Brookfield's Newsletter JUNE 8, 2005

CAREER DAY WOW! - A big thanks to Mrs. Lawrence who arranged career day. We had: Veterinarian, Archeologist, Geologist, Meteorologist, Engineer, Fire Department, Sheriffs SWAT van, Sheriffs Raven Helicopter, Sheriffs Dogs, and Sheriffs Motorcycle, Audiologist, and UNR Track Coach. Our Thanks to all parents who came in and volunteered their time.

SPECTRA ART - On the back is a parent survey to return to the office. Students are also being surveyed to see how the program ran this year.

YEARBOOKS ARE IN! - $15 pick up in office. Please put students name in book.

SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS! - Details for the field trips will be complete soon. Ask to see the fun planned. Discounts are provided for students and families that sign up for 4 weeks or more. Look for teacher referrals for summer program will be coming home. Teacher referrals will also provide for a discount with the registration deadline extended.

NEXT YEARS TRIP - EASTERN SEABOARD FOR 10 DAYS! Pick up information in the office. Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, and Williamsburg. This is a bus tour down the eastern coast and is not a fixed date. Student Rate is $1,751 and Adults are $2,056. Please email the school if you are interested and we will start an email group to keep potential travelers informed. We are planning travel between Feb. and April 2006.

NEXT YEARS PTA OFFICERS - President-Mrs. Unsworth, Co-Vice Presidents- Mrs. Skinner, and Mrs. Sluchak, Secretary-Mrs. Fyda, Treasurer- Dr. Shelton and TLC Rep: Mrs. Karadanis.

PACK WATER! - With the weather maybe warming up, please pack a labeled water bottle.

ALL SCHOOL AWARDS BANQUET AND DANCE (INCLUDING TLC!) - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO TODAY! - All families are invited to the year end awards banquet. We are very excited to have the event at the Siena Hotel and Spa downtown again this year on Thursday, June 16th, 5:00 pm. Our annual all school awards banquet is a great opportunity to see your child receive an award and to meet all the teachers and other parents. A dance will follow the dinner this year and all are invited. Adults are $28.00, 6-12 yrs. old are $15.00, 5 and younger are $5.00.

FRIDAY AFTER CARE - All after care will be at the TLC campus this Friday June 10th. Please call if your student will be attending. 185 Redfield Parkway, 825 - 3003.

THURSDAY ALL SCHOOL PICNIC AFTER CARE - We will schedule after care for the Picnic to start on main campus at 2:30pm with Ms. Reddin for any families helping to drive other students and wanting to leave early. The Awards Banquet starts 5:00 pm so please pick up as early as possible.

FRIDAY AFTER CARE - JUNE 17th. There will be no afterschool care from 10:00 am on at Main campus. Please call if care is needed, arrangements can be made at TLC.

VACATION CAMP IS ALMOST FULL! - Call Ms. Brumley up for June 20th - 24th Vacation Camp in the office if you need care before summer camp begins.

ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY! It will be on Friday, June 10th. The Leadership Council has reserved the King Skate Roller Rink Roller Kingdom, 515 E. 7th St, downtown Reno from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Skate rental is $2.00 and bring money for snacks. Parents will need to transport.

ANNUAL ALL SCHOOL PICNIC - On Thurs., June 16, all grades will start @ 9:00 am and depart soon after. Everyone is welcome to join us for the year end picnic. A field trip form will be going home today. PTA will supply the barbecue which will include hamburgers, hot-dogs, and drinks. Students are asked to bring: Preschool - 2nd - Desserts 3rd - 8th - Salad or Vegetable trays Volunteers will be needed to drive, cook, serve and clean up. We will need everyone coming to take students in their cars to get all the student body to Bowers Mansion - Comstock South Pavilion in Washoe Valley. Let your teachers know if you can drive so they can tell us if we have enough rides for their class. Also, Olympic Day is to be held at the picnic, so good shoes are recommended. If you want to swim, pack a suit and $3.00. Swimming starts after 1:30 pm. Return to school between 3:00 - 3:30 pm. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - It is hard to believe that the year is almost over. June 17th friday students come to class from 9:00am to 10:00am to pick up report cards, say goodbyes, and sign yearbooks. There is no after care on this day.

SCHEDULE: All School Skate Party - June 10thAll School Picnic - June 16th, Bowers Mansion Awards Banquet - June 16th, Siena, 5:00 pm Vacation Camp - June 20th - 24thSummer Camp - June 27th - Aug. 19th. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S Newsletter JUNE 1, 2005

SAT'S HAVE GONE HOME - Look for them in the mail! Great job to all! We have included some recommended areas of study. If you have any questions or would like to see the class or school scores please call the office for an appointment.

FRIDAY JAMBA JUICE - Friday through June 10th Jamba Juice will be sold for $3.00. This is a PTA fund raiser.

YEARBOOKS ARE IN! - $15 pick up in office. Please put students name in book.

SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS! - Details for the field trips will be complete soon. Ask to see the fun planned. Discounts are provided for students and families that sign up for 4 weeks or more. Look for teacher referrals for summer program will be coming home. Teacher referrals will also provide for a discount with the registration deadline extended.

LAST PTA MEETING - June 7th at 9:00 am in the Great Room. The new officers will be making plans for the summer and next year.

PACK WATER! - With the weather maybe warming up, please pack a labeled water bottle.

ALL SCHOOL AWARDS BANQUET AND DANCE (INCLUDING TLC!) - DEADLINE DUE THIS FRIDAY! JUNE 3rd. - All families are invited to the year end awards banquet. We are very excited to have the event at the Siena Hotel and Spa downtown again this year on Thursday, June 16th, 5:00 pm. Our annual all school awards banquet is a great opportunity to see your child receive an award and to meet all the teachers and other parents. A dance will follow the dinner this year and all are invited. Adults are $28.00, 6-12 yrs. old are $15.00, 5 and younger are $5.00. Families please see the office if you will not be able to attend Graduation/Awards Dinner because of the cost.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS Needed! - We are looking for 2 or 3 parents willing to supervise students on Friday, June 10th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm while the staff attends an Appreciation Luncheon. Please call Ms. Brumley if you can help.

VACATION CAMP - Sign up for June 20th - 24th Vacation Camp in the office if you need care before summer camp begins.

ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY! It will be on Friday, June 10th. The Leadership Council has reserved the King Skate Roller Rink Roller Kingdom, 515 E. 7th St, downtown Reno from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Skate rental is $2.00 and bring money for snacks. Parents will need to transport.

ANNUAL ALL SCHOOL PICNIC - On Thurs., June 16, all grades will start @ 9:00 am and depart soon after. Everyone is welcome to join us for the year end picnic. A field trip form will be going home today. PTA will supply the barbecue which will include hamburgers, hot-dogs, and drinks. Students are asked to bring: Preschool - 2nd - Desserts 3rd - 8th - Salad or Vegetable trays Volunteers will be needed to drive, cook, serve and clean up. We will need everyone coming to take students in their cars to get all the student body to Bowers Mansion - Comstock South Pavilion in Washoe Valley. Let your teachers know if you can drive so they can tell us if we have enough rides for their class. Also, Olympic Day is to be held at the picnic, so good shoes are recommended. If you want to swim, pack a suit and $3.00. Swimming starts after 1:30 pm. Return to school between 3:00 - 3:30 pm.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - It is hard to believe that the year is almost over. June 17th Friday students come to class from 9:00 am to 10:00 am to pick up report cards, say goodbyes, and sign yearbooks. SCHEDULE: Career Day - June 3rdAll School Skate Party - June 10thAll School Picnic - June 16th, Bowers Mansion Awards Banquet - June 16th, Siena Vacation Camp - June 20th - 24thSummer Camp - June 27th - Aug. 19th. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S Newsletter MAY 19, 2005

ACCREDITATION TEAM - We would like to thank all the teachers, parents, and children who participated in our accreditation process. Dr. Blau, and Mr. Jackson were very impressed with the quality of our school and will take a recommendation of accreditation back to the national board.

BOOK DONATION - A big thanks to Mrs. Creger who donated the Edge Chronicles series to the library.

FRIDAY JAMBA JUICE - Starting this Friday through June 10th Jamba Juice will be sold for $3.00. This is a PTA fund raiser.

SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS! - Details for the field trips will be complete soon. Ask to see the fun planned. Discounts are provided for students and families that sign up for 4 weeks or more. Teacher referrals for summer program will be coming home next week. Teacher referrals will also provide for a discount. Preferred registration by May 27th.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT AND PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL - Sat., May 21st @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. We have a nice size group of 30 adults. Childcare will be provided at TLC for $10 per child from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. We will meet at TLC at 5:30 pm and maps will be provided to the various homes. Sounds like fun!

LAST PTA MEETING - June 7th at 9:00 am in the Great Room. The new officers will be making plans for the summer and next year.

PACK WATER! - With the weather maybe warming up, please pack a labeled water bottle.

ALL SCHOOL AWARDS BANQUET AND DANCE (INCLUDING TLC!) - All families are invited to the year end awards banquet. We are very excited to have the event at the Siena Hotel and Spa downtown again this year on Thursday, June 16th, 5:00 pm. Our annual all school awards banquet is a great opportunity to see your child receive an award and to meet all the teachers and other parents. A dance will follow the dinner this year and all are invited. Adults are $28.00, 6-12 yrs. old are $15.00, 5 and younger are $5.00. Families please see the office if you will not be able to attend Graduation/Awards Dinner because of the cost.

LET'S TALK - Brookfield had a nice group of parents and administration for a 1+hour round table.

VACATION CAMP - Sign up for June 20th - 24th Vacation Camp in the office if you need care before summer camp begins.

ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY! It will be on Friday, June 10th. The Leadership Council has reserved the King Skate Roller Rink downtown Reno from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. All are welcome! Cost is reduced to $ FREE thanks to the Mother's Day flowers! Parents will need to transport. More details later.

SCHEDULE: Memorial Day Holiday - May 30th - No school Career Day - June 3rdAll School Skate Party - June 10thAll School Picnic - June 16th, Bowers Mansion Awards Banquet - June 16th, Siena Vacation Camp - June 20th - 24thSummer Camp - June 27th - Aug. 19th TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S Newsletter MAY 11, 2005

MAIN CAMPUS MOTHER'S DAY TEA - A big thanks to Mrs. Gookin, and everyone who supplied tea pots and trays! Leadership Council sold almost 80 flowers.

LET'S TALK - We are planning for next year and reviewing this year! In response to your surveys, we feel their is a need for more exchanging of information. All parents are invited to come and visit with Admin. on Thursday, May 12th in the Library, at 12:00 Noon. Bring a brown bag lunch. Ice tea and cookies will be provided. Any suggestions or ideas to be considered for the agenda may be submitted to the office.

ACCREDITATION TEAM - Any parent who wishes to attend a meeting with the accreditation team should please call the office. The team is scheduled to be here next Tues. and Wed. The National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA) will be on campus and wish to talk with parents, students, and staff.

SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS! - Details for the field trips will be complete soon. Ask to see the fun planned. Discounts are provided for students and families that sign up for 4 weeks or more. Teacher referrals for summer program will be coming home next week. Teacher referrals will also provide for a discount. Preferred registration by May 27th.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT AND PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL - Sat., May 21st @ 5:30 pm-10:00 pm. All Parents, Grandparents, Teachers and Staff are invited to attend. Childcare will be provided at TLC for $10 per child from 5:00 pm-10:00 pm. We will cap the number at 50. RSVP's are due this Friday! We will meet at TLC at 5:30 pm and maps will be provided to the various homes.

SUMMER VACATION PACKAGE - Please return or purchase your Summer Vacation package by Friday.

ALL SCHOOL SPELLING BEE - Great work to all students who won in their classrooms. Leah Shelton was our 1st place winner, Varun Prasad was 2nd and Slade Glavish was 3rd.

HANDS - ON - ALGEBRA - We have used Hands-On-Algebra successfully in the upper grades and this week, Mrs. Lawrence is introducing this program to Mrs. McKernan's 1st Grade. The program clarifies the concepts of Algebra by using manipulatives to understand equations.

RENO PHILHARMONIC YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - A free concert will be held on May 14th at 7:00 pm, Nightingale Concert Hall at UNR - Misha Raffiee plays as Associate Concert Master.

TAE KWON DO - Our Brookfield Tae Kwon Do class with Master Wheatly, has tested and promoted both Brandon and Andrew Welcome to Blue Stripe level. Way to go!

ALL SCHOOL AWARDS BANQUET AND DANCE (INCLUDING TLC!) - All families are invited to the year end awards banquet. We are very excited to have the event at the Siena Hotel and Spa downtown again this year on Thursday, June 16th, 5:00 pm. Our annual all school awards banquet is a great opportunity to see your child receive an award and to meet all the teachers and other parents. A dance will follow the dinner this year and all are invited. 8th grade families please see the office if you will not be able to attend Graduation/Awards Dinner because of the cost.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS Needed! We are looking for 2 or 3 parents willing to supervise students on Friday, June 10th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm while the staff attends an Appreciation Luncheon put on by the Administration. Please call Ms. Brumley if you can help.

SCHEDULE:Meet with Admin. - May 12th, 12:00 Noon

Cooking School - 5th/6th, May 17th & 18th, 2:00 pm

Memorial Day Holiday - May 30th - No school

Career Day - June 3rd

All School Picnic - June 16th, Bowers Mansion

Awards Banquet - June 16th, Siena

Vacation Camp - June 20th - 24thSummer Camp - June 27th - Aug. 19th

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BROOKFIELD'S News MAY 4, 2005

REPORT CARDS TODAY! - Pre1st - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade will have report cards next week. SPECTRA ART BOOK IS MISSING - Please look for the 3rd grade art book and return.

LOST AND FOUND - ALL ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BY END OF THIS WEEK WILL GO TO SALVATION ARMY. Parents please look in boxes located in the front of the school.

MOTHER'S DAY FLOWERS - CALLING ALL STUDENTS! - Leadership Council will be selling fresh flowers in a pot to give to your mother for MotherÕs Day. Purchase now and the flower pot will be delivered Friday, May 6th. Order with $3.00 in advance, starting May 2nd - May 6th. Moneys raised will be used for the all school skate party. TEA POT

REQUESTS - Mrs. Gookin is asking anyone to bring from home tea pots and 2 or 3 tiered tray servers. If you have any please label on the bottom with name and phone number and bring into the office ASAP. We would like to have a more formal tea setting for our tea.

MAIN CAMPUS MOTHER'S DAY TEA FRIDAY! - Friday, May 6th all Mothers, Grandmothers, or etc., are invited to visit the school and enjoy a light brunch with their child. Please call the office if an escort is needed for your child. Look for your invitation. Each grade will go to the great room at the designated time. Please meet your child in their classroom. 10:00 am - 10:30 am - 5th - 8th Grades 11:15 am - 11:45 am - 1st, 3rd, 4th Grades 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Pre-1st, 2nd Grades

VOLLEYBALL IS A HIT! OUTDOOR SPORTS DAYS! - OUTDOOR GAMES WILL RUN BOTH MON. & FRI. after school for one hour. PTA NEXT YEAR - Planning next year is on the agenda for May 10th @ 9:00 am @ TLC - 185 Redfield Parkway. Coffee and Muffins will be served. LET'S TALK - We are planning for next year and reviewing our successes this year! All parents are invited to come and visit with admin. on Thur., May 12th at Noon, Bring a brown bag lunch. Ice tea and cookies will be provided. Any suggestions or ideas to be considered for the agenda can be submitted to the office.

SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNTS! - Details for the field trips will be complete soon. Ask to see the fun planned. Discounts are provided for students and families that sign up for 4 weeks or more. Teacher referrals for summer program will be coming home next week. Teacher referrals will also provide for a discount. Preferred registration by May 27th.

PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL - Sat., May 21st @ 5:30 pm. All Parents, Grandparents, Teachers and Staff are encouraged to attend. Please see details on the back.

COMPUTER DONATION - A big thanks to the Dr. Homanfar family for the computer donation. We are very excited to have the 8 new computers. APC PARKING- Thank you for slowing down on all the driveways! APC parents need to please park in a space while waiting for pickup or drop off. Double parking is causing hazards for the students walking.

SCHEDULE: Mother's Day Tea at TLC - May 5th.Mother's Day Tea at Main Campus - May 6thMeet with Admin. - May 12th, 12:00 Noon Cooking School - 5th/6th, May 17th & 18th, 2:00 pm Memorial Day Holiday - May 30th - No school Career Day - June 3rdAll School Picnic - June 16th, Bowers Mansion Awards Banquet - June 16th, Siena Vacation Camp - June 20th - 24thSummer Camp - June 27th - Aug. 19th

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BROOKFIELD'S Newsletter APRIL 27, 2005

SUMMER INFORMATION TONIGHT! - Summer Camp Informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 27th 6:30 pm and Thursday, April 28th 9:00 am on Main Campus. Preferred registration by May 27th.

LOST AND FOUND - ALL ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BY NEXT WEEK WILL GO TO SALVATION ARMY. Parents please look in boxes located in the front of the school.

MOTHER'S DAY - CALLING ALL STUDENTS! - Leadership Council will be selling fresh flowers in a pot to give to your mother for MotherÕs Day. Purchase now and the flower pot will be delivered Friday May 6th. Order with $3.00 in advance, starting May 2nd - May 6th. Moneys raised will be used for the all school skate party.

MOTHER'S DAY TEA - TLC will hold their tea on Thurs. May 5th and Main Campus on Friday, May 6th. On main campus Mrs. Gookin is organizing and asking anyone to bring from home tea pots and 2 or 3 tiered tray servers. If you have any please label on the bottom with name and phone number and bring into the office by this Friday. We would like to have a more formal tea setting. MAIN CAMPUS MOTHER'S DAY TEA FRIDAY! - Friday, May 6th all Mothers, Grandmothers, or etc., are invited to visit the school and enjoy a light brunch with their child. Please call the office if an escort is needed for your child. Look for your invitation. Each grade will go to the great room at the designated time. Please meet your child in their classroom. 10:00 am - 10:30 am - 5th - 8th Grades 11:15 am - 11:45 am - 1st, 3rd, 4th Grades 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Pre-1st, 2nd Grades

OUTDOOR SPORTS NEW DAY! - Volleyball will start up and more. Calling all students to stay on campus from 1-2 on Fridays. Girls are welcome, lets form a girls team!

OUTDOOR GAMES WILL RUN BOTH MON. & FRI. after school for one hour.

FILLING UP FOR NEXT YEAR - We have opened the next 1st grade classroom for enrollment. 2nd grade is full and a wait list has started. PreK, Pre-1st and 1st have a few seats left before a wait list starts.

PTA NEXT YEAR - Planning next year is on the agenda for May 10th @ 9:00 am @ TLC - 185 Redfield Parkway. - Coffee and Muffins will be served.

LET'S TALK - We are planning for next year and reviewing our successes this year! All parents are invited to come and visit with admin on Thur., May 12th at Noon, Bring a brown bag lunch. Ice tea and cookies will be provided. Any suggestions or ideas to be considered for the agenda can be submitted to the office. SUMMER FUN! - Are you ready for summer?

ACADEMIC LOSS DURING SUMMER - Studies have a decrease in mathematics grade equivalents by 3 months! Students will loose 30% of the school year's progress! UGH! Sizzlin Summer Fun will begin mid June through mid-August. Come and hear what fun is planned. Informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 27th 6:30 pm and Thursday, April 28th 9:00 am on Main Campus. Preferred registration by May 27th.

REMEMBER NEXT WEEK! - MAY 2ND RETURNS TO NORMAL STARTS! Grade Class Opens Class Begins Pre-First 8:45 am 9:00 am 1st, 2nd, 3rd 8:45 am 9:00 am 4th & 5th 8:30 am 8:45 am 6th, 7th & 8th 8:15 am 8:30 am

SUMMER VACATION CD/WORKBOOKS - Look in the students pack and review the workbook. If not interested, please return. Otherwise the items may be purchased.

PARKING - PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE - Slow down in your vehicles and always watch for kids! All parking lots - Front, Back, Church drive, APC and TLC have parents speeding in their vehicles.

SCHEDULE: Mother's Day Tea -TLC May 5th, see back for details. MotherÕs Day Tea - Main Campus May 6th - See times.Meet with Admin - May 12th 12:00 Noon

Cooking School - 5th/6th, May 17th & 18th, 2:00 pm Memorial Day Holiday - May 30thCareer Day - June 3rd TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S Newsletter APRIL 20, 2005

SUMMER INFORMATION TONIGHT! - Summer Camp Informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 27th 6:30 pm and Thursday, April 28th 9:00 am on Main Campus. Preferred registration by May 27th.

LOST AND FOUND - ALL ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BY NEXT WEEK WILL GO TO SALVATION ARMY. Parents please look in boxes located in the front of the school.

SUMMER VACATION CD/WORKBOOKS - Look in the students pack and review the workbook if not interested please return, otherwise the items may be purchased.

OUTDOOR SPORTS NEW DAY! - Volleyball will start up and more. Calling all students - GIRLS WANTED! to stay on campus from 1-2 on Fridays.

OUTDOOR GAMES WILL RUN BOTH MON. & FRI. after school for one hour. PTA NEXT YEAR - Planning next year is on the agenda for May 10th

COOKING CLASS - May 17th and 18th for 5th and 6th grade. The students will go to the ÒNothing To ItÓ cooking school for two classes 2:00-3:30 pm.

MARCH READING MONTH - Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Sale's class will celebrate the March Reading Challenge Celebration on Friday, April 29th with free dress.

MARCH VACATION READING - Mrs. Gookin's class won for the most pages read during the last break! What an awesome job!

TOP READING AWARD - Laura Hayes has achieved the top reading level award from Accelerated Reader. She has earned a lunch with Mrs. Murray and a trip to Barnes and Noble! Way to go! SUMMER FUN! - Are you ready for summer?

ACADEMIC LOSS DURING SUMMER - Studies have a decrease in mathematics grade equivalents by 3 months! Students will loose 30% of the school year's progress! UGH! Sizzlin' Summer Fun will begin mid June through mid-August. Come and hear what fun is planned. Informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 27th 6:30 pm and Thursday, April 28th 9:00 am on Main Campus. Preferred registration by May 27th.

