Brookfield School

JUNE 2003:    MAY 2003: 05/21/03  05/14/03  May 07, 2003
APRIL 2003:  04/30/03  04/16/03 04/09/03
MARCH 2003: 03/26/03 03/19/03  03/12/03   03/05/03
FEBRUARY 2003: 02/26/03  02/12/03  2/05/03 
JANUARY 03:  1/29/03   1/22/03   1/15/03  1/10/03
DECEMBER: 12/18/02 12/11/02  12/04/02
NOVEMBER:  11/20/02   11/13/02  11/06/02 
 OCTOBER:   10/28/02   10/16/02   10/09/02   10/03/02 
SEPTEMBER:  9/25/02   9/18/02   9/11/02   9/4/02

Brookfield School Newsletter May 21, 2003 No school Mon. 

PARENT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON! - Mrs. Osgood had a wonderful lunch for all the volunteers. Thanks. 5th-8th 

GRADE MOMS! ANNUAL MOTHER DAUGHTER BROWN BAG LUNCH TOMORROW! - Bring two lunches and plan for a video and discussion. All Mothers & Daughters of grades 5th - 8th are invited on Thursday, May 22nd from 12-1. Drinks and cookies will be provided. 

CAREER DAY - Fri., May 23 all the students will have visitors. This is a great experience and thanks to Mrs. Lawrence for organizing all the guests. 

PRE 1st - Our P-1st teacher Mrs. Quintel has been put on bed rest by her doctor for the remainder of her pregnancy. Mrs. Friedlander and Mrs. Fullerton have taken on the added responsibility with the utmost enthusiasm which comes from professional, master teachers. The impact on the children has been carefully considered for the least disruption. Mrs. Friedlander will have additional help from Mrs. Reilly with whom the children are familiar. Mrs. Quintel hopes to participate in the Awards Dinner. True to our philosophy of small class size, the classrooms will remain small, about 15 in each class. 

YEARBOOKS ARE IN!-The yearbook are @ $15 in the office. 

FATHER'S VISIT - All fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or substitutes are invited to enjoy breakfast with their child on Friday, May 30th. Breakfast will take the place of our morning assembly on Friday, May 30th. Please attend at the following times: 7:00 - 7:45 am 4th-8th Grades 7:45 - 8:30 am 1st - 3rd Grades 8:30 - 9:15 am Pre1st, PreK, PreSchool 

ACCELERATED CLASSES FOR SUMMER -Registration for the Advanced Placement Classes require a teacher referral. If you are interested please ask your teacher. Classes include: Accelerated Math, High School Preparation, Computers, Hands-On-Science, Jr. Great Books, Creative Writing, Latin, and Drama. Each class is 1 1/2 hour and runs Mon.-Thur. for 2 weeks. Other Summer Programs include; All Day Fun and Teen Twilight. 

JUMP START CLASS DISCOUNT FOR SUMMER - Brookfield and your teacher want to be sure all avenues are pursued by you for your child to reach academic success. A teacher referral for Jump Start gives special pricing on summer classes. Jump Start Classes include: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Speed Reading and Study Skills. Each class is 1 1/2 hour long and runs Mon-Thurs. for 2 weeks. Children already in All Day Fun can add on any class. 

LOST JEWELRY - Many items have been turned in this year to Miss. Brumley. Staff, students and parents need to check with her if you are missing any items. A leather coat and watch are among the items. 

VIDEOS ARE IN! - If you ordered a spring show video they are in. Please pick up your copy! 

SWITCH UP DAY! - All students will visit the next class up in grade on Thurs. May 29th. 

MISS MANNERS - She will be instructing our 7th & 8th grades today on all aspects of good manners.

OUTDOOR SCIENCE CAMP! - The Great Basin Outdoor School science camp will be attended by almost all the 5th 6th, & 7th graders. It is scheduled for June 3rd-6th. The cost is $155 for the four days on the shore of Lake Tahoe. This is a great experience for the student and a time away from home. Mr. Richards, our 7th grade teacher, is very excited to be teaching. PTA is working on helping to reduce the cost. 

THANKS SO MUCH. PLEASE HELP US - Staff will not be able to attend the appreciation luncheons unless parents can volunteer to cover after school care on two Fridays for a short time. Please let the office know if you can help us. May 30 - PTA luncheon (1:15 to 2:30 pm) June 6 - Staff luncheon (noon to 3 pm) 

YEAR END AWARDS BANQUET AND DANCE - Invitations to the Annual Brookfield Awards Banquet have gone home. Please check your students pack. We are very excited to have the event at the Siena Hotel and Spa downtown this year on Wednesday, June 11th at 5:30 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. Please return your reservation form to the office by May 29th. PTA will again sponsor families for the Awards Dinner. Please see the office if you will not be able to attend because of the cost. 

SPONSOR A TEACHER - We are offering the opportunity for families to recognize a staff member or teacher of their choice. If you choose to sponsor a staff member or teacher you can add their name below, or call the office. 

8TH GRADE GRADUATION AND DANCE - A dance celebrating the graduates will follow the dinner from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. All are invited to attend. Upper grades are encouraged to invite friends. Any students 4th grade or below will need to have a parent attend.

SCHEDULE: May 26 - Holiday, no school May 28- Last day for hot lunch May 30 - 4th Annual Father's Visit Breakfast June 6 - Early Release Friday @ 12:00 Noon Care will be provided until 1:00 pm June 11 -Awards Dinner / 8th Grade Graduation  and Dance at the Siena, 5:30 pm June 12 - All Day Picnic/Olympic Day - Bowers June 13 - LAST DAY- Early release @ 10:00 am, No after school care TOP

Brookfield School Newsletter May 14, 2003 

ACCELERATED CLASSES FOR SUMMER -Registration for the Advanced Placement Classes require a teacher referral. If you are interested please ask your teacher. Classes include: Accelerated Math, High School Preparation, Computers, Hands-On-Science, Jr. Great Books, Creative Writing, Latin, and Drama. Each class is 1 1/2 hour and runs Mon.-Thur. for 2 weeks. Other Summer Programs include; All Day Fun and Teen Twilight. 

JUMP START CLASS DISCOUNT FOR SUMMER - Brookfield and your teacher want to be sure all avenues are pursed by you for your child to reach academic success. A teacher referral for Jump Start gives special pricing on summer classes. Jump Start Classes include: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Speed Reading and Study Skills. Each class is 1 1/2 hour long and runs Mon-Thurs. for 2 weeks. Children already in All Day Fun can add on any class. 

MOTHER'S DAY TEA LAST FRIDAY! - WOW! Every year it just gets better. Thanks for all the effort the teachers and staff put in to make the event such a success. 

UPPER GRADES CAREER SHADOWING - All of the 8th grade students have been set up with a professional parent or community member to shadow a career for the day. This helps the student examine the workplace and consider a career to see if they have any interest. Any parent who is able to have a shadow for next year see Mrs. Lawrence. She is interested in creating a pool of careers. 

PARENT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON THIS FRIDAY! - Mrs. Osgood wishes to express thanks for the extensive volunteer force this year at Brookfield. She will hostess a luncheon May 16 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for all those who have given time this year to the benefit their child's educational experience. 

