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38100685165Brooke Grove ES website Friday, September 28, 2018Friday, March 31, 200600Brooke Grove ES website Friday, September 28, 2018Friday, March 31, 2006left-429895 Weekly Newsletter for Brooke Grove Elementary School Families00 Weekly Newsletter for Brooke Grove Elementary School Families1198246-230505The Brooke Grove Eagle00The Brooke Grove Eagle Brooke Grove Elementary School 2700 Spartan RdOlney, MD 20832(240)722-1800School Hours9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.Jolynn Tarwater, PrincipalJolynn_E_Tarwater@Mickey Gulati, Assistant PrincipalRanhir_K_Gulati@Twitter: @BGESprincipal – Follow me for BGES information and updates-19055207000Inside This Week’s Issue:page1 Message from Mrs. Tarwater2 Student pictures2 Parent Portal2 Back to School Night Survey 2 Walk to School Day2 PTA Presentation- Anxiety &Young People2 Principal’s Coffee3 Principal’s Book Club 4 Prevention of child abuse4 When to keep your child home from school4 Fathers, Families, Fitness 5 Dates to Remember 8255-5588000There is no school Monday September 30. Friday, October 4 is an early dismissal day! Students dismiss at 12:55pm. PRE-K dismissal 10:40amBack to School Night FeedbackThank you for your attendance at Back to School Night. We want to hear from you! Please give us feedback by completing this short survey: 2597143111500Principal’s CoffeeAfter you walk your child to school on October 2, come on in to school and join me for our first Principal’s Coffee from 9-10 am. On the agenda will be discussion of the new report card, the new MCPS Parent Portal, and the book Mindset by Carol Dweck. If you plan on attending the Principal’s Coffee, please RSVP here. Fathers, Families, and Fitness was fun!Save the Date! Thursday October 10 Fathers, Families, Fun and Fitness at Brooke Grove ElementaryJoin us for some fun and games before school to get our brains and blood pumping! More information in your child’s backpack next week!Thank you to Mrs. Briscuso for organizing the event and a special show of GRATITUDE to our Leader of girls on the run Dina Shafey Scott and our BGES Girls on the Run team who are running our fitness stations! -5969010414000Safety First!Please exercise extreme caution at all times, but particularly during the morning and afternoon rush. Here are some safety reminders: DO NOT DROP OFF STUDENTS BY THE SIDEWALK IN THE MORNING AND LET THEM WALK THROUGH THE PARKING LOT. A STUDENT WAS ALMOST HIT THIS WEEK AND THIS WAS WITNESSED BY A PARENT. When crossing the street, please use the crosswalk and/or crossing guard.When you are in the car line do not get out of your car for any reason.We will call your car number and get your child. The line will go faster if you do not get out of your car. Please do not pass other cars at any time for any reason, unless an adult waves you on. Some students enter the car on the driver side due to car seats in the backseat. If you are pulling around to pass another vehicle, that creates a dangerous situation. Some parents have mentioned that they are going to change the location of car seats so that their school-age children can exit safely onto the sidewalk.Please have a number in your car or we will ask for your ID. There is a “No Left Turn” rule to turn into the school coming from Old Baltimore Rd. You may not turn left from 3:15-3:45. Please follow the traffic pattern.When possible be walk with your child to and from school. This promotes good healthy habits. This also helps minimize the car rider pick up area.We want Brooke Grove Elementary to be a safe and happy place for all!PTA MEETING: OCTOBER 1, 2019EVENT PLANNING & VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONWhen: Tuesday October 1, 2019 Where: Brooke Grove ESTime: 6:30-8:30pmPTA – Join Us!It was great to see so many families at our Back to School Night. Thank you to so many of you who signed up to join our wonderful committees. If you need more information or would like to join, please visit the website at .Parent Academy The MCPS Parent Academy is kicking off its fall season today, Thursday, September 26. Parents/guardians and members of the community are invited to participate in these free workshops that provide information, resources, tools, and tips to support your child’s success in school. Don’t miss this season of workshops, which will be offered on a range of topics, including college and career planning, mental health, cybersafety and social media, active parenting, and positive communication. Parent Academy workshops are free. Childcare and interpretation services are provided upon request. A full list of courses will be posted atdepartments/parentacademy/. Forum for Equity and Excellence Set for October 15 The Black and Brown Forum for Educational Equity and Excellence?will be held on Tuesday, October 15. The event, which is being hosted by the NAACP Parents’ Council and Identity, is set for 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Boulevard in Gaithersburg. 