Giddy Up
October 21, 2022
- October 24 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 7; 1, 3-5: Day 2
- October 25 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 8; 1, 3-5: Day 3
- October 25 - Lunch Guests Welcome
- October 25 - Dogwood Pizza Night
- October 26 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 9; 1, 3-5: Day 4
- October 26 - Lunch Guests Welcome
- October 27 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 1; 1, 3-5: Day 5
- October 27 - Lunch Guests Welcome
- October 21 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 6; 1, 3-5: Day 1
- October 28 - Lunch Guests Welcome
- October 28 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Pretend Parade 1:45 pm (more information below)
- November 8 - Digital Learning Day #2
Congratulations to the 2022 - 2023 winners of the Brookwood Elementary PTA Reflections competition. These winner's literature, music pieces, and artwork will be moving onto the Regional PTA Competition. Brookwood Elementary is proud of your hard work!
Brookwood Elementary Clubs
Brookwood Elementary is excited to open before and after school clubs for students. Clubs enrolling now are:
- KidzLife - 2nd-5th grade
- Meeting times: Monday 3:45 - 5:00 pm - Club Information
- BES Chorus - 5th grade
Meeting Times: Tuesday 7:30 - 8:20 am - Club Information - *NEW* Drama Club - 3rd-5th grade
Meeting Times: Thursday 3:45 pm - Club Information - Application due by Nov. 2nd - Intramurals - 5th grade
Meeting Times: Friday 7:45 - 8:20 am - Club Information
On sale for a limited time only, you can purchase a 2022 - 2023 Grade Level T-shirt for your K - 4 student*. Each classroom has a t-shirt color already chosen by the teacher with a common grade level design on the front of the t-shirt. Ordering a grade level t-shirt is optional, but we encourage your child to wear his or her grade level shirt on field trips, field day, and as spirit wear for the remainder of the school year.
Shirts cost $10.00 and can be ordered via MyPaymentsPlus. The sale of these shirts will end on October 28th, so purchase a shirt for your child before you run out of time!
Go to MyPaymentsPlus today to purchase your child a shirt before the sale closes on October 28th.
*5th grade will order a special grade level t-shirt at a later date.
GCPS wants your input...please participate in the 2023-24 Calendar Feedback survey!
GCPS aims to create a school calendar that fosters student achievement, while at the same time meeting the needs of our students, families, and communities. GCPS values your input and feedback on the calendar options for the 2023-24 school year. The survey is open until Oct. 31.
Please click here to view the four calendar options and participate in the survey.
Clothing and School Supply Drive
During the month of October, Brookwood Elementary is participating in a county-wide children's clothing and school supply drive. Boxes will be located in the Brookwood Elementary front hallway for donation drop offs.
Only One Weekend Left to Order Your 5th Grade Yearbook Ad
The FINAL deadline to purchase a 5th Grade Ad is Monday, October 24th! A 1/8 page ad costs $30, and a 1/4 page ad for $40. Purchase an ad on the Jostens website before the deadline passes you by!
ALL PRO DADS - October Breakfast
Join ALL PRO DADS of Brookwood Elementary for the October Breakfast!
Thursday, October 27th
7:30 - 8:00 am in the Colt Cafe'
Breakfast will be served by Chick-fil-a, and coffee will be provided.
RSVP at the ALL PRO DADS of Brookwood Elementary website.
Please park at the Grace House at the corner of Dogwood Road and Holly Brook Road.
Dear Brookwood Community,
Fall is in the air and the annual Brookwood Community Pep Rally is right around the corner, Thursday, OCT 27, 5:30 – 8 p.m. in front of the school. Admission is free, but you’ll want to bring money for Chick-fil-A sandwiches, local food vendors, and Brookwood spirit wear.
- Celebrate our fall athletes, mingle with Buster the mascot, bounce and compete on huge inflatables, and scale a rock climbing wall.
- Grab dinner and treats from several concession stands.
- Stop by the face painting and cookie decorating tables, game stations, and more that will be run by our student clubs and teams.
- Stay for the pep program beginning at 7:30 p.m. with Brookwood cheerleaders, the Bronco Marching Band, and fall coaches introducing our varsity teams.
We welcome Brookwood fans of all ages. Children under high school age must be accompanied by a parent.
See you at the pep rally!
Important Pretend Parade Information:
All students (K-5) are invited to dress up as book characters, community helpers or just pretend. Please no scary costumes, pretend weapons, or costume masks.
All Kindergarten and 1st grade students are allowed to walk in the parade regardless of dress.
Students should come to school dressed in their pretend costume.
Parents of kindergarten and 1st grade students are invited to attend and watch the parade at Brookwood Elementary playground.
Parents and guests are required to check in with picture ID at the front office! If you would like to check out your child following the parade, you may also complete this during your check in.
In the event of rain, the Pretend Parade will move inside the school building.
Fall Reading Challenge From the Media Center
Fall brings crisp, new beginnings and all things cozy! Fall into a great book this season and log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge. Students who read 200 minutes by October 31 will earn a NEW book of their choice!
How do you get started on the Fall Reading Challenge?
- Go to Brookwood Elementary page of the Beanstack website.
- Log in with your GCPS student number and 4-digit birthdate (MMDD)
- Log your reading on the Beanstack website.
- Earn virtual badges!
2022 - 2023 Yearbooks On Sale Now!
The 2022 - 2023 Yearbook is available to order now! Supplies are limited, so order early to reserve your copy today!
From now until October 28th, you can order the Brookwood Elementary Yearbook for the low price of $40! Order online today at the Jostens' website.
Box Tops for Education - No more clipping! Scan your receipt!
All money collected from boxtops goes directly to buy PE equipment for Brookwood Elementary. There is a new system starting this year where you download the FREE Boxtops for Education App and scan your receipt. The boxtops will automatically upload to our school's account. Just be sure to select BROOKWOOD ELEMENTARY SNELLVILLE, GA when you set up the app (There are SEVERAL Brookwood Elem. schools to choose from.) The video below will show you how the process works. Thank you!
A MESSAGE FROM The BES HEALTH RESPONSE TEAM
Did you know that Brookwood ES has a Health Response Team (HRT) which manages and communicates COVID related information with staff, students and parents? The HRT gathers information, conducts contact investigations and communicates as needed. In the next few months, it is important that you continue to alert the school if your child tests positive for COVID or is unvaccinated and has been in direct contact with a positive case.
Common symptoms include:
Fever (100.4 or higher), Cough, Shortness of breath, muscle/body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, congestion/runny nose, nausea/vomiting, sore throat, fatigue
Brookwood ES HRT Members:
Brookwood ES: 770-736-4360
Jen George: jen.george@gcpsk12.org
Bridget Fagan: bridget.fagan@gcpsk12.org
Tiffany Pruitt: tiffany.pruitt@gcpsk12.org
PTA General Meeting RESCHEDULED
Brookwood Elementary PTA will hold its monthly General Meeting on via Zoom on October 24th at 7:00pm. The link to join the meeting will be available on the Brookwood Elementary PTA website.
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Meet Me @ the Library
The Five Forks branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library will be hosting a series of Meet Me @ the Library events in the coming months. Mark your calendar for the following events at the Five Forks branch:
- Good Citizen Night - Monday, November 14th at 6:00 pm
- Music and Sound Night - Monday, December 14th at 6:00 pm
Join the GCPS Team as a School Bus Driver!
Gwinnett County Public Schools is recruiting individuals who are 21 years or older and have a good driving record to become school bus drivers. The GCPS Transportation Department offers excellent health benefits, opportunities for growth, and professional training. For information, please view the linked flyer.