Our Amazing BV Team!

Spirit Wear Reminder

You may have seen an Image Sport flyer come home in backpacks in the past few days! Orders can be placed here and are due 9/8. There is a lot of new merch!

Box Tops for Education App

Have you downloaded the new Box Tops for Education app? It’s quick and easy to use! Help fund more amazing experiences and equipment at BV!!

Classroom Directory

Once again, the Brookview PTO has created a form to facilitate the creation of individual classroom directories! This will be the only means by which Classroom Coordinators will communicate information for classroom parties (Fall, Harvest, Give Love) as well as Staff Appreciation events throughout the year. It can also be used to contact other families for birthdays, playdates, and other activities for your child(ren).

Teachers do not share contact information for students, so the hope is this will be a way to share classmate contact information.

Once collected, this information will be shared ONLY with the parents/guardians in your child's classroom who chose to participate in this Classroom Directory. That means if you choose not to sign up for the Classroom Directory, you will not receive contact information for the other families in your child’s class.
The PTO may also use the information to occasionally send out information that is of interest to the entire student body. BCC email format will always be used.

Please submit one form PER CHILD, not per family: https://forms.gle/WMs6ayZory7MKwd1A

Classroom Party Information

The cooler weather this week has us thinking about . . . fall parties! One or more (optional) items to check off your list of things to do:

1. Donate to the Brookview PTO Classroom Party Fund on Revtrak. We are recommending $5 per student, which we hope will allow us to ask for fewer party supplies from parents this year. 

2. Sign up to be a member of your child's Grade-level Classroom Coordinator team using this form. 

3. RSVP to our Classroom Coordinator Team Planning Meeting (childcare provided) via Evite. 

4. RSVP to our Party-in-a-Bag Assembly Night (childcare provided) via Evite. 

(You need not be a Classroom Coordinator to help assemble the bags! The more the merrier!)

Happy First Day of School, Brookview!

Happy First Day of School, Brookview! We had a great time at the Coffee Social this morning—thanks to everyone who came to hang out!

P.S. Don't forget to visit Menchie's (and mention Brookview) TODAY from 12-10 pm for our first restaurant night fundraiser of the year! 

Parent Drop Off and Pick Up, and Parking Before and After School

From Mrs. Angelino:

Good Morning, 

It was great to see so many of you last night at Open House!  We hope you are enjoying the final days of summer and soaking in time with family and friends. In preparation for our first day of school tomorrow, below are some updates, reminders, and changes regarding arrival and dismissal. 

As a reminder, the first official day of school for all students is Friday, August 23. Students in 1st grade through 5th grade will attend a full day of school beginning on this day from 8:50 am - 3:40 pm. Arrival begins at 8:35 am. 

The Kindergarten school day will be shortened for the first three days of school (Friday, August 23, Monday, August 26, and Tuesday, August 27). Kindergarten students will attend school from 9:50 am - 1:40 pm on these three days.

Parent Drop Off:

• NEW THIS YEAR: We will only have one lane for parent drop off this year to assist with the flow of traffic and allow us to pull more cars forward. You will enter the parking lot and stay on the right side that will wrap around the perimeter of the parking lot. We will no longer have the lane open that cuts north across the parking lot -- this will be coned off. If you are parking, we ask that you follow the entrance line and make a left into the second parking row. 
• Parents pulling along the curb must remain in their vehicles. Staff will be available to help open car doors and assist students. Cars will be directed to pull forward and drop off students toward the front of the line. The line will continue to move forward as cars exit the lane. 
• If you choose to park, you must park in a designated parking space and walk to the sidewalk to accompany your child to the vehicle. No children will be allowed to walk by themselves across the crosswalk. This procedure is in place to keep students safe.
• If you choose to walk your child into the bldg., turn left and park in the main parking lot with the flagpole, walk your child to the front of the building, give them a hug and say goodbye.
• Late arrivals (after 8:50 am) - walk your child into the office for check-in and a tardy pass. 

