRADE CONCERT
Please join us for our Winter Concert, featuring our second grade classes. This concert will be held on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00 pm in our multi-purpose room. We hope you can come enjoy an evening of songs to help warm you up and prepare you for a wonderful winter season! (Performers should arrive at Brookdale no later than 5:45.)
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORT
Coming home the week of December 2nd is our 2018-19 Performance Report that provides you with a great deal of information about our school from last year. Please read it carefully and feel free to contact us with your questions or suggestions.
BROOKDALE FOOD & SOCK DRIVE
This important effort to collect donations of canned and nonperishable food items along with new socks or gloves, to help families in our area. We will be collecting from December 2 - December 13. If the food has been in your cupboards for a while, please check the "use by" date on the donated items. Naturally, the food bank will not give out food that is past the expiration date. Classes that participate will get their name in a drawing to have a picture taken with a fire engine, and the class that collects the most items will earn a Pizza Party. Thank you for helping families in need.
SPIRIT WEEK ~ December 9 - 13
The week of December 9- 13 is Spirit Week at Brookdale. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Monday, December 9 - Culture Day (wear something that represents your heritage)
Tuesday, December 10 - Twin Day
Wednesday, December 11 - Crazy Hair Day
Thursday, December 12 - Sports Day
Friday, December 13 - Pajama Day
PTA CORNER
NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH - Please join us at 4:00 pm in the Brookdale multi-purpose room. Very important information will be shared so we hope all PTA members can join us.
JINGLE BELL BINGO & HOLIDAY SHOPPE - Will be on December 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 in the MP room. We will be selling BINGO cards and giving away prizes to the winners. We are in need of volunteers for ticket sales, concessions, BINGO caller, card checkers and Holiday Shoppe. Please understand that all purchases at the Holiday Shoppe must be made that night, no shopping will be during school hours.
Franklin Pierce Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to James Hester, Compliance Coordinator for State and Civil Rights Laws; Wendy Malich, Title IX Officer; or John Sanders, 504/ADA Coordinator at 315 129th ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5099 or at (253)298-3000.
FIRST TRIMESTER ATTENDANCE WINNERS
The first trimester ended on Wednesday, November 20. We would like to recognize the the students who had perfect attendance - ON TIME, EVERY DAY, ALL DAY (in bold.) We would also like to recognize those students with good attendance (3 incidents or less.) These students will receive a special attendance tag in addition to the monthly attendance tag. Congratulations to Adrian Velasquez, whose name was drawn for a Walmart Gift card for good attendance for the first trimester.