June 3, 2019
Last Day of School for 6th and 7th Graders
Yearbook Update
Chromebook Return
We still have many students who have not yet returned their chromebooks or their chargers. Please be aware that if these items are not returned, your will be responsible to pay for the items at the replacements costs listed below. You may turn your items in to the main office until the last day of school.
Device Replacement costs
Chromebook: $357
Power Adaptor - $20.00 (Chromebook)
Families will be able to pay these fees via the district’s web store, with cash or by check.
Please email technology@op97.org if you have questions or need additional information about this process.
Library Books
There is still time to return your library books. Please check your locker, back packs and your home for any library books that you may still have.
If you have nay questions, please contact Ms. Nelson. jnelson@op97.org
Thank you!
Brooks Garden needs your help this SUMMER!
The Brooks Eventide Garden needs summer partners! Sign up to help keep the Eventide garden in top shape! Duties include weeding and watering the raised beds as needed, watering other flower beds as needed and harvesting produce, if it's available! You can also enjoy a little solitude at a picnic table while watching the bees and butterflies in the native garden. Use this form to sign up and email lstamp@op97.org if you have any questions. Thanks for your help!
Returning Student Registration
Online registration for students who are returning to District 97 for the 2019-20 school year is scheduled to begin Monday, May 13. All documents required for proving residency and completing the online registration process must be submitted to the district by August 1, 2019. Students will not be placed on a class list or have middle school schedules generated until the registration process is complete.
Information about registration is available on the district website at https://www.op97.org/hr/student-registration. If you have any questions regarding this process, please email d97registrar@op97.org or call the district office at 708-524-3000.
How can we better serve your children?
The Oak Park Education Foundation wants to improve their STEAM-fueled enrichment programs--in-school, after school and during the summer! Your feedback on our 4-minute survey will help us reach more children in equitable ways. Please click here to respond.
Tracy Dell’Angela Barber / Executive Director
W (708) 524-3023/C (773) 612-6064 tdellangelabarber@opef.org
Oak Park Education Foundation
260 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302
Volunteer with the Brooks PTO next year
Recognizing Staff who Make a Difference
If you or your student would like to recognize any staff member (a teacher, a teacher assistant, social worker, librarian, front office staff, lunchroom staff, custodial staff or school administrator) please take a moment to complete this form. The staff member will receive a certificate detailing the information shared through this form.
Assessment Re-Do/Re-Take Policy
Please find information regarding the student re-do/re-take policy in our Brooks Website.
Student Announcements
Clubs and Sports Information
Cross Country Fall 2019 Sports Information - Mark your calendars for our upcoming school year
First Week of Practice
- Monday, August 19th at 8:00-9:30 AM
- Tuesday, August 20th at 8:00-9:30 AM
- Wednesday, August 21st at 8:00-9:30 AM
- Thursday, August 22nd at 8:00-9:30 AM
- Thursday 1st time trial.
Second Week of Practice
- Monday, August 26th at 3:00-4:30 PM
- Tuesday, August 27th at 3:00-4:30 PM
- Wednesday, August 28th, No Practice (First day of School)
- Thursday, August 29th, at 3:40-5:00 PM
- Parent Meeting, Thursday, August 29th at 6:00 PM
- Friday, August 30th, 7:30-8:40
- Time Trials
- Last day for roster additions
Clubs
Mondays (no school this week)
- No Clubs on Mondays for the remainder of the school year
Tuesdays
- No Clubs on Tuesdays for the remainder of the school year
Wednesdays
- No Clubs on Wednesdays for the remainder of the school year
- No Clubs on Thursdays for remainder of the school year
- No Clubs on Fridays for the remainder of the school year
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Email: acapuder@op97.org
Website: op97.org/brooks
Location: 325 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States
Phone: (708) 524-3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/108994473138309/
Twitter: @brooksop97