CAREER DAY - Next Friday May 23 all the students will have visitors from many careers. This is a great experience and thanks to Mrs. Lawrence for organizing all the guests. 

HOT LUNCH - There is NO Hot Lunch in June. Last day is May 28th. 

FATHERS VISIT - All fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or a substitute are invited to enjoy breakfast with their child on Friday, May 30th. Breakfast will take the place of our morning assembly on Friday, May 30th. Please attend at the following times: 7:00 - 7:45 am - 4th-8th Grades 7:45 - 8:30 am - 1st - 3rd Grades 8:30 - 9:15 am - Pre1st, PreK, PreSchool 

OUTDOOR SCIENCE CAMP! - The Great Basin Outdoor School science camp will be attended by almost all the 5th and 6th graders. It is scheduled for June 3rd-6th. The cost is $155 for the four days on the shore of Lake Tahoe. This is a great experience for the student as a time away from home. Mr. Richards our 7th grade teacher is very excited to be teaching. PTA is working on helping to reduce the cost. THANKS SO MUCH.

PLEASE HELP US - Staff will not be able to attend the luncheons unless parents can volunteer to cover after school care on two Fridays for a short time. Please let the office know if you can help us. May 30 - PTA luncheon (1:15 to 2:30 pm) June 6 - Staff luncheon (noon to 3 pm) 

YEAR END AWARDS BANQUET AND DANCE - Invitations to the Annual Brookfield Awards Banquet have gone home. Please check your students pack. We are very excited to have the event at the Siena Hotel and Spa downtown this year on Wednesday, June 11, 5:30 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. Please return your reservation form to the office by May 29th. PTA will again sponsor families for the Awards Dinner. Please see the office if you will not be able to attend because of the cost of $16.50 or $30.00 per person. 

8TH GRADE GRADUATION AND DANCE - A dance celebrating the graduates will follow the dinner from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. All are invited to attend. Upper grades are encouraged to invite friends. Any students 4th grade or below will need to have a parent attend. 

SPONSOR A TEACHER - We are offering the opportunity for families to recognize a staff member or teacher of their choice. If you choose to sponsor a staff member or teacher you can add their name to the form below or call the office. 

LOST JEWELRY - Many items have been turned in this year to Miss. Brumley. Staff, students and parents need to check with her if you are missing any items. A leather coat and watch are among the items. 

16TH ANNUAL FAMILY EDUCATION - We have family education for 5th - 8th grade next week. The groups will be divided between the boys and girls for their presentations by Mrs. Murray. If any parents have concerns, you may call Mrs. Murray to discuss the specific content area. 

ANNUAL MOTHER DAUGHTER BROWN BAG LUNCH - Bring two lunches and plan for a video and discussion. All Mothers & Daughters of grades 5th - 8th are invited on Thursday, May 22nd from 12-1. Drinks and cookies will be provided.

SCHEDULE: May 16 - Luncheon for all volunteers May 23 - Career Day May 26 - Holiday, no school May 28- Last day for hot lunch May 30 - 4th Annual Father's Visit Breakfast/ PTA-Teacher Appreciation Luncheon June 11 -Awards Dinner / 8th Grade Graduation and Dance at the Siena, 5:30 pm June 12 - All Day Picnic/Olympic Day - Bowers

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Brookfield School Newsletter   May 07, 2003

GREAT SPRING MUSICAL! -THANKS TO ALL THE TEACHERS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES - We had a huge turnout for our spring performance. VHS copies of the performance are available. Call the office or return slip below to order your video, $6.00, Diva's included! 

BROOKFIELD SUMMER CAMP - Our Summer Programs are now ready and will be mailed home with your May bill. Individual classes for 1 1/2 hrs will be offered in many subjects: Advanced placement, accelerated math, high school preparation, computers, science, and much more. All day fun and Teen Twilight fun are also available. 

MOTHER'S DAY TEA FRIDAY! - All Mothers (or a substitute) are invited to visit the school and enjoy a light brunch with their child on Friday May 9th. Please call the office if an escort is needed for your child. Preschool, PreK, Pre-First: 10:30am-11:00am First, Second, & Third: 11:30 am - 12 noon Fourth - Eighth: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm 

UPPER GRADES HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO - Thanks to all the chaperones and the student's outstanding deportment, the trip was a huge success. Mrs Johnson was a great tour director. 

UPPER GRADES CAREER SHADOWING - All of the 8th grade students have been set up with a professional parent or community member to shadow a career for the day. This helps the student examine the workplace and consider careers to see if they have any interest. Any parent who is able to have a shadow for next year, Mrs. Lawrence is interested in creating a pool of careers. Please call if your profession or work place is able to accommodate for next year. 

OUTDOOR SCIENCE CAMP, Attention 5TH/6TH PARENTS! - The Great Basin Outdoor School science camp for the 5th/6th grades is scheduled for June 3rd-6th. An informational meeting for all parents has been re-scheduled for Mon. May 12 @ 5:30 pm. All Parents please try and attend this informational meeting. 

PARENT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON - Mrs. Osgood wishes to express thanks for the extensive volunteer force this year at Brookfield. She will hostess a luncheon May 16 from 11am to 1pm for all those who have given time this year to the benefit their child's educational experience. This includes such activities as: Spectra Art, hot lunch, library, PTA, skiing, field trips, classroom helpers, etc. Please call the office by May 9. 

HOT LUNCH - There is NO Hot Lunch in June. Last day is May 28th. 

PLEASE HELP US - Staff cannot attend luncheons unless parents can volunteer to cover after school care on two Fridays for a short time. Let the office know if you can help us. May 30 PTA luncheon (1:15 to 2:30) June 6 Staff luncheon (noon to 3pm) PTA - PTA will again sponsor families for the Awards Dinner, June 11. If you will not be able to attend because of the cost of about $30.00 per person please see the office. PTA needs a Secretary for next year. If you would be willing to participate, please see the office. 

SCHEDULE: May 9 - 4th Annual Mother's Day Tea May 16 - Luncheon for all volunteers May 23 - Career Day May 30 - 4th Annual Father's Visit Breakfast/ PTA-Teacher Appreciation Luncheon June 11 -Awards Dinner / 8th Grade Graduation at the Siena, 5:30 pm June 12 - All Day Picnic/Olympic Day-Bowers.

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Brookfield School Newsletter 04/30/03 

TOMORROW NIGHT - SPRING MUSICAL - ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS, RELATIVES ARE WELCOME. We have a huge theater for our performance. We are very excited about Mrs. Ferrall's Philadelphia Chickens Plus. Tomorrow May 1, Thursday night @ 6:30 pm. at the new Church building next door. Mrs. Le Blanc is baking cookies for our event, so one dozen per room, rather than one dozen per family will be enough. SPRING MUSICAL COSTUMES: Attire is dress-up for all. PreSchool - a small stuffed puppy, and free dress Pre First - summer clothing, First Grade - summer clothing, Second Grade - Summer clothing, Third grade - white shirts with black pants, Fourth Grade - pajamas, Fifth/sixth - denim pants with a yellow shirt, and Seventh/Eighth - Hawaiian shirts with knee-length shorts. 