Parent Pick Up:

• NEW THIS YEAR: We will only have one lane for parent pick up this year to assist with the flow of traffic and allow us to pull more cars forward. You will enter the parking lot and stay on the right side that will wrap around the perimeter of the parking lot. We will no longer have the lane open that cuts north across the parking lot -- this will be coned off. If you are parking, we ask that you follow the entrance line and make a left into the second parking row. 
• Parents pulling along the curb must remain in their vehicles. Staff will be available to help open car doors and assist students. Cars will be directed to pull forward and pick up students toward the front of the line. The line will continue to move forward as cars exit the lane. Please do not form a double lane to pick up children.
• If you choose to park, you must park in a designated parking space and walk to the sidewalk to accompany your child to the vehicle. No children will be allowed to walk by themselves across the crosswalk. This procedure is in place to keep students safe.

Parking Lot Image Link

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DnhvVCVufW7SRCzyNGcLJU0ZrzTWfXBR

First Day of School Restaurant Night

Open House 2019

It was so great to see all of the familiar faces and meet so many new people at Open House last night! We are excited for another great year of learning and growing at Brookview!

Open House--See you there!

We are excited to see everyone tonight for Open House from 4:00-6:00. Stop by the PTO table to say hello and get great information. New to BV? We would love to welcome you and answer your questions.

Ordered your school supplies online through PTO? They will be waiting in your child's classroom when you arrive tonight.

The Iowa weather is not cooperating our plans for Kona Ice tonight, so we have moved it to our stadium movie night on 9/21. More details to come!

Welcome Back Breakfast!

Roll out the red carpet for the best teachers around! We didn't let the rain stop us from welcoming teachers and staff back to Brookview! We are ready for a fun school year!

Special thanks to Hy-Vee on Mills Civic, Costco, and the Brookview parents who donated items to make this event a success.

Here is a sneak peek of our fun morning!

It's Time to Order Spiritwear

Yay!  It's Spiritwear time! Apparel orders can be placed directly with Image Sport online and will be delivered to your child at BV. We have NEW Waukee and BV designs this year and they look gooooooood! 

Ordering for a gift or getting a jump start on holiday shopping? Email erika.l.schwarting@gmail.com and Erika will hold your items in the office for you. 

All orders must be placed by September 8th. 

To order, click here: BV Spiritwear

First-Day-of-School Coffee Social!

Join fellow Brookview parents after drop-off on the first day of school at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea!

Whether you want to high-five or need a hug because it's the first day of school, we hope you'll start your day with some fun!

http://evite.me/j3PgDzwtDD

BV Night at Menchie's

Join us to celebrate the first day of school at Menchie's on EP True in WDM. Just mention Brookview when you order and we will receive 20% of all sales on Friday, August 23 between Noon-10:00 PM.

BONUS Box Tops

Earn Bonus Box Tops for Brookview until 9/30/19 when you shop at Costco! 

https://www.boxtops4education.com/en/Costco

Open House Night!

Brookview Elementary's Open House will be Wednesday, August 21st, from 4-6 pm.  This is the perfect time to come find your child's classroom and meet their teacher!  If you ordered school supplies over the summer from the PTO, these will be delivered in a box to your child's classroom before the Open House.  If you are providing your own supplies, please bring them in on this night.

Several district organizations are on hand that night to provide information.  Some past organizations have been Boy Scouts, Cheerleading, and of course, the PTO!

PTO will also provide Kona Ice for the kids!

Get to Know the PTO: Book Fair Chair

Introducing our brand-new Book Fair Chair, Kat!! She is a woman of many talents, and we are SO glad she will be heading up this event for our school!

Favorite Brookview Event/Activity/Project at Brookview: Fun Run

Grades of students: 3rd, 5th

When my kid(s) started at Brookview, I wish I knew that . . . the school is absolutely fantastic! We lucked into the school and love it!