MAY 2ND WE RETURN TO NORMAL STARTS! Grade Class Opens Class Begins Pre-First 8:45 am 9:00 am 1st 8:45 am 9:00 am 2nd 8:45 am 9:00 am 3rd 8:45 am 9:00 am 4th & 5th 8:30 am 8:45 am 6th, 7th & 8th 8:15 am 8:30 am

SAT TESTING - Testing will run the week of April 25th - April 29th. Please have the students well rested and well fed.

PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENTS DURING THIS WEEK. Students cannot complete the test if they arrive late or leave early. Please make sure the students arrive promptly. ALL LATE

ARRIVALS MAY NOT ENTER THE CLASSROOM! Bring the student to the office and they will be escorted to the class between tests. PARKING - PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE - Slow down in your vehicles and always watch for kids! All parking lots - Front, Back, Church drive, APC and TLC have parents speeding in their vehicles.

8TH GRADE MATH - Credit By Exam during the summer - information for high school credit has arrive. If interested please talk to Mrs. Lawrence.

SCHEDULE: SATS - April 25th-29thCooking School - 5th/6th, May 17th & 18th, 2:00pmMemorial Day Holiday - May 30thCareer Day - June 3rd TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS APRIL 14, 2005

SNOW SURVIVAL FIELD TRIPS - We have some survival tips on this newsletter. 2nd - 4th grade had a great experience and the 5th-8th grade will go today. 3rd Grade had a great field trip to the State Legislative session and witnessed democracy in progress.

COOKING CLASSES - 7th and 8th grade just completed the class and on May 17th and 18th for 5th and 6th grade. The students will go to the Nothing To It cooking school for two classes 2:00-3:30 pm.

SUMMER FUN! - Are you ready for summer? Brookfield certainly is! see the back of this newsletter.

ACADEMIC LOSS DURING SUMMER - Studies have a decrease in mathematics grade equivalents by 3 months! Students will loose 30% of the school year's progress! UGH! Sizzlin Summer Fun will begin mid June through mid-August. Come and hear what fun is planned. Thursday April 14th 9:00 am at TLC, Wednesday April 27th 6:30 pm at Main Campus and Thursday April 28th 9:00 am at Main Campus. Preferred registration by May 27th.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HALEY - She placed 1st at the Nevada State Gymnastics meet.

MAY 2ND WE RETURN TO NORMAL STARTS! Grade Class Opens Class Begins Pre-First 8:45 am 9:00 am 1st 8:45 am 9:00 am 2nd 8:45 am 9:00 am 3rd 8:45 am 9:00 am 4th & 5th 8:30 am 8:45 am 6th, 7th & 8th 8:15 am 8:30 am

SAT TESTING - Testing will run the week of April 25th - April 29th. Please have the students well rested and well fed.

PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENTS DURING THIS WEEK. Students cannot complete the test if they arrive late or leave early.

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BROOKFIELD'S NEWS APRIL 7, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS TO HALEY - She placed 1st at the Nevada State Gymnastics meet.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS! MRS. GOOKIN'S CLASS, RYAN 6th, MISHA 6th, RYAN 7th, and DAVID 8th - They all won awards at the Western Regional Science Fair. Mrs. Gookin's Pre-1st Class won 4th Place for What does a plant need to grow?. Ryan R., for Does a single candle inside a snow cave raise the temperature?, Misha for Temperature Inversions and Ryan S. for Airfoil Design: Swept vs. Straight. All won NAVAL SCIENCE awards. David S. won 4th place for Ò Bread Mold vs. Preservatives. Ryan S. also placed 1st for Reno Air Race Foundation and won a trip to Space Camp complements of the Reno Air Race Foundation. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

OPEN HOUSE - INVENT EVENT! Was fantastic! Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and Mrs. McKernan for a very successful night.

SNACKS PLEASE! - Remember, two snacks should be packed for each child for the nutrition break and afternoon. Please bring a whole box if your child cannot bring them daily.

SNOW SURVIVAL FIELD TRIPS - 2nd-8th grade will learn survival, avalanche awareness, hypothermia, and other snow skills. The field trips are scheduled as follows: 2nd-4th grade went today and 5th-8th grade will go next Thursday, April 14th. Cost for each student is $5.00. Any parents who are volunteering to help with this field trip should also be prepared to participate in the snow activities.

COOKING CLASSES - Are scheduled on April 12th and 13th for 7th and 8th grade and May 17th and 18th for 5th and 6th grade. The students will go to the 'Nothing To It' cooking school for two classes 2:00-3:30 pm. The cost is $60 per student to be billed on your April or May statement.

FYI POSITIVE DISCIPLINE INSIGHTS - Occasionally parent tips are on the back of some of our newsletters. We all practice and train using positive discipline on our campus.

ACADEMIC LOSS DURING SUMMER - Studies have a decrease in mathematics grade equivalents by 3 months! Students will loose 30% of the school year's progress! UGH! Our summer programs are planned! Vacation Camp will be offered the first week (June 20 - 24th) and Sizzlin Summer Fun will begin the following week through mid-August. Come and hear what fun is planned. Parent information meetings at TLC 9:00 am on April 14th, and Main Campus 9:00 am on April 24th. Please see details on the back of the newsletter.

NEWS FROM PTA - Family game night was so popular that we thought we would plan an adult social. How does this sound? Leave our school Friday, May 20 at 5:00 pm and go to home #1 for the refreshments and appetizers. Then go to home # 2 for dinner. Then go to home # 3 for dessert. Sound Like Fun? Child care will be available at TLC. We need 3 volunteer homes to host us! Please call the school if you can host a portion of the progressive dinner. 825-0257.

PTA MEETING - Tuesday, April 12th at 8:45 am at Starbucks located on S. McCarran between Brookfield School and Lakeside.

ESCRIP - PTA - Please sign up at www.escrip.com with BROOKFIELD's group ID# 5201421. Purchases at Safeway, Macy's, Office Max, etc. will automatically go to our PTA! Wow - how easy!

LOST AND FOUND - Please see Miss Brumley if you have lost any jewelry.

ON MAY 2ND BACK TO NORMAL SCHOOL SCHEDULE!!!

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BROOKFIELD'S NEWS MARCH 23, 2005

SNACK - SNACK! Yes, two snacks should be packed for each child for the nutrition break and afternoon. Many students have been using our emergency supply - Daily. Please bring a whole box if your child cannot bring them daily.

FALL ENROLLMENT - Enrollment continues for new students and any current families who have not re-enrolled yet. Please note the following: First and Second grade is full and a wait list has started for another class. Pre-Kindergarten is full at TLC and a wait list has started for a third class. The wait list will not require the enrollment fee, just the form turned in until the class has enough students. When a new class opens all wait list students will be notified and fees will be due at that time. A classroom observation is always welcome. Come and see our fantastic learning!

NEWS FROM PTA - Family game night was so popular that we thought we would plan an adult social. How does this sound? Leave our school Friday, May 20 at 5:00 pm and go to home #1 for the refreshments and appetizers. Then go to home # 2 for dinner. Then go to home # 3 for dessert. Sound Like Fun? Child care will be available at TLC. We need 3 volunteer homes to host us! Please call the school if you can host a portion of the progressive dinner. 825-0257.

ESCRIP - PTA - Please sign up at www.escrip.com with BROOKFIELD's group ID# 5201421. Purchases at Safeway, Macy's, Office Max, etc. will automatically go to our PTA! Wow - how easy!

PTA HOT LUNCH - Please pay for April Hot Lunches this week. Mon. only $11.00, Wed. only $11.00, both days $22.00. PTA MEETING - Tuesday, April 12th at 8:45 am at Starbucks located on S. McCarran by the school and Lakeside.

OPEN HOUSE - INVENT EVENT! - Please mark your calendar! Science Fair, Invention Convention and Open House will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm.

FRIDAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL - March 25th will be a school wide pajama day! All classes will come outside for an ice cream social at 11:30 (weather permitting).

CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIA - She placed 1st in the Tahoe League Ski at the Sugar Bowl. Great Job!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LAURA - She made High Point for Girls 9-10 years old at a swim meet at UNR this past weekend. Way to go!

SPRING BREAK VACATION CAMP AT TLC - Sign up forms are in the office, or see Ms. Reddin. March 28 - April 1st.

PLEASE SIGN UP AS STAFF WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED WITHOUT MINIMUM ENROLLMENT! If care is needed, please call TLC 825-3003 in advance to check for availability.

LIBRARY - PLEASE RETURN BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY. We have a long list of books checked out for many students. Please search all packs and bedrooms for library books and return them before March 25th. You may only have one book checked out at a time. COOKING CLASSES - Upper grades cooking classes are scheduled on April 12th and 13th for 7th and 8th grade and May 17th and 18th for 5th and 6th grade. The students will go to the Nothing To It cooking school for two classes 2:00-3:30 pm. The cost is $60 per student and will be on the April or May tuition statement.

APRIL 6TH FIELD TRIP - 3rd-5th grade will be going to see the Reno Philharmonic on April 6th. The 6th-8th grade will be attending on April 11th. Please sign and return the field trip form. $2.00 per person, chaperones are encouraged to attend.

SNOW SURVIVAL FIELD TRIP - 2nd-8th grade will learn survival, avalanche awareness, hypothermia, and other snow skills. The field trips are scheduled as follows: 2nd-4th grade on April 7th and 5th-8th grade on April 14th. Cost for each student is $5.00. Any parents who are volunteering to help with this field trip should also be prepared to participate in the snow activities.

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE @ BROOKFIELD - We practice and train our teachers on using positive discipline in the classroom. Occasionally we will have parent tips on the back of our newsletters helping parents with discipline.

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION - The summer programs are being planned! Vacation Camp will be offered the first week (June 20 - 24th) and Summer School will begin the following week through mid-August. More detailed information on classes and registration will be available after Spring Break.

SCHEDULE MARCH 25 - All school Free Dress and Ice Cream Social

MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL

APRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 pm

APRIL 7th & 14th - SNOW SURVIVAL

APRIL 12 & 13 - COOKING CLASS - 2:00 pm, 7th/8th APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - no appointments

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BROOKFIELD'S NEWS MARCH 16, 2005

SNACK - SNACK! Yes, two snacks should be packed for each child for the nutrition break and afternoon. Many students have been using our emergency supply - Daily. Please bring a whole box if your child cannot bring them daily. FAMILY GAME - WHAT A HIT! Next time we will have more pizza. Thanks to all who brought games and Mrs. O. for Bingo. BOOK FAIR - Great Book Fair! Thank you very much for everyone's support in volunteering to help run the fair and purchasing books. Our total profit was over $1,500. We have used half the money to purchase teacher requests for books and the remaining will be used for more AR tests and AR books.

EARLY ENROLLMENT IS OVER - New families have been accepted today. Thank you for your attention to this detail!Second grade is full and a wait list has started for another class. Pre-Kindergarten is full at TLC and a wait list has started for a third class. First grade is almost full and we will also be starting a wait list for another class. The wait list will not require the enrollment fee, just the form turned in until the class has enough students. When a new class opens all wait list students will be notified and fees will be due at that time. A classroom observation is always welcome. Come and see our fantastic learning!

