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  GIDDY UP

February 16, 2012 

Jump-a-thon 2012

It's that time again....Jump-a-thon!Flyers with envelopes attached went home in Friday Folders (2-16). There is a small incentive this year: The 2 classes that raises the most money will win a bag of recess equipment valued at $50. Please remember no lunch guests due to early release on both days.  

February 27, 2012

9:00-9:45 5th grade

10:00-10:45 4th grade

11:00-11:45 3rd grade

February 28, 2012

9:00-9:45 1st grade

10:00-10:45 2nd grade

11:00-11:45 Kindergarten 

Pssst...hey you! Rising 6th grade parents!

 

Information from Crews MS:

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Do you want to catch a glimpse of middle school life? Go on and sign up now for our email newsletter The Bronco Bulletin. This information filled publication is sent electronically every Friday and highlights all of the great things going on at Crews! From important announcements to reminders about upcoming events, this newsletter fills you in on all the happenings at our school. To sign up, please visit the Crews website at www.crews.org and look for the Bronco Bulletin icon at the bottom of our page! You can also "like" us on Facebook!

 

Information from Five Forks MS:

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Wanna get a sneak peek into life at Five Forks Middle School? It's easy to be "in the know" and "ahead of the game" by signing up for our online newsletter The Five Forks Flyer. This information filled publication is sent electronically every two weeks and highlights all of the great things going on at Five Forks!  Please visit our website at www.fiveforksmiddleschool.org and click on the Bronco Mail icon at the bottom of our page! You can also "like" us on Facebook!

Gwinnett Online Campus News

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The registration window for Gwinnett Online Campus is open now until February 29 - 3:30 pm. Families who wish to enroll students full-time in grades 6-12 for the 2012 - 2013 school year need to submit a registration intent form during the month of Feb.The one page Intent to Register form is located on our website gwinnettonlinecampus.com.
 
Parents can mail, fax or drop off the Intent to Register form. The main office hours are:

7:30-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. 

Christopher Ray, Ed.D.

2595 Beaver Ruin Rd. Bldg. F

Norcross, GA 30071

770-326-8082 (office)

770-326-8064 (fax) 

Important Dates

  • February 17, 2012 - Student/Teacher Holiday - Snow Make-up Day #1
  • February 18, 2012 - Run The Reagan
  • February 20, 2012 - Student /Teacher Holiday - President's Day
  • February 24, 2012 - 6:30-8:30 pm - PTA Family Fun Bingo Night - by reservation only.
  • February 27-28, 2012 - 12:50 pm - Early Release/Teacher Conferences - Jump-a-thon -No Lunch Guests due to early release.

World Math Event 2012

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The challenge will begin in Georgia on March 6 at 5:00 AM (EST) and will continue for 48 hours. Children around the ENTIRE WORLD will log on to World Maths Day to set a new world record for the most math questions answered! See the attachment for more informationWorld Math 2012 

Students , Parents & Teachers Shared The Love! Feb. 14, 2012
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I "moustache" you.... Won't you be our valentines? Courtesy of Isabella Alvira in Mrs. Obrock's class.  

Join Brookwood's Relay For Life Team!

Students & Parents can join our Relay For Life team or donate $ by clicking the link and following the steps! If you join our team, you are welcome to come out to the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on May 4th to show your support for Brookwood Elementary's Relay team (students need to be accompanied by an adult).

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We are continuing our RFL school fundraising. Look out for a Seussical Story Week in March as we continue our efforts. Thank you for all of your support already! Remember - Tuesdays are our Relay for Life day so wear your shirt if you have one!

BES Relay For Life Team - Join

Brookwood High School News

AR*Mark your calendars: Celebrity basketball game & clinic between the Harlem Legends (former Harlem Globetrotters and other professional athletes) and the Amanda Riley All-Stars! March 10th at 3:00 - Brookwood High school in the Maroon Gym. - 
 
Tickets for the event will be $10.00 ($15.00 at the door). The Legends will also be holding a youth clinic the same day starting at 1:00 - 2:30 for children ages 6-14 for $25.00, which also includes a ticket to the game. AND...our very own Cameron Franklin (Amanda's 3rd grade teacher) is going to play on the Amanda Riley All Star team! Look for more details to follow. Thank you for all you do and have done to support this foundation and bring smiles to children who are fighting cancer! YOU are making a difference! 

http://www.amandarileyfoundation.org/

 

CRCT - Online Practice

Grades 3, 4, & 5 - Online Practice for the CRCT which will be given in April. The attachment shows the log-ins & passwords.

CRCT Online Direction pdf 

Free Math Tutorials

GCPS is providing Free Math Online Tutorials for 4th and 5th grade students. Click for login information.

Math Tutorial pdf

Order Your Yearbook On-Line!
You can order the 2011-2012 yearbook on the Brookwood Elementary website.  Go to the Announcements page and order your yearbook for $25.

 

(There will be a $1 transaction surcharge.) 
The order deadline is March 30th. 

We NEED YOUR PHOTOS!

WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS! 

Please E-SHARE your photos for the yearbook! Students, parents, and teachers can contribute photos to be considered for the yearbook by uploading photos directly to our website for potential use in our book. You can e-share photos of field trips, classroom activities, and more! Please e-share your photos quickly as we are constantly selecting images to meet deadlines. Provide as much detail as possible, including names and grades for each photo. Start e-sharing today!!!

Here's what to do ... 

  • Log into sw.balfour.com 
  • At the bottom in TINY print, click where it says "Public Upload"
  • Enter our 6 digit project number: 227410
  • Leave the box for PASSWORD blank
  • This will allow you to BROWSE/UPLOAD up to 5 candids at a time. PLEASE enter into the caption line the following info: Grade, Teacher, Event.

Education City

educcityThis is an online software program (www.educationcity.com) that targets Georgia learning standards in the areas of Math, Language Arts, and Science. Students work on creative activities that teach them needed academic strands at the same time. The children love this software! Home licenses usually cost around $75 for a year but through Brookwood Elementary you can purchase a home license for $10 for one child plus $5 for each additional child in the same family. To sign up, print the attached form and send it in with your payment. Educ City pdf

Be Prepared for Inclement Weather
iceBe prepared for winter weather that could affect Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). Parents and community members can access information about the system's winter weather procedures on the GCPS website.  

You can find Giddy Up newsletter archives by going to the Brookwood archives in Parent/Student Information on the BES website.