Brooks Elementary Home of the Bobcats

BROOKS: Coffee with the Principal Today Friday 12/13 8:45-9:30 @Brooks Library. Please sign in at the office. ***Cafe con la Directora Hoy, viernes 8:45-9:30 en la biblioteca. Obtenga pase de visitante en la oficina.

Rainy Days & Student Arrivals: 7:30-8am: All students report to the MPR/Cafeteria. 8am: All students move into their classrooms. Students arriving between 8-8:30am, should report to classrooms. The computer lab is open on Tuesdays & Fridays from 8-8:30am, and students are welcome to still use the lab on rainy mornings. ***Días lluviosos y llegadas de estudiantes: 7:30-8am: Todos los estudiantes se reportan a la MPR/Cafeteria. 8am: Todos los estudiantes se van a sus clases. Los estudiantes que lleguen entre las 8 y las 8:30a.m., deben presentarse en las clases. El laboratorio de computadoras está abierto los martes y viernes de 8-8:30am, y los estudiantes pueden usar el laboratorio en las mañanas lluviosas. Annette Zucconi, M.Ed. Principal / Directora

Check our Brooks website to see the complete December Newsletter. **Vaya a la pagina web de Brooks para ver el Boletin completo de Diciembre. https://bes.wusd.org/

2019-20 Calendar Updates The List below are the changes to the 2019-20 calendar, necessitated by the days schools were closed for the fire. All Scheduled Graduation & Promotion Ceremonies will remain the same. February 7th will be a regular school day for students and staff. [previously a PD Day] June 1st will be the last day of school for students. June 1st will be a full day because we lost full days for fire days. June 2nd will replace February 7th as a Professional Development Day

Dear Brooks Families: We need your feedback! Please complete the annual LCAP survey (link below). It takes less than 10 minutes and provides us with valuable information about our school services. Thank you for your time! P.S. If you are unable to complete it at this time, we will have our campus computer lab open during parent-teacher conference week until 5:00pm. Take the 2019-20 LCAP Survey HERE!

Message from Principal Zucconi: Dear Brooks Families, I want to wish you a wonderful and restorative Thanksgiving break with your children. Thank you for all you do for our school and community. We are proud to be #WindsorStrong. See you in December! Mensaje de la Directora Zucconi: Estimadas Familias de Brooks: Quiero desearles un maravilloso y restaurador descanso de Acción de Gracias con sus hijos. Gracias por todo lo que hacen por nuestra escuela y comunidad. Estamos orgullosos de ser #WindsorFuerte. ¡Nos vemos en Diciembre!

New PSPS for November 19 NO POWER SHUTOFFS FOR WUSD - ALL SCHOOLS SCHEDULED TO REMAIN OPEN Hello (School or Windsor Unified School District) Families and Staff Members, This is an important message to let you know that PG & E is advising us of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event in Sonoma County, beginning tomorrow, November 20.. At this time, WIndsor schools and departments are NOT listed as having any power shutoffs and all Windsor schools and departments will remain OPEN. We will let you know as soon as reasonably possible if we receive information indicating any changes. Thank you for your patience. NO HAY CORTE DE ENERGÍA ANUNCIADA PARA WUSD: TODAS LAS ESCUELAS PROGRAMADAS PARA PERMANECER ABIERTAS Hola (Familia o Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor) Familias y miembros del personal, Este es un mensaje importante para hacerle saber que PG&E nos está informando sobre un evento de corte de energía pública (PSPS) en el condado de Sonoma, que comenzará mañana, 20 de noviembre. En este momento, las escuelas y departamentos de WIndsor NO están listados como cualquier apagón y todas las escuelas y departamentos de Windsor permanecerán ABIERTOS. Le informaremos tan pronto como sea razonablemente posible si recibimos información que indique algún cambio. Gracias por su paciencia.

The following PSPS message shows up for all WUSD schools and facilities and has been verified directly with our PG&E representative: No Impact: This location is NOT currently expected to be impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff, though surrounding areas may be. By providing your specific address information in this tool, you are getting a more accurate view than the PSPS area map. If we expect this address to be impacted, we will attempt to call, text or email by using the phone number or email address currently on file. NO anticipation of a PSPS for WUSD and therefore no anticipation of closing schools. If information changes (we have no control over this), updates will be provided as soon as reasonably possible. It is important to know, as well, that PG&E has recently communicated that they may not have PSPS information about planned outages until a time closer to a necessary PSPS event (meaning that there is a possiblity for notices of a power shutoff to go out within hours of an event). We have reasonable assurance, at this current time/PSPS event, that we should not be impacted.

