Brooks Parents
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela
This memorable quote from the South African Leader, Anti-Apartheid and Human Rights Activist is a wonderful reminder about power of education. As a school community we have been reflecting on our purpose and role in supporting positive academic and life outcomes for our students. We are grateful for your partnership and proud to serve.
5 Essential Survey
The 5 Essentials is based on 20 years of research on schools and what are the factors that make them successful. Students, teachers, and parents are given the survey each year and the results give schools and district an idea of how well they are organized for improvement. For more information, please see this letter . Please complete this survey by January 16th.
Grade Distribution
Students will be given their Trimester 1 grades this friday (December 9th).
Coffee with Khan 12/9/16
Please join me for coffee this Friday at 8:30am in the Brooks Commons?. I look forward to some engaging conversation!
What's happening at Brooks:
- Last month, we had "Visiting Day" were teachers visited each other's classrooms and provided feedback.
- The Senior Leadership Team will be doing our first Instructional Round this week. We are focusing on how the learning is framed in our classrooms.
- Our Brooks Centennial Committee is planning our celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks' life...One School, One Brooks.
- 10-15 teachers will be getting trained in Restorative Justice practices at Dominican University
- 10-5 teachers will be trained to use Peace/Cargo circles by Youth Township.
- We have 5 part-time Interventionists working with students in danger of academic failure.
- We are looking at task complexity, mastery objectives and lesson clarity in our adult learning.
Yours in education,
LeeAndra Khan, Principal
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School - Oak Park, IL