Brookwood eNewsletter
Posted on: September 28, 2007
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Brookwood eNewsletter
Wisdom, Honor, Achievement, Citizenship
Brookwood School Mission Statement
The purpose of Brookwood School is to provide an exceptional college-preparatory educational experience to students from four years of age through the twelfth grade. Brookwood is committed to developing the whole child: academically, physically, spiritually, and socially.
September 28, 2007 |
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FROM THE HEADMASTER...
Brookwood is a busy place these days. If you had the opportunity to read last week's eNewsletter, you would have seen all the great teaching and educating that is going on by our excellent faculty. I am very proud of the work, effort, and creative ideas they are sharing with our children. Their dedication to their chosen field is amazing. Please join me when you have the opportunity to say thanks or drop them an email to let them know your appreciation.
I have been told that our varsity football win over George Walton last week was one of the biggest in many years. Congratulations to Coach Boggs, the entire coaching staff, our cheerleaders, sponsors, all the volunteers, and the Brookwood community for an extra special night. While we are on the subject...parking for our games has been a very interesting challenge. We encourage you to be patient and arrive early if you would like to park near the athletic fields. Remember, parking is available in the Lower School area as well as the auxiliary lot adjacent to the preschool lot.
We continue to see progress with our afternoon carpool pickup. The past two Fridays were a bit congested because a pep rally was held and all grades (6-12) were dismissed at 3:30.
New Building Report:
Now that our slab has been poured, you will begin to see a great deal of progress being made with the new Upper School building. Walls are beginning to rise, colors are being chosen, and a projected inventory list of needs for furnishings is in the final stages. It is an exciting time for us all and the inconvenience that we are dealing with right now will be well worth it. We have added some additional diagonal parking (facing the old pool area) to our original plans that will be located across the circle from Flowers Hall. This will be a more convenient place to park when you visit the school.
Bleachers in the Gym:
The next time you visit the campus, please stop by the gym to see our new automated bleachers that were installed last week. This project has enhanced the appearance of our gym and provided more room for our physical education classes. With our new seating, keeping the gym and bleachers clean will be a much easier task. We will no longer allow food or drink in the gym. Bottled water will be permitted. We have also added two flat screen TVs in the lunchroom that will have a direct live feed of our games. This will allow our fans to visit the concession stand and not miss any of the action. Thank you for your support of this plan. I would like to extend a special thank you to the 2007 Auction for making our new bleachers a reality.
Volunteer and Community Service:
Tomorrow, many of our students and teachers will be participating in the Hands on Thomas County Work Day. Last year, Brookwood volunteers out-numbered all other organizations with their participation. We will be represented at a number of locations throughout the county with our main focus on Thomas University. Work begins at 9:00 am. Come out and help this very worthwhile community event. More detailed information is at the end of this eNewsletter.
Special congratulations to Mrs. Tammy Deaver for all the volunteer work she has done with HOTC. Mrs. Deaver was featured in the "Volunteer Spotlight" section of the September HOTC newsletter. Way to go Mrs. Deaver, Brookwood is very proud of all you do!
See You at the Pole:
This past Wednesday morning, a good number of students, faculty, coaches, and guests gathered around our flag pole taking part in a nationally recognized event by schools. Coach Suarez was on hand to lead the music. This totally optional event provided an opportunity for us to publicly pray for our school, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, parents, spouses, leaders, and soldiers, to name a few. Thanks to our FCA for their part in organizing this meaningful event.
Warrior of the Week:
Congratulations to Kyle Brown, this week's Warrior of the Week! Way to go Kyle!
Better Behavior:
During our football game last week, I noticed a dramatic change in the behavior patterns of our students, especially the younger ones. I am so proud of everyone's efforts in keeping an eye out for the children's wellbeing. It is good to know that during our talks with the students, they were listening and realized the potential for harmful accidents that could occur. Thanks to the many parents who spoke to me in favor of our efforts in making Friday nights a safer environment. Keep up the good work!
We continue to listen and try to help make Brookwood School the best it can be. We are definitely moving in the right direction, thanks to your support and positive attitudes. I hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys some quality time with your families. Go Warriors!
Blessings,
Mike Notaro, Headmaster
DRAMA GUILD
Auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are this weekend in the Art and Music Building on the Upper School side of campus. Actors should report to the breezeway by Flowers Hall or the Art Room to check in. Actors will have to be measured for costumes either before or after their audition times.