SUMMER CAMP BROOKFIELD - Our Summer of Fun Programs are now ready and will be mailed home with your May bill. Individual classes for 1 1/2 hrs will be offered in many subjects: Advanced placement, accelerated math, high school preparation, computers, science, and much more. All day fun and Teen Twilight fun are also available. 

MOTHER'S DAY TEA - FRIDAY MAY9th-All Mothers or a substitute 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. Pre-School, Pre K, Pre-First: 10:30 am - 11:00 am First, Second, & Third: 11:30 am - 12 noon Fourth - Eighth: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm 

UPPER GRADES ARE OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 4th, 5th, and 6th. Classes will be held as usual on May 5th & 6th for those not going. 

OUTDOOR SCIENCE CAMP, Attention 5TH/6TH PARENTS! - The annual 3 night to Great Basin Outdoor School at camp Galilee in Tahoe for the 5th/6th grades is scheduled for June 3rd-6th. An informational meeting for all parents has been re-scheduled Mon. May 12 @ 5:30 pm. All Parents need to attend. PTA - Be sure to thank the PTA for all the purchases around campus. Please see the letter on the back. PTA will again sponsor families for the Awards Dinner, June 11. If you will not be able to attend because of the cost of about $30.00 per person please see the office. PTA will soon be asking for volunteers for officers for next year. If you would be willing to participate, please see the office. 

PARENT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON - Mrs. Osgood wishes to express thanks for the extensive volunteer force this year at Brookfield. She will hostess a luncheon May 16 from 11am to 1pm for all those who have given time this year to the benefit their childs educational experience. This includes such activities as: Spectra Art, hot lunch, library, PTA, skiing, field trips, classroom helpers, etc. Return the form below or call the office by May 9.

SPRING SCHEDULE - May 1 - All School Spring Show, 6:30 pm, South Reno Baptist Church, Next Door

May 9 - 4th Annual Mother's Day Tea

May 16 - Luncheon for all volunteers

May 23 - Career Day

May 30 - 4th Annual Father's Visit Breakfast/ Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 

June 11 - Awards Dinner at the Siena, 5:30 pm

June 12 - All Day Picnic/Olympic Day-Bowers             TOP OF PAGE

Brookfield School Newsletter 04/16/03 

SPELLING BEE WINNERS - Kimo Hon, 4th Grade, Mr. Trevino is the overall spelling bee champion this year with Alyssa Peacock, 5th Grade, in second place and Michael Hanna in Pre-1st, Mrs. Freidlanders in 3rd place. Each class spelling bee winner are as follows: Pre1st-Quintel- Brett Handlin, Pre1st-Fullerton- Mahesh Challapalli, Pre1st-Friedlander and 3rd overall is Michael Hanna. 1st-VandeBurgt-Ashley Robinson, 1st-McKernan- Katie Daw, 2nd-Gardner- Haley Spector, 3rd-Curtis-Misha Raffiee, 4th-Trevino-and 1st place overall is Kimo Hon, 5th-Roberts/Booher-and 2nd overall is Alyssa Peacock, 6th-Roberts-Holly Mahe, 7th-Richards-Kevin Price, 8th-Tropp Devin Adair. 

SPRING BREAK CAMP IS A GO! - Miss VandeBurgt will run a camp for the week we are off. Complete the form on the back and return. 

SUMMER CAMP BROOKFIELD - Our summer of fun program will be sent out after the break. Individual classes for 1 1/2 hrs will be offered in many subjects. All day fun and Teen Twilight late afternoon to early eve. fun are available. 

UPPER GRADES HAD A GREAT 6 FLAGS TRIP AND WILL ENJOY SAN FRANCISCO ON MAY 4th, 5th, and 6th - Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the rides at six flags. Classes will be held as usual May 5th & 6th.5TH/6TH FIELD TRIP - Friday April 18 they will visit the Raggio Science Center. 

5TH/6TH PARENTS! - The annual 3 night to Great Basin Outdoor School at camp Galliee for the 5th/6th grades in Tahoe is schedule June 3-6th. An informational meeting for all parents is scheduled Mon April 28th @ 5:30 pm. All Parents need to attend. 

ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY! INVITE A FRIEND! - It will be on Friday April 18th. The Leadership Council has reserved the King Skate Roller Rink downtown Reno from 2 - 4 pm. All are welcome! Cost is reduced to $2 per person. Parents will need to transport. More details later. PARENT 

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON - Mrs. Osgood wishes to express thanks for the extensive volunteer force this year at Brookfield. She will hostess a luncheon May 16 from 11am to 1pm for all those who have given time this year to the benefit their child's educational experience. This includes such activities as: Spectra Art, hot lunch, library, PTA, skiing, field trips, classroom helpers, etc. Sign-ups are in the office. Please respond by May 9.

PTA - GREAT PURCHASES HAVE BEGUN. TVÕs. Be sure to thank the PTA as great things appear around campus. PTA will again sponsor families for the Awards Dinner June 11. If you will not be able to attend because of the cost of about $30.00 please see the office. PTA will soon be asking for volunteers for officers for next year. If you would be willing to participate, please see the office. 

SPRING MUSICAL- ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS, RELATIVES ARE WELCOME. Please invite them to our spring musical. We are very excited about Mrs. Ferrall's 'Philadelphia Chicken Plus.". Mark your calendar May 1, Thursday night @ 6:30 pm. In order to host a social after the event we need cookies brought from home. 

SPRING MUSICAL COSTUMES: Attire is generally dress-up for all. PreSchool - small stuffed animal puppies, free dress PreFirst - Summer clothing First Grade - Summer clothing Second Grade - Summer clothing. Third grade - White Shirts with Black Pants Fourth Grade - Pajamas Fifth/sixth - denim pants with a yellow shirt Seventh/Eighth - Hawaiian shirts with knee length shorts If any parents have an outdoor umbrella we could borrow, for props, please let Miss Power know. 

SCHEDULE - Apr. 18- ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY 2-4 pm Apr. 21 - 25th- Spring Break Vacation May 1- All School Spring Show, 6:30 pm May 9- Mother's Day Tea - Times TBA May 16- Luncheon for all volunteers May 23-Career Day / Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. TOP OF PAGE

Brookfield School Newsletter 04/09/03 

READ-A-THON - Congratulations students! You have read 137,589 pages in the month of March. Every class participated, which means an ice-cream social for all!! Each class also has a winner that earned a Barnes and Nobel Trip. Those winning classes will have a free dress day determined by their teacher. The students who have won a lunch with Mrs. Osgood and a shopping trip to Barnes & Noble are : Konner Robinson, Emily Gadbois, Kimo Hon, and Devin Adair. 

SUMMER FUN - Your child will come home with a trial summer fun software. This should be previewed by the parent/child and if the package is to be purchased, fill out the forms and return forms with money. If it is not to be purchased, please return it to your teacher. 

SPRING BREAK CAMP - Miss VandeBurgt will run a camp for the week we are off. She needs a minimum number, however. Please let the office know if you are interested, or see her. 

UPPER GRADES ARE GOING TO 6 FLAGS - The ones signed up for this excursion will meet here at school at 7am this Friday. Regular school will be held for those not attending. 

