Giddy Up
September 30, 2022
- October 3 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 5; 1, 3-5: Day 1
- October 3 - KidzLife Club 3:45 - 5:00 pm
- October 4 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 6; 1, 3-5: Day 2
- October 4 - Lunch Guests Welcome
- October 4 - PTA Fundraiser Due
- October 5 - Specials Schedule - K, 2: Day 7; 1, 3-5: Day 3
- October 5 - Lunch Guests Welcome
- October 6 - 10 - Fall Break - Student/Staff Holidays
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.
Congratulations to the class winners of this month's Dogwood Pizza Night!
Mrs. Robertson's Kindergarten class and Mrs. Leonard's 4th grade class has the most participation during this week's Dogwood Pizza Night! These classes have each won a pizza party from Dogwood Pizza!
Coming Soon - The Scholastic Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Brookwood Elementary from October 11th - October 21st.
Important Book Fair Dates:
- Student Preview - October 12 - 14
- Student Shopping - October 17 - 21
- Family Shopping - October 19 & 20 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Make shopping easier by setting up an eWallet for your student! eWallet give your students a safe, cashless way to shop the Book Fair. This digital payment can be used at the in-school Book Fair or online at the Virtual Book Fair.
The Brookwood Elementary Book Fair is also looking for additional volunteers to help at this year's book fair. Volunteers receive a $5 Book Fair coupon to spend. Go to Sign Up Genius to sign up to volunteer.
Relay for Life Fundraiser - 2022-2023 "Crusin' Towards a Cure" T-shirt is on sale now!
Time to kick off the Brookwood Elementary Relay for Life team by getting your 2022-2023 t-shirt. This is the first fundraiser of the year to help raise money for Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society.
Orders must be made through MyPaymentsPlus. Shirt orders will be accepted online only. Orders will begin Friday, September 30th through Monday, October 17th. For more information, view the Relay for Life t-shirt order form.
Brookwood Elementary Clubs
Brookwood Elementary is excited to open before and after school clubs for students. Clubs enrolling now are:
- Guitar Club - 4th & 5th grade
Meeting Times: Monday 7:30 - 8:20 am - Club Information - Running Club - 4th & 5th grade
Meeting Times: Monday 3:45 - 4:45 pm - 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 - Robotics Exploratory Club - 1st-3rd grade
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7:30 - 8:20 am - Club Information - Minecraft EDU Club - 3rd-5th grade
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7:45 - 8:20 am - Club Information - Witzzle Pro - 4th & 5th grade
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7:45 - 8:20 am - Club Information - Reader's Rally - 5th grade
Meeting Times: Wednesday 7:40 - 8:20 am - Club Information - Environmental Club - 2nd - 5th grade
Meeting Times: Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Club Information - Art Club - 5th grade
Meeting Times: Thursday 7:40 - 8:30 am - Club Information - Intramurals - 5th grade
Meeting Times: Friday 7:45 - 8:20 am - Club Information
Look out for information coming soon from the following clubs:
- Drama Club - 3rd-5th grade - Thursday 3:45 pm
5th Grade Yearbook Ads
5th Grade Ads are still available to purchase until 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!
Attention 4th Grade Parents
REQUIRED FOR ALL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS!
All students in 4th grade are required to have a recorder for music class. In 4th grade, students begin learning to play the recorder(soprano recorder/baroque fingering). Learning to play the recorder is very important because it combines all skills and concepts (Gwinnett County AKS) learned in music classes over the past several years.
There are several options to get a recorder: You may purchase a recorder through Brookwood for an $8.00 fee, which includes 3-piece recorder and case. Payments are made through MyPaymentsPlus. Another option would be to buy the recorder at Music and Arts Store or Amazon. Links to our local music stores can be found on Mr. Reyes' eCLASS page.
Clinic Donations Needed
The Brookwood Elementary clinic is in need of donations of pants, shorts, and leggings. Students use these in the event of accidents, milk spills, muddy clothes, or bloody noses. Unreturned clothes have depleted our clinic supply of extra changes.
All sizes of boys' and girls' athletic-type pants, short, or leggings are needed. Donations can be sent in with students or dropped off at the Brookwood Elementary front office.
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
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser end October 4!
PTA's annual Charleston Wrap fall fundraiser is here! Our fundraising goal is $8,000, and we are counting on your support to help us meet our goal. Here is how you can help:
- REGISTER - Register your student(s) at the Charleston Wrap website (organization ID: 11897) to access handy invitation tools in the Participant Portal.
- SHARE - Invite friends and family to support! Shate a link to the sale via text & email using Charleston Wrap's invitation tools. Don't forget to share with your followers on social media, too!
- SHOP - Go online to shop and help us reach our goal today! With over 2,500 gift ideas, there is something for everyone!
As your students sells, they earn prizes! Watch this Prize Information video to learn how to redeem your prizes.
Reflections is NOW open!
The 2022-2023 PTA Reflections competition is now open! This year's theme is Show Your Voice! Students may submit their interpretation of the theme in one of the following art categories: literature, dance choreography, film production, music composition, photography, or visual arts. Reflection rules and forms are available for pick up at the Brookwood Elementary Front Desk and Media Center, or you can download and print a copy of the entry form here.
Deadline for submission is October 5, 2022. If you have questions, please contact Sabrena Patram, PTA Reflections Chair at Sabrena.Patram@yahoo.com.
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Brookwood Basketball Association - Winter Registration
Brookwood Basketball early registration, and a $20 discount, ends Saturday, 09.24. Please go to https://brookwood-basketball.sportngin.com/register/form/780513227 to register.
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:
- STEM Night - Monday, October 3rd at 6:00 pm
- Good Citizen Night - Monday, November 14th at 6:00 pm
- Music and Sound Night - Monday, December 14th at 6:00 pm
Gwinnett Community Services September Calendar
Gwinnett Community Services provides events, programs, and services for residents of Gwinnett County. The Community Services' Calendar of Events is now available for the month of September. September's events include a Kids' Fishing Derby, Kids' Night: Pizza & Puzzles, and Hispanic Heritage Fiestas.
Visit the Gwinnett Community Services website for a listing of all programs and services.
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.