Bobcat Bulletin
Week of May 24th
Principal's Letter
Hello Bobcat Families,
Sorry for the delay of the Bobcat Bulletin this week, but we wanted to SURPRISE our Bobcats with a kick-off to Student Appreciation Week this week with some FUN! We kicked it off with an Assembly sponsored by our wonderful PTA and organized by Mrs. Secrist (thank you!). The kids had a blast with Staley da Bear (Mascot of the Chicago Bears) today and hopefully danced off the stress of the year! Smiles were big under those masks and a balance of safety and fun was had by all!
We felt passionately that the true heroes of this school year have been the amazing students who have showed incredible resilience through all of the ups and downs of the school year. We appreciated all the love we received through the appreciation weeks and wanted to return the love to our student Bobcats!
Be sure to see the details of our Student Appreciation Week below. We hope to spread a little joy this week as we show them how much we have appreciated their incredible hard work through it all!
As I shared with our Dream Team, the light at the end of the tunnel is in sight, and it is BRIGHT! Here's to ending our year on a high note!
Respectfully,
Mrs. Keeley Schmid
Principal
UPDATES
Student Appreciation Week!
We want to spread joy to our students for all the resilience they have demonstrated this year!
Monday: Staley da Bear Assembly Dance Assembly (Bears Mascot)
Tuesday: Hat Day-Wear Your Favorite Hat!
Wednesday: Dress Like Your Favorite Superhero The students were true heroes this year overcoming the many barriers put in front of them!
Thursday: Pandemic Zoom School Outfit Wear your favorite outfit to wear when you were on Zoom school this year!
Friday: Bring Your Own Technology (B.Y.O.T) Teachers will provide 15 minutes of free time to play on the device they brought. If a student does not have a device, we will allow them to partner with another Bobcat.
Yearbooks are Here!
They are here and will be handed out to students during the week of June 1st.
Missed purchasing a yearbook? There's still time! They can be purchased in the main office for $16.00 cash or check made out to Brookdale PTA.
2021-22 Distance Learning Application
In accordance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) guidance, District 204 will provide distance learning for students who have a medical condition or live with a person with a medical condition that is compromised due to COVID19.
A student may qualify for distance learning under the following circumstances:
- Student has a medical condition that places him/her at increased risk of serious illness.
- Student has special healthcare needs.
- Student lives with person/people at increased risk of serious illness.
To assist in our planning for next year, we are asking parents/guardians requesting distance learning for their student(s) to complete the form below by June 4, 2021. Forms should be returned to 204distancelearning@ipsd.org.
De acuerdo con el guía de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois (ISBE), el Distrito 204 proporcionará aprendizaje a distancia para los estudiantes que tengan una condición médica o que vivan con una persona con una condición médica comprometida debido a COVID19.
Un estudiante puede calificar para aprendizaje a distancia en las siguientes circunstancias:
- El estudiante tiene una condición médica que lo pone en mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave.
- El estudiante tiene necesidades especiales de atención médica.
- El estudiante vive con personas con mayor riesgo de enfermedad grave.
Para ayudar en nuestra planificación para el próximo año, les pedimos a los padres / tutores que soliciten aprendizaje a distancia para sus estudiantes que completen el formulario a continuación antes del 4 de junio de 2021. Los formularios deben devolverse
REMINDERS
Register Today: Come Join the Brookdale Family!
Check this off the list before the summer begins! Keeping our amazing staff depends on the number of students we educate! We greatly appreciate you getting this complete for our 21-22 school year.
Parents and guardians can use ParentVUE’s online registration portal.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call our main office 630-428-6800. We thank Ms. Minch and Mrs. Fiala greatly for all they do to assist with our registration process.
Here is a video tutorial to support: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VRRYj7yvFA
Team IPEF: Bubble Gum Fundraiser
Last opportunity to get some delicious bubble gum for the school year: this Friday, 5/28!
Reminder of our Brookdale "Team Huddle" on Wednesday, May 26th from 3:15-4:00pm (Zoom link to come!). Let's get to know one another and share some fundraising dates to get on the calendar! Our goal is to cover everyone's fundraising minimum through our activities. Interested in joining us? Register for Team IPEF 2021 here: https://www.ipef204.org/teamipef/
TEAM BROOKDALE
Tricia Fagiano (staff), Lisa Furstenau (staff), TJ Furstenau (staff family), Brittany Green-Silva (parent), Nikki Guerrero (parent), Megan Happ (parent), Alice Iwinski (staff), Carolyn Lenc (staff), Katie Palermo (staff), Diana Perotti (staff), Allen Sapoznik (staff), Anne Schmalandt (staff), C.J. Schmid (staff family), Keeley Schmid (staff), Andrew Schmidt (staff family), Kristin Scrima (staff), Leah Steinhauser-Walsh (staff), Karen Supel (staff), Swati Shenoy (parent), Jennifer Urban (parent), Gregory Walsh (staff family), Rebecca Yonan (parent)
All of the money raised for Team Brookdale IPEF goes directly back to our students in District 204 and half of it comes directly back to Brookdale!
