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September 2019
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WELCOME TO THE BROOKLYN FAMILY
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
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.”
Be sure to click the link on the left to access the full school calendar.
Sep 2 Labor Day No School
Sep 3 PTO Fund Raiser Ends
Sep 9 PTO Meeting 4 PM
Sep 11 Midterm Report Cards Online
Sep 16-20 Book Fair
Sep 19 Grandparents' Night 5:30-7:30 PM
Join the Fun!
Sep 3 Fundraiser Ends - Submit Orders to Office
Sep 9 PTO Meeting 4PM
Sep 19 Grandparents' Night
Oct 7 PTO Meeting 4 PM
Nov 1 Fall Parties
Box Tops
The PTO is collecting box tops! Our school receives funds for each box top submitted. Please be sure to send in your box tops in a marked baggies or envelope with the name of your child's teacher.
Attendance Competition
Our school has partnered with Paragon Elementary in an attendance competition. The Principal of the losing school will have to wear the winning school's spirit wear for the day! So please, help us win by showing up on time and being here as much as possible. We don't want to see Mrs. Teare in Paragon Panther Spirit Wear!
Grandparents' Night
Grandparents' Night is Thursday, September 19. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7:30 PM. The menu is chicken & noodles, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, yeast rolls with butter, apple crisp and milk. Tickets for dinner are $6 each prepaid (no refunds) or $8 the night of the event. Students must purchase a meal ticket as well. Other fun activities include:
- Book fair in the library
- Silent auction in the gymnasium
- Purchase spirit wear
- Meet teachers and visit classrooms
- Pictures by Lorrie Trowbridge with packages available for purchase
Donations
Pre-K: Arts and Crafts
Kindergarten: Family Fun
1st Grade: Chocolate
2nd Grade: Fall/Halloween
3rd Grade: Gift Card Tree
4th Grade: Games
Volunteers Needed
PTO is still in need of volunteers for Grandparents' Night. If you are able to volunteer your time, please contact misti.brummett@msdmartinsville.org.
Book Fair
Dismissal Changes
Welcome!
We are excited to welcome the following new staff members this year:
Mrs. Autumn Jones - Clinic Aide
Mrs. Patti Ostler - Family Services Coordinator
Skyward Family Access
Every legal guardian is assigned a specific Skyward Family Access Login. This login will remain active throughout your student's enrollment at MSD of Martinsville. You will find this account very helpful in checking attendance, grades, paying for book fees, and student lunch accounts. Please be sure to contact the office, if you need assistance. This link will take you to the family access login:
https://webspeed1.msdtech.net/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w
Lunch/Textbook Assistance
If your child received assistance last year for lunch and you choose to continue with the program this year, you must reapply. Applications are available online. You may apply at any time during the school year. Please follow this link: https://artiescafe.org/index.php?sid=2309140234403588&page=lunchapps
Before/After School Care
Thank you
School Wide Title 1
Funding has been made available through School Wide Title 1 Services to Brooklyn Elementary for the purpose of providing students with extra support in reading/language arts and math. This extra support is available for all students at Brooklyn Elementary. 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.
Lunch Schedule
PreK 11:00-11:30
Kindergarten 11:15-11:45
First Grade 11:30-12:00
Second Grade 12:00-12:30
Fourth Grade 12:15-12:45
Third Grade 12:30-1:00