IMMUNIZATION SHOTS - Almost free clinic for the new childhood shots will be Sat. April 12 at 11am to 3pm at Shoppers Square in Reno and the Fire Department at 1605 Victoria Square in Sparks: chickenpox, and Hepatitis B are free and Hepatitis A is $25.00. All other required vaccinations are offered at no charge (Bring child's immunization record). Hepatitis B will be given on our campus April 14 for 7th graders who are scheduled to complete their series. 

TAE-KWON-DO CLASSES - Both classes are now combined and will start at 3:30 pm on Tues. and Thurs. It would be appreciated for parents in the Great Room to keep snacks and young children under control to give the instructor the respect of silence that he needs to conduct class in optimum conditions. 

ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY! It will be on Friday April 18th. The Leadership Council has reserved the King Skate Roller Rink downtown Reno from 2 - 4 pm. All are welcome! Cost is reduced to $2 per person. Parents will need to transport. More details later. 

PARENT VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON - Mrs. Osgood wishes to express thanks for the extensive volunteer force this year at Brookfield. She will hostess a luncheon May 16 from 11am to 1pm for all those who have given time this year to the benefit their child's educational experience. This includes such activities as: Spectra Art, hot lunch, library, PTA, skiing, field trips, classroom helpers, etc. Sign-ups are required however to plan the food and set up. Please respond by the May 9 deadline. ALL 

SCHOOL SPELLING BEE - This event will be held soon. Some students have been selected to represent their class. We hold it for our students body only. We do not encourage parents to be there. This helps to reduce the STRESS level of the participants which runs very high during this event. PTA - will meet again this month on April 15 at 9 am. to complete the authorization of spending this year's fund raising money. They wish to thank you for the box tops saved for Brookfield. They will collect $80.00 for your efforts. This is the Box Tops for Education sponsored by General Mills, Betty Crocker, etc. PTA will again sponsor families for the Awards Dinner June 11. If you will not be able to attend because of the cost of about $30.00 an adult and a little less for children, please see the office for an application. PTA will soon be asking for volunteers for officers for next year. If you would be willing to participate, please see one of the current officers or the office. 

SPRING MUSICAL - We are very excited about Mrs. Ferralls Philadelphia Chicken Plus. Mark your calendar May 1, Thursday night @ 6:30 pm. In order to host a social after the event we need cookies brought from home. SPRING MUSICAL COSTUMES: Attire is generally dress-up for all. Pre School - small stuffed animal puppies, free dress Pre First - Summer clothing First Grade - Summer clothing Second Grade - Summer clothing Third grade - White Shirts with Black Pants Fourth Grade - Pajamas Fifth/sixth - denim pants with a yellow shirt Seventh/Eighth - Hawaiian shirts with knee length shorts If any parents have an outdoor umbrella we could borrow, for props, please let Miss Power know. SCHEDULE - Apr. 11- 7th/8th 6 Flags Field Trip Apr. 14-18- SAT Testing Pre-1st - 8thApr. 18- ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY 2-4 pm Apr. 21 - 25th- Spring Break Vacation May 1- All School Spring Show, 6:30 pm May 9- Mother's Day Tea - Times TBA May 16- Luncheon for all volunteers May 23- Career Day / Teacher Appreciation Luncheon  

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Brookfield School Newsletter 3/26/03 

READ-A-THON LAST WEEK! - Deadline to turn in the forms will be Monday, March 31st. Pre-1st, 2nd and 3rd grade are reading at the fastest pace! Everybody needs to keep reading until the 31st of March! 

OPEN TOMORROW NIGHT! - INVENTION EVENT MARCH 27th - All students are working on class projects or individual projects. Parents need to assist with project information mounted on science boards for display. 

SEE THE BACK FOR THE SCIENCE BOARD DETAILS. On Thurs., Mar 27, families are invited to see the displays at 5:30 pm in the Great Room. PTA will provide snacks. 

WINE AND ROSES - A Cystic Fibrosis Benefit at the Atlantis will be held March 28th, Friday 6:00 pm, Tickets $50.00, call the Atlantis Gift Shop - 824-4467. Please support our Brookfield Families and attend the Benefit if possible. 

READING LAB and MATH LAB - Last day for the session was Friday March 21st. Labs will resume after the spring break on April 28th. 

LAST FREE DRESS IS FRIDAY - All students and teachers will have the last free dress this week Mar. 28th. No free dress on April 4th. 

HOT LUNCH ON TUES. - Is not yet part of the PTA hot lunch system. Please make the Tues. hot lunch CHECK payable to Brookfield School and Mon. Wed. Hot lunch payable to Brookfield PTA. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

SUMMER VACATION WORKBOOKS AND SOFTWARE - Learning doesn't have to stop this summer. A brochure describing a summer workbook and software went home last week. All Students grades K-6 will receive the materials in early April. If you do not wish to preview the package for purchase please return the form. 

2ND GRADE - Field Trip yesterday was very interesting. They went to Channel 2 to see how the weather reports are made. 

SKI PROGRAM! - Make up day is scheduled for next Friday April 4th. All drivers and skiers will go as a normal day. This week we need a parent volunteer to help at 12:00 - 1:00 to hand out Brookfield Tickets at Mt. Rose, please call the office if you can assist us. 

ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY! Friday April 18th the Leadership Council has reserved the King Skate - roller rink from 2 - 4 pm. All are welcome! Cost is reduced to $2 per person. Parents will need to transport. More details soon. 

SPRING SHOW A BIG EVENING OUT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! - Mark your calendar for the spring show. It is called 'Philadelphia Chickens +' and is being directed by Mrs. Ferrall and Mrs. Erdly. All students and classes are participating and the musical will be held on the evening of May 1st. 7TH & 

8TH FIELD TRIPS AND OVERNIGHT - DEADLINE IS FRIDAY TO CONFIRM ATTENDING EITHER 6-FLAGS VALLEJO OR SAN FRANCISCO. All parents please return the form or call the office. 

SCHEDULE - Mar. 27th - Invention Convention - @ 5:30 pm 

Mar. 31st - Last Read-A-Thon forms are due 

April 1st - PTA Meeting Apr. 14th-18th - SAT Testing Pre-1st - 8th

Apr. 18th - ALL SCHOOL SKATE PARTY 2-4 pm 

Apr. 21st - 25th - Spring Break Vacation

May 1st - All School Spring Show, Evening May 9th - Mother's Day Tea - Times TBA 

May 23rd -Career Day - All school on campus

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Brookfield School Newsletter 3/19/03 

MARCH READ-A-THON IS HALF WAY OVER (DROP EVERYTHING AND READ; D.E.A.R.) - Promote reading! Grades 6-8th have yet to log any reading. 2nd grade has outdone itself! See the totals of each class in the office. Return the reading log sheets weekly to encourage your child to participate. Accelerated Reading Lists are enclosed with the newsletter. Have your child take the test at school as soon as a book is finished. Deadline to turn in the forms will be Monday, March 31st. 

OPEN HOUSE SOON! - INVENTION CONVENTION NIGHT MARCH 27th: - All students are working on class projects or individual projects. Parents need to assist with project information mounted on science boards for display. Ask your teacher for details. Invention convention information has been sent home. A few science boards are available in the office for $10. Call Ms. Brumely. On Thurs., Mar 27, families are invited to see the displays at 5:30 pm in the Great Room. WINE AND ROSES - A Cystic Fibrosis Benefit at the Atlantis will be held March 28th, Friday 6:00 pm, Tickets $50.00, call the Atlantis Gift Shop - 824-4467. Please support our Brookfield Families and attend the Benefit if possible. 

