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Happenings!

 September 14, 2012

Congratulations!
Debbie Taylor
Brookwood Elementary
2012 Teacher Of The Year
TOTY 
 
Debbie Taylor - 5th Grade Gifted Teacher
Attention 4th & 5th Grade Students - Science Olympiad
Brookwood Elementary Science Olympiad Team will meet on Mondays (3:45-5:00 pm) - Must be available to compete in State Competition on May 18th.  Return with Essay to Ms. Ahlers by Sept. 29, 2012.
Brookwood Cluster
Relay For Life T-Shirt
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Shirt orders must be turned in by Friday, September 28th

Please complete the attached order form for each shirt you would like to order. Make checks payable to Brookwood Elementary. More than 1 shirt may be ordered using the same check. 

 

2012-2013 Relay Shirt Order Form pdf

Brookwood High School
Youth Night  - September 14th.

BHS 

Brookwood High School invites the whole community to Youth Night at the varsity football game vs Archer, September 14, 7:30 p.m. in Brookwood Community Stadium. Wear your maroon and gold and join us for a fun night to celebrate Broncos of all ages!

Important Dates

  • NO LUNCH GUESTS ALL WEEK - Sept. 17, 18 & 19 CogAT Test for grades 1, 3, & 5th - Make-up Test - 20-21st.
  • Sept. 20-21 - Fall Book Fair Preview
  • Sept. 21 - PTA Reflections Deadline
  • Sept. 21 - 8:00 am School Council Mtg.
  • Sept. 24-27 - Fall Book Fair Purchase Dates
  • Sept. 25 - Buck's Pizza Night
  • Sept. 28 - Relay for Life T-shirt orders due.
  • Oct. 1-2 -12:50 pm - Early Release Parent Conference Dates
1st, 3rd & 5th CogAT Reminder
September 17-19
No Lunch Guests All Week

Dear Parents of 1st, 3rd and 5th graders,

 

Please remember that the CogAT test will be given to the students on September 17th through September 19th. The test will last approximately 1 and a half hours and will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. each morning.

 

Please help your child do his/her best by making sure he/she gets a good night's sleep, has a good breakfast, and is at school on time each morning.

PTA Reflections "The Magic of a Moment" 
Submit work by - Sept. 21
There is still time to participate in Reflections - See the entry form for more information. Don't forget, students are able to earn E Credits in art & music.   Reflections Entry Form
Can you help us find businesses that would be willing to contribute to our new gym floor? 

The 100% tax deductible donation is vital to the success of this project and to the safety of our students. As our thanks to you, your business will be featured on our school website as well as on our "Top Floor Dwellers" sign in the gym, showing the different levels of giving. Please take the attached letter to any business you think would be willing to help out.

It's Not Too Late To Sign Up!
Tanner Photography Supports
Our New Gym Floor
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Tanner Photography - professional family portraits will be taken at our school on Sat., Oct. 13 & Sun., Oct. 14th. 11x14 family portrait only $15. 100% of your $15 goes toward Brookwood Elementary's new gym floor. Book your family photo appointment today by calling Anita Brooks 770-736-4360.
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SuccessMaker At Home Program

Information and Order Form - Order Form pdf

SuccessMaker at Home Program - Must have Internet access at home.

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

Free Math Tutorial Access

  1. Go to the Gwinnett Online Campus Website: www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com
  2. Click "LOGINS" in the upper right corner.
  3. Username: brookwoodesmath
  4. Password: brookwoodesmath
  5. Select desired tutorial.
  6. For grade 4, click the "Content" tab in the upper left corner of the screen to begin the tutorial.  For all other grades, you wil be prompted to "click here" to begin the tutorial.

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