Brooks Families
As we embark on spring, let's think about all the new challenges we want to tackle and all that we have to be grateful for and look forward to. Our sisters and brothers in education just on the other side of Austin went without one day of pay in order to fight for the rights of ALL students. Meanwhile, we are fortunate to be in a well funded district with resources spilling over. It is all of our responsibility to make sure that we are doing all that we can for ALL students with these coveted resources.
I am here to build bridges of empathy. To make sure that we are thinking of and speaking for those whose voices often don't matter. I will continue to challenge us to be reflective...to lean into discomfort. Welcome to spring.
PARCC
We are beginning our PARCC testing Monday! Please be sure to send your students with earbuds. I realize that PARCC is controversial, but as educators, we know the need and the importance of being able to assess how effective our instructional program is at implementing the Common Core. PARCC is a rigorous assessment that makes schools and districts look closely at what an effective classroom looks like. With the goal that each student achieves optimal intellectual growth while developing socially, emotionally, and physically through our system...PARCC is a part of the assessment structure.
Dodgeball Fundraiser
Let's get ready to rumble! Our talented teachers have come up with another fun and creative way to raise funds for a cause. Check out this video!
Incoming 6th graders!!
We will welcome the class of 2019 this week. The students will do a tour on Tuesday (4/5) and the families will meet and greet us on Wednesday (4/6) from 6pm - 8pm. I have been in constant communication with the families and hope that they will all find this night as helpful as we hope it to be.
Team 6.3 - Long Term Substitute
Ms. Brock has welcomed a new baby to her family! She will be on leave for the remainder of the school year. Her classes will be covered by Ms. Julie Klein. She can be reached at [email protected].
Yours in education,
LeeAndra Khan, Principal
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School - Oak Park, IL
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