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Brookwood Elementary
2980 Vaughan Drive ~ Cumming, GA * Telephone: 678-965-5060 Fax: 678-965-5061
Principal: Kathie Braswell * Asst. Principal: Gina Burns * Asst. Principal: Greg Singleton
January 29 2016
Dates to Remember
Plan Your Year In Advance: Click 2015-2016 Student Calendar
January 30, Tech Fair @ Whitlow Elementary
February 4, How to Save for College Presentation (see article below)
February 6, Daddy Daughter Dance
February 8 – 11 Teacher Appreciation Week
February 25, Family Science Night ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------
Georgia Milestones Testing Dates
April 14 – April 29
No visitors/volunteers allowed in the building during testing.
Ongoing Announcements At A Glance
Like the PTA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookwoodpta
Check out the PTA website: www.brookwoodpta.org
Follow the PTA on Instagram: Brookwoodpta
Specials Schedule for February 1-5
Monday, February 1 C Tuesday, February 2 D Wednesday, February 3 E Thursday, February 4 F Friday, February 5 G
Boots and Bows
Dance the night away at Brookwood Elementary on Saturday, February 6, 2016
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. At the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
$20.00 per Daddy and Daughter(s)
All tickets must be purchased online at www.brookwoodpta.org by Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Tickets will not be sold at the door
Sweet treats and pink lemonade will be served. Dress attire is what you want it to be to feel your best. Be sure to bring your camera or phone to
capture photo booth moments and amazing dance moves
National Wear Red Day
Calling all Bobcats…the American Heart Association (AHA) wants you to GO RED on Friday, February 5 for National Wear Red Day. Help shine a light on the number one killer of men and women—heart disease. Show your support by wearing red.
Kindergarten Registration 2016/2017
Kindergarten Registration 2016/2017 Registration for Kindergarten students for NEXT school year (1st day of school August 4, 2016)
Kindergarten round-up will be held at the
Almon C. Hill Education Center 136 Elm Street, Cumming, GA 30041
Registration is located around the back of the building.
Brookwood students are scheduled to register February 22 – 26.
Prior to registration, follow the directions below:
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Visit www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/KKenroll 2. When the page opens you will need to do the following 3 tasks:
a. Make an online appointment to go to the Hill Center to register b. Review and gather all documents* c. Pre-register your child’s information into the online system
*If you are missing any documents, please register anyway. You will be considered incomplete, but you
can return documents at a later time that is convenient for you. This will allow the school to have your
contact information and inform you of upcoming Kindergarten events.
Entering Kindergarten: According to Georgia law, children must be five years old on or before
September 1
For questions not answered on the website, please send an email to [email protected].
Brookwood Art Night Needs Your Help!
We are in need of a committee chairperson and volunteers to make this annual event a success. Every year the students
love coming to Art Night where they can show off their beautiful framed art work to family and friends, but we need your
support. This event is a lot of fun, but also a lot of work. Please email [email protected] if you can help.
Family Science Night --- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 25. This will be an evening full of family fun exploring science. Look for registration forms to come home soon.
School Store
The school store will be open every Wednesday from 7:10 – 7:30 a.m. This is one of the kids’ favorite events. We need volunteers every week to keep it running. If you can volunteer or would like more information, please email Kim Smith at [email protected].
Spirit Wear
Yellow tees in youth small and medium, as well as other spirit wear is available at brookwoodpta.org
Parent Advocacy Workshops at Forsyth County BOE
Register now to attend the parent advocacy workshops that will be held at Forsyth County Board of Education, as seating is limited. February (assistive technology to help students achieve academic success) Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Program starts at 7:00 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assistive-technology-to-help-students-achieve-academic-success-registration-19373164657
PTA Day at the Capital March 1, 2016
This annual event is held when the state legislature is in session. PTA Day at the Capitol provides PTA leaders, members and supporters an opportunity to become more familiar with the legislative process and to actively speak with legislators about education and children’s issues. Develop and put your advocacy skills to work under the Gold Dome and over lunch with your state legislators.
How to Save for College
Teresa Slabbaert, a financial consultant for Charles Schwab & Co., will be at Brookwood Elementary to help you learn
how to save for college. A pizza dinner will be provided. For more information you can visit Teresa’s website at
https://client.schwab.com/public/consultant?fc=teresa.slabbaert.
When: Thursday, February 4
Where: Brookwood Elementary Cafeteria
Time: 6:00 pizza dinner, 6:30 – 7:30 presentation
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Cut on dotted lines and return
How to Save for College Please return this section by Monday, February 1, to Amy Chapple or Caroline Shariett, School Counselors.
Name:
How many will be attending?
Strong Girls
We are excited to be partnering with Strong Girls for a workshop this March. Registration is now open and
space is limited for the “letting go of perfection workshop” designed for girls in grades 3-5. Please contact
Caroline Shariett, [email protected], for more information and registration.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
If you are a business owner or you know one who would like to support our PTA and their efforts,
please email [email protected] for further information.
Please patronize these businesses who have donated to our school:
Platinum Partners $1000+
Golden Partners $500+
Green Partners $250+
General Partners $50+
