Bobcat Bulletin
Week of May 10th
From the Desk of Mrs. Schmid
Hello Bobcat Families,
Thank you for sending the Brookdale staff ALL the love this week for Teacher Appreciation Week! You have all helped in making all of our staff feel very special, thank you! A HUGE shout-out to Mrs. Megan Marshall for coordinating the events; we greatly appreciate your time and effort! Your child can still leave an appreciation message for his/her teacher by clicking on this link: https://flipgrid.com/3addb16b. There is nothing more precious than getting to hear directly from our students; they are our "why"!
It's hard to believe we have less then 20 days of school remaining of this school year! With the end of the year reminders and fun events, be sure to see below for details.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. A VERY Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms out there! We hope your kids spoil you with all of your favorite things!
Respectfully,
Mrs. Keeley Schmid
Principal
UPDATES
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)!
In order to make this event possible, we need your help! Please click on the link below if you are interested in volunteering to work one of our field day stations.
Adult (18+) volunteers are needed to help with Brookdale's annual Field Day on June 1st (rain date of June 2nd). We are looking for 20-25 parents/guardians per session. All volunteers must check in at the main office (BRING YOUR ID).
• Session 1: Grades 3-5 (8:45am – 12:05pm)
• Session 2: Grades K-2 (10:15am – 1:05pm)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AA9AA2AA3FC1-brookdale2
Team IPEF: Brookdale Wins Pop-Up Challenge #3!
We did it! We WON the pop up challenge #3 for the Indian Prairie Education Foundation (IPEF) and $500 on top of the money we raise! We are now in 1st place out of ALL the schools in District 204! Thank you to everyone signed up to join our team. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for a ZOOM for a team "huddle"! Interested in still joining Team Brookdale? There's still time, sign up here: Register for Team IPEF 2021 here: https://www.ipef204.org/teamipef/
Our first IPEF fundraising event is here: The Bubble Gum selling is back by popular demand! Bubble Gum will be sold on each of the Fridays left of the school year. Due to COVID restrictions, students will only be able to purchase it after school and take it home to chew it with your permission. We will have various stations around Brookdale to purchase.
1 piece of gum-$25 cents
4 pieces of gum-$1.00
8 pieces of gum-$2.00
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 21st: Last Day for students to checkout from the LMC.
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.
State and District Testing
Spring Benchmarking
Parent Input Form Class Placement 2021-2022
If you are interested in providing information regarding the learning environment you feel your child learns best in, please complete the parent form for class placement by May 14th for consideration for next school year. Requests towards a specific teacher will not be granted.
REMINDERS
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
Interested in Registration Support In-Person? Come to Brookdale, and we can assist on May 19th from 4:00-7:00. If residency is not verified, bring three proofs of residency. If registering a kindergarten student, be sure to bring a copy of his/her birth certificate.
School Lunch
*Please note the time change for community meals.
If looking for the daily menus, they can be found at:
Community meals will continue to be provided and can be picked up during the following times:
- 10 AM – 11 AM: First Community Meal Service Time
- 1:00 – *1:30PM: Second Community Meal Service Time
Registration Now Open!
Parents and guardians can use ParentVUE’s online registration portal. Parents will be able to complete residency verification, including uploading necessary documents, during online registration. Complete registration information is available online.
We thank you in advance for registering early! 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
Interested in Registration Support In-Person? Come to Brookdale, and we can assist on May 19th from 4:00-7:00. If residency is not verified, bring three proofs of residency. If registering a kindergarten student, be sure to bring a copy of his/her birth certificate.
A.C.E.
If your child has a question or needs some assistance with school work, our staff are here to support you on Zoom. You do not need to register or sign up. Your child can stay on as long or as short as they’d like.
If your child is in kindergarten through second grade please use this link:
Primary Team
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ipsd.zoom.us/j/99662928984
Meeting ID: 996 6292 8984
If your child is in third through fifth grade please use this link:
Intermediate Team
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ipsd.zoom.us/j/97640197457
Meeting ID: 976 4019 7457
In-Person Learning
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
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.
PTA Bylaws Committee
We are looking for three volunteers to review the PTA bylaws and recommend any changes. (This is something we are required to do every two years). This is a very short and simple volunteer opportunity. Please email pta.brookdale.bobcat@gmail.com if you can help.
Extra Cookbooks for Purchase
The Brookdale Cookbooks have been printed! For those who ordered books, you should be receiving it shortly via backpack mail or coordinated delivery. There are a small number of books available for purchase! Please contact Carol Gaines if you’d like to buy a book for $10.
Upcoming Dates
IPSD 204 School Board Meeting
May 17
PTA Meeting & Volunteer Recognition
May 24
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