LEGO TABLE? - We have a large donation of legos and need a place for them. Please check your attic or basement. 

READING LAB and MATH LAB - Last day for the session is Friday March 21st. Labs will resume after the spring break on April 28th. 

FREE DRESS FRIDAYS FOR MARCH ONLY - All students and teachers will have free dress on Fridays during the ski program. No writing on shirts or tattered clothes. 

HOT LUNCH ON TUES. - Has been added on and is not yet part of the PTA hot lunch system. Please make the Tues. hot lunch CHECK payable to Brookfield School and Mon. Wed. Hot lunch payable to Brookfield PTA. Thank you. 

SCHOOL POLICY - Remember there is no chewing gum on campus. Hats are to be removed while indoors. 

BROOKFIELD BROWNIES - The Brookfield Brownie Troop would like to say Thank You to everyone who participated in the cookie sales. 7th & 8th GRADE 

COOKING CLASS TODAY - MARCH 19th @ 2:00 at Nothing To It Cooking School. 

SUMMER VACATION INFORMATION - Information on purchasing a summer workbook and software is going home. All Students grades K-6 will receive the materials in early April. If you do not wish to see the package in a few weeks please return the form. 

SKI PROGRAM! - Make up day has not been scheduled. Please watch for the announcement. Any parent who is not able to drive or ski children who are sick need to call the office on Friday morning. Please tell all skier/boarders that there is no skiing alone. Children can be picked up at the school from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Classes start at 12:45 for Rosebuds and 1:30 for lessons. All students must attend lessons and leave with the adult they came with. 

SPRING SHOW - Mark your calendar for the spring show. All students and classes are participating and will be held in the evening of May 1st.

 GRADES 5/6 FIELD TRIP TOMORROW - We have a snowshoe adventure at Camp Richardson at the South Lake Tahoe for Grades 5/6 next Thursday, March 20th. 

SCHEDULE - Mar. 27th - Invention Convention @ 5:30 pm 

Mar. 31st - final Read-A-Thon forms are due 

Apr. 14th-18th - SAT Testing Pre-1st - 8th

Apr. 21st - 25th - Spring Break 

May 1st - - All School Spring Show, Evening TBA 

May 9th - Mother's School Visit May 23rd - Career Day

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Brookfield School Newsletter  3/12/03 

REPORT CARDS TODAY! - Check the backpack for Honor Roll and Report Cards. 

INVENTION CONVENTION NIGHT MARCH 27th: - All students are working on class projects or individual projects. Parents need to assist with project information mounted on science boards for display. Invention convention information has been sent home. Science board details are on the back of this newsletter. A few science boards are available in the office for $10. Call Ms. Brumely. Ask your teacher for details. Thurs., Mar 27, families are invited to see the displays at 5:30 pm in the Great Room. 

MARCH IS READ-A-THON (DROP EVERYTHING AND READ; D.E.A.R.) - Promote reading! All student participation is encouraged. Return the reading log sheets weekly to encourage your child to participate. The reading log sheets will continue all of March. The program will help your child keep track of all the books read for the month. Prizes are awarded for all class participation and most pages read. 

FREE DRESS FRIDAYS FOR MARCH ONLY - All students and teachers will have free dress on Fridays during the ski program. No writing on shirts or tattered clothes. 

HOT LUNCH ON TUESDAYS MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE - New hot lunch on Tuesdays thanks to Mrs. Hart! You may purchase monthly for $8.00 or all three months for $24.00. Menu choices are bean or chicken burrito. 

LOST AND FOUND COATS - Unclaimed coats and sweaters were donated to Salvation Army. They send their thanks and another donation will be made next week. 

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL - Elections have been announced and our spring leadership council is as follows: Jeremy Block-President, Abigail Stieb-Vice President, Erin McIntire- Secretary, Trevor Murray-Treasurer, David Spero, Holly Mahe, David Squelch, and Kelly Vandeburgt are board members. Congratulations to all! 

SHOT RECORDS - We have a new system at the Washoe County Health Department and all parents must ask for a Certified copy of their child's shot records. Please get the records corrected as soon as possible. 

SPRING SHOW - Mark your calendar for the spring show. All students and classes are participating and will be held in the evening of May 1st. 

7th & 8th GRADE COOKING CLASS - STARTS MARCH 12th @ 2:00 at Nothing To It Cooking School. We could use drivers. 

SKI PROGRAM! - Thanks to Mrs. Robinson skiing started Friday. Please be sure to pack a lunch and all the necessary equipment: hat, goggles, gloves, sunscreen, snow suit and socks. Any parent who is not able to drive or ski children who are sick need to call the office on Friday morning. Please tell all skier/boarders that there is no skiing alone. Children can be picked up at the school from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Classes start at 12:45 for Rosebuds and 1:30 for lessons. All students must attend lessons and leave with the adult they came with. 

GRADES 5/6 FIELD TRIP - We have a field trip for snow shoeing at Camp Richardson at the South Lake Tahoe for Grades 5/6 next Thursday, March 20th. Please return the permission slip to Mrs. Roberts.

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Brookfield School Newsletter  3/05/03 

OUR ANNUAL BOOK FAIR WAS A BIG SUCCESS! - The fair is over. Mrs. Roubo thanks all of you for the support in purchasing , manning, setting up, and taking down efforts. The teachers will receive all of the profits on the sales.

MARCH IS READ-A-THON - TURN OFF YOUR TV! Promote reading! All student participation is encouraged. Information will be going home and will continue all of March. The program will help your child keep track of all the books read for the month. The parent will initial a sheet and return each week as pages are read. Prizes are awarded for all-class participation and most pages read. 

MS. BOOHER - We are very excited to announce Ms. Booher will be finishing her teaching degree and will be student teaching in the 5/6th grade classroom. She is looking forward to sharing all the new skills she has learned. 

INVENTION CONVENTION MARCH 27th: All students are working on class projects or individual projects. Projects will be mounted on science boards for display. Invention convention information has been sent home. Science board details are on the back of this newsletter. A few science boards are available in the office for $10. Call Ms. Brumely. Ask your teacher for details. Thurs., Mar 27 , families are invited to see the displays at 5:30 pm in the Great Room.

FREE DRESS FRIDAYS FOR MARCH ONLY- All students and teachers will have free dress on Fridays during the ski program. No writing on shirts or tattered clothes.

7th & 8th GRADE COOKING CLASS - STARTS MARCH 12th @ 2:00 at Nothing To It Cooking School. We could use drivers.

HOT LUNCH ON TUESDAYS - New hot lunch on Tuesdays thanks to Mrs. Hart! You may purchase monthly for $8.00 or all three months for $24.00. Menu choices are bean or chicken burrito. 