NEWS FROM PTA - Family game night was so popular that we thought we would plan an adult social. How does this sound? Leave our school Friday, May 20 at 5:00 pm and go to home #1 for the refreshments and appetizers. Then go to home # 2 for dinner. Then go to home # 3 for dessert. Sound Like Fun? Child care will be available at TLC. We need 3 volunteer homes to host us! Please call the school if you can host a portion of the progressive dinner. 825-0257.

ECRIP - PTA - Please sign up at www.escrip.com with BROOKFIELDs group ID# 5201421. Purchases at Safeway, Macys, Office Max, etc. will automatically go to our PTA! Wow - how easy!

OPEN HOUSE - INVENT EVENT! - Please mark your calendar! Science Fair, Invention Convention and Open House will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm.

FRIDAY SOCIAL 5TH - 8TH GRADE - Friends are welcome to join the upper grades for a fun evening 6:00-8:00 pm. $3.00 per person. Get Ready to LIMBO! FRIDAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL - March 25th will be our all school free dress day. The students are voting with $1.00 (to buy the ice cream) in the office for the style of free dress. This will be announced this Friday and in next weeks newsletter.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIA CASHELL - She placed 9th in the Tahoe League Ski at the Sugar Bowl. Great Job! Western Nevada Regional ScienceFair at Lawlor Event Center 6th-8th grade and Mrs. Gookin's Pre-1st Class will be on display. It is open to the public:Friday, March 18th, 9:00 am until 8:00 pm and Saturday, March 19th, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.

SPRING BREAK VACATION CAMP AT TLC - Sign up forms are in the office, or see Ms. Reddin. March 28 - April 1st. PLEASE SIGN UP AS STAFF WILL NOT BE ASSIGNED WITHOUT MINIMUM ENROLLMENT! If care is needed, please call TLC 825-3003 in advance to check for availability.

LIBRARY - PLEASE RETURN BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY. We have a long list of books checked out for many students. Please search all packs and bedrooms for library books and return them before March 25th. You may only have one book checked out at a time. COOKING CLASSES - Upper grades cooking classes are scheduled on April 12th and 13th for 7th and 8th grade and May 17th and 18th for 5th and 6th grade. The students will go to the Nothing To It cooking school for two classes 2:00-3:30 pm. The cost is $60 per student and will be on the April or May tuition statement.

APRIL 6TH FIELD TRIP - 3rd-5th grade will be going to see the Reno Philharmonic on April 6th. The 6th-8th grade will be attending on April 11th. Please sign and return the field trip form. $2.00 per person, chaperones are encouraged to attend.

SNOW SURVIVAL FIELD TRIP - 2nd-8th grade will learn survival, avalanche awareness, hypothermia, and other snow skills. The field trips are scheduled as follows: 2nd-4th grade on April 7th and 5th-8th grade on April 14th. Cost for each student is $5.00. Details will be coming home.

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE @ BROOKFIELD - We practice and train our teachers on using positive discipline in the classroom. Occasionally we will have parent tips on the back of our newsletters helping parents with discipline.

SCHEDULE

MARCH 18 & 19 - Regional Science Fair at Lawlor

MARCH 18 - 5th-8th Grade Social, 6:00-8:00 pm

MARCH 19 - ITALY/GREECE TRIP

MARCH 25 - All school Free Dress and Ice Cream Social

MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL

APRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 pm

APRIL 7th & 14th - SNOW SURVIVAL

APRIL 12 & 13 - COOKING CLASS - 2:00 pm, 7th/8th APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - no appointments

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MAR. 10th - GAME NIGHT - GAME NIGHT - GAME NIGHT - GAME NIGHT BROOKFIELDS NEWS MARCH 9, 2005GAME NIGHT - GAME NIGHT - GAME NIGHT - GAME NIGHT - MAR. 10th FAMILY GAME NIGHT TOMORROW - NO COOKING!

LETS HAVE SOME FUN! Thursday, March 10th from 5:30-7:00 pm PTA is planning a Pizza and Game night in the Great Room. Bring a board game your family enjoys (scrabble, etc.) or use one of ours. Every student in attendance will earn a Free - No Homework Pass for the night. Mrs. Osgood will organize BINGO for Grandmas/pas or others at $0.25 a card, winner takes all.

EARLY ENROLLMENT ENDS MAR 15th. - Next Tues.! - Early Re-enrollment for fall is almost over which gives you the opportunity to secure a position before enrollment is open to new students. We are filling up in Pre-K class, Second Grade and Eighth Grade. Many parents have come to observe Classrooms, and are always welcome. Come and see the fantastic learning we have here at Brookfield!

BOOK FAIR ENDS SOON! - You may visit the book fair before and after school. During the book fair your child will have an opportunity to visit and look over the books. Each teacher will also have a wish list and you may purchase those books for the class. The last day for purchase will be Monday Morning March 14th. Volunteers to help pack up Monday afternoon are needed - please ask Mrs. Curtis. Western Nevada Regional Science Fair at Lawlor Event Center UNR has a few Brookfield students displaying. 6th - 8th grade and Mrs. Gookins Pre-1st Class will be on display. We are encouraging all families to go see. The Regional Fair is open to the public:Friday, March 18th, 9:00 am until 8:00 pm and Saturday, March 19th, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.

SPRING BREAK VACATION CAMP - Sign up forms are in the office, or see Ms. Reddin. March 28 - April 1st. It is going to be great fun!

OPEN HOUSE - INVENT EVENT! - Please mark your calendar! Science Fair, Invention Convention and Open House will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm. This is after our Spring Break March 28th - April 1st. Pre1st - 3rd grade students have started the invention process and 4th - 8th grade students have started their science experiments.

CONGRATULATIONS TO STUART HAYES - Stuart was awarded the High Point Trophy for swimming in the 6 and under boys swim meet. Great Job!

THANKS TO THE PAPPAS FAMILY AND DR. DIAMANDIS for the Feb. visit to our school and his exciting talk to the kids about space travel. You can see his company at www.nogravity.com.

LIBRARY - PLEASE RETURN BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY. We have a long list of books checked out for many students. Please search all packs and bedrooms for library books and return them before March 25th.

COOKING CLASSES - Upper grades cooking classes are scheduled on April 12th and 13th for 7th and 8th grades and May 17th and 18th for 5th and 6th grades. The students will go to the Nothing To It cooking school for two classes 2:00-3:30 pm. The cost is $60 per student and will be on the next tuition statement.

APRIL 6TH FIELD TRIP - 3rd - 5th grades will be going to see the Reno Philharmonic on April 6th. 6th, 7th, & 8th will be attending on April 13th. Please sign and return the field trip form. $2.00 per person, chaperones are encouraged to attend.

SNOW SURVIVAL FIELD TRIP - 2nd - 8th grades will learn survival, avalanche awareness, hypothermia, and other snow skills. The field trips are scheduled as follows: 2nd - 4th on April 7th and 5th - 8th grades on April 14th. Each student costs $5.00 details will be coming home.

SCHEDULE MARCH 4 - 14 - BOOK FAIR

MARCH 10 - FAMILY GAME NIGHT - 5:30 PM

MARCH 18 & 19 - Regional Science Fair at Lawlor

MARCH 19 - ITALY/GREECE TRIP

MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL

APRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 PM

APRIL 7th & 14th - SNOW SURVIVAL

APRIL 12 & 13 - COOKING CLASS - 2:00 PM, 7th/8th APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - Please do not schedule any appointments during this week. TOP OF PAGE

MARCH 2, 2005 - MARCH IS IN LIKE A LAMB! MARCH IS READING MONTH! -

Please get your vacation camp reading logs in. During the month of March Brookfield is encouraging students to TURN OFF THE TV and READ! Please check for a reading book in your childÕs backpack. Reading/Writing buddies with other classes will be happening. DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) will occur during the school day. The class with the most AR points earned during the month of MARCH will earn pizza and a free dress day.

ALL SCHOOL FREE DRESS THIS FRIDAY! TSUNAMI RELIEF - Wow, the whole school has earned a free dress day this Friday, March 4th. The classes of Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Fullerton are the top winners who earned a free dress day designated by the teacher! Our school raised over $1,000. RE-ENROLLMENT! - Re-enrollment for fall has started. Reserve a seat for your child for next year. Different from past years, we are closing classes when full and a wait list will be started until there is enough students to open the second class. This will help keep all classes at their optimum small size and promote individual stand alone grades. Classroom observations are always welcome. Come and see the fantastic learning we have here at Brookfield!

BOOK FAIR STARTS FRIDAY! - You may visit the book fair before and after school. During the book fair your child will have an opportunity to visit and look over the books. Each teacher will also have a wish list and you may purchase those books for the class.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT - NO COOKING! LETS HAVE SOME FUN! Thursday, March 10th from 5:30-7:00 pm PTA is planning a Pizza and Game night in the Great Room. Bring a board game your family enjoys (scrabble, etc.) or use one of ours. Every student in attendance will earn a Free - ÒNo HomeworkÓ Pass for the night. Mrs. Osgood will organize BINGO for Grandmas/pas or others at $0.25 a card, winner takes all.

JA TRAINING TOMORROW - Training for any new JA parent volunteers will be Thursday, March 3rd at 9:00 am in the Greatroom. Any questions, or you cannot attend, please call Mrs. Prasad at 825-0257. All parent volunteers should arrange with the teacher or Mrs. Prasad their most convenient time for the next 3-5 weeks. Western Nevada Regional Science Fair at Lawlor Event Center UNR has a few Brookfield students displaying. 6th - 8th grade and Mrs. Gookin's Pre-1st Class will be on display. We are encouraging all families to go see. The Regional Fair is open to the public:Friday, March 18th, 9:00 am until 8:00 pm and Saturday, March 19th, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.

VACATION CAMP FUN! - Thanks to Miss Reddin the Brookfield students had great fun and field trips during vacation camp.

SPRING BREAK VACATION CAMP-Sign up forms are in the office. March 28 - April 1st. It is going to be more great fun!

TV COMMERCIAL - Watch for BROOKFIELD on TV channel Fox 11 5:00-8:00 pm.

OPEN HOUSE - INVENT EVENT! - Please mark your calendar! Science Fair, Invention Convention and Open House will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm. This is after our Spring Break March 28th - April 1st. Pre1st - 3rd grade students have started the invention process and 4th - 8th grade students have started their science experiments. Details for the displays will be coming home in a few weeks.

COOKING CLASSES - Upper grades cooking classes are scheduled on April 12th and 13th for 7th and 8th grades and May 17th and 18th for 5th and 6th grades. The students will go to the Nothing To It cooking school for two classes 2:00-3:30 pm. The cost is $60 per student and will be on the next tuition statement.

APRIL 6TH FIELD TRIP - 3rd - 5th grades will be going to see the Reno Philharmonic on April 6th. Please sign and return the field trip form. $2.00 per person, chaperones are encouraged to attend.

