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November 7, 2014

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Enter this number: 678-971-2442, Text this message; @brookwoode

Thanksgiving Collection

This year our Care Team is sponsoring a collection of holiday food for those in our Brookwood Family that are in need.

We are also donating to the Lawrenceville Food Bank. We are collecting November 10-14. Each grade level will be asked to bring in one specified item. Please see the Thanksgiving Appeal Flyer for details.

Yearbooks On Sale Now!

Order your 2014-2015 yearbook now!

Yearbooks will be on sale at school Nov. 7-19. Please send in a check made payable to Brookwood E.S. or $26.00 cash, to your student's homeroom teacher. If you would like to purchase a yearbook with a credit card, please go to the link in the News section of our webpage. Yearbook Sales Flyer

The Positive Dog

Mrs. Wilkin's class dressed up BUBBA, THE POSITIVE DOG for Halloween. Can you guess who he is?

Community Information and Flyers

Grades 2-5 Good News Club - Mondays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.- BES Cafe Good News Club Info & Permission pdf
Brookwood High School Hour Of Code, Friday, Dec.12 - BHS. Elementary School Hour, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Middle School Hour, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Hour Of Code Information pdf
www.gwinnettconservatory.com
GCPS Publications - eNews, Communique, and other GCPS Publications link
GCPS TV - GCPS TV WATCH
Brookwood Lacrosse Flyer pdf
Parks and Recreation Martial Arts Flyer - Karate Registration
SGAA - Winter Indoor Soccer

Online Textbooks & Resources & eCLASS

Have your children shown you their eClass page? GCPS provides this extensive resource for students. This is their at-home resource for online textbooks, math activities, and many, many databases for online research. Home Access to Online Resources pdf

Important Dates

November 7-19 - Yearbook Sales
November 10-14 - Thanksgiving Appeal
November 10 - 7:45 a.m. 5th Gr. Chorus
November 11 - 7:45 a.m. (extra) 5th Gr. Chorus
November 11 - 7:45 a.m. Jump Rope Club, Gr. 3-4
November 12 - 7:45 a.m. Witzzle Pro
November 12 - United Way Slipper Day - $1 Donation (Students should wear their regular shoes & bring their slippers.)
November 12 - Author Visit, Mike Artel
November 14 - 6:30 p.m., PTA Family Fun Movie Night - Reservation Movie Flyer

"The Pumpkin Lady"

Mrs. K. Reynolds' mom visited her 1st grade class dressed as "The Pumpkin Lady"! The students LOVED her visit! Thank you to the family members of our staff who do so many things to support our school and our classrooms. We are truly blessed at BES!

Parent Survey - Parent Portal

Parent Survey: All parents should take the brief, confidential computer survey, available in English or Spanish. Parents should complete only one survey before the closing date of December 12, 2014.

The survey is available through the GCPS Parent Portal, at home, or on any Internet-connected computer. If you have not yet signed up for the Parent Portal, go to the GCPS website, www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us and click on the Parent Portal tab for more information.