SKI PROGRAM! - Thanks to Mrs. Robinson skiing started Friday. It was fairly hectic, as is usual for the first day. It will settle down into a regular routine soon. If there are questions on weather, call the school after 10:00 am. Please be sure to pack a lunch and all the necessary equipment: hat, goggles, gloves, sunscreen, snow suit and socks. Any parent who is not able to drive or ski children who are sick need to call the office on Friday morning. All skiers will be released at 11:30 to have lunch and to change clothes. All drivers will typically depart at 12:00 noon. Plan to take as many children as possible to assure all students have rides and to reduce the parking congestion at Mt. Rose. Parent drivers are responsible for other children from the time they leave school until they return. Please tell all skiier/boarders that there is no skiing alone. Children can be picked up at the school from 4:30 to 5:00 pm. Classes start at 12:45 for Rosebuds and 1:30 for lessons. All students must attend lessons and leave with the adult they came with.

LOST AND FOUND COATS - Unclaimed coats and sweaters were donated to Salvation Army. They send their thanks for the donation. Another donation will be made in a couple of weeks. 

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT - Thanks to all the volunteers: Mrs. Neves, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Farahi, Mrs. Block, Dr. Hayes, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ingbar, Mr. Leising, Mrs. Murray and Mrs. McKinney. This is a great program and can not happen without all these helpful parents.

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Brookfield School Newsletter    11/06/02

SCARECROW DONATIONS!- Thanks to all who donated their time to make the scarecrows, and to those who won the bids. The total raised was over $1,400!
NEW PIANO TEACHER - We have another piano teacher to give lessons. You can meet her in the Great Room on Wed., Nov. 13th from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. If you cannot make it, call the office to sign up.
ELECTIONS FOR STUDENT COUNCIL - Speeches and voting are taking place this week. The newly elected Student Council officers will be announced this Friday. Mrs. Gardner will be their advisor. The first upper grade social will be decided by the new council.
PICTURE MAKE UP - Tues., Nov. 19th is picture make-up day. Also, 8th grade graduation pictures will be taken. A Cap and gown will be provided. For retakes, please return old pictures.
BROOKFIELD SWEAT SHIRTS - Forms and details went home yesterday for sweats. Please contact Lands End directly. Call the office with any questions.
NEW PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS PROGRAM - Details and information for all students, staff, and parents to keep a log of activity to earn a fitness award will be sent home.

FATHERS BACK TO SCHOOL DAY - PTA is sponsoring the fathers back to school day. This year is Thurs., Nov. 21st. Father's need to bring a lunch and visit during their child's lunch break. All our fathers enjoyed their back to school day visit last year. The lunch schedule is:
Pre-School = 11:30 - 12:00
Pre-First, First Grade = 11:30 - 12:00
Pre-K, Second - Fourth Grade=12:00 - 12:30
Fifth - Eighth Grade = 12:30 - 1:00
YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA - November is our Chautauqua month. Class presentations will be the last week of November. 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.
FUNDRAISER - The PTA Wrapping Paper Fundraiser envelopes should be returned. They were due Last Friday.
SCHEDULE VETERANS' DAY NOV. 11th - We will celebrate Veterans' Day with a school assembly at 9 am, Monday morning. School is in session.
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Brookfield School Newsletter  10/28/02

GREAT FALL FESTIVAL! - Thanks to all who helped. The silent auction participation to raise funds for each class was a big success. Thank you for all the wonderful cakes brought in for the cake walk. Everyone enjoyed the cotton candy by Donated by Mrs. Cashell and made by Mrs. Roubo. There was very cool button making with Mrs. Welcome. All the games were enjoyed by all. The costumes were awesome.

STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS - Campaigns will run for the next two weeks and speeches to classes and elections will run Nov. 4th-7th.

3rd - 8th GRADES FREE BASKETBALL CLINIC TOMORROW 3:30 - 4:30. - Please sign up or come to the free clinic, players will start practice on Friday's at Alf Sorenson's Rec. Center, practice is on Tues. and Fri. 4:00 - 5:15 pm, 11/1 to 11/26, $75 fee to Jam-on-it.

THE GRILL LAST WEEK - The restaurant on the corner of Talbot and McCarran Blvd. is sponsoring a fund-raiser for Brookfield. A Pumpkin contest for a $5.00 guess. Please support the fundraiser and guess the weight when you visit for lunch/dinner.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA
November is our Chautauqua month. Class presentations will be the last week of November. 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.

FUNDRAISER - PTA Fundraiser Wrapping Paper should be returned to the teacher by Friday Nov. 1st.

NEW PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS PROGRAM TO BE SENT HOME NEXT WEEK - All details and information for all students, staff, and parents to keep a log of activity to earn a fitness award will be sent out next week.

SCHEDULE - OCT. 31st - Normal school day with no costumes at school please.

VETERANS DAY NOV. 11th - We will celebrate Veterans Day with a school assembly at 9 am, Monday morning. School is in session.

WHY DO LEAVES TURN COLORS? See the interesting article on the back of the newsletter. Read the article to your children.
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Brookfield School Newsletter 10/16/02

REPORT CARD DAY - Today is the first term for report cards, look for them in your child's backpack.

STUDENT COUNCIL - Nominations for officers is occurring this week. Deadline to hand in the applications for student council is Monday Oct. 21. Campaigns will begin Oct. 28 and speeches to classes and elections will run Nov. 4th-7th. All 6th - 8th graders are eligible for student council. Parents and teachers must sign the applications. Please pick up applications in the office.

FALL FESTIVAL - The PTA excited about the annual all school Fall Festival, Thursday, Oct. 24. from 4 to 6 pm. The whole family is welcome. We will parade in costume, enjoy games, activities, cake walk, trick or treat with teachers. PTA will collect $1.00 per person at the door in the Great Room. Your teacher will need a scarecrow from your class to enter into the silent auction. All money raised with the selling of the scarecrows will go to the individual class.
    We would appreciate no weapons and dripping blood as part of the costumes. If your young child might be too scared with the various costumes, you might not want him/her to participate. Costumes are not to be worn during school day.

MATH LAB AND READING LAB - Morning and afternoon reading and math labs are up and running. Please call the office for times and placement.

3rd - 6th GRADE PICKUP AT BASKETBALL COURT, 2nd GRADE AT FLAG POLE FRONT YARD - All parents should wait off campus, behind the bleachers or behind the fence by the flag pole. The teachers are trying to escort the classes to the gate. Please assist us in the safety procedure and send anyone unfamiliar to the office.

THE GRILL - The restaurant on the corner of Talbot and McCarran Blvd. is sponsoring a fund raiser for Brookfield School. They have a pumpkin contest for a $5.00 guess. If you guess the weight of the pumpkin, you win a dinner for 4 people. Please support the fundraiser and guess the weight when you visit for lunch or dinner.

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM - Stanford University and Brookfield School are offering a computer based learning course in mathematics for students of high ability. This is an independent Education program. Call the office with questions.

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Brookfield School Newsletter  10/09/02

PICTURE DAY - Next Wednesday, October 16th will be picture day for the yearbook and for individual purchase. The prepaid packages have gone home, please pick up forms in the office.

BALLS - Thanks to Mrs. Crook again this year for all the new balls she donated.

Thanks to Mrs. Gadbois - The teachers and staff loved the PTA gift of the pumpkin filled candies.

PARENT EXPECTATIONS - While on campus for any reason, if you see a child who needs discipline, as an observer it is imperative that you tell staff rather than discipline another family's child. This includes all volunteers, art, lunch, and classroom, as well.