Schedule:
Saturday, September 29th from 3:00 until 3:20 p.m. Pre-K and K
Saturday, September 29th from 3:20 until 3:40 p.m. 1st and 2nd grades
Saturday, September 29th from 3:40 until 4:00 p.m. 3rd grade
Saturday, September 29th One Act Play auditions for grades 8-12 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 30th from 1:00 until 5:15 p.m. adults and MS/US students at individual times
Sunday, September 30th from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. call backs as indicated by Mrs. Clineman
Sunday, September 30th from 7:30 until 8:00 p.m. half of students in grades 4 - 6 as divided by Mrs. Beeson
Sunday, September 30th from 8:00 until 8:30 p.m. second of students in grades 4 - 6
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS (Ashley Harper)
Hands on Thomas County : Please remember tomorrow's HOTC Workday. Students who signed up for the Middle School Project at Remington Park should report to the softball fields at 9 am. Please refer to the email sent earlier this week for specific information. All other Middle School students who wish to participate should report to Thomas University at 9 am tomorrow morning to help with the Brookwood School projgct. Thank you for your support of this worthy cause!
Middle School Science News from Mrs. Grubbs:
Eighth grade students are studying forces. They performed an activity on centripetal forces. Each student used a cup with string tied through holes in the top edge of the cup and swung the cup in a circular motion. They learned that inertia keep the water in the cup even when it was upside down.
Seventh grade completed a chapter on cell structure and the function of each of the cell's organelles. They are presently working on models of animal of plant cells that they designed themselves. Look for them to be displayed in the Williams-Parker Library
Please refer to this week's Middle School Announcement email that includes upcoming events and assessments as we approach the end of the first grading period.
Fall 2007 Middle School Nine Weeks Test Schedule
Day 1 -
Math
English
Day 2 -
Social Studies/History
Ethics 8 Odd Rotation
Spanish (6,7) Odd Rotation
Classics (6, 7, 8) Odd Rotation
Day 3 -
Science
Ethics 8 Even Rotation
Spanish (6 & 7) Even Rotation
Classics (6, 7, 8) Even Rotation
These tests are given during the regular class period and count as 25% of the 9 weeks grade.
LOWER SCHOOL NEWS (Francine Wright)
Hands on Thomas County Project
The annual Hands on Thomas County Service Project will be held tomorrow, Saturday, September 29, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers are invited to attend the lunch at Cherokee Park at 12:30. The Brookwood project is located at Thomas University. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and spades. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to participate in a community wide service project. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reminder: Bring a coat for the coat drive!
Admissions Reminder
The Lower School Office is accepting applications for enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year. If your child has a sibling who is eligible for admission to Brookwood for the next school year, please submit an admissions application to the Lower School Office at your earliest convenience. Also, if you know of others in the community who would like to join the Brookwood Family, please encourage them to apply. Call the Lower School Office at 228-6145 for more information and to request an application.
Stadium Seats
Support yourself in comfort and style while supporting the Junior Class! The Class of 2009 is once again selling stadium seats. These great seats are $35.00 each, or 2 for $60.00. Contact Ginny LeGette (Thad's mom) to arrange for delivery. 229-224-2689 or glegette@syrupcity.net
Homecoming 2007 T-Shirts
Don't forget to order your Homecoming 2007 T-Shirt! T-shirts are $10.00 each and can be ordered through your child's homeroom teacher. Make checks payable to Brookwood Parent Council. Orders with payments attached must be turned in by Monday, Oct. 1st.
FALL BREAK IS COMING! Monday, October 22, 2007
Birthday Books
Mrs. Crew presented 46 students with birthday books during Lower School Assembly. Summer birthdays, August and September birthdays were honored. Students chose the books they want to donate to the library and a bookplate is added to recognize the donation. Thank you parents and grandparents for the gifts to the library.
ATHLETICS (Robert East)
Basketball season is coming up soon. The Booster Club will soon make plans for the concession stand for our basketball Warriors. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Coach East at reast@brookwoodschool.org or Coach Jarvis at pjarvis@brookwoodschool.org.
Remember to come out and support the varsity football Warriors this Friday night as they take on Eagles' Nest Christian School from Panama City, Florida. The Warriors will be working to extend their unbeaten streak to five games. The game will be at Warrior Field; kickoff will be at 8:00 p.m.
The cross country team will be running at Valwood School in Valdosta on Saturday. These Warriors have put on a great performance so far this season.
