Brooks Families:
Tomorrow (10/10) we observe Columbus Day. Fourteen communities in the US are now moving to recognize it as Indigenous Peoples' Day. This is another example of exploring multiple perspectives as we look to move toward equity and inclusion in our curriculum and our community. Here is a story from NPR that you might find interesting.
Parent-Teacher Conferences (10/20):
You should have received an email from your student's team leader to sign up for a conference time. We are continuing our team conference style where families are able to talk to most of the teachers. We realize that there are a few kinks to work out, but we believe that families and students will appreciate this set up for improved dialogue. More details to come.
Meaningful Parent-Teacher Conferences Workshop (Saturday 10/15)
Join the Oak Park & River Forest E-Team on Saturday Oct. 15th from 9:30 - 12:00pm for a workshop to provide strategies on how to have a meaningful conversation in a short time slot. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Picture Re-takes (10/14)
Our retake day is scheduled for this Thursday. Please call the main offie if you have additional questions.
Boys Basketball:
Boys Basketball begins next week. Students need a grade sheet, physical, concussion form, and activity permission slip completed in order to tryout for the team. Copies of these forms will be distributed at the open gyms. Please see Ms. Brown, Ms. Thigpen, or Ms. Thomas with questions.
Open Gym
Tuesday, October 11th- 7:15 am (all grades in the main gym)
Tuesday, October 11th- 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
(6th/7th grade only in the 3rd floor gym)
Wednesday, October 12th- 7:15 am (all grades in the main gym)
Tryouts
Thursday, October 13th- 7:15 am (all grades in the main gym)
Friday, October 14th- 7:15 am (8th grade only in the 3rd floor gym)
Friday, October 14th- 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm (all grades in the main gym)
Yours in education,
LeeAndra Khan, Principal
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School - Oak Park, IL
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