Giddy Up
Brookwood Elementary School - February 11, 2021
Mark Your Calendar
- February 12 - Student/Teacher Holiday
- February 15 - Teacher Planning/Student Holiday
- February 16 - 19 - Digital Specials -K&1 Science, 2&3 STEM,
4&5 Tech - February 16 - In-Person Specials: K-2- Day 4, 3-5- Day 1
- February 17 - In-Person Specials: K-2- Day 5
- February 17 - Early Release Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences - Lunch Curbside Pick up 11:00 - 12:00 - Dismissal begins at 12:50 pm
- February 17 - 19 & 22 - Scholastic Book Fair Preview Days
- February 18 - In-Person Specials: 3-5- Day 2
- February 18 - Early Release Days for Parent/Teacher Conferences - Lunch Curbside Pick up 11:00 - 12:00 - Dismissal begins at 12:50 pm
- February 19 - In-Person Specials: K-2- Day 6, 3-5- Day 3
- February 22 - Culver's Share Night
- February 23 - 26 - Scholastic Book Fair Purchase Days
- February 23 - Dogwood Pizza Night
Early Release is February 17 & 18
- Curbside Food Pick Up - 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Dismissal begins at 12:50pm
Please Sign Up for a Parent/Teacher Conference
Attend the Virtual PTA Meeting
Please complete the GCPS RBES Survey!
An Announcement from the Media Center
- Friday, February 12th - Inclement Weather Day/Student Teacher Holiday
- Monday, February 15th - Teacher Planning Day/Student Holiday
- Tuesday, February 16th - Book Fair Set Up
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming Back to Brookwood!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the BES Media Center for digital and in-person students February 17 - 26, 2021! Digital students may come 11:30 am - 1:00 pm daily while in-person students will visit the book fair with their class during school hours.
- Preview Days – Feb. 17-22
- Purchase Days – Feb. 23-26
You may also shop the Book Fair Online.
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, February 23 @ 5:00 PM
- 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.
Take a look at our amazing Brookwood artists!
Wondering if the yearbook is happening this year? 👉 YES!
ALL THE THINGS. ALL IN THIS BOOK.
Masks. Virtual classes. This school year will be talked about forever. The yearbook is truly the most important keepsake from this remarkable time. Our yearbook team is working hard to put together a historic book that will be looked back upon to remember one of the most unpredictable school years of all time. Order today so we make sure there are enough copies for everyone - www.jostensyearbooks.com.
YEARBOOK ON A BUDGET
Choose J-Pay™ to easily and affordably spread the cost of your purchase over three payments. No interest. No fees. No stress. www.jostensyearbooks.com.
UPDATE TO BIRTHDAY TREATS Policy
If you would like to celebrate your in-person student's birthday at school, you now have two ways to do this:
- Send in individually PREPACKAGED treats 24 hours in advance. The treat will be distributed to the class the following day.
- Send in money to purchase ice cream for the class! Ice cream costs $1 each and is an easy way to celebrate birthdays.
Please contact your student's teacher if you have any questions.
Brookwood Elementary is now on Instagram!
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