FROM THE HEADMASTER...
CHANGE IN DATE OF GRADUATION FOR 2007
Last December, when we prepared the calendar for next year, it was our understanding that the College Board was going to offer two sets of AP exam dates-an early one and a later one. We believed that the early dates would be consistent with the current dates and planned the calendar on that basis. Recently, the College Board informed us that they are not going to use two sets of dates. Instead they are using one set but moving it later into May. As things now stand AP exams would be given after our scheduled graduation date of May 13, 2007.
We have moved graduation for 2007 from Sunday, May 13th to Saturday, May 19th. We will hold the ceremony in the evening at the Municipal Auditorium. With this schedule we will no longer have our graduation on Mother's Day and the day after the Troupe show.
As a result of this change Middle and Upper School exams will be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 21st and 22nd. Both days will be half days. The last day of school for Middle and Upper School will be Tuesday, May 22, 2007. The last day of school for Lower School will not change. It will remain Friday, May 18, 2007.
TOWN MEETING
The Board of Directors will host a Town Meeting on Monday, April 10, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Williams Parker Library. The purpose of the meeting will be to give members of the Brookwood community an opportunity to meet Mike Notaro, the new Headmaster. The floor will be open for any questions you would like to raise or comments you wish to make. We hope you come by and meet Mike.
WEBSITE ALERT
Many of you may have heard of the concerns about the website "Myspace." We have been informed there will be a program airing on Dateline (NBC) Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. concerning this website. Dateline has hired an undercover police officer to research how dangerous this website is becoming for unsuspecting children. Concerned parents may want to watch this program Sunday night.
TALENTED BROOKWOOD STUDENTS!
Hunter Hinson, Jackson Brannon and Emmaline Brannon recently qualified (timed trials) and swam in the United States Swimming ,State of Florida Junior Olympics held March 16 through 19 in Orlando, Fl. These three students swim with the Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club. (ATAC) Competing against hundreds of swimmers, Hunter placed 6th, Emmaline 6th and Jackson 11th, in their best events. Their success is a result of a demanding daily practice schedule that includes swimming between 2 and 4 miles per practice! We are proud of our students' level of dedication, motivation, and time management skills required to achieve their competitive accomplishments in the pool.
The first Saturday of Spring Break (March 25), the local Kiwanis Club held its annual talent show. Contestants from Brookwood School were Juniors Kate Worthey and Hananel Mavity. Kate Worthey finished in first place and Hananel Mavity finished in second place. Both girls were fantastic representatives of Brookwood! Kate will now advance to the State Kiwanis Talent Competition, representing Thomasville, to be held in Carrolton, Georgia on April 29th. Congratulations are in order for both of these girls, who once again demonstrated the talent level we have at Brookwood School.
DRIVER'S EDUCATION OFFERED THIS SUMMERBrookwood will, once again, be offering Driver's Education classes this summer. The course will start the week after final exams.
1. The cost for taking Driver's Education is $175.00.
2. Registration forms can be picked up at the front office. Please note,the class size is limited so please get your forms in early.
3. The only pre-requisite for taking the course is a current driver's license or learner's permit.
4. The classroom dates are May 22 – May 26 (Monday - Friday) and are non-flexible (meaning they must attend these dates). This constitutes the mandatory classroom requirement of 30 hours per student.
5. The classroom times are listed in the Blue Book.
6. The driving times constitute 6 hours per student and are assigned during the 1st week of class. Driving times will start May 30th and span the month of June.
7. Most insurance companies honor those that complete a driver's education course with a sizable discount.
Any questions can be answered by Coach Rogers. trogers@brookwoodschool.org
Music and Arts Festival sponsored by the Brookwood Drama Guild
April 22 on the grounds behind Flowers Hall
8:00 p.m.
The Drama Guild is sponsoring an evening of music and the arts! Bring a quilt or lawn chairs and plan to enjoy an evening under the April stars. There will be food, drink, and souvenirs for sale. There is no admission charge although donations will be accepted.
Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts - April 17th, 18th and 21st. There will be a pre-tryout meeting on Tuesday, April 11th at 5:00 p.m. in the Middle School Modular, Coach Cass' room. Thanks.
Parents - Please remember to check the website often for current schedules of our spring sport activities.
WILLIAMS-PARKER LIBRARY
USED BOOK TRADE
AND
USED BOOK SALE
COMING SOON!
WANT SOMETHING NEW TO READ?
WHY NOT TRADE SOME OF YOUR BOOKS
FOR NEW (USED) ONES TO READ?
PURCHASE SOME USED BOOKS.
COLLECTION WEEKS
APRIL 3-APRIL 21
GRADES PRE-K-5
(Bring to the library)
BOOK TRADE DAY IS APRIL 27
Student will choose a book for each book they brought to trade
BOOK SALE DAY IS APRIL 28
Books remaining from the previous day will be sold.
Prices will vary. ($1.00 or less)
*Books to be traded should be in good condition
*Books should be appropriate for students in grades PreK-5
*Please do not bring the following: comics, Sunday School literature; holiday books
*All book trades are final
*Any books that are not accepted for the book trade will be taken to a local charity
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at jcrew@brookwoodschool.org or call me at 226-8070.
Jackie Crew, Librarian
Detailed school-wide calendar and athletic event information can be found simply clicking the following link: http://www.brookwoodschool.org/page/brookwood_today
Want to know a game score? Check out http://www.brookwoodschool.org/page/athletics