SCHEDULE MARCH 4 - 14 - BOOK FAIR

MARCH 10 - FAMILY GAME NIGHT - 5:30 PM

MARCH 18 & 19 - Regional Science Fair at Lawlor

MARCH 19 - ITALY/GREECE TRIP

MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOLA

PRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 PM

APRIL 12 & 13 - COOKING CLASS - 2:00 PM, 7th/8th

APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - Please do not schedule any appointments during this week. TOP OF AGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS FEB. 16, 2005

SKI / SNOWBOARD SIGN UP STILL OK FOR FRIDAY- Mt. Rose is still taking new and existing ski/snow boarders. Please sign up for the next 5 week session by tomorrow. See Miss Brumley in the office if you need a form. Dismissal time at school will be at 12 NOON. Lessons start at 1:30pm and Rosebuds may be dropped off between 1:30 and 2:00 Rosebud lessons start at 2:00pm. The next session starts THIS FRIDAY and runs 5 Fridays, Feb. 18, Mar. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

GREAT JOB STUDENT COUNCIL - The Student Council went to the Promenade on the River to play games and talk to the elderly people who live there. Thanks to Miss Reddin for organizing the Student Council and assisting in this community service.

TV COMMERCIAL - Watch for BROOKFIELD on TV channel Fox 11 starting next week 5-8pm.

LAST CHANCE FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF - Wow, The class with the most $$ will win a free dress day. Way to go, Tristan, and the 2nd grade Boy Scouts Den!

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY CHANGE - Friday's assembly starts at 8:30am. 2nd Grade will perform this Friday. TSUNAMI Relief free dress will be awarded this Friday.

RE-ENROLLMENT! - It is that time already. Re-enrollment for fall has started. Reserve a seat for your child for next year. Look for your information packet. Different from past years we are closing classes when full and wait listing any students until there is enough to open the second class. This will help keep all classes at their optimum small size and promote individual stand alone grades. Classroom observations are always welcome. Come and see the fantastic learning we have here at Brookfield!

HOT LUNCH - NEW SESSION STARTS MONDAY AFTER BREAK! - Starting after ski week break Tues. and Thurs. will change to Tues. Hamburger/Cheeseburger and Thurs. Chicken Sandwich. Please get your money in by FRIDAY!

BOOK FAIR - Volunteers are needed to work our book fair, starting March 4th -14th. Please talk to Mrs. Curtis if you are able to work: before school, lunch time, or after school.

VACATION CAMP - Please see Miss Reddin for the fun schedule for Brookfield students during vacation camp Feb. 22nd-25th. Sign up forms are in the office. It is going to be great fun!

JA TRAINING - Training for any new JA parent volunteers will be announced soon. Any questions please call Mrs. Prasad at 825-0257. All parent volunteers should arrange with the teacher their most convenient time for the next 3-5 weeks.

OPEN HOUSE - INVENT EVENT! - Please mark your calendar! Science Fair, Invention Convention and Open House will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm. This is after our Spring Break March 28th - April 1st. Pre1st - 3rd grade students have started the invention process and 4th - 8th grade students have started their science experiments. Details for the displays will be coming home in a few weeks. 5th GRADE WEBELO'S - Great job to Tim, Carson, David, AJ, and John-Steven for graduating to Boy Scouts last night!

SCHEDULE - FAMILY SKI WEEK - FEB. 21 - 25 - NO SCHOOL - Vacation camp sign up is in the office.

MARCH 4 - 14 - BOOK FAIR

MARCH 19 - ITALY/GREECE TRIP

MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL

APRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 PM APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - Please do not schedule any appointments during this week. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS FEB. 9, 2005

SKI SIGN UP FOR NEXT SESSION - Please sign up for the next 5 week session by tomorrow. See Miss Brumley in the office if you need a form. All existing ski families only need to fill out this form and do not need to fill out Mt. Rose rental forms. Any new skiers or snow boarders who wish to join may sign up. The next session runs 5 Fridays, Feb. 18, Mar. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

NEW BEFORE SCHOOL CARE LOCATION! - Attention, Morning School Care will start in Room 8/9 (purple door by the great room) with a fun and exciting Math Lab from 7:45 to 8:15 am. All students should be directed to that room. The Computer Lab and Library will allow for more space in the mornings with this cold weather.

TV COMMERCIAL - Today we had a TV crew on the property to develop a Brookfield commercial. Our students were awesome!

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB IS A HIT! - Mr. Long, our 2nd grade teacher, is excited to invite you to a seasonal sports program on Mondays after school 3:45 - 4:45 pm in the Great Room. Please drop in and check it out! As the weather changes we will announce the new activities planned. Cost will be the same ($4.50/hr.) as After School Care and charged in the same method.

NO PARKING IN THE FRONT LOT - FOR OUTDOOR PLAY - Students in proper wear can play outside. Please dress for the cold weather to play outside. We will start blocking the front parking lot for outdoor activities, please park in the rear if you see the barriers.

BISHOP MANOGUE OPEN HOUSE - Sunday Feb. 6th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Freshman entrance testing is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5th and 12th from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. To register or for more info please call Carol Everling at 336-6002, Assistant Principal of Academics.

HOT CHOCOLATE FRIDAYS! - TSUNAMI RELIEF - Wow, we made $150 so far! Please pack $1.00 for Hot Chocolate. Each class has a tub to collect $$ before February 17th. The class with the most $$ will win a free dress day. Way to go, Tristan, and the 2nd grade Boy Scouts Den!

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY CHANGE - From now on with the early start Friday's assembly will be at 8:30 am. The 6th-8th grade will do a skit this Friday. HOT LUNCH CHANGES! - Starting after ski week break Tues. and Thurs. will change to Tues. Hamburger/Cheeseburger and Thurs. Chicken Sandwich.

RE-ENROLLMENT - Re-enrollment for fall will start February 15th. Reserve a seat for your child. Look for your information packet around that date. Classroom observations are always welcome. Come and see the fantastic learning we have here at Brookfield!

STUDENT COUNCIL - The Student Council is organizing a community service project for Sunday, February 13. They will be going to the Promenade on the River to play games and talk to the elderly people who live there. If your child would like to come and help please stop by 825 Court St. at 12:30 pm. See Miss Reddin if you have any questions.

BOOK FAIR - Volunteers are needed to work our book fair, starting March 4th -14th. Please talk to Mrs. Curtis if you are able to work: before school, lunch time, or after school.

VACATION CAMP - Please see Miss Reddin for the fun schedule for Brookfield students during vacation camp Feb. 22nd-25th. Sign up forms are in the office. It is going to be great fun!

INVENT EVENT! - Please mark your calendar! Science Fair, Invention Convention and Open House will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm. This is after our Spring Break March 28th - April 1st. Pre1st - 3rd grades have started the invention process and 4th - 8th grade students have started their science experiments. Details for the displays will be coming home in a few weeks.

SCHEDULE -FAMILY SKI WEEK - FEB. 21 - 25 - NO SCHOOL - Vacation camp sign up is in the office. MARCH 4 - 14 - BOOK FAIR MARCH 19 - ITALY/GREECE TRIP MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL APRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 PM APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - Please do not schedule any appointments during this week. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS FEB. 2, 2005

SKI SIGN UP FOR NEXT SESSION - Please see the back of this newsletter for the sign up form for the next 5 week session. All existing ski families only need to fill out this form and do not need to fill out Mt. Rose rental forms. Any new skiers or snow boarders who wish to join may sign up. The next session runs 5 Fridays, Feb. 18, Mar. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

NEW BEFORE SCHOOL CARE LOCATION! - Attention, starting tomorrow, Morning School Care will start in Room 8/9 (purple door by the great room) with a fun and exciting Math Lab from 7:45 to 8:15 am. All students should be directed to that room. The Computer Lab and Library will allow for more space in the mornings with this cold weather.

TV COMMERCIAL - Next Wednesday we will have a TV crew on the property to develop a Brookfield commercial. If you don't want your child in the commercial, please call the office and tell Ms. Brumley. We will be using students from all age groups.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB IS A HIT! - Mr. Long, our 2nd grade teacher, is excited to invite you to a seasonal sports program on Mondays after school 3:45 - 4:45 pm in the Great Room. Please drop in and check it out! As the weather changes we will announce the new activities planned. Cost will be the same as After School Care and charged in the same method.

WINTER SHOW DVD - We have put together the winter show in DVD format. Please pick one up in the office for $5.00. Best one for sound. All classes can be heard.

NO PARKING IN THE FRONT LOT - FOR OUTDOOR PLAY - Students in proper wear can play outside. Please dress for the cold weather to play outside. We will start blocking the front parking lot for outdoor activities, please park in the rear if you see the barriers.

BISHOP MANOGUE OPEN HOUSE - Sunday Feb. 6th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Freshman entrance testing is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5th and 12th from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. To register or for more info please call Carol Everling at 336-6002, Assistant Principal of Academics.

HOT CHOCOLATE FRIDAYS! - TSUNAMI RELIEF - We made $90 last Friday, let see if we can beat it! Please pack $1.00 for Hot Chocolate. Each class has a tub to collect $$ before February 17th. The class with the most $$ will win a free dress. Way to go, Tristan, and the 2nd grade Boy Scouts Den!

PTA MEETING - Come one, Come all for the FEBRUARY PTA MEETING on Tuesday, February 8th at 8:30 am.

NEW BULLETIN BOARDS - Come see the Presidents display in the office that Mrs. Friedlander's class did and the new display that Mrs. McKernan's class has on the front porch.

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY CHANGE - From now on with the early start Friday's assembly will be at 8:30 am. Thanks to Mrs. Curtis's 4th grade for the Chinese skit and also for performing at TLC. Mrs. Sales class, 5th grade will recite a poem this week.

HOT LUNCH CHANGES! - Wednesday's hot lunch will now be pepperoni pizza. Money is due this week. Starting after ski week break Tues. and Thurs. will change to Tues. Hamburger/Cheeseburger and Thurs. Chicken Sandwich. New sign up forms went home this week. Please check your child's back pack.

RE-ENROLLMENT - Re-enrollment for the next year will start February 15th. Reserve you child's spot for next year! Look for the documents to come home around that date. Please schedule an observation of next year's class to see the fantastic learning we have here at Brookfield.

BOOK FAIR - Volunteers are needed to work our book fair, starting March 3 -10th. Please talk to Mrs. Curtis if you are able to work: before school, lunch time, or after school.

INVENT EVENT! - Please mark your calendar! Science Fair, Invention Convention and Open House will be on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm. This is after our Spring Break March 28th - April 1st. Pre-1st - 3rd grades have started the invention process and 4th - 8th grade students have started their science experiments. Details for the displays will be coming home in a few weeks.

SCHEDULE -FAMILY SKI WEEK - FEB. 21 - 25 - NO SCHOOL - Vacation camp sign up is in the office. MARCH 3 - 10 - BOOK FAIR MARCH 19 - ITALY/GREECE TRIP MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL APRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 PM APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - Please do not schedule any appointments during this week. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS JAN. 26, 2005

REPORT CARD DAY!!!!!! PARENT SURVEY - What a great response. Thanks to all the parents! All classes have earned a Free Dress this Friday, Jan. 28 for returning the green surveys. SKI SIGN UP FOR NEXT SESSION - We will hand out forms next week for the next 5 week session. All existing ski families do not need to fill out Mt. Rose forms. Any new skiers or snow boarders who wish to join may sign up. The session runs Feb. 18, Mar. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB STARTS - Mr. Long, our 2nd grade teacher, is excited to invite you to a seasonal sports program on Mondays after school 3:45 - 4:45 pm in the Great Room. Please drop in and check it out! As the weather changes we will announce the new activities planned. Cost will be the same as After School Care and charged in the same method.