1759585136398000The forum will bring together Montgomery County education stakeholders, advocacy partners supporting the?Black and Brown Educational Equity?Coalition,?and other community leaders for a discussion of evidence-based solutions to create better educational outcomes for students of color in MCPS. WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOLIf you child is sick go to go to report my child absent. Fill out the form and click submit.You do not need to call if you fill out this form. When to keep your child home sick.A temperature of more than 100o orallyNausea or vomitingStomachacheDiarrheaPale or flushed faceHeadachePersistent coughEaracheThick yellowish discharge from noseSore throatRash or infection of the skinRed or pink eyesLoss of energy or decrease in activityWhat to do if your child shows these signs:If your child has any of these symptoms when it is time for school, it is best that he/she stay home. Most childhood illnesses are over soon and no cause for worry. But, if the symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, you should contact your private source of medical care.Children sometimes use illness as an excuse to miss school. On the other hand, some children force themselves to go to school even though they are sick. There may be times that your child does not show signs of the above-noted symptoms but may be ill. It is up to you to be alert to your child's health and to decide when it is best to send him/her to school.WHEN MAY MY CHILD RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER AN ILLNESS?The Centers for Disease Control recommends that individuals stay home “until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance, or sweating) without the use of fever-reducing medicine.” , your child may return to school when he/she is free of signs of illness. However, there may be times when it is necessary for your child to see your source of medical care before returning to school. Please call your school nurse if you have any questions regarding a specific condition.WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF MY CHILD BECOMES ILL AT SCHOOL?If your child complains of being sick or does not look well after he/she reaches school, we will contact you. Therefore, it is important that you provide the school with up-to-date information and phone numbers to call in case it is necessary to contact you.-22402801252982000Message from Mrs. TarwaterIt was wonderful to meet so many parents at our Back to School Night, Picnic and at our Fathers, Families, and Fitness event. I am glad that so many of you were able to come and meet them. I am continually impressed with the positive engagement and support that you all give. Effective parent involvement comes when a true partnership exists between schools and families. Creating that partnership, especially around academics, is what works for student achievement. It also is what works for students to come to school with a healthy and happy attitude, being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.A report from scholars at the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL, 2002), A New Wave of Evidence, synthesizes research from 51 studies over the preceding decade to reach conclusions about the effect of parent involvement on student learning. The report found that students with involved parents, no matter their income or background, are more likely to:Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programsBe promoted, pass their classes and earn creditsAttend school regularlyHave better social skills, show improved behavior and adapt well to schoolGraduate and go on to post-secondary educationNonetheless, when drilling down to determine what types of involvement work best, SEDL found one common factor: “Programs and interventions that engage families in supporting their children’s learning at home are linked to higher student achievement.” *I believe that the more parents know and understand about what their students are learning at school, the better able they are to support their children. On that note, we have several learning opportunities for parents. On Tuesday, October 2. I will host a Principal’s Coffee on Wednesday, October 4 to learn more about new MCPS initiatives. We are excited to be able to welcome parents to school for our Columbus Day Open House on Monday, October 10th from 9-11:30. You are welcome to come at any time during that time period to come and immerse yourselves in the learning and fun that our students experience each day at Brooke Grove.source* STUDENT PICTURES FRIDAY OCTOBER 11The picture forms should be coming home this week. OCTOBER 1, 2018Brooke Grove ElementaryNew This Fall!Pre-Order Your Photos?BEFORE Picture Day!Click the link below andEnter the Access Key brookegrove 19p://onlineorders.onlineorders.login_shoothootGo to HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" TO PRE-ORDERCustomer Service(800)869-9515 x112Thank You!Classic Photography & ImagingParent PortalNew MCPS Parents/guardians and, parents/guardians who did not create a parent account last year who reside at the primary address of an MCPS student(s) grades K-12 will receive a myMCPS Parent Portal activation letter in the mail. The letters will be sent to residents of students K-12 starting July 19. Families of students who enroll in MCPS after this initial mailing will receive an activation letter within 1 week of the student’s enrollment date. A preview of the letter is available in the following languages: you need your student’s id and or password to get on the portal, please call the school office and we will be happy to assist you at 240-722-1800. Thank you. 4572015537100Walk to School Day-254038735Looking for a healthy way to start the day? Jumpstart it by walking your child to school! Join hundreds of students and parents in Montgomery County in celebrating International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 2. International Walk to School Day was founded in 1997 as a way to bring community leaders and children together to build awareness for communities to be more walkable. It is celebrated by thousands of schools across the nation and in more than 40 countries worldwide.Walking to school is a great way to promote health, identify safer routes for walking, and improve air quality. International Walk to School Day is a great opportunity for you to help your child learn and practice safe walking skills. At Brooke Grove we are a “walking school”, which means that almost all of our students live within walking distance. We will have school staff out on the student routes on Wednesday morning.What are the health benefits for children who walk or bicycle to school?