PTA FUNDRAISERS - Scolari's Market savings cards provide for funds to go to Brookfield School PTA . If you shop at Scolari's please have your purchase credits go to the PTA. Just ask anyone at Scolari's to set up a savings card and direct funds to Brookfield School PTA. Wrapping paper catalog will go home next Friday, Oct. 18th and will be due back by Nov. 1st. All orders will be in for the holidays. Box Tops for Education are also collected to raise funds. Please bring in your box tops and put them in the PTA drawer in the office.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AREA - All Preschooler and Pre kindergarten students must play in their designated preschool play area, which is for these students only. Older children are not allowed in preschool play area. Even with parental supervision, the general play areas are too rough for this younger age.

FALL FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - To make this successful, we need all parents to participate as much as possible. We have enough candy, please sign up for treats or small prizes. The PTA is planning another annual all school Fall Festival, Thursday, Oct. 24. from 4 to 6 pm. The whole family is welcome. We will parade in costume, enjoy games, activities, cake walk, trick or treat with teachers. PTA will collect $1.00 per person at the door in the Great Room. Your teacher will need a scarecrow from your class to enter into the silent auction. All money raised with the selling of the scarecrows will go to the individual class.

We would appreciate no weapons and dripping blood as part of the costumes. If your young child might be too scared with the various costumes, you might not want them to participate. Costumes are not to be worn during school day.
THE GRILL - The restaurant on the corner of Talbot and McCarran Blvd. is sponsoring a fund raiser for Brookfield School. They have a pumpkin contest for a $5.00 guess. If you guess the weight of the pumpkin, you win a dinner for 4 people. Please support the fundraiser and guess the weight when you visit for lunch or dinner.
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM - Stanford University and Brookfield School are offering a computer based learning course in mathematics for students of high ability. This is an independent Education program. Call the office with questions.
ANY SMALL BUSINESS WISHING TO ADVERTISE WITH BROOKFIELD? - Any business interested in advertising on Brookfield's book covers / portfolios please call the office. These will be used for the next 2-4 years. The min. cost for each business card size is $200.
PTA FALL FESTIVAL PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR CLASS

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Brookfield School Newsletter 10/3/02

FALL FESTIVAL - The PTA is planning another annual all school Fall Festival, Thursday, Oct. 24. from 4 to 6 pm. We will parade in costume, enjoy games, activities, cake walk, trick or treat with teachers, and maybe do a Nevada Day scavenger hunt. PTA will collect $1.00 per person at the door in the Great Room. We will have a Jack-O-Lantern contest, and a Scarecrow contest. To make this successful, we need all parents to participate as much as possible. Your teacher will need a scarecrow from your class to enter into the silent auction. All money raised with the selling of the scare crows will go to the individual class.
We would appreciate no weapons and dripping blood as part of the costumes. If your young child might be too scared with the various costumes, you might not want them to participate. Costumes are not to be worn during school day.

PRE-1st, 1st, and 2nd GRADES - Parent Teacher Conferences DATE CORRECTION (Oct. 21 - 24th.). Please sign up on your teachers door. For all other grades the teacher conferences are held by parent request. During this week the students in these grades will be out at 2:30 pm every day, supervision will be available.
(Oct. 24 might not be a good day to conference with the fall festival going on)

PTA MEETING - The next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 8th, 9:00 am.

THE GRILL - The restaurant on the corner of Talbot and McCarran Blvd. is sponsoring a fund raiser for Brookfield School. They have a pumpkin contest for a $ 5.00 guess. If you guess the weight of the pumpkin, you win a dinner for 4 people. Please support the fundraiser and guess the weight when you visit for lunch or dinner.

PICTURE DAY - October 16th will be picture day for the yearbook and for individual purchase. The pre-paid packages will go out this week for your consideration.

THANKS - Mrs. C. Murray wishes to thank the Pre-First classes for their decoration of the library.

GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM -
Stanford University and Brookfield School is offering a computer-based learning course in mathematics for students of high ability. This is an independent Education program. The fees and applications for those students that qualify are being sent home this week. Please respond promptly as the program starts next week.

HOLIDAY - No School on Friday, Oct. 25th. to celebrate Nevada Day

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Brookfield School Newsletter 9/25/02

GREAT OPEN HOUSE ! ! ! THANKS TO ALL! - We have great pictures on the web please visit the site at brookfieldschool.com. Thanks to the LeBlanc Family for decorating and cooking. Thanks to all the families that brought in great food. All recipes are requested, please bring to office and we can distribute upon request. Thanks to the Nevis family for having a photographer, the pictures are on the web.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM HAS STARTED - Thanks to Mrs. Mahe for organizing the year again. Please leave the money in envelopes in the office PTA drawer.

PIANO TEACHER - Miss Fan has a few openings left for Friday after school at $20.00 per half hour. If you are interested in lessons before or after school please see details on the back. We are still on the search for a Violin Teacher.

BOY SCOUT MEETING - All parents interested in Boy Scouts (1st - 5th grades) please attend a meeting on Thursday Sept. 26th at 5:30 pm in the GreatRoom. Call Sue with questions 747-2929.

SKI PROGRAM DIRECTOR?-We had a parent volunteer for ski director and the sheet is gone. Please call the school if you are interested in volunteering, as it is time to start organizing with Mt. Rose.

ANY SMALL BUSINESS WISHING TO ADVERTISE WITH BROOKFIELD? - Any business interested in advertising on Brookfield's book covers / portfolios please call the office. These will be used for the next 2-4 years. The min. cost for each business card size is $200.

PTA MEETING - The next meeting is
Oct. 8th, 9:00 AM.

GO BROOKFIELD THUNDER! - Brookfield School announces Basketball for 1st-5th grades. Information went home. Upper grade students wishing to form a team please sign up in the office.

PRE-1st, 1st, and 2nd GRADES - Parent Teacher conferences are to be held the last week of Oct. (OCT. 28 - 31st.). Please sign up on your teachers door. For all other grades the teacher conferences are held by parent request. These grade students during this week will be out at 2:30pm every day, supervision will be available.

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS? - Please see our front porch. All the classes have their homework for the week posted.

MATH LAB AND READING LAB - These optional programs have started. Please call the office to sign your child up. Math Lab is $40.00 per session (4 week sessions) and Reading Lab is $80.00 per session. Both Labs run 8:15 - 8:45 am Mon. to Fri. Details and times are in the office.

NEW THIS YEAR! MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDS ON ALGEBRA / HIGH SCHOOL PREP LAB - Open to 5th - 8th grades M & W 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Students must attend full sessions and be prepared for short daily home drills including weekends. $40.00 per session. Please call the office to sign your child up.

ACTIVE PARENTING CLASSES -
Dr. Marson is offering parenting classes. Please call the office if interested. The cost will be $20 per adult or $30 per couple.

HOLIDAY - Nevada Day is our next holiday No School OCT. 25th. Friday.

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Brookfield School Newsletter   9/18/02

TOMORROW NIGHT OPEN HOUSE & FAMILY BARBECUE - All families are invited to our open house and barbecue at 5:30 pm on Thurs. 9/19. All parents are invited to the classroom at 5:30 to 6:00 to meet the teacher and see the classroom. From 6 to 7 we will enjoy a pot luck dinner.