LMC End Of Year Reminders
May 28th: Kindergarten in-person Chromebook and charger collection.
June 1st-June 4th: 1st-5th grades Chromebook and charger collection, textbooks, and K-4 Summer Book Check-out
June 7th: All remote learners (Zoomers) drop-off Chromebooks and chargers, textbooks, and teacher's supplies.
Summer Book Checkout Dates:
June 28th: 9:30-11:00
July 19th: 11:30-1:00
August 2nd: 11:30-1:00
Field Day is ON!
We are happy to share we will hold our annual field day in-person for our Roomers and will provide a virtual option for our Zoomers on June 1st (June 2nd rain date)!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered for Field Day; we were able to fill all volunteer slots! We look forward to seeing you on June 1st. Please report to Door 1 (main office) and bring your ID.
We know our student Bobcats are very familiar with our safety guidelines but welcome to the fun, parents! You are required to wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing while volunteering! The goal is fun AND safety! We greatly appreciate your time!
Grades 3-5 Volunteers: Arrive at 8:45am
Grades K-2 Volunteers: Arrive at 10:15am
Welcome Class of 2034!
**Please share if you know someone with an incoming kindergarten student!
Official registration has started! We thank you in advance for registering early. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call our main office 630-428-6800. You can also call to let us know to anticipate your child joining the Brookdale family next year!
Here is a video tutorial to support: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VRRYj7yvFA
Summer Lunch Meal Program
- Start on Tuesday, June 15th
- Distributed meals Monday through Thursday and give out double meals on Thursday for families to have on Friday
- Distributed at 10 locations throughout the district
· Spring Brook Elementary School
· Cowlishaw Elementary School
· Fry Elementary School
· Georgetown Elementary School
· Gombert Elementary School
· Brookdale Elementary School
· Longwood Elementary School
· Neuqua Valley High School
· Metea Valley High School
· Waubonsie Valley High School
- Meals distributed from 10-1pm each day, Monday through Thursday.
- End summer distribution on Thursday, August 5, 2021
OPPORTUNITIES
Pledge of Allegiance
RESOURCES
Brookdale Chromebook Device Support
PTA UPDATES/REMINDERS
PTA Meeting Tonight: Come Hear About Events for Next Year!
Join us for the last PTA meeting of the year and for a special thank you to our amazing volunteers who have contributed to making Brookdale the special place that it is! Come find out what’s planned for next year and how you can help make an impact in your student’s education. You don’t need to be a PTA member to attend! View agenda here.
Meeting ID: 870 7724 2669
Passcode: 114685
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Supply Kits
School supply kits for 2021-22 are now available to order! Conveniently get everything your Bobcat needs for school next year!
Visit www.carlsonschoolkits.com to order now. Under city click “Naperville” and select “Brookdale Elementary.”
Ordering closes on 6/13.
Any questions, please contact Laurie Trinko at lbohnen@aol.com
Join the PTA: PTA Membership is Open
Join the Brookdale PTA for the 2021-22 school year and help make an immediate and direct impact on your child’s time at Brookdale. All Brookdale families (up to two adults) qualify for the Family Membership of $15. You can sign up and pay online, or you can complete the paper membership form that came home with students last week. No commitment or expectations are required, but your support is a powerful resource that benefits all students and staff at Brookdale.
Upcoming Dates
PTA Meeting & Volunteer Recognition
May 24
7:00PM
No School: Memorial Day
May 31
Field Day
June 1st
Rain date: June 2nd
5th Grade Celebration
June 4
Last Day of School
June 4
IPSD 204 School Board Meeting
June 14
School Begins
August 19
District Calendar:
Stay Connected
Check out who is on the Brookdale Dream Team! Be sure to also check out the addition of Staff Photos and put a face to a name.
Email: keeley_schmid@ipsd.org
Website: brookdale.ipsd.org
Location: 1200 Redfield Road, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630-428-6800
Twitter: @brookdalebobcat