Learn about the Student Innovation Team and the Tech Resource website, meet teachers Ms. Dombeck, Ms. Manns and Ms. Harrington, and check out the OPEF Spoken Word program and the upcoming 7th grade Poetry Slam!
There are only 10 school days until winter break. Please encourage your students to finish strong. As a staff, we have been talking about resolutions and what we want to focus on next year in order to better serve our community. I resolve to offer more feedback to teachers around their leadership outside of the classroom. What are your resolutions?
Student Innovation Team
Our Data and Instructional Tech Coordinator Ms. Dean is starting a Student Innovation Team. The Student Innovation Team is a student-led team that will be designed by its members and will support peers' and teachers' use of instructional technology. Here is the Student Innovation Team application for your review. Encourage your student to apply!
Tech Resource Website
Ms. Dean's site is very helpful and has tons of tips to help you stay on top your student's academics.
Grade Distribution
We will send Trimester 1 grades home with students on Thursday, December 10th.
Allow Me to Introduce...
Our 7th grade Language Arts teacher Ms. Dombek, our 8th grade Humanities teacher Ms. Manns and our resident Health teacher Ms. Harrington. Read their bios here.
Spoken Word at Brooks
Spoken word is a powerful and effective medium for fostering creativity and self-expression in young people. As you know, the 7th grade Language Arts Classes have had a week-long poetry workshops with a visiting poet Dan "Sully" Sullivan. This free program has been brought to our school by the Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF).
To mark the end of the residencies and the launch of the club, the following events have been scheduled for the December:
7th grade Poetry Slam
WHO: All 7th grade students
WHEN: Friday, Dec 18th, 1st & 2nd periods
WHERE: Auditorium
WHAT: One student from each 7th grade Language Arts class will compete in this slam with the performance of an original poem. The assembly will also include a clip from the documentary film Louder Than A Bomb, a performance by visiting poet Dan "Sully" Sullivan, and more information about the launch of the OPEF Spoken Word Club.
6th and 8th grade Spoken Word Assemblies
WHO: All 6th and 8th grade students
WHEN: Fri, Dec 18th, 7th period (6th grade) and 8th period (8th grade)
WHERE: Auditorium
WHAT: The presentation will include a clip from the documentary Louder Than A Bomb, sample performances from 7th grade students and visiting poet Dan "Sully" Sullivan, and information about the launch of the OPEF Spoken Word club.
In December, OPEF will be launching its first middle school Spoken Word Clubs at both Julian and Brooks middle schools. For more information on the Spoken Word program, check out OPEF's website. Questions or concerns can be directed to Program Coordinator Anne McNamee-Keels or club coaches Jill Dombek or Yolanda Manns.