CEO/Superintendent's Message:
Be an informed voter on Nov. 6 | |
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Need-to-know highlights of this story:
- Amendment 1, often called the "charter school amendment," is on the Nov. 6 ballot.
- A Q&A includes the wording of the preamble and proposed amendment, and explains what a "yes" vote and a "no" vote for the amendment mean.
- More information about the ballot question and voting is available online.
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 With little over a month until the Nov. 6 election, it is important for all of us to be educated voters. One of the ballot items, Amendment 1(HR 1162) has received much attention as it could have significant implications for the state's public schools. Everyone with a stake in the success of Georgia's public schools should become well-informed about the constitutional amendment before the November election. Below are a few answers to questions you may have on this issue. Additional information on the amendment, along with information about voting, is available on the district's website. As always, I encourage you to vote on Nov. 6. It is not just a right or a privilege, but our responsibility as Americans.
CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks
What is Amendment 1?
Commonly called the "charter school amendment" Amendment 1 is the result of the Georgia General Assembly's passage of House Resolution 1162. If approved by voters, Amendment 1 would give a state-appointed commission the power to authorize and fund state-run charter schools.
How does the amendment read on the ballot?
The ballot includes both a preamble and the actual question. They read as follows:
Preamble:"Provides for improving student achievement and parental involvement through more public charter school options (HR 1162)"
Question: "Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities?" Yes or No
What would a 'Yes' vote for Amendment 1 mean?
The amendment, if passed, would allow the Georgia Charter Schools Commission, declared unconstitutional by the Georgia Supreme Court in May of 2011, to be re-established. The seven-member, appointed commission would be authorized to approve charter schools that have not been approved by local boards of education.
What would a 'No' vote for Amendment 1 mean?
If the amendment doesn't pass, the current system remains in place. Locally elected school boards will retain the power to authorize charter schools, and the State Board of Education will continue to have the authority to hear appeals of charters that local boards have denied, and approve those the State Board believes should be established. Charters approved by the districts will continue to receive both state and local funds, and state charter schools will receive state funds only, according to the current law.
Where can additional information about Amendment 1 be found?
In addition to the GCPS website, the following websites are a good source of information from those who support as well as those who oppose the amendment: www.bettergaschools.org and www.votesmartgeorgia.com |
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Important Dates |
- Oct. 8 - Student Holiday/State of Georgia Teacher Furlough Day
- Oct. 9 - Zaxby's Night - Sugarloaf Pkwy
- Oct. 9 - Official Opening - BES Reading Lounge
- Oct. 10 -First Grade Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch
- Oct. 11 - 6:30 pm - Grades K & 1 Parent Education Night
- Oct. 12 - 9:00 am - 5th Gr. Picture - spirit wear preferred.
- Oct. 12 - Report Cards Go Home
- Oct 13-14 - Tanner Family Portraits
- Oct. 16 - Fall Picture Make-up Day
- Oct. 16 - Fire Engine Visit 1st Gr.
- Oct. 16 - 6:00 pm - Science Fair Parent Mtg. for students in grades 3, 4 & 5 - Science Lab
- Oct. 16 - 6:30 pm - Grades 2 & 3 Parent Education Night
- Oct. 18 - 6:30 pm - Grades 4 & 5 Parent Education Night
- Oct. 19 - Session 2 Tutoring forms & Colt Club forms will go home.
- Oct. 19 - BHS Homecoming Pep Rally, Game & Parade (8:50 am - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade will walk to stadium for Pep Rally. 4:30 pm BHS Homecoming Parade (really fun for the kids!). 7:30 pm BHS Game - Brookwood vs Central Gwinnett @ Brookwood High School Stadium)
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Brookwood Elementary Parent Survey | |
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It's that time of year again!
Relay For Life Book Sale! |
Brookwood Elementary Relay for Life team needs your gently loved books for a book sale. We are looking for picture books and chapter books for all ages. Collecting starts now until Nov. 9th. Please see the attached pdf for more information. Relay For Life Book Sale pdf |
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LAST WEEK TOSIGN 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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Brookwood Theater presents Dracula, October 11 & 13, 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Theater. Tickets on sale at the door. $7 for adults, $6 for students & senior citizens. |
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Brookwood Community Flyers | |
CALLING ALL BROOKWOOD FAMILY MEMBERS (K-8). Come on out and join Brookwood Youth Wrestling Club.
You can find the Youth Registration form on http://www.brookwoodwrestling.com/.
Click on youth wrestling, forms and files, and then 12-13 BBWC registration.
The BBWC will also be holding "walk up" registration at Bethesda Park in front of the main concession on the following dates: Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 9:30am-2:00pm & Saturday October 13, 2012 - 12noon-4:00pm |
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GCPS Community e-Newsletter - Sign Up Today - See Latest Addition | |
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Click Here to read the latest issue of GCPS eNews |
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BeThere At GCPS e-Newsletter - Sign Up Today - See Latest Addition | |
Sign up today to receive BeThere@GCPS, an e-newsletter for involved GCPS parents.
BeThere is a national movement that inspires parents to become more involved in their children's education, and the BeThere@GCPS e-newsletter connects Gwinnett parents with online resources they can use to support their child's learning. Click here to sign up for BeThere@GCPS
Click Here to read the latest issue of GCPS' parent involvement e-newsletter. |
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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. |
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Education City |
 This 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. Education City pdf
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Free Math Tutorial Access |
- Go to the Gwinnett Online Campus Website: www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com
- Click "LOGINS" in the upper right corner.
- Username: brookwoodesmath
- Password: brookwoodesmath
- Select desired tutorial.
- 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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You can find Giddy Up newsletter archives by going to the Brookwood archives in Parent/Student Information on the BES website. |
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