Bulldog Bits-n-Bytes
October 2021
Our Vision
"Brooklyn STEM Academy students and staff believe in being positive, working hard, and learning in an environment that is rich in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math so that everyone is prepared to meet the challenges of the world around them."
Email: jennifer.teare@msdmartinsville.org
Website: https://www.msdofmartinsville.org/brooklyn-elementary-stem-academy/
Location: 251 North Church Street, Brooklyn, IN, USA
Phone: (317)831-2150
Facebook: facebook.com/BrooklynSTEMAcademy
Twitter: @brooklyn_stem
Two Brooklyn Students are Finalists
Traveling the National Parks
Real Life in the Classrooms
A Note from the Principal
Education is everywhere you look at Brooklyn. We learn in our garden, outdoor classroom, and playground. We learn inside the STEM labs, classrooms and cafeteria. The entire staff comes to school each day with the goal to help your student grow. Each day, I am inspired walking the hallways hearing students and teachers actively learning.
I believe the partnership between home and school is an important part to the success of each student. I also know families run on different schedules and there are only 24 hours each day, so Brooklyn offers a variety of communication tools to keep us connected. Brooklyn uses Skyward, email, newsletters, phone calls, MSD of Martinsville and Brooklyn's website, Instagram, Twitter and Remind for outreach. Some teachers additionally use: Facebook and Dojo. I hope we keep communication open and partner to make each student’s dreams into a lifetime journey.
I am an additional resource to your student’s teacher, please email or call me at any time.
Mrs. Teare
Current Project Lead The Way and Science Units
Here is a quick peak into our hands-on Project Lead The Way and science lessons:
- Kindergarten is exploring pumpkins and apples as well as pushes and Pulls in PLTW.
- First grade is finishing their research on the Sun, Moon, and Stars Module with PLTW.
- Second grade completed PLTW Form and Function and Apple Science.
- Third grade is learning the life cycles and survival with PLTW.
- Fourth grade finished Earth: Past, Present, and Future with PLTW by creating documentaries about specific landforms; we are working through PLTW 4.8: Earth: Natural Disasters. Fourth grade is continuing to study and use Aquaponics to grow vegetables.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 4: Fundraiser pick up between 3-4 pm door 2
October 11-15th: Fall Break (NO School)
October 18: Classes Resume
October 20: Report Cards
October 18-29: Art to Remember on Sale
October 25-29: Red Ribbon Week
November 4: School Picture Retakes
November 7: Daylight Savings Time ends (set clocks back one hour)
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
- Doors open at 8:25 AM
- School begins 8:40 AM
Dismissal:
- Buses dismiss with the 3:40 bell.
- Cars should pull-in behind the five buses. Show your car tag to our check-in staff.
- If you need a car tag or additional tags, please contact the office. DO NOT PASS other cars. Arrive no later than 3:45.
- Walkers and bike riders are dismissed after the car traffic is gone for safety.
- Call the office before 3:00 PM.
- Do not leave a voice mail with a change. Emails will always be confirmed.
- If you do not speak to us directly or get a confirmation, we did not receive your change.
- As a reminder, there are NO buddy riders this year in the district--meaning your child can not ride home with a friend on the bus or on a bus that is not their assigned bus.
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Student Curricular Materials Fee
Curricular materials fee statements are posted in Skyward Family Access for grades K-4. You may pay online through Skyward or at the office with cash or check made payable to MSD of Martinsville.
Curricular Materials & Meal Assistance Application is needed for families to receive a possible discount on curricular fees and is used by multiple agencies to award additional funding to the district and students.
Before /After School Care
This year, your child’s school will be using the MBF Child Safety Matters® program (the Program) from the Monique Burr Foundation for Children. The goal of the Program is to help keep your child safe.
The Program empowers children to spot and respond to bullying, cyberbullying, child abuse, and digital dangers. Most importantly, it teaches that adults are responsible for their safety but there are things they can do to help adults keep them safe. The Program is based on the latest research and has been reviewed and endorsed by national experts.
Why does your child need a safety program?
» 10% of children are abused before their 18th birthday
» 14% of children have been solicited online
» 28% of students have been bullied
» 90% of children between 8 and 16 years have viewed explicit material online
The Program teaches about these dangers by:
» using age-appropriate, easy to understand language.
» playing fun games and activities.
» providing take-home items to remind children and parents of the lessons and Safety Rules.
When children are taught safety information and rules to help them stay safe, they perform better in school and enjoy healthier, happier, and safer lives. You can learn more about the Program at www.mbfpreventioneducation.org.
JOIN THE PTO FUN!
October 6th: 6:00 pm
We are also looking for a PTO secretary to take notes during our meetings. If you are interested in being the PTO secretary, let Mrs. Teare know!
DID YOU KNOW???
Do you know how the PTO helps our students? Over the last few years, the PTO helps ALL of our students and staff in the following ways.....
- Paying for field trips
- Purchasing headphones for students (K-4)
- Purchasing a membership to the Children's Museum for all students to attend free with their class
- Helping fund teacher grants for individual classrooms
- Volunteering at events
- Organizing staff meals
- Purchasing recess equipment for students
We could not do these things without the help of the PTO and their generosity in making sure our students have everything they need and more!
How Can you Help the PTO?
We have two easy set it and forget it ways for you to help us earn money for the school!
1. Shop at Amazon Smile and click on Brooklyn's PTO account at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage/ref=smi_chpf_redirect?ie=UTF8&ein=35-2202818&ref_=smi_ext_ch_35-2202818_cl The official name for our charity is "Brooklyn School Parent Teacher Organization Incorporated" A portion of your purchases is donated to the PTO. This does not cost extra on your part.
2. Kroger Rewards-set your Kroger Reward's card to earn a % of what you spend (when you scan your card) to be donated to Brooklyn Elementary-PTO.
2021-2022 District COVID Plan
COVID Plan-MSD of Martinsville Plan
COVID Protocols- MSD of Martinsville Protocols
COVID Q & A- Return to School Q & A
School Wide Title 1
Funding has been made available through School Wide Title 1 Services to Brooklyn STEM Academy for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts and math. This extra support is available for K-4 students at Brooklyn STEM Academy. Classroom teachers, Title 1 Teachers and instructional aides provide assistance through small group and individualized instruction as children demonstrate a need for support. Please contact your teacher about services your child may receive.
MSD of Martinsville Vision Statement
“Together we challenge and inspire our children through rich experiences, empowering them to achieve success while making positive contributions to our world.”
Please contact the office if you need this information provided in another language.