WINTER SHOW DVD - We have put together the winter show in DVD format. Please pick one up in the office for $5.00. Best one for sound. All classes can be heard.

NO PARKING IN THE FRONT LOT - FOR OUTDOOR PLAY - Outdoor Play Starts today!!! Students in proper wear can play outside. Please dress for the cold weather to play outside. We will start blocking the front parking lot for outdoor activities, please park in the rear if you see the barriers.

BISHOP MANOGUE OPEN HOUSE - Sunday Feb. 6th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Freshman entrance testing is scheduled for Sat., Feb. 5th and 12th from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. To register or for info please call Carol Everling at 336-6002, Assistant Principal of Academics.

HOT CHOCOLATE FRIDAYS! - TSUNAMI RELIEF - Boy Scouts of Brookfield will begin a relief fund. They will sell hot chocolate on Fridays. $1.00 a cup beginning THIS Friday, January 28th.

BOY SCOUT DERBY CAR CONGRATULATIONS - To Christopher for 'Best Use of Imagination', Tim for 'Best Paint Job', and David for 3rd place. PTA MEETING - Come one, Come all for the

FEBRUARY PTA MEETING Feb. 8th at 8:30 am. HOT LUNCH - Starting in Feb., Wednesdays will now be pepperoni pizza. Feb. hot lunch money is due this week for Mon./Wed. Starting after ski week break Tues. and Thurs. will change to Tues. Hamburger/Cheeseburger and Thurs. Chicken Sandwich. New sign up for Tues./Thurs. will start next week.

EARLY START - Remember class start is as follows: We will start school 1/2 hour earlier for all classes Monday through Friday. Class doors will open and start at the following times: 8:00 am for 6th - 8th grades 8:15 am for 4th and 5th grades 8:30 am for 1st-3rd grades 8:30 to 9:00 am for Pre-1st

RE-ENROLLMENT - Re-enrollment for the next year will start Feb. 15th. Reserve you child's spot for next year! Look for the documents to come home around that date. Please schedule an observation of the next year's class to see the fantastic learning we have here at Brookfield.

INVENT EVENT! - Science Fair and Invention Convention and Open House will be Wed., April 6th at 5:30 pm. All students have started their science experiments for 4th - 8th grades and most classes have started the invention process Pre-1st - 3rd grade. Please mark you calendar and details for the displays will be coming home in a few weeks. This is after our Spring Break March 28th - April 1st. AFTER SCHOOL PLAY - All students must be supervised. If a parent needs to speak to their teacher, please check your student into after care or study hall. Any students found outside will be sent to the office, even if their parents are on campus.

SCHEDULE -FAMILY SKI WEEK - FEB. 21 - 25 - NO SCHOOL - Vacation camp sign up is in the office. MARCH 19 - ITALY/GREECE TRIP MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 - SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL APRIL 6 - OPEN HOUSE / INVENT EVENT - 5:30 PM APRIL 25 - 29 - SAT TESTING - Please do not schedule any appointments during this week. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS JAN. 20, 2005

WOW! CHECK OUT THE NEW APC LOCKERS! - A magical locker elf came over the break and painted and installed more lockers for the 6th-8th grades. Thanks to the Skinner Family and PTA for the help.

PARENT SURVEY - We are asking parents to complete and return by Friday. All students/classes are earning a free dress and will get credit for the return of the survey. We have attached a plain envelope to keep the information anonymous. Please return the survey in the plain envelope in the students homework folder or planner and the teacher will credit the student as they are collected. Classes with 100% return will earn free dress!

NEW AFTER SCHOOL DIRECTOR - Miss Reddin has joined our Teaching Staff to teach computers and take over for Mrs. Reilly as our After School Director. Please welcome Miss Reddin to our campus.

SKI FRIDAYS - NO FREE DRESS! SKI PROGRAM DETAILS for FRIDAY, JAN. 21 - We had a great start to the program and Mt. Rose lines were the shortest they have ever been. Equipment reminders: All Rosebuds and Equipment Rentals Provide Helmets - Remember to ask for one. Student must bring: Goggles Gloves Snow Clothes Sun Block Please remember to bring the sun block as it is very sunny up there. If at any time the program is canceled, we will not know until that Friday morning. We will write "Skiing Canceled" in bold letters at the front of the school on the white board. If questions, please call the Brookfield office after 10:00 am, or check the Mt Rose Web site or phone @ 849-0704. www.mtrose.com Our thanks to all the drivers and will still need drivers occasionally. Please make your car available, if you get a phone call or are asked. Please ask Ms. Brumley in the Great Room before leaving each Friday, if there are any skiers without a ride.

NEW AFTER SCHOOL CLUB STARTS MONDAY - Mr. Long, our 2nd grade teacher, is excited to announce a seasonal sports program on Mondays after school 3:45 - 4:45 pm in the Great Room. Please drop in and check it out! Starts Jan. 24th and as the weather changes we will announce the new activities planned. Cost will be the same as After School Care and charged in the same method.

WINTER SHOW DVD - We have put together the winter show in DVD format. Please pick one up in the office for $5.00. Best one for sound all classes can be heard.

SPECTRA ART - Almost all classes have a professional teacher thanks to the hard work of Mrs. Raffiee in scheduling and hiring the art teachers! Great job the students love art!

CONGRATULATIONS - Julia Cashell placed 9th in the Tahoe Ski League at Sugar Bowl.

OUTDOOR PLAY - With the cold weather we are minimizing the exertion in the POGO NIP but as soon as it clears we hope any students in proper wear can play outside. Please dress for the cold weather to play outside. We will start blocking the front parking lot for outdoor activities, please park in the rear if you see barriers.

MASTER WHEATLEY's Taekwon-do MAKE-UP CLASS - Jan. 22, Sat. from 10:00 am to 12 noon at Master Wheatley's studio.

BISHOP MANOGUE OPEN HOUSE - Sunday Feb. 6th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Freshman entrance testing is scheduled for Sat. Feb. 5th and 12th from 8:00 am to 12:30. To register or for info please call Carol Everling at 336-6002, Assistant Principal of Academics. CHANGES IN MATH PROGRAMS - Because of the new early schedule, Math Counts will be held during the day, and Math Lab will begin a new session next Wed. from 8 to 8:30 AM. The new teacher will be Mr. Long. It will be held in his room #10. (far south east room) TSUNAMI RELIEF - Boy Scouts of Brookfield will begin a relief fund. They will sell hot chocolate on Fridays. $1.00 a cup beginning Friday, January 28. PRE-FIRST SNOW MAKE-UP EARLY START- Early start is optional for Pre-First Students. Parents will decide the 8:30 or 9 am start, whichever bests fits their circumstances. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS JAN. 14, 2005

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION MONDAY JAN. 17th! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! SNOW DAYS MAKE - UP STARTS MONDAY JAN. 17th: We will start school 1/2 hour earlier for all classes Monday through Friday. Class doors will open and start at the following times:

8:00 am for 6th - 8th.
8:15 for 4th and 5th grade
8:30 am for Pre1st-3rd grades

Please have the students at the door for the designated start time. This is not a 15 minute window to start class. We will stay with this schedule through April for our 5 snow days. If additional snow days occur early start will continue past April. Math Lab will start at 7:45 am and Reading Lab will stay the same. Reading lab is canceled next week and will be rescheduled.

PARENT SURVEY - Enclosed with this newsletter is a survey. We are asking parents to complete and return by next Friday. All students/classes are earning a free dress and will get credit for the return of the survey. We have attached a plain envelope to keep the information anonymous. Please return the survey in the plain envelope in the students homework folder or planner and the teacher will credit the student as they are collected. Classes with 100% return will earn free dress!

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION MONDAY - Remember we attend school Monday January 17th, Martin Luther King

STAFF CHANGE CORRECTION - Mrs. Paradis has joined our TLC Teaching Staff at TLC to teach a preschool class. She has spend 20+ years in early childhood and has completed her B.A. in Elementary Education from UNR. We incorrectly stated that she had completed her teaching certificate.

HOT LUNCH CHANGE THURSDAYS - BURGERS ARE A HIT! If your child is still hungry they may want to buy 2 burgers. Ask them how they liked them. Starting every Thurs. - Feb. 17th the menu item will be a hamburger or cheeseburger and chips. One Stop Burger Shop will be delivering. Price is the same $3.00.

SKI FRIDAYS - NO FREE DRESS! SKI PROGRAM DETAILS for FRIDAY, JAN. 14 - BECAUSE OF THE SNOW DAY LAST WEEK THE SKI PROGRAM IS SCHEDULED TO EXTEND TO FRIDAY FEB 11th. All skiers will be released from their class to the GREAT ROOM at 11:30 am to have lunch and change. All drivers should depart school by 12:00 noon. Please park in rear church lot. Tickets are picked up in the basement at Mt. Rose before standing in any lines - rental lines or Rosebuds. Mt. Rose classes start at 1:00 for Rosebuds and 1:30 for lessons. All students must attend lessons to continue the privilege of attending this program. If at any time the program is canceled, we will not know until that Friday morning. We will write Skiing Canceled in bold letters at the front of the school on the white board. If questions, please call the Brookfield office after 10:00 am, or check the Mt Rose Web site or phone @ 849-0704. www.mtrose.com DRIVERS: Please park in the rear church lot and plan to take as many children as possible, to assure all have rides and to reduce the parking congestion at Mt. Rose. Parents who did not complete all forms will accompany their own children to Mt. Rose to complete forms. Parent drivers are responsible for all children in their car from the time they leave school until they are returned. Children can be picked up at the school around 5:00 pm. Drivers please call if delayed. Anyone who is not able to drive, or ski children who are sick, need to call the office Friday morning. If you are not assigned students, we will still need drivers occasionally. Please make your car available, if you get a phone call or are asked. Any questions please call Ms. Brumley 825-0257.

DRIVERS HELP! HELP! HELP! Please wait in the great room the first Friday of skiing until all students have a ride or your car is full. With the snow break we have not had time to call each driver and ask to help, but many students need a ride and we try to match up friends from the class. Please ask Ms. Brumley in the great room before leaving each Friday, if there are any skiers without a ride.

NEW AFTER SCHOOL CLUB - Mr. Long our 2nd grade teacher is excited to announce a seasonal sports program Mondays after school 3:45 - 4:45 pm in the Great Room. Please drop in and check it out! Starts Jan. 24 and as the weather changes we will announce the new activities planned. Cost will be the same as After School Care and charged in the same method. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS Welcome 2005! JAN. 5, 2005

LET IT SNOW! We really appreciate the snow clearing around the schools by the Douglass family.