Visitors On Campus: Please ALWAYS sign in and get a “visitor” or “volunteer” badge so that you can be identified on campus as authorized guests during instructional times. ***Visitantes en la Escuela: SIEMPRE venga a la oficina y obtenga un pase de "visitante" o "voluntario" para que pueda ser identificado en la escuela como invitados autorizados durante las horas de instrucción.

Brooks Computer Lab Adding Open Lab Time Brooks is happy to announce that our Computer Lab is now open to students every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the remainder of the school year. Students will be able to work on their typing skills, programs like Lexia and ST Math, class reports, and more. Our Computer Instructor, Sandi Silva, will be in the classroom with them to answer any questions they have. ***Adición de Tiempo Abierto al Laboratorio de Computación en Brooks Brooks se complace en anunciar que nuestro laboratorio de computación ahora está abierto para estudiantes todos los martes y viernes por la mañana de 8:00 a.m. a 8:30 a.m. durante el resto del año escolar. Los estudiantes podrán trabajar en sus habilidades de mecanografía, programas como Lexia y ST Math, informes de clase y más. Nuestra instructora de computadoras, Sandi Silva, estará en la clase con ellos para responder cualquier pregunta que tengan.

Windsor Firefighters and Police Officers join Interim Principal Jeanne Acuña and Yoshi,the newly named Brooks Bobcat Mascot with banners and hugs to welcome our students back to school. Brooks thanks all First Responders for taking such good care of us!

REMINDER: WUSD SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO RE-OPEN FOR STUDENTS TOMORROW (Thursday, November 7) Hello Windsor Unified School District Families and Staff Members, We just want to remind you that we are on schedule to have schools re-open for students tomorrow, Thursday, November 7. Please know that a team of first responders (emergency response personnel and maybe a few vehicles parked nearby) will be at schools tomorrow to welcome our students back to school for a positive start! Thank you for your continued patience with the necessary time it takes to clean, inspect, and certify our schools. We look forward to seeing everyone back tomorrow. RECORDATORIO: LAS ESCUELAS DE WUSD ESTÁN PROGRAMADAS PARA ABRIR PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES MAÑANA (jueves 7 de noviembre) Hola familias y empleados del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor, Solo queremos recordarle que estamos programados para que las escuelas vuelvan a abrir para los estudiantes mañana jueves, 7 de noviembre. ¡Tenga en cuenta que un equipo de socorristas (personal de respuesta a emergencias y quizás algunos vehículos estacionados cerca) estará en las escuelas mañana para darles la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes a un comienzo positivo! Gracias por su paciencia continua con el tiempo necesario para limpiar, inspeccionar y certificar nuestras escuelas. Esperamos verlos a todos mañana.

REMINDER: WUSD SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO RE-OPEN FOR STUDENTS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7. Hello Windsor Unified School District Families and Staff Members, We just want to remind you that we are on schedule to have schools re-open for students on Thursday, November 7. Thank you for your continued patience with the necessary time it takes to clean, inspect, and certify our schools. We have been notified that we will be certified to bring staff back on Wednesday to fully prepare for the return of our students. We will continue to monitor school facility and air quality conditions. If conditions change, we will provide updates to you as soon as reasonably possible. RECORDATORIO: LAS ESCUELAS DE WUSD ESTÁN PROGRAMADAS PARA ABRIRSE PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES EL JUEVES 7 DE NOVIEMBRE. Hola familias y empeados del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor, Solo queremos recordarle que estamos programados para que las escuelas vuelvan a abrir para los estudiantes el jueves 7 de noviembre. Gracias por su paciencia continua con el tiempo necesario para limpiar, inspeccionar y certificar nuestras escuelas. Hemos sido notificados de que seremos certificados para traer de regreso al personal el miércoles para prepararnos completamente para el regreso de nuestros estudiantes. Continuaremos monitoreando las instalaciones escolares y las condiciones de calidad del aire. Si las condiciones cambian, le proporcionaremos actualizaciones tan pronto como sea razonablemente posible.

