Brooks Elementary

BROOKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3-5)

Brooks Elementary School is the bridge between your child's early years and their transition to Windsor Middle School.  Students continue to grow as confident and capable learners, developing essential skills and study habits that will serve them in years to come.

A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL

We are proud to have been designated as a California Distinguished School (2006 & 2010).

CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

Our district Career Technical Education (CTE) Partnerships in Theater Production and Culinary Arts (Vineyard Academy) begin in Grade 5, allowing a seamless transition for students wishing to pursue these academic focus areas in middle and high school.  Eligible students also have the option of participating in our GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program.  Music, physical education and visits to the technology lab, future garden and weekly sessions at our brand-new library enhance our curriculum.  We encourage our students to develop their extra-curricular interests through participation in our active student council and popular after-school drama program, 4-H In-Motion Club, and Move over Mozart.  The Brooks community gathers for all-school events like California Day (a living history celebration), Arts Day and Walk and Roll to School Day.

STAFF AND STUDENTS

We boast a diverse student population consisting of Caucasian, Hispanic, Laotian, Cambodian, African American, Native American, and others.  Our credentialed school staff includes a total of 24 classrooms, three Resource teachers, a Speech and Language specialist, a Music teacher, a Physical Education teacher, an English Language Development specialist, two psychologists/behaviorists, a social/emotional counselor, a behavior specialist, intervention specialists, trained instructional assistants and para-professional assistants, and additional support staff.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents are formally involved in Brooks Elementary School through our Volunteer Program, the School Site Council, Events and Activities Planning Committee, and the Windsor Educational Foundation (which includes our parent organization).  Facilitated through a volunteer coordinator and staff members, parents serve as volunteers and helpers in the classrooms, on field trips, with special programs, school events, and more.  We regularly invite parents to join our principal for Second Cup, an informal gathering where parents enjoy a second cup of coffee together in the school library following morning drop-off.

In addition to our award-winning academics, our students enjoy a host of opprtunities such as music, art, our exceptional garden program with its outdoor classroom and a host of original programming in our library. 

Check out more about our garden program below.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE FROM SHANNON VEHMEYER

At Brooks, students are viewed as active participants in their academic learning and social/emotional growth. Our goal is focus on developing the talents and skills for all students regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, or learning style in order to prepare them to a be contributing members to a successful 21st Century.

Working individually, in pairs, small groups, and as a whole class, children use a plethora of materials to explore and solve real world problems. Aside from learning and growing academically, we value social/emotional learning and building relationships that could last a life time. We practice and build student skills in being kind and problem solvers. We practice Restorative Justice practices and realize that hurt feelings often can be repaired through dialogue. All of our teachers are highly qualified through California's credentialing system. Not only are they outstanding teachers but many teachers and staff are pillars within the Windsor community.

Brooks is an amazing place for students to learn! We believe one of the strengths of Brooks is the support and strength of the community and believe Brooks to be one of the strengths of our community. We strive to blend learning with Project Based Learning and integrating the use of Chromebooks. The Arts are also integrated into the fabric of Brooks by classroom teachers as well as Visual and Performing Arts including music and theater.

We are a caring and close knit school community and value partnering with parents and students alike. Staff and students are hard working and use a combination of heart, intelligence, and skills to be an outstanding public school community that centers itself for continual academic improvement, increase of Social Emotional Learning, and developing their personal interests.

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