POTLUCK: PS,PK,P1 bring salad for about 8.
1st through 4th bring desserts for 8. 5th through 8th bring Drinks and chips for about 12.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM - See the back for details. Mon. and Wed. hot lunch will start next week. Please review the info on the back page.
PTA MEETING - The next meeting is Oct. 8th, 9:00 AM.

MUSIC TEACHERS NEEDED - The school is looking for piano and violin instructors for private music lessons after school. Please let the office know of anyone available.

GIRL SCOUT MEETING - All parents interested in Girl Scouts please attend a meeting on Monday Sept. 23rd at 6:00 pm in the GreatRoom.

HOMEWORK QUESTIONS? - Please see our front porch. All the classes have their homework for the week posted.

NEW ACCELERATED READER - Parents will be receiving information on books your child can read outside of class. These books will be available in the library thanks to PTA. The student can take quizzes on the computer in their classroom to earn points, Mrs. Curtis - 3rd grade is heading up the program and is experienced in using it in the classroom. Book lists and more information will be coming home to the parents.

MATH LAB AND READING LAB - These optional programs have started. Please call the office to sign your child up. Math Lab is $40.00 per session (4 week sessions) and Reading Lab is $80.00 per session. Both Labs run 8:15 - 8:45 am Mon. to Fri. Details and times are in the office.

NEW THIS YEAR! MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDS ON ALGEBRA / HIGH SCHOOL PREP LAB - Open to 5th - 8th grades M & W 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Students must attend full sessions and be prepared for short daily home drills including weekends. $40.00 per session. Please call the office to sign your child up.

ACTIVE PARENTING CLASSES - Dr. Marson is offering parenting classes. Please call the office if interested. The cost will be $20 per adult or $30 per couple.

INSURANCE - The medical expenses of an accidental injury at school can be paid for by the student accident insurance purchased during the month of September only. ($40.00) See the office.
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Brookfield School Newsletter  9/11/02

PTA MEETING - Tues. Sept. 10th, Mrs. VandenBurgt is our new President and Mrs. Trimm is our new Secretary. The meeting was well attended. The library fund will purchase books for the accelerated reader program. The next meeting is Oct. 8th, 9:00 AM.

NEW ACCELERATED READER - Parents will be receiving information on books your student can read outside of class. These books will be available in the library thanks to PTA. The student can take quizzes on the computer in their classroom to earn points, Mrs. Curtis - 3rd grade is heading up the program and is experienced in using it in the classroom. Book lists and more information will be coming home to the parents.

FIRST GRADE PICK UP - The location to pick up first grade has changed. All first graders will be picked up outside the back west gate by the basketball courts at 3:00 pm. This should help with congestion in the front parking lot and assure the student is passed to the parent.

MATH LAB AND READING LAB - These optional programs start next week. Please call the office to sign your child up. Math Lab is $40.00 per session and Reading Lab is $80.00 per session. Both Labs run 8:15 - 8:45 am M-F. Details and times are in the office.

NEW THIS YEAR! MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDS ON ALGEBRA / HIGH SCHOOL PREP LAB - Open to 5th - 8th grades M & W 3:45 - 4:30 pm. Students must attend full sessions and be prepared for short daily home drills including weekends. $40.00 per session. Please call the office to sign your child up.

9/11 REMEMBRANCE - We had a nice all school ceremony at 9:00 am around the flag pole in our front yard. The 5th and 6th graders read beautiful essays on what the pledge of allegiance means to them. Thanks to all.

SPECTRA ART - Spectra Art checks are made out to Brookfield Spectra Art. Details for volunteers are on the back of this newsletter. See our web page, (brookfieldschool.com) for Spectra Art details. All children participate and all parents are asked to please help with supplies. The $40.00 will go a long way in giving your child an interesting and varied art experience this year.

OPEN HOUSE & FAMILY BARBECUE - All families are invited to our open house and barbecue at 5:30 pm on Thurs. 9/19. All parents are invited to the classroom at 5:30 to 6:00 to meet the teacher and see the curriculum. From 6 to 7 we will enjoy a pot luck dinner.
Please RSVP below for the dinner.

PS,PK,P1 bring salad for about 8. 1st through 4th bring desserts for 8. 5th through 8th bring Drinks and chips for about 12.

INSURANCE - The medical expenses of an accidental injury at school can be paid for by the student accident insurance purchased during the month of September only. ($40.00) See the office.

*** REMEMBER *** ON FRIDAYS ALL CLASSES ARE OUT BY 1:00 PM.

BROOKFIELD FAMILY OPEN HOUSE & BARBECUE PLEASE RETURN
Yes, the ____________________ family will attend the barbecue,
THURSDAY SEPT. 19th 5:30 pm,
Please count in _______adults and _______children and bring ____________________
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Brookfield School Newsletter   9/4/02

      WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW FAMILIES -  It is so great  to see so many old friends as well.  For those who were unable to sign up for the various lists, they will be in the office for a few weeks. We have lists for car pooling, library, hot lunch, etc. Please see your teacher for Room Helper sign ups. We are looking for volunteers for after school enrichment programs, ie.  chess, computers, Spanish, soccer, arts/crafts, board games.      

      PTA MEETING - Tues. Sept. 10th at 9:00 am in the Great Room for all parents wondering how they might contribute to our school community. Mrs. VandenBurg is our new President. Spectra Art checks are made out to Brookfield Spectra Art. See our web page, (brookfieldschool.com) for Spectra Art details. All children participate and all parents are asked to please help with supplies. The $40.00 will go a long way in giving your child an interesting and varied art experience this year.

      SNACKS - Remember to pack healthy snacks for the morning refreshment, and after school for those who stay longer.

      READING BOOK:  Make sure your child has a reading book with them at all times so they can pick it up when work is finished, before/after school care, study hall, etc.

      9/11 REMEMBRANCE - We will have a short all school ceremony at 9:00 am around the flag pole in our front yard.  Parents are welcome.

      OPEN HOUSE & FAMILY BARBECUE - All families are invited to our open house and barbecue at 5:30 pm on Thurs. 9/19. All parents are invited to the classroom at 5:30 to 6:00 to meet the teacher and see the curriculum. From 6 to 7 we will enjoy a pot luck dinner.  Please RSVP below for the dinner.

PS,PK,P1 bring salad for about 8
1st through 4th bring desserts for 8
5th through 8th bring Drinks and chips for about 12.

        INSURANCE - The medical expenses of an accidental injury at school can be paid for by the student accident insurance purchased during the month of September only. ($40.00)  See the office.

      NEWSLETTERS - We will print a few extra letters for the brochure holder on the fence in the front yard.  We will fly the colorful flag by the bench in the front parking lot on newsletter days.    If you do not get a newsletter from your child's pack, pick one up the next day.

FRIDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY We will have our weekly assembly at 8:45 every Friday and parents are invited to watch.

      *** REMEMBER *** ALL CLASSES ARE OUT BY 1 O'CLOCK ON FRIDAYS. (see your schedule)

BROOKFIELD FAMILY OPEN HOUSE  &  BARBECUE   PLEASE  RETURN

Yes, the ____________________  family will attend the barbecue, 5:30 pm, THURSDAY SEPT. 19th

Please count in _______adults  and _______children and bring ____________________