The Brooklyn Buzz
April 18, 2019
NO SCHOOL ~ Friday, April 19th
NO SCHOOL ~ Monday, April 22nd
IN THIS EDITION:
- Testing
- Attendance
- Autism Awareness
- Raising Digitally Responsible Youth
- Outdoor Recess
- PTA Updates and information
- Important Dates
- Contacting Brooklyn School
State Testing
We have completed the English Language Arts portion of the state test and
Next week we will test 6th/7th grade math and 5th grade Science.
Thank you to all the families that have made sure their children were in school to test, well rested and ready to go.
This year we tested on Chromebooks in the classrooms. We had a lot of success and students shared they enjoyed testing in their classroom environment (vs the computer labs).
We still have testing over the next few weeks, here are somethings you can do at home:
- Encourage a good night sleep
- Give positive affirmations (i.e. notes in their lunches or book bags)
- Talking about the test
- Reading each night
- Ensure that your child is in the habit of arriving to school on time.
- Attend your child's school conference to discuss your students strengths/weakness and how else you can support their preparation!
Testing Dates
We will be testing on chrome books in the classrooms this year. This will allow us to minimize number of days testing by testing larger groups and we are going to test first thing in the mornings.
Testing Dates and information ~ testing will take place from 8:30 -10:30 in the morning (in case you have to schedule an appointment)
April -
24th & 25th - 6th & 7th grade Math
25th & 26th - 5th grade Science
30th - 3rd grade Math
May
1st - 3rd grade Math
2nd & 3rd - 4th & 5th grade Math
ATTENDANCE
Any calls received after 9 am may result in a call from the automated line. House Bill 66 - indicates that schools have to complete phone calls by a specific time, therefore calling the school after 9 am may result in you receiving that robo call.
Attendance hotline - 216-485-8171
Raising Digitally Responsible Youth ~ A Parent's Guide
Please note, I will highlight sections each week.
This Week's Focus - Social Media App - You Tube
YouTube Pew Die Pie, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, i Dubbbz, and Filthy Frank.
These names may not be familiar to you, but if your child spends time on Youtube, they have likely come across videos by these Youtube “famous” video creators before. The over-the-top humour, outrageous pranks, and downright obscene content has made these YouTube creators extremely popular and influential. Owned by Google, consider Youtube the Google of
Video.
Created in 2005, YouTube is currently the second most visited website in the
world with over 5 billion videos watched per day! YouTube can be used as a way for
children to pass the time, express themselves and to watch content they enjoy like
sports, video games, make-up channels, etc. However, it can also be very easy to cross
over into watching less than appropriate topics and content. It is important for parents
to set parameters on video watching and moderate access to age appropriate videos.
Uploading Content - Privacy Settings
• For one to create an account, the minimum age requirement is 13 years old. This age parameter, like all others on social media sites is not enforced in reality.
• When uploading videos, there are three different modes of video privacy – Public, Private, and Unlisted.
• Public videos can be searched, watched and shared with anyone in the world. Private videos can only be seen by the uploader and users that they choose. Unlisted videos can only be viewed and shared by users who have the link to the video.
These are just a few examples of some of the videos that are posted on YouTube that range from family friendly to inappropriate. You can watch Youtube passively, without being logged into an account, or you can have an account and track what videos you watch, like and subscribe to channels and upload your own videos.
Outdoor Recess Guidelines
The weather is starting to get a little warmer.
Please make sure your child has the proper clothing to go outside.
Please make sure students have proper foot ware - sandals are not allowed on playground equipment.
Information from Brooklyn PTA
PTA Fundraiser
PTA Fundraiser is completed and all orders should have been turned in.
Deliveries will be held at Brooklyn School - May 9th, from 3:30 - 6:30 in the Brooklyn School Lunchroom.
Contacting Brooklyn School Personnel
Attendance Line ~ (216) 485-8171
- When reporting your child off, please include: first and last name of the child, grade, reason for absence, who is reporting the child off and a number you can be reached.
(216) 485-8177
cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org
Ms. Lara Smith ~ Assistant Principal
(216) 485-8178
Mrs. Annie Bir ~ Guidance Counselor (Grades 4-7)
(216) 485-8128
Mrs. Denise Smith ~ Guidance Counselor (Grades PK-3)
(216) 485 - 8173
denise.smith@bcshurricanes.org
Mrs. Laura Paul ~ Brooklyn School Secretary
(216) 485-8176
Important Dates
Check Brooklyn School Calendar on the schools web page for more information.
April 19th - No School
April 22nd - No School
April 24th - 4th graders will try out instruments
May 2nd - 4th grade choir concert 6:30 (report at 6:10)
May 2nd - 5th/6th/7th grade choir concert @ 7:30 (report at 7:10)
Testing:
April -
24th & 25th - 6th & 7th grade Math
25th & 26th - 5th grade Science
30th - 3rd grade Math
May
1st - 3rd grade Math
2nd & 3rd - 4th & 5th grade Math
Brooklyn School
Email: cristin.cicco@bcshurricanes.org
Website: http://www.brooklyn.k12.oh.us/2/Home
Location: 9200 Biddulph Avenue, Brooklyn, OH, USA
Phone: 216-485-8176
Twitter: @Brooklyn_Canes