Update message 11-01 Important Updates: WUSD SCHOOLS MUST REMAIN CLOSED AND ARE SCHEDULED TO RE-OPEN FOR STUDENTS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7. Hello Windsor Unified School District Families and Staff Members, We hope that you are returning safely to your homes and positively readjusting from the recent Kincade Fire. As you may be experiencing, it has taken time to get power and gas restored to our community. Our schools are included. Also, we must make sure that all of our schools are completely cleaned, inspected, and certified to safely return staff and students to them. Due to the time it will take to clean, inspect, and certify our schools, we will not be able to open as planned. We have been notified that we may be certified by Tuesday and can bring all staff back on Wednesday to fully prepare for the return of our students. Therefore, all schools are planning to re-open for students on Thursday, November 7. All employees are to check their emails for detailed information. We will continue to monitor school facility and air quality conditions. If conditions change, we will provide updates to you as soon as reasonably possible. Please know that your (and your family's) safety and well-being are of utmost importance to us. Be safe and take care as you return to your homes. We will get through this as a community. Thank you for your patience. Actualizaciones importantes: LAS ESCUELAS DE WUSD DEBEN CERRARSE Y ESTÁN PROGRAMADAS PARA ABRIRSE PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES EL JUEVES 7 DE NOVIEMBRE. Hola familias y miembros del personal del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor, Esperamos que regrese de manera segura a sus hogares y se reajuste positivamente del reciente incendio de Kincade. Como puede estar experimentando, ha llevado tiempo restaurar la energía y el gas en nuestra comunidad. Nuestras escuelas están incluidas. Además, debemos asegurarnos de que todas nuestras escuelas estén completamente limpias, inspeccionadas y certificadas para devolverles de manera segura al personal y a los estudiantes. Debido al tiempo que llevará limpiar, inspeccionar y certificar nuestras escuelas, no podremos abrir según lo planeado. Hemos sido notificados de que podemos estar certificados para el martes y podemos traer de regreso a todo el personal el miércoles para prepararnos completamente para el regreso de nuestros estudiantes. Por lo tanto, todas las escuelas planean volver a abrir para los estudiantes el jueves 7 de noviembre. Todos los empleados deben revisar sus correos electrónicos para obtener información detallada. Continuaremos monitoreando las instalaciones escolares y las condiciones de calidad del aire. Si las condiciones cambian, le proporcionaremos actualizaciones tan pronto como sea razonablemente posible. Tenga en cuenta que su seguridad (y la de su familia) y bienestar son de suma importancia para nosotros. Esté seguro y tenga cuidado cuando regrese a sus hogares. Lo superaremos como comunidad. Gracias por su paciencia.

ToW Update: Update: TODAY at 2pm – 5pm à FREE Groceries & Produce – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157680506208351

Update: Added PG&E Update Please help us spread the word about repopulation recovery information and resources … PG&E Update as of 10:30am - Fri, 11/1: https://www.facebook.com/64848283350/posts/10157680159143351?sfns=mo Trash Collection –https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157675030258351 Water: Advisory for Shiloh-Mayacama Area Customers–https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157676535558351 and https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157674624503351 Town’s Recovery Page –https://www.townofwindsor.com/recovery Resources forResidents re: CalFire Incident Update; State Resources; Insurance Resources forBusinesses re: Town’s Economic Recovery Resources Guide; Small Businesses Options; Disaster Relief Resource Guide; State Resources; Department of Insurance Other Information: Water Service; Ash & Storm Drains; Trash Collection; Air Quality; Check Road Conditions; Sheriff Evacuation Order (10/26/19) Food: Hot Meals & Groceries—https://www.facebook.com/64848283350/posts/10157678427693351?sfns=mo Food: Redwood Empire Food Bank –https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157674894333351 Food: Sonoma Family Meal & Redwood Empire Food Bank –https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157677160548351

From the Town of Windsor Hello, Welcome back home, Windsor! We’ve missed each other! Please help us spread the word about repopulation recovery information and resources … PG&E Gas – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157676827753351 Trash Collection – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157675030258351 Water: Advisory for Shiloh-Mayacama Area Customers – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157676535558351 and https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157674624503351 Town’s Recovery Page – https://www.townofwindsor.com/recovery Resources for Residents re: CalFire Incident Update; State Resources; Insurance Resources for Businesses re: Town’s Economic Recovery Resources Guide; Small Businesses Options; Disaster Relief Resource Guide; State Resources; Department of Insurance Other Information: Water Service; Ash & Storm Drains; Trash Collection; Air Quality; Check Road Conditions; Sheriff Evacuation Order (10/26/19) Food: Redwood Empire Food Bank – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157674894333351 Food: Sonoma Family Meal & Redwood Empire Food Bank – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157677160548351 Join Us at Town Green on Sunday – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157677062198351 2 Halloweens in Windsor – https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157676946988351