The regular season is winding down for softball. The middle school team will complete their season with a home game on Friday, October 5, against Georgia Christian at 3:30 and a tournament the following day at Randolph Southern School in Shellman, Georgia. The varsity softball Warriors will travel to Valdosta on Tuesday to take on Valwood School. The varsity team will celebrate Senior Day on Friday, October 5, against Georgia Christian at 5:00. This will be the last opportunity to come support these teams at home.
Football is now into the mid-season. The middle school football Warriors will travel to Maclay on Thursday, October 4, for a contest set to begin at 7:30. The varsity team will be off the following night and will travel to Americus next week to take on the raiders of Southland Academy.
Saturday, October 6, the cross country team will be running in the River Front Run in Albany. This meet is a charity event as well as a state qualifier for our team. Cross Country is nearing the region meet, which is set for Monday, October 15, at Shellman, Georgia.
Our Lower School football team will travel to Southland Academy in Americus on Saturday to take on the Raiders. That game will begin at 11:00 am.
Please visit www.brookwoodschool,org for athletic news, scores, pictures, ect.
COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE (Vic Spigener)
The deadline to register for the November 3 SAT is October 2. The deadline to register for the October 27 ACT is September 21.
CALLING ALL WARRIORS!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR HOMECOMING EVENTS!
Homecoming 2007 T-Shirts Don't forget to order your Homecoming 2007 T-Shirt! T-shirts are $10.00 each and can be ordered through your child's homeroom teacher. Make checks payable to Brookwood Parent Council. Orders with payments attached must be turned in by Monday, Oct. 1st.
Listed below are details regarding Homecoming Week. We will have more information soon in upcoming eNewsletters.
"Bringin' It Back" Homecoming Schedule,
October 15-20, 2007
Monday, October 15th
MS/US, Hip-Hop Day
LS, Pajama Day
Tuesday, October 16th
MS/US, Tacky Tuesday
LS, Hawaiian Luau
5:00-7:00pm, Middle School "Gross Games 2007"
Wednesday, October 17th
MS/US/LS, Team Day
7:00 pm, Powder Puff Game
Halftime, Warrior Chief Presentation
Thursday, October 18th
MS/US, Hippie Day
LS, Class Color Day
5:30-7:00, Fall Family Dinner
6:00pm, Middle School Football Game
Following the Game:
-Announcement of Homecoming Court and Fall Athletes
-Fall Family Dinner Announcements
-Torch Run
-Burning of the B
-Bonfire
Friday, October 19th
MS/US/LS, Warrior Spirit Day
10:00 am, Lower School Pep Rally to honor Football Players and Cheerleaders
2:45 pm, All School Pep Rally in the gym
8:00pm, Varsity Football Game vs. Sherwood
Between the 1st and 2nd Quarters: Alumni Recognition of the Class of 1977, Class of 1985,
and Class of 1987
Halftime, Homecoming Court presentation and crowning of the Homecoming Queen
Saturday, October 20th
Dance for Upper School Students: 8:00-11:30pm
Place: Commons Area
Price: $3 per person or $5 per couple
Various alumni events throughout the day and evening
Students in PreK through fifth grade gathered in the library Thursday morning to trade books they had "outgrown" for new ones to read. On Friday, books not selected in the book trade went on sale. Paperback books sold for fifty cents while any hardback book was a $1.00. Both days offered students a chance to get some new books for the school year. The event is held each year so do not discard those books! Store them for our next book trade!
The fair will be arriving at our library in November. Preview day will be November 14 with sales to begin the following day and continuing through Tuesday. Mark your calendars!
The library has purchased the most recent editions of college guides and these are available in the library for checkout by parents.
After students get out of Lower School, parents usually do not see their English papers. The department writing procedure involves drafting or brainstorming or setting up the paper with the teacher. This pre-writing will vary with the teacher and the level of student. Some teachers mark a first draft for re-writing. Others work with the student through the draft and mark only the final paper. Sometimes there is peer editing. In every case the paper with marks and notes is returned to the student for a final copy. All teachers offer ample opportunity to ask questions about the marks so that students can learn from their mistakes. The marked drafts of these papers are kept until the beginning of the next school year. Teachers collect final papers in a Writing Portfolio that passes from 6th grade to 12th. As an example, the Class of 2008 has 12 papers, a term paper, and a poem from the sophomore year alone. Seniors are given the portfolio when they graduate.
HOTC DAY Reminder:
