Brooks Family:
Back in the swing of things and we have a 4 day weekend approaching! As a staff we have been reading excerpts of Instructional Rounds. One of the themes in our reading is that the student must play a bigger role in the classroom in order for true learning to emerge. We are aiming to create learning environments that give students the opportunity to do something meaningful.
Attendance Number
Because our original number was too close to the direct line of a district employee, we needed to change it. The new Brooks Attendance Line is 708-665-3074
Food Allergy information
The most severe allergic reaction is anaphylaxis- a life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction that can impair breathing, cause a dramatic drop in blood pressure and affect heart rate. Anaphylaxis can come on within minutes of exposure to the trigger food. It can be fatal and must be treated promptly with an injection of epinephrine (adrenaline).
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may involve the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, the cardiovascular system and the respiratory tract. They can manifest in one or more of the following ways:
- Flushing of the skin.
- Rash on the body.
- Swelling of the throat and mouth.
- Difficulty swallowing and speaking.
- Severe asthma.
- Abdominal pain.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Drop in blood pressure.
- Collapse and unconsciousness.
MAP Schedule
We start MAP testing on Monday. Please see MAP schedule attached.
Teacher Institute Day: Friday 1/15/16
This is a non school day for students.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday 1/18/16
This is a non school day for students. Enjoy the long weekend!
Allow me to introduce...
Ms. Berman and Mr. Maciak our social workers and Ms. Dawe the school nurse. See their bios here .
Yours in education,
LeeAndra Khan, Principal
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School - Oak Park, IL
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