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September 5, 2014

 

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Teacher Of The Year
Dr. Sharon Smith

Each fall local schools nominate colleagues for Teacher of the Year. This year more than a dozen Brookwood Elementary teachers were nominated, and we are proud of our top 3 nominees: Jennifer Klaas-Taylor, Debbie Leonard, and Dr. Sharon Smith. Both Jennifer and Debbie have been on the Top 3 ballot together before. These sisters are amazing!!

 

On Tuesday we congratulated Dr. Sharon Smith as our 2015 Teacher of the Year! She has been teaching at Brookwood since 2008 and has earned degrees from The University of Georgia and Mercer University.  When asked about her philosophy and beliefs about teaching, Dr. Smith wrote, "We live in an age in which almost anything is possible and yet nothing is certain. As an educator, I am committed to facing this reality by preparing my students to be global citizens. I am always challenging my students and myself to see beyond "what is" towards "what could be". My goal is for each student to be a life-long learner and to make a conscious decision that they can and will make a positive difference in the world."  Dr. Smith will be honored in November at Gwinnett County's Teacher of the Year banquet. We could not be more proud of our Brookwood Teacher of the Year!
REFLECTIONS

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2014Reflections is here!

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Create original work.
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Mrs. Bauer's Class


 

Mrs. Bauer's Kindergarten class earned a visit from BUBBA THE POSITIVE DOG by being "PAWS-ITIVELY" kind and caring students this week! We can't wait to see which BES students will engage and connect with BUBBA next week here at Brookwood!

Important Dates

  • September 8 - 7:45 a.m., 5th Gr. Chorus
  • September 8 - 7:45 a.m., PP&K Competition, 8-9 yr. olds - playground
  • September 8 - Fall Fundraiser Ends - Turn in order forms and money.
  • September 9 - Room Rep Mtg. 10:00-10:30 a.m. or 6:30-7:00 p.m. - Cafe
  • September 10 - 7:45 a.m., PP&K Competition, 10-11 yr. olds - playground
  • September 18 - Classroom Volunteer Training 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Media Center
  • September 18 - 7:45 a.m., PP&K Competition, 6-7 yr. olds - playground
  • September 19 - 8:00 a.m., School Council Mtg. - Learning Lab
  • September 15, 16, & 17 - CogAT Testing, Grades 1, 2, 3 & 5. 
  • September 15-19 - No Lunch Visitors Please - Testing Week. 
  • September 23 - Chesley w/11alive Weather Team visits 4th grade. Live Broadcast @ 11:45 a.m.
  • September 23 - Buck's Pizza Night
  • September 24 & 25 - 12:50 p.m., Early Release - Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • September 29 - PTA Reflections Entry Deadline
PTA Fall Fundraiser 
Charleston Wrap

 

It is not too late to get started or get more orders for our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap. Order forms and money are due on Monday, September 8th. All orders turned into the school will be shipped to the school for pick up around the middle of October. Remember online orders over $75 have free shipping to your home. Friends and family will also be able to continue to make purchases online at: www.charlestonwrap.com to benefit Brookwood after Sept 8th. Thank you for supporting our school.

Book marks are due to Kris Burnett, Media Specialist, by Oct. 1st. 
Way To Go Izzie & Jack Johnson!












Jack, a kindergartner in Mrs. Patterson's class, competed in the Atlanta Kids triathlon. It consisted of 600+ kids. Jack came in 5th for his age group. He loved it! This is Jack's fourth triathlon and has competed in several mountain bike races as well! 
Izzie, a second grader in Mrs. Dubose's class, recently competed in the 2014 Hy-Vee Kids Triathlon National Championship in Des Moines, Iowa. She placed 16th in the NATION!!!!! There were over 800 kids who had to qualify to compete at Nationals. It also consisted of an open water swim in a lake; a first for Izzie but she was excited and did great! 
Bidding For Good

Brookwood Schools Foundation Online Auction is Open! Let the Bidding Begin. Brookwood Elementary has front row seats for the Fall Chorus Program and Student Principal for the Day up for auction. BHS, CMS, FFMS, and the rest of the cluster schools are offering auction items as well. Go to www.biddingforgood.com and search for Brookwood Auction.

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