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE SCHOOL MUSICAL - Brookfield's Holiday Spirit, What a hit! Thanks to all who put in extra time to make the show such a big success. Staff Changes: We are saddened by the departure of both Mrs. Reilly, who has become a Head Start teacher, and Mrs. Marche, who decided it was best for her family to retire. Kyla Allen left to go back to school, but will return when her schedule permits. We are very excited about our new hires! Miss Friscia is our new Computer Supervisor and After School Care Director. She has a Masters in English and Creative Writing. Ask her about her ideas to enhance creative writing during the students computer classes! When scheduling is complete, she will teach English to the 8th graders and Creative Writing to the Upper Grades. Ms. Bercowetz has returned to us for Morning Care and Teacher's Aide during the day. Mr. Long has joined us in 2nd Grade taking over for Mrs. Marche who has retired from teaching. We are sure the students will love Mr. Long and all his enthusiasm for teaching! Please give him our best Brookfield welcome and any help he requires to become acclimated to the Brookfield way. He will host an Open Room for parents, Jan. 19th at 3 to 4 pm. Mrs. Paradis has joined our TLC Teaching Staff at TLC to teach a preschool class. She has spend 20+ years in early childhood and has her teaching certificate! Mrs. Lowe-Mange has joined our TLC Staff from France to be a Teacher's Aide. She has credentials in early childhood development from England.

SKI PROGRAM DETAILS for FRIDAY, JAN. 7 - All skiers will be released from their class to the GREAT ROOM at 11:30 am to have lunch and change. All drivers should depart school by 12:00 noon. Please park in rear church lot. Tickets are picked up in the basement at Mt. Rose before rental lines or Rosebuds. Mt. Rose classes start at 1:00 for Rosebuds and 1:30 for lessons. All students must attend lessons to continue the privilege of attending this program. Please park in the rear church lot and plan to take as many children as possible, to assure all have rides and to reduce the parking congestion at Mt. Rose. Parents who did not complete all forms will accompany their own children to Mt. Rose to complete forms. Parent drivers are responsible for other children they drive from the time they leave school until they are returned. Children can be picked up at the school from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Drivers please call if delayed. Anyone who is not able to drive, or ski children who are sick, need to call the office Friday morning. If you are not assigned students, we will still need drivers occasionally. Please make your car available, if you get a phone call or are asked. Any questions please call Ms. Brumley 825-0257. If at any time the program is canceled, we will not know until that Friday morning. We will write Skiing Canceled in bold letters at the front of the school on the white board. If questions, please call the Brookfield office after 10:00 am, or check the Mt Rose Web site or phone @ 849-0704. www.mtrose.com

HELP! HELP! HELP! Please wait in the great room the first Friday of skiing until all students have a ride or your car is full. With the snow break we have not had time to call each driver and ask to help, but many students need a ride and we try to match up friends from the class. Please ask Ms. Brumley before leaving each Friday, if there is room in your car.

HOT LUNCH CHANGE THURSDAYS - Starting next Thurs., Jan. 13th - Feb. 17th the menu item will be a hamburger or cheeseburger and chips. One Stop Burger Shop will be delivering. Price is the same $3.00. Please let Ms. Brumley know of your choice or any cancellations. Thank you. TOP OF PAGE

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS Happy Holidays and Welcome 2005!

Dec. 15, 2004

HOT LUNCHES - Remember to please pay for January PTA hot lunches before winter break.

GIFT WRAPPING - A BIG THANKS TO PTA and ALL THOSE THAT HELPED! - Leadership Council made and sold cookies and hot cocoa. PostNet in Sparks had all the shipping handled and the facility was perfect. Leadership Council will receive some of the proceeds for attending and helping.

CONGRATULATIONS! - The Nutcracker performance was last weekend. Our own Julia Cashell performed in this popular Nevada production. Great job Julia!

SCHOOL MUSICAL - 'A WORLD OF WINTER', This all school (TLC - Preschool through 8th) musical production will be in the church next door Thurs., Dec. 16th promptly at 6:30 pm, please arrive by 6:15pm. All students will wear dressy outfits. Pre-First students will need a winter hat and scarf as well, to be brought to dress rehearsal on Thursday. 4th and 5th grade boys wear dress pants and shirts. 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys may wear white shirt and dark slacks, at the very least. BAKE SALE - The Student Council will be having a bake sale on the evening of the musical. Please donate a treat for the sale, and be sure to take home some holiday treats or gifts. FOOD DRIVE - Thank you for your donations! The food was delivered last Friday to the Nevada Food Bank.

SKI PROGRAM DETAILS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY - All skiers will be released from their class to the GREAT ROOM at 11:30 am to have lunch and change. All drivers should depart school by 12:00 noon. Please park in rear church lot. Tickets are picked up in the basement at Mt. Rose before rental lines or Rosebuds. Mt. Rose classes start at 1:00 for Rosebuds and 1:30 for lessons. All students must attend lessons to continue the privilege of attending this program. Please park in the rear church lot and plan to take as many children as possible, to assure all have rides and to reduce the parking congestion at Mt. Rose. Parents who did not complete all forms will accompany their own children to Mt. Rose to complete forms. Parent drivers are responsible for other children they drive from the time they leave school until they are returned. Children can be picked up at the school from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Drivers please call if delayed. Anyone who is not able to drive, or ski children who are sick, need to call the office Friday morning. If you are not assigned students, we will still need drivers occasionally. Please make your car available, if you get a phone call or are asked. Any questions please call Ms. Brumley 825-0257. If at any time the program is canceled, we will not know until that Friday morning. We will write Skiing Canceled in bold letters at the front of the school on the white board. If questions, please call the Brookfield office after 10:00 am, or check the Mt Rose Web site or phone @ 849-0704. Friday - DEC. 17th SCHEDULE - There will be no After School Care on the Main Campus. Please call the office or stop by and sign a transportation form if your student needs to stay after 1:00 pm. Optional early release pick up is OK between 12:00 and 1:00 pm - Please come to the office for your child before 1:00, however. After School Care will continue at TLC. APC students (6th, 7th, and 8th grades) will be picked up at main campus at 1:00 pm.

WINTER CAMP IS A GO! - Sign up in the office for the two week December vacation. Camp will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm at the TLC Campus. Call for reservations as space is limited, 825-3003. SCHEDULE:A World of Winter - ., Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm. Winter Break is Dec. 18th - Jan. 2nd. Vacation Camp is Dec. 20th - Dec. 30th. (Mon. - Thurs. each week). School resumes Jan. 3, 2005.

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS Dec. 8, 2004

HOT LUNCHES Remember to please pay for January PTA hot lunches before winter break. COOKIE DOUGH AND RED APPLE COMING THURSDAY --- Weather permitting. Pick up your orders on Thursday afternoon in the Before Care room #3.

GIFT WRAPPING - ASK ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME AND SUPPORT OUR PTA!!!!! - Dec 11th from 10 am to 6 pm and Dec. 12th from 11 am to 5 pm at the corner shopping center - Magnolia Center. We will also have shipping available on both days. Bring your holiday gifts to be wrapped, while you enjoy a Starbucks or shop at the local stores. See back for details.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA - Great presentations! Your children are amazing! Thank you, Mr. McCaughey for coordinating this wonderful event. Thanks to the teachers and parents for such a nice show.

MATH COUNTS! - Math Counts for 6th-8th grade will run on Tues. and Thurs. from 8:00 am to 8:30 am in Dec.

SCHOOL MUSICAL - WINTER WONDERLAND, This all school (TLC -Preschool through 8th) musical production will be in the church next door Thurs., Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm.

BAKE SALE - The Student Council will be having a bake sale on the evening of the musical. Please donate a treat for the display, and be sure to take home any leftovers.

FOOD DRIVE - Please drop off nonperishable food items in the blue barrel in the front of the school breeze way area. Food drive will continue until mid December. Thank you for your donation!

SKI PROGRAM SIGN UP NOW! - Mt. Rose Ski program will run for 5 Fridays from 12:00 noon to about 5:30 pm. The program starts Jan. 7 - Feb. 4. All forms must be returned by Dec. 10th. Prices are the same as last year. Registration form, Rosebud, and Rental forms are in the office. Please return the forms with a check to Brookfield School.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NEEDS YOU - We are again excited to start the successful JA program as soon as we get a parent volunteer for each class. Please call or stop by the office to sign up. Use this opportunity to participate in your child's classroom according to your own schedule! Grades P1st-8th will be given materials and training. They usually meet once a week for about 6 weeks, but can be scheduled around your time frame. We will start in January. The classes that still need volunteers are: Mrs. McKernan's and Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth/Seventh/Eighth. DEC. 17th

SCHEDULE - There will be no After School Care on the Main Campus. Please call the office or stop by and sign a transportation form if your student needs to stay after 1:00 pm. After School Care will continue at TLC.

APC students (6th, 7th, and 8th grades) will be picked up at main campus at 1:00 pm.

WINTER CAMP IS A GO! - Sign up in the office for the two week December vacation. Camp will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm at the TLC Campus. Call for reservations, space limited 825-0257.

A World of Winter Wonderland - Thursday evening, Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm EARLY RELEASE Friday Dec 17th at noon. All staff holiday luncheon to follow. Winter Break is Dec. 18th to Jan 2nd. Vacation Camp is Dec. 20th - Dec. 30th. (Mon. - Thurs. each week) - TOP

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS Burrr!!!! Dec. 1, 2004

REPORT CARDS TODAY! Please check your child's pack. GIFT WRAPPING - ASK ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME AND SUPPORT OUR PTA!!!!! - We will be gift wrapping on Dec. 11th, 10 am to 6 pm and Dec. 12th, 11 am to 5 pm at the corner shopping center - Magnolia Center. We will also have shipping available on both days. Bring your holiday gifts to be wrapped, while you enjoy a Starbucks or shop at the local stores. If you wish to volunteer for an hour or two of wrapping, call the office for sign up. The cost of wrapping will range from about $2.50 to $5.00 depending on size. Shipping cost will be the normal rates.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA - All parents are invited to our Friday Assembly on Dec. 3rd to see some Chautauqua presentations. Please see your teacher to find out when your child will be performing in the class.

PRE 1ST! - Mrs. Gookin and Mrs. Fullerton ran a very nice Chautauqua between their classes. All students enjoyed their presentations and costumes. Thanks to the teachers and parents for such a nice show.

MATH COUNTS! - Math Counts for 6th-8th grade will run on Tues and Thurs from 8:00 am to 8:30 am in Dec.

SCHOOL MUSICAL - A WORLD OF WINTER, This all school (TLC -Preschool through 8th) musical production will be in the church next door Thurs., Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm. CAKE SALE - We will be having a cake sale on the evening of the musical. Please donate a treat for the display, and be sure to take home any leftovers.

FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA - Please drop off nonperishable food items in the blue barrel in the front of the school breeze way area. Food drive will continue until mid December. Thank you for your donation!

SKI PROGRAM SIGN UP NOW! - Mt. Rose Ski program will run for 5 Fridays from 12:00 noon to about 5:30 pm. The program starts Jan. 7 - Feb. 4. All forms must be returned by Dec. 10th. Prices are the same as last year. Registration form, Rosebud, and Rental forms are in the office. Please return the forms with a check to Brookfield School.

GREECE/ITALY TRIP - MARCH 19th DEPARTURE - The entire amount is required before Dec. 15th. Anyone can still sign up. We will be joining with another school and starting in Rome with a day in Venice during Holy Week then to Greece before Easter Sunday. March 19th-28th, returning the Monday after Easter during Spring Break vacation.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NEEDS YOU - We are again excited to start the successful JA program as soon as we get a parent volunteer for each class. Please call or stop by the office to sign up. Use this opportunity to participate in your child's classroom according to your own schedule! Grades P1st-8th will be given materials and training. They usually meet once a week for about 6 weeks, but can be scheduled around your time frame. We will start in January. The classes that need volunteers are: Mrs. McKernan and Fourth Grade on up.

