Brookwood eNewsletter
Wisdom, Honor, Achievement, Citizenship September 16, 2005

FROM THE HEADMASTER

Brookwood School's Response to Katrina:  The students at Brookwood have decided that they want to help the hurricane victims by having various classes adopt a trailer that will be used as housing for the victims.  FEMA has ordered 1000 mobile homes from Stewart Park Homes in Thomasville.  These homes will be shipped to the hurricane affected areas and set up for the families who lost their homes.

The goal of Brookwood's Adopt-a-Trailer project is to stock each unit with basic household goods.  In total our students will stock 9 units with new goods and provide personal messages from our students as well.  The 7th grade computer class has already done coloring books for the units.

Various classes will go about this task in different ways-some will collect money and others will collect the items needed.  All Brookwood students will take part in this project.

Our target is to complete our efforts by Monday, September 26th.  Please know that this effort does not represent our only effort to respond to the devastation of Katrina.  Brookwood has enrolled 4 students who were displaced by the hurricane.  One of our faculty members is housing a family.  Many faculty and students are working and contributing to numerous efforts to help through other organizations.

Our thanks to everyone who contributed ideas for ways Brookwood could help.  Once again you are showing that we are a caring community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

HOME FOOTBALL GAME TONIGHT – 8:00 P.M.

PROGRESS REPORTS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

SCHOOL PICTURES ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

ONE ACT PLAY AUDITIONS

The One Act Play this year will be Scrooge, The Musical.  Students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to audition.  One Act Play auditions have been set for Friday, September 30th from 4:00 until 7:00 with Mrs. Clineman in the Music Room.  Please visit the school's website to download an audition form.

"BE THERE OR BE SQUARE"

Circle Saturday, September 17 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. on your calendar.  Join us at DG's Coffee House (Commons Area) for a hot cup of coffee and a cool night of listening to music, dramatic readings and poetry performed by our talented Brookwood students.  Mistress of Ceremonies, Julianne Crew, will be announcing the following performers:

Vocalists: D.J. Grooms and Grant Stauffer
Pianists: John Moore and Kate Worthey
Guitarist: Perry Brown, Hananel Mavity, Michael Nicholson, Lee Roberts
Dramatic Readings and Poetry:  Mickey Betters, Catie Hancock, Ashley Laramore

And some surprises!

Admission is free! (Donations will be accepted).  All proceeds will benefit the school musical, "Beauty and the Beast."

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS

Washington, DC trip deposit deadline is Thursday, September 22.  Call Mrs. Bird if you have any questions.

$50,000 ONCE AGAIN

The Lower School has met their goal and sold over $50,000 in magazine subscriptions.  Congratulations to all the students.  Christopher Watt and Savannah Singletary were top sellers.  The majority of the classes met their goal and will enjoy chocolate bars.  All the Lower School will be treated to a hamburger/hot dog picnic on the campus next Friday.  This special event will include ice cream sundaes.  Thanks to all of the Brookwood family and friends for supporting this important fund raiser.  Thank you to the volunteers for many hours of counting and packing.

FALL FAMILY DINNER and ACTIVITIES

Parent Council will be hosting the Fall Family Dinner on Thursday, September 29, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Activities include face painting, ping pong toss, football toss, smash car, and a fun slide, along with tattoos, snow cones, cotton candy and much more!  Our Middle School football players will play Sherwood beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by the presentation of the Homecoming Court and all fall athletes.  The traditional lighting of the "B" will take place at the far side of Warrior Stadium, followed by the Bonfire.  Please plan on bringing your family and joining all Warriors for this fun-filled evening. 

Reservations are required for the Fall Family Dinner.  Dinner includes a Billiard Academy hotdog, chips and drink.  A reservation form is below and should be returned to the school office.  Make checks payable to Brookwood Parent Council.  Deadline for reservations is September 26.

Name___________________________________________

Number of people attending @ $4.00 per person_________

Amount of money enclosed with reservation ____________

Cake Walk

Baked goods are needed for the cake walk that will be part of the activities the evening of the Fall Family Dinner.  Cakes, cookies bars, cookies, brownies, and pies would all be wonderful.  Refrigeration will not be available so please send things that do not require refrigeration. Goodies can be dropped off in Chubb Hall on the morning of the 29th.  If you are willing to bake, please contact Tory Moreton at vmoreton@rose.net. 

More information regarding Homecoming festivities will follow in future e-newsletters.

SALLY FOSTER GIFTWRAP:

Members of the Junior Class (Class of 2007) are selling Sally Foster giftwrap paper and accessories.  This annual fundraising opportunity is the major source of income for the Jr. – Sr. Prom.  Please see any member of the Junior Class and browse through Sally Foster's catalog of top quality, heavy weight giftwrap, premium chocolates, and wonderful gift items. Juniors will be at tonight's home football game to place orders and order forms are available in the front office.  Questions?  Call Audrey Alderman (228-7766), Suzanne Alexander (226-1666) or Charlotte Vinson (226-8070), or email Carol Sheftall, Junior Class Sponsor (csheftall@brookwoodschool.org).

HEALTHY EATING

Our cafeteria has begun using non-trans-fat cooking oil in all food preparation.  SAGE Dining Services is committed to serving the highest quality food, pepared in the most healthful manner possible. 

LOWER SCHOOL PARENTS:

PLEASE send in $10 per student for the Auction art projects.  Each class has their own unique project planned which relates to the auction theme, "All Things Southern".

PK-doghouse
K-john boat
1st-pottery
2nd-porch swing
3rd-quilt
4th-gun cabinet
5th-photo of the class
painting of a plantation

Thanks to the many moms, dads & grandparents who have volunteered their time to help with these projects in addition to sending in their money. These art projects are always a huge hit. Send in your money ASAP so Mrs. Roach can get started on them!

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