Brooks Families:
So much fun stuff happening in and around Brooks. Students are doing a lot of planning and thinking about community issues in Integrated Studies. Next Trimester we will tackle the the idea of citizenship. Check out this Video about "Being a Good Citizen".
Family Math Night 3/8:
The esteemed math department is planning an awesome Family Math Night on Tuesday March 8th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. We have some exciting activities planned. Flyer attached .
District 97 Middle School Art Show 3/9
Please join us for the Art Show at OPRF High School from 6:00 7:30pm...featuring the Brooks Jazz Band!
PARCC
Students completed infra-structure trials for PARCC last week. Beacuse we are taking the assessment online, we wanted students (and teachers) to become familiar with the login process and the interface. We will also have students take a practice test to learn about the nuances of the online interface in specific tests. Brooks will be PARCC testing when we return from Spring Break.
Respect the Mic: The 2016 OPEF Spoken Word Poetry Slam (3/18)
On March 18th at School of Rock from 8:30 PM, the Brooks and Julian Spoken Word club members will perform original poems for an audience of family, friends, and supporters at the first annual event. The evening will also include bonus group piece performances and special guest performers and judges. This exciting night will be emceed by talented Chicago spoken word poet, D97 alum, and OPEF teaching artist Dan “Sully” Sullivan.
Space is limited so reserve your spot at the show. Tickets are FREE! Learn more about the Oak Park Education Foundation and Spoken Word.
End the "R" Word
Check out our very own Sue Hoyer on Fox promoting Ending the "R" Word. http://www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/99618706-story .
If anyone wants to show support, you can have students sign the pledge at http://www.r-word.org/r-word-pledge.aspx. You could also take pictures with the attached sheet and post it on social media with the #RespectCity tag!
Allow me to introduce..
Ms. Hoyer and Ms. Jirka. These talented women work in our special education department. See their bios HERE
Yours in education,
LeeAndra Khan, Principal
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School - Oak Park, IL
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