The best thing about volunteering at Brookview is . . . gaining familiarity with the school staff and environment.

For all of our new-to-Brookview families, our Book Fair takes place in November during fall conferences! 

Kindergarten Transition Days

Reminder to Parents of Kindergarteners:

The first THREE days will be late start, early out days for kindergarten students!

    Friday, Aug 23
    Monday, Aug 26
    Tuesday, Aug 27

On these days, Kindergarten students will have school one hour late and be released two hours early, from 9:50 am to 1:40 pm.

If your child rides the bus, buses will run their normal route to pick up first through fifth grade, then go back to pick up kindergarten.  Same in the afternoon; kindergarten will be dropped off first, then the buses will go back around with the older children.

If your child is parent pick up or walks to/from school, please get them to school an hour late and pick them up two hours early!

Donations Needed: Welcome Back Breakfast!

Our Staff Welcome Back Breakfast is coming up quickly and we are still in need of donations!! Baked egg dishes, potato dish, pop, water, fruit, and K-cups are up for grabs!! They can be dropped off in the Library on Tuesday, August 20th! Or sign up to help cook pancakes—it's such a fun morning!

https://signup.com/go/EnuJqLS

Get to Know the PTO: Helping Hands Co-Chair

Courtney is an awesome Co-Chair (and founding member) of our Helping Hands service club!

FUN FACT: Courtney and her kids actually brought the idea for Helping Hands from their previous school in Minnesota! This is just one example of a Brookview parent and student having an idea and seeing it through for the betterment of our school community. What ideas do you have for Brookview?

A bit about Courtney . . .

Favorite Brookview Event/Activity/Project at Brookview: Classroom Parties because it makes my kids happy when I'm at school.

Grades of students: Grades 4, 6, 8

When my kid(s) started at Brookview, I wish I knew that . . . That every teacher has the children's best interest in mind and that they genuinely care for each and every child.

The best thing about volunteering at Brookview is . . . Everyone is so nice and appreciative of volunteers. I always have so much fun while volunteering because everyone is very friendly and welcoming.

I consider my hometown to be . . . Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

People usually ask me for help with . . . Loading the dishwasher. :)

One of my happy places is . . . I'm having a hard time narrowing this one down. I would say Caribou, a book store, outside, or anywhere with my family. :)

My favorite sport to play is . . . Tennis.

My favorite dessert is . . . Chips and guacamole.

Past Events: Bolt for Brookview

Bolt For Brookview is the PTO's main fundraiser.  It's a great activity for the kids and school!  Here are some video's celebrating past years!

2019

2018

Get to Know the PTO: Fundraising Chair

Julie is our outstanding Fundraising Chair, responsible for putting on the annual Bolt for Brookview event! She and her team work tirelessly to put on this obstacle fun run fundraiser each year, with jaw dropping results. Our PTO wouldn't be able to function at the level it does without the amazing donations brought in by this event. The next time you see Julie, please thank her for everything she has done and continues to do for Brookview!!

Fun facts about Julie . .

I have a 5th-grader and kindergartener.

When my kid(s) started at Brookview, I wish I knew . . . how many opportunities they would have to develop, build self-confidence and become leaders in their community. To see their progress year over year is just amazing!! All of our teachers and staff at Brookview are top notch and truly care about students learning/experiences/leadership but also their well being.

One thing I wish people knew about PTO at Brookview is that . . . our PTO is not the stigma PTO’s normally have—we have fun, share / learn ideas from others, laugh and learn more about the education of our children.

The best things about volunteering at Brookview are . . . the wonderful parents I work with quickly became close friends, as well as the excitement and pure joy on the kids faces and helping to bring money into the school for technology, guided reading, diversity experiences and so very much more.

My first or favorite memory of my own elementary school experience is . . . the Letter People.

I never have time to . . . read.

I have an irrational fear of . . . snakes.

My day is better when . . . I am spending quality time with my girls—cooking, jumping on the trampoline, playing outside or working on projects together. Their smiles, giggles, hugs and snuggles bring me so much love and happiness.