NEXT PTA MEETING - DEC. 7th @ 9:00 am

DEC. 17th SCHEDULE - There will be no After School Care on the Main Campus. Please call the office or stop by and sign a transportation form if your student needs to stay after 1:00 pm. After School Care will continue at TLC.

DEC. 17th SCHEDULE - APC students (6th, 7th, and 8th grades) will be picked up at main campus at 1:00pm. See the note above if after school care is needed.

WINTER CAMP IS A GO! - Sign up in the office for the two week December vacation. Camp will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm at the TLC Campus. Call for details 825-0257.

OFFICE DEPOT - Back to school supplies program brought in $60 in funds to Brookfield. That money will be used to buy Accelerated Reading Tests.

SCHEDULE: Friday, Dec. 3rd - Chautauqua Assembly at 8:45 am

A World of Winter - Holiday show with all students of all campuses will be held Thursday evening, Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm next door at the South Reno Baptist Church.

Winter Break is Dec. 18th to Jan 2nd. Vacation Camp is Dec. 20th - Dec. 30th. (Mon. - Thurs. each week) - A Winter Care Camp is a go! Please register by calling the office, 825-0257. TOP

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS NOV. 24, 2004

SCHOOL IS OUT AT NOON!

RED APPLE - Fund raiser was very successful. Thanks for all your participation - almost $4000 for our PTA. HOOORah!

PTA GIFT WRAPPING - We will be gift wrapping on Dec. 11th, 10 am to 6 pm and Dec. 12th, 11 am to 5 pm at the corner shopping center - Magnolia Center. We will also have shipping available on both days. Bring your holiday gifts to be wrapped, while you enjoy a Starbucks or shop at the local stores. If you wish to volunteer for an hour or two of wrapping, call the office for sign up. The cost of wrapping will range from about $2.50 to $5.00 depending on size. Shipping cost will be the normal rates.

PARENTS ON CAMPUS - Remember to check in at the office for a visitor badge. Teachers will remind you to get one if you appear without it in the class.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA - All parents are invited to our Friday Assembly on Dec. 3rd to see some Chautauqua presentations. Please see your teacher to find out when your child will be performing in the class. WED., 11/24 - There is No Hot Lunch scheduled on 11/24. School is out at 12:00 noon for the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no after school care that day. Any parent needing extended care that day needs to make arrangements in the office for the student to be taken to TLC for the afternoon.

SCHOOL MUSICAL -A WORLD OF WINTER, This all school (Preschool through 8th) musical production will be in the church next door Thurs., Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm. BIG THANKS - Mrs. Neves has made the costumes for Mrs. Marche's class. This has been a great help for Teacher and Mothers alike.

CAKE SALE - We will be having a cake sale on the evening of the musical. Please donate a treat for the display, and be sure to take home any leftovers.

SKI PROGRAM SIGN UP - Mt. Rose Ski program will run for 5 Fridays from 12:00 noon to about 5:30 pm. The program starts Jan. 7 - Feb. 4. All forms must be returned by Dec. 10th. Prices are the same as last year, registration, Rosebud, and Rental forms are in the office. Please return the forms with a check to Brookfield School. Any questions, please call Mrs. Johnson at 825-0257.

THE TRIP IS A GO! GREECE/ITALY TRIP - DATE CHANGE MARCH 19th DEPARTURE - The cost is $35 more per person and $500 is required before Dec. 1st. We will be joining with another group and traveling through Rome during Holy Week. March 19th-26th, returning after Easter during Spring Break vacation.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NEEDS YOU - We are again excited to start the successful JA program as soon as we get a parent volunteer for each class. Please call or stop by the office to sign up. Use this opportunity to participate in your child's classroom according to your own schedule! Grades P1st-8th will be given materials and training. They usually meet once a week for about 6 weeks, but can be scheduled around your time frame. We will start in January. Three classes have already been covered. Need Firsts and Fourth on up.

NEXT PTA MEETING - DEC. 7th @ 9:00 am

WINTER CAMP AVAILABLE - Sign up in the office for the two week December vacation. Parents of 12 month students, please sign up or call to confirm your position for camp. Camp will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm at the TLC Campus. Call for details 825-0257.

FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA - Please drop off nonperishable food items in the blue barrel in the front of the school, breeze way area. Food drive will continue until mid December. Thank you for your donation!

SCHEDULE: Early Release - We will have all classes out at NOON on Wednesday, Nov. 24th. Remember, No Hot Lunch. After School Care and Academic Chess will run until 1:00 pm. Please call if additional child care is needed. With permission the students may continue the after care at TLC - 185 Redfield Parkway.

Friday, Dec. 3rd - Chautauqua Assembly at 8:45 am

A World of Winter - Holiday show with all students of all campuses will be held Thursday evening, Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm next door at the South Reno Baptist Church.

Winter Break is Dec. 18th to Jan 2nd. Vacation Camp is Dec. 20th - Dec. 30th. (Mon. - Thurs. each week) - A Winter Care Camp is a go! Please register by calling the office, 825-0257. TOP

BROOKFIELD'S NEWS NOV. 17, 2004

SCHOOL IS OUT NEXT WED. AT NOON! Page 1

VETERANS' ASSEMBLY! - Thanks to Mrs. Gookin the Carson Army National Guard came to visit and answer questions. You can see the thank you notes from the students on our web page.

RED APPLE DUE - ASAP - They will be sending the orders in Friday so get your order in by tomorrow!

VISITING CAMPUS - Please remember all visitors during the school day need to have a visitor's badge. Please check into the office to get your badge when you are volunteering on campus.

PICTURES - Look for your child's pictures to be in their pack in the next few days.

READING LAB, STILL ROOM! - Morning Reading Lab started Nov. 15th @ 8:15 - 8:45 Mon. - Thurs. taught by Mrs. Fullerton. The Nov./Dec. Session costs $100.00 for five weeks of instruction, Any parent of a 1st or 2nd grader needing reading strengthening, please call to secure your child's position in this session. Further sessions will open to Pre-1st students. The sessions are priced based on $5.00/day. Please don't delay. There is a limited enrollment!

MATH LAB, MATH LAB, MATH LAB - is for all ages. Math games and races are used to promote math fluency skills in thinking, writing, and speaking. Mrs. Curtis will lead the children in this fast paced fun class. Wed.-Fri. mornings from 8 to 8:30 am. This research based class is great! First session started today, through Dec. 17. The cost for five weeks is only $50.00. If you have not signed up already, please call the office. Scholarships are available in the office.

SKI PROGRAM SIGN UP - Mt. Rose Ski program will run for 5 Fridays from 12:00 noon to about 5:30 pm. The program starts Jan. 7-Feb. 4. All forms must be returned by Dec. 10th. Prices are the same as last year, registration, Rosebud, and Rental forms are in the office. Please return the forms with a check to Brookfield School. Any questions, please call Mrs. Johnson at 825-0257.

GREECE/ITALY TRIP - DATE CHANGE MARCH 17th DEPARTURE - We need a few more travelers, the cost will remain the same until Dec. 1st. We will be joining with another group and traveling through Rome during Holy Week. March 17 - 26, returning before Easter and Spring Break vacation.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA - November is our Chautauqua month. Class presentations will be during November/December. The students will select someone famous and will read a biography about that person. The student will then present him/herself as that person with a short monologue and prepare to answer questions from their classmates. Props and costumes are encouraged. All parents are invited to our Friday Assembly on Dec. 3rd to see some Chautauqua presentations. Information should be coming home next week. Please see your teacher to find out when your class will be performing.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NEEDS YOU - We are again excited to start the successful 'JA' program as soon as we get a parent volunteer for each class. Please call or stop by the office to sign up. Use this opportunity to participate in your child's classroom according to your own schedule! Grades P1st-8th will be given materials and training. They usually meet once a week for about 6 weeks, but can be scheduled around your time frame. We will start in January.

ACCELERATED READING BOOKS - Remember to have a reading book in your child's pack. We like to see an AR book so they can earn points when the book is done!

EARLY RELEASE NEXT WED. - There is No Hot Lunch Scheduled on 11/24. School is out at 12:00 noon for the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no after school care that day. Any parent needing extended care that day needs to make arrangements in the office for the student to be taken to TLC for the afternoon.

NEXT PTA MEETING - DEC. 7th @ 9:00 am - Wrapping paper/cookie dough money is due now.

WINTER CAMP AVAILABLE - Sign up in the office for the two week December vacation. Parents of 12 month students, please sign up or call to confirm your position for camp. Camp will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm on the TLC Campus. Call for details 825-0257.

FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA - Please drop off nonperishable food items in the blue barrel in the front of the school, breeze way area. Food drive will continue until mid December. Thank you for your donation.

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SCHEDULE:

Early Release - We will have all classes out at NOON on Wednesday, Nov. 24th. Remember, No Hot Lunch. After School Care and Academic Chess will run until 1:00 pm. Please call if additional child care is needed. With permission the students may continue the after care at TLC - 185 Redfield Parkway.

Friday, Dec. 3rd - Chautauqua Assembly at 8:45 am

A World of Winter - holiday show with all students of all campuses will be held Thursday evening, Dec. 16th at 6:30 pm next door at the South Reno Baptist Church.

Winter Break is Dec. 20th - Dec. 30th. (Mon. - Thurs. each week) - A Winter Care Camp will be scheduled with minimum registration. Please register by calling the office, 825-0257.

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BROOKFIELD'S NEWS NOV. 10, 2004

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION TOMORROW!

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION TOMORROW! - We will hold a special assembly tomorrow.

CONGRATULATIONS ! - To Nathaniel for being successfully promoted to blue belt in Taekwon-Do. This is halfway to the black belt goal. Also, Andrew and Brandon were promoted to green belt and Joel to yellow stripe. Way to Go Boys!!

NEW ACCELERATED READING QUIZZES - Please see the office for the new list of books for students. All teachers and parents should pick up a new grade level list. Thanks to Mr. Jackson, Librarian!

READING LAB - Morning Reading Lab starts Nov. 15th @ 8:15 - 8:45 Mon. - Thurs. taught by Mrs. Fullerton. The Nov./Dec. Session costs $100.00 for five weeks of instruction, Any parent of a 1st or 2nd grader needing reading strengthening, please call to secure your child's position in this session. Further sessions will open to Pre-1st students. The sessions are priced based on $5.00/day. Brochures with the details were sent home. Please donÕt delay. There is a limited enrollment!

MATH LAB - is for all ages. Math games and races are used to promote math fluency skills in thinking, writing, and speaking. Mrs. Curtis will lead the children in this fast paced fun class. Wed.-Fri. mornings from 8 to 8:30 am. This research based class is great! First session is from Wed., Nov. 17 through Dec. 17. The cost for five weeks is only $50.00. If you have not signed up already, please call the office. Scholarships are available in the office

SKI PROGRAM SIGN UP - Mt. Rose Ski program will run for 5 Fridays from 12:00 noon to about 5:30 pm. The program starts Jan. 7-Feb. 4. All forms must be returned by Dec. 10th. The letter / registration form is in the office. Prices are the same as last year.