The Brooklyn Buzz
December 7, 2018
IN THIS EDITION:
- Spirit Weeks - 10 Days of Brooklyn School "Holiday" Spirit
- Safety Week
- Growth Mindset
- Counseling Corner
- Cell Phones in School
- Outdoor Recess
- RISE up - Bathroom
- PTA Updates and information
- Contacting Brooklyn School
- Important Dates
10 Days of Brooklyn School "Holiday" Spirit
Safety Week
On Wednesday, during our late start, staff participated in a scenario based drill, how to alert the school and then debriefed.
Safety is a top priority for all of our staff and we understand the importance of practicing and debriefing to ensure we have a safe learning environment for everyone within our school and on our school grounds.
Growth Mindset - Culitvating a Growth Mindest at home
Say This, Not That
The way we praise our children can have a profound impact on their mindset. Research on praise and mindsets shows that when we praise children for being smart, it promotes a fixed mindset. It sends a message that their accomplishments are trait-based, and tied to something innate. In contrast, praising kids for working hard promotes a growth mindset. It sends a message that the child’s effort is what led them to success. Want more tips on what to say, and what not to say, when praising your kids? Say This, Not That! See the picture below for examples of what to say.
-From Mindworks
Counseling Corner
This week we have two resources:
Connecting for Kids: If your child is struggling with behavior, anxiety, attention/focus issues or is having difficulty making friends or dealing with bullies, Connecting for Kids is a great resource. It is a non profit organization serving Cleveland's west side that provides education and support to families. You can call 440-250-5563 or visit their website at connectingforkids.org.
Cornerstone of Hope: Cornerstone offers individual therapy and support groups for children, teens and adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Licensed counselors see adolescents in their offices located in Independence, Ohio. Cornerstone also offers a wide range of support services for families, including monthly family workshops, support groups, memorial events, and a summer camp. Some services have a minimal fee, but no one is turned away for inability to pay. For more information you can call 216.524.HOPE(4673) or visit their website at: www.cornerstoneofhope.org.
Last weeks Counseling Corner:
Parma Area Family Collaborative is located at 11212 Snow road, Parma, Ohio 44130.
They are a social service organization located in Parma that serves 18 local communities. Their objective is to link families with resources that meet their needs and focus on well-being, safety, academic success, and stability of the children in the communities they serve. Some of the supports they offer include:
- Mobile Food Pantry: 2nd Thursday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm
- Clothing Center: Thursday from 2-4pm
- Summer Feeding Program: M-F, June-August in which FREE breakfast and lunch for youth ages 2-18 are served.
For more information on these programs and or the other services offered via the Parma Area Collaborative, please visit their website at:http://familycollaborative.com/.
Cell Phones in School and Nursing
Parents please explain to your child that if they are sick they need to go to the clinic and the nurse will call home if they need to be picked up. The nurse will never ask the child to call from their cell phone. It is important for the nurse to be involved in the decision to be picked up, to ensure we are properly treating children and following up. If your child calls you and asks you to pick them up from the office or a cell phone, please ask to speak to the nurse, secretary or call the school office. We have seen an increase of students calling their parents (from their cell phones) to pick them up after seeing the nurse. The nurse has determined the child has no or minimal symptoms (symptoms that we call home for fever, vomiting, rash etc). Attendance in school is important.
Outdoor Recess Guidelines and Shorts
We have had some cold days in December already.
Please make sure your child has the proper clothing to go outside.
We will go outside when it is cold and snowing.
Our guidelines for cold temperatures will be followed and monitored closely.
The temperature for outdoor recess is 20 degrees with the windchill.
Please make sure student have appropriate gear to be in the elements. Winter coats, gloves, hats are important. Students will not be permitted to play in the snow in street shoes, they will have to have boots on.
Students should have hats, gloves, winter coats, boots if it is snowing or there is snow on the ground.
Label your child's gear with their names and if they lose something, check our lost and found.
RISE up in Brooklyn School -Bathrooms
How do students RISE up in the bathroom.
Here are expectations in the bathrooms...
- Appropriate voice level
- Get in, get out return to class promptly
- Wash hands and flush when finished
- Use the area appropriately
- We are private and clean
- We report any issues to adults
- We keep sinks and floors dry
- We treat others the way we wish to be treated ~ courteous
- We help stop unkind behavior
During dinner or families, talk about how this is modeled at home and school.
We appreciate your support.
RISE
Responsibility
Integrity
Safety
Empathy
Information from Brooklyn PTA
PTA Kalahari Fundraiser
Holiday Shop
Wednesday, December 12th (8:30 - 3:00) - Pre School, Kindergarten, & 1st
Thursday, December 13th (8:30 - 3:00) - Grades 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
Friday, December 14th (8:30 - 3:00) - Grades 5th, 6th, & 7th
Each student will have the opportunity to shop for their family member/friends/pets during the day, with their class.
A flyer and envelop will be sent home with students prior to their scheduled day. Please fill out the envelop with your information and seal the payment inside. This year gifts will be priced at $1 each.
If you are interested in helping please contact Cathie Flanagan @ 216-218-4771.
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
December 12-14 - PTA presents the Holiday Shop (grades PK - 7)
December 21 - Early Release ( Students will be dismissed at 1:30)
December 24 - January 4 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 7, 2019 - School Resumes
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