People would be surprised to know that I can . . . fix a lot of things around the house on my own. My Dad owned a hardware store when I was growing up so I was taught to tackle every problem and never give up until it is fixed (even if that requires asking a question, but now in the glorified days of technology there is a You Tube video for everything!).

If money weren’t an issue, the hobby I would take up would be . . . Party Planning / Catering.

One more thing I want to do as a family before summer break ends is . . . Go on a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas!!

**We are still looking for someone to join the fundraising team as Brookview's Restaurant Night Coordinator! Please email us at brookviewpto@gmail.com with any questions! It's an easy job that benefits our whole school!**

Save the Date: Picture Day!

Brookview Elementary School's Picture Day is just around the corner!

Picture Day Date: Wednesday, September 11 

Picture Day ID: BN109182Q0

Get to Know the PTO: Membership Chair

Please welcome our newest PTO Board Member, Kristen! Kristen will be serving as our Membership Chair. We are so excited for her welcoming smile and spirit to help evolve our PTO meetings and social gatherings!

Some fun facts about Kristen . . .

Favorite Brookview Activity. . . Parent Lighthouse Team and the Outdoor Classroom project.

I have a preschooler and 2nd grader.

One thing I wish people knew about PTO at Brookview is . . . there is room for everyone to be involved in whatever capacity they want to be or are able to be. Many hands make light work!

The best thing about volunteering at Brookview is . . . meeting students and getting to know the teachers.

I consider my hometown to be . . . San Diego, California.

The most interesting place I have visited is . . . Death Valley National Park.

My day is better when . . . I start it with a workout.

I look up to . . . Positive people who live with intention.

People usually ask me for help with . . . party planning or cooking/baking.

One of my happy places is . . . my Nana's garden. It's where we got married :)

The job I would be terrible at is . . . anything numbers based.

I wish I knew more about . . . technology in the modern world.

If money weren’t an issue, the hobby I would take up would be . . . hiring someone to blow dry my hair for me.

My favorite sport to play is . . . running.

My favorite dessert is . . . I don't discriminate with sweets - I am here for them all!

One more thing I want to do as a family before summer break ends is . . . visit the Omaha Zoo.

My family’s First Day of School traditions are . . . morning pictures and walking to school.

Save the date for our Fall Kick-off meeting in the Brookview Library on September 16 at 6:30 pm! You won't want to miss it!

Get Connected with your child's grade

Want to connect with other parents in your child's grade or the school?  Join the Facebook page that matches their grade.  These are not affiliated with the school, but are moderated/administrated by the PTO.

Kindergarten, Class of 2032

First Grade, Class of 2031

Second Grade, Class of 2030

Third Grade, Class of 2029

Fourth Grade, Class of 2028

Fifth Grade, Class of 2027

Brookview Elementary Parents

Just a reminder, complete the Classroom Directory for each of your children to stay connected with their class and class party preparations, among other things.

Get to Know the PTO: Yearbook Chair

Madhu is our Yearbook Chair, and helps out with various PTO projects and activities throughout the year. She is a fabulous member of the PTO team, and we're so glad to have her!

Here are some fun facts about Madhu . . .

My favorite Brookview event is . . . Bolt for Brookview.

I have a 2nd- and 5th-grader!

When my kids started at Brookview, I wish I knew . . . how great the teachers are.

One thing I wish people knew about PTO at Brookview is . . . it’s a great way to meet people and get involved with the school activities.

The best thing about volunteering at Brookview is . . .getting to know the kids in my children’s class.

My day is better when . . . I have a good night’s rest.

One of my happy places is . . . my home.

The job I would be terrible at is . . . knitting.

People would be surprised to know that I can . . . play the piano.

If money weren’t an issue, the hobby I would take up would be . . . traveling.

My favorite dessert is . . . chocolate.

One more thing I want to do as a family before summer break ends is . . . camp.