(article from )Two recent studies have found that walking to school is associated with higher overall physical activity throughout the day. (1)(2) There are many potential benefits of physical activity for youth including (3)(4):Weight and blood pressure controlBone, muscle, and joint health and maintenanceReduction in the risk of diabetesImproved psychological welfareBetter academic performance (5)Walking and bicycling to school also may help contribute to the developmental health of children. Some children today have less independence than their parents did and this lack of independence can negatively impact their social behavior development. (6) Driving a child from home to school limits the child's opportunities to interact with their neighborhood and other children. Children who spend more time in supervised structured activities have fewer opportunities to explore their neighborhoods. Children may lose some relatively "safe" opportunities to make decisions independently. They miss some of the lessons gained from learning from mistakes and the confidence that comes with success. (7) Questions also have been raised regarding how children who spend all their travel time in motor vehicles will master fundamental pedestrian and bicycling skills and what kind of drivers they will become because of their lack of experience negotiating traffic as walkers or bicyclists.1) Alexander et al., The broader impact of walking to school among adolescents. BMJonline. Accessed 9/16/05 at bmj.2) Cooper et al., Commuting to school: Are children who walk more physically active? Am J Prev Med 2003: 25 (4)3) American Heart Association. Exercise (Physical Activity and Children). Accessed 9/16/05 at?presenter.jhtml?identifier=4596.4) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Importance of Regular Physical Activity for Children. Accessed 9/16/05 at?) California Department of Education. A study of the relationship between physical fitness and academic achievement in California using 2004 test results. Accessed 9/16/05 at?) Huttenmoser M. Children and Their Living Surroundings: Empirical Investigations into the Significance of Living Surroundings for the Everyday Life and Development of Children. Children's Environments 1995 December; 12(4), Available:?. Accessed January 17, 2006.7) Hillman M. The Impact of Transport Policy on Children's Development. Presentation at the Canterbury Safe Routes to Schools Project Seminar, London U.K. May 29, 1999. Letter will be sent home next Wednesday. Prevention of Child AbuseMontgomery County Public Schools is taking an active role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect through early prevention and intervention education.Starting in the months of October through December, our school counselor and classroom teachers will be presenting lessons on the topic of child abuse and neglect. The lessons are known as Personal Body Safety Lessons and their purpose is to help students to:Develop knowledge, decision making skills, and behaviors which promote safe living in the home, school, and community;Learn skills for self-protection and identifying child abuse and neglect;Learn skills for asking for help for self and others and practice reporting to a trusted adult; andEngage in positive and appropriate interactions with peers and adults.Mrs. Greif will be available to explain the objectives for the lessons and to answer any questions you may have. For any questions please contact Mrs. Greif at 240-722-1800 or Rachel_S_Greif@. In addition, a letter will be sent home after each lesson is complete in your child’s take home folder which will explain the lesson’s objectives.If you have any questions or concerns about the topics that will be covered, please contact me, your child’s classroom teacher, or the school counselor.Rand Study Coming Home“4th and 5th Grade Families be on the lookout for a “Parent/Guardian Consent Form” that was sent home this week in the Wednesday folders. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has partnered with the RAND Corporation (RAND) to conduct a study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Justice (NIJ), of school behavior management strategies, specifically restorative justice and positive behavioral intervention supports (PBIS). More information on this grant was sent in the Wednesday folder attached to the consent form. There is contact information within the packet if you have additional questions.”Dates to RememberThursday, September 26Back-to-School Night for Grades K-5, 7:00 pm Monday, September 30No School for Students & TeachersTuesday, October 1PTA Meeting 6:30-8:00pm Wednesday, October 2Walk Your Child to School Day-Principal’s Coffee 9-10amFriday, October 4Early Release Day ** K-12 12:55pmWednesday, Oct 9No School for Students & TeachersFriday, Oct 11Individual Pictures 9:15amMonday, October 14Friday, October 18Columbus Day-Open House Visitation Day 9:00-11:30 amPre-K field trip to Sharps Farm 945-1230pmNote: Dates that are added each week will be printed in bold ................
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