Updates and Reminders: WUSD SCHOOLS ARE SCHEDULED TO RE-OPEN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Hello Windsor Unified School District Families and Staff Members, After receiving updates from emergency response agencies, we recently assessed many factors involving evacuation changes, current fire threat, the availability of power, school conditions, air quality concerns, time for safe returns of families and staff, and the emotional well-being of our staff and students. With all factors considered, WUSD schools are scheduled to re-open on Tuesday, November 5. In order to be fully prepared for students on Tuesday, all employees will return to work on Monday, November 4. If conditions change, we will provide updates to you as soon as reasonably possible. Please know that your (and your family's) safety and well-being are of utmost importance to us. Be safe and take care as you return to your homes. We will get through this as a community. Actualizaciones y recordatorios: LAS ESCUELAS DE WUSD ESTÁN PROGRAMADAS PARA ABRIR EL MARTES 5 DE NOVIEMBRE Hola familias y miembros del personal del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor, Después de recibir actualizaciones de las agencias de respuesta a emergencias, recientemente evaluamos muchos factores relacionados con los cambios de evacuación, la amenaza actual de incendio, la disponibilidad de energía, las condiciones escolares, las preocupaciones sobre la calidad del aire, el tiempo para el regreso seguro de las familias y el personal, y el bienestar emocional de nuestro personal y estudiantes. Con todos los factores considerados, las escuelas de WUSD están programadas para volver a abrir el martes 5 de noviembre. Para estar completamente preparados para los estudiantes el martes, todos los empleados volverán a trabajar el lunes 4 de noviembre. Si las condiciones cambian, le proporcionaremos actualizaciones tan pronto como sea razonablemente posible. Tenga en cuenta que su seguridad (y la de su familia) y bienestar son de suma importancia para nosotros. Esté seguro y tenga cuidado cuando regrese a sus hogares. Lo superaremos como comunidad.

Hello Windsor Unified School District Families and Staff Members, Reminder... Due to the continued uncertainty around evacuations of students and staff, fire threat, the availability of power, school conditions, and air quality concerns, Windsor Unified School District schools will remain closed for the rest of the week (through Friday, November 1). We will be assessing all factors further and will provide updates by Friday. Please know that your (and your family's) safety and well-being are of utmost importance to us. Be safe and take care. We will get through this as a community. Actualizaciones y recordatorios: LAS ESCUELAS DE WUSD PERMANECEN CERRADAS HASTA EL VIERNES 1 DE NOVIEMBRE Hola familias y miembros del personal del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor, Recordatorio ... Debido a la continua incertidumbre sobre las evacuaciones de estudiantes y personal, amenaza de incendio, disponibilidad de energía, condiciones escolares y problemas de calidad del aire, las escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor permanecerán cerradas por el resto de la semana (hasta el viernes, 01 de noviembre). Evaluaremos más todos los factores y proporcionaremos actualizaciones para el viernes. Tenga en cuenta que su seguridad (y la de su familia) y bienestar son de suma importancia para nosotros. Esté seguro y tenga cuidado. Lo superaremos como comunidad.

Hola familias y empleados del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor, Debido a la continua incertidumbre en torno a las evacuaciones de los estudiantes y el personal, la amenaza de incendio, la disponibilidad de energía y las preocupaciones sobre la calidad del aire, las escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor permanecerán cerradas por el resto de la semana (hasta el viernes 1 de noviembre). Busque y escuche actualizaciones periódicas e información importante sobre nuestra escuela y distrito. Su seguridad y bienestar (y los de su familia) son de suma importancia para nosotros. Esté seguro y tenga cuidado. Lo superaremos como comunidad.

WUSD WILL REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Due to the continued uncertainty around evacuations of students and staff, fire threat, the availability of power, school conditions, and air quality concerns, Windsor Unified School District schools will remain closed for the rest of the week (through Friday, November 1). Please look and listen for regular updates and important information about our school and district. Your (and your family's) safety and well-being are of most important to us. Be safe and take care. We will get through this as a community.

Official Town of Windsor Info & Updates The Town understands that there have been different posts reporting information on the status of our Town. Some may or may not have the correct information. We ask that you please refer to the Town of Windsor’s Facebook page. This page, www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan will have any official information as reported by our Public Information Officer. Thank you! La ciudad entiende que ha habido diferentes publicaciones que informan información sobre el estado de nuestra ciudad, algunos pueden o no tener información correcta, le pedimos que por favor consulte la página de Facebook de la ciudad de Windsor. Esta página, www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan tendrá cualquier información oficial según lo informado por nuestro Oficial de Información Pública. Muchas gracias! Please re-share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/townofwindsorfan/posts/10157667942358351

WUSD CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING UPDATES WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 Hello Windsor Unified School District Families and Staff Members, This is an important message regarding updates we are receiving from emergency management agencies and PG & E. Due to the evacuation order for Windsor residents (must evacuate by 4:00 p.m. today), advisories and current conditions (high winds, possible risk of wildfires, worsening air quality, and/or a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff), all Windsor Unified School District classes are CANCELLED and schools/departments will be CLOSED for Monday, October 28. We will provide updates and/or further determinations based on information received, as soon as reasonably possible. Messages will continue to be pushed out via multiple sources, as well. Thank you for your patience. Please know that your (and your family's) safety and well-being are of utmost importance to us. Be safe and take care. We will get through this as a community. Hola familias y empleados del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor, Este es un mensaje importante con respecto a las actualizaciones que estamos recibiendo de las agencias de manejo de emergencias y PG&E. Debido a la orden de evacuación para los residentes de Windsor (debe evacuar antes de las 4:00 p.m. de hoy), avisos y condiciones actuales (fuertes vientos, posible riesgo de incendios forestales) , empeorando la calidad del aire y / o un posible corte de energía pública), todas las clases del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Windsor se CANCELAN y las escuelas / departamentos estarán CERRADOS para el lunes 28 de octubre. Proporcionaremos actualizaciones y / o determinaciones adicionales basadas en la información recibida, tan pronto como sea razonablemente posible. Los mensajes continuarán siendo enviados a través de múltiples fuentes, también. Gracias por su paciencia. Tenga en cuenta que su seguridad (y la de su familia) y bienestar son de suma importancia para nosotros. Esté seguro y tenga cuidado. Lo superaremos como comunidad.

Sonoma County Schools Air Quality Guidance https://www.scoe.org/files/Guidelines_-_English_(2).pdf

Important Air Quality Reminder: This link will connect you to information that was sent out earlier this year regarding the Air Quality Guidelines we follow: https://www.wusd.org/article/139573?org=windsor-unified-school-district We are receiving information indicating air quality in the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" to "Unhealthy" ranges. All prolonged outdoor activities (like recess and P.E.) will be moved indoors. Outdoor practices will be moved inside. Scheduled outdoor athletic games will follow CIF guidelines.

The evacuation center at Windsor High School has been moved to the Fairgrounds, which has opened at 8:00 a.m., to accommodate the number of potential evacuees from the Geyserville area. In addition, the Healdsburg Community Center is also open as an evacuation center.

Hello (School or Windsor Unified School District) Families and Staff Members, This is a reminder that all WUSD schools are OPEN tomorrow (10-24). PG & E states that Windsor schools are not expected to be impacted by the current Public Safety Power Shutoff event in Sonoma County. We will let you know as soon as reasonably possible if this information changes. Thank you for your patience. Hola Familias y Empleados del Distrito Escolar de Windsor, Este es un recordatorio de que todas las escuelas del Distrito de Windsor estarán abiertas mañana (24 de octubre). PG&E nos ha avisado que el apagón de luz para la seguridad pública NO afectará nuestras escuelas. Les avisaremos en cuanto sea posible si hay algún cambio. Gracias por su paciencia.

Hello (School or Windsor Unified School District) Families and Staff Members, This is an important message to let you know that PG & E is advising us of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event in Sonoma County, beginning on October 23 in the late afternoon and through October 24. At this time, all Windsor schools and departments are listed as not being impacted, therefore they will have power and will remain OPEN. We will let you know as soon as reasonably possible if we receive information indicating any changes. Thank you for your patience. Hola Familias y Empleados del Distrito Escolar de Windsor, Este es un aviso importante acerca de una notificación de parte de PG&E de que habrá un posible Apagón de luz para la Seguridad