Mr. Perry Roberts, from Gwinnett Tech, was our Principal for the Day on Monday, Nov. 17th. This opportunity is offered to people in the business community through the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and Gwinnett County Public Schools. Mr. Roberts had the opportunity to learn about classroom instruction, budgets, cafeteria policies and procedures, and eCLASS. He had the opportunity to eat lunch with some of our 5th grade peer leaders, our counselor, and our GCPS Teacher of the Year. Mr. Roberts was amazed at all of the things that go into making sure a school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Thank you to the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and GCPS for providing this opportunity. 

On Monday, November 17, 2014, Gwinnett Teacher of the Year, Dr. Sharon Smith, was surprised with a Proclamation from the City of Snellville. Councilperson, Barbara A. Bender, hand-delivered the Proclamation to Dr. Smith in her classroom. Mrs. Bender explained the role of city government to Dr. Smith's students and answered their well thought out questions. The students read some of the qualifications for Teacher of the Year including:

• An exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teacher.
• A teacher who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.
• A teacher who has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues.
• A teacher who is poised and articulate and possesses much energy.

All agreed that Dr. Smith exemplifies these qualities. Mrs. Bender then read the Proclamation aloud to those assembled. Also in attendance were Cheri Carter, along with Principal For A Day, Perry Roberts, Executive Director of Institutional Development at Gwinnett Technical College.

• Grades 2-5 Good News Club - Mondays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.- BES Cafe Good News Club Info & Permission pdf
• Dec. 1-17, 4th & 5th Gr. Class Spelling Bees - SB Study Lists - 4th grade study list / 5th grade study list

• BHS Theater Dept. presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", Dec. 11, 12 & 13, at 7:00 p.m. Children 12 & under: $5, Adults: $7 Family night filled with after production events, holiday music, photo opportunities, creating holiday ornaments, hot cocoa & goodies. Meet the cast and see some "real elves" in action.

• 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 

• November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break (No School for Students & Staff)
• December 1 - 7:45 a.m., 5th Gr. Chorus
• December 1 - Cultural Arts, Peachtree Brass performs for Gr. 1, 3 & 5 
• December 2 - 7:45 a.m., (extra) 5th Gr. Chorus
• December 2 - 7:45 a.m., Jump Rope Club, Gr. 3-4
• December 2 - 3:00-10:00 p.m., Zaxby's Night (Sugarloaf Parkway)
• December 3 - 7:45 a.m., Witzzle Pro
• December 3 - Cultural Arts, Atlanta Percussion performs for Gr. K, 2 & 4
• December 5 - Brookwood Elementary's 5th Gr. Chorus sings for Laurel Grove
• December 8 - Peer Leadership Conference
• December 10 - 4th & 5th Gr. Walking Field Trip to BHS
• December 11 - SACK LUNCH (No Lunch Visitors Please), 5th Gr. Winter Concert
• December 11 - 6:30 p.m., 5th Gr. Winter Concert & PTA Meeting. 
• December 12 - 6:00-7:00 p.m., Elem. Hour of Code at BHS - 7:00-8:00 p.m. Middle School Hour of Code at BHS 
• December 13 - 7:00 p.m., 5th Gr. Chorus Sing for Santa - Gwinnett Gladiators

Morgan Mulkey was the Student Principal for the Day on Tuesday, Nov. 18th. Morgan is a third grade student in Mrs. Gibson's class. He won this opportunity through the Brookwood Schools Foundation. The Brookwood Schools Foundation gives parents an opportunity to bid on different items offered by the cluster schools as a fundraiser for the foundation. As the Principal, Mr. Mulkey had some requests for students and teachers. They included: no homework for students on Tuesday, teachers to switch classes for the day and teach a different grade level, students to have ten minutes of extra recess, ice cream for teachers, and to conduct a fire drill. Mr. Mulkey and Mrs. Carter visited every classroom that day, and he spoke with the students and encouraged them to do a good job with their "switched" teacher. It was a great day at Brookwood ES. Thank you, Mr. Mulkey, for being an outstanding Principal for the Day.

 Brookwood Elementary teachers are so thankful for Brookwood's amazing PTA! On Thursday, Nov. 20, the PTA provided breakfast for the entire staff. It was a great opportunity for teachers and staff to enjoy time together and give thanks. The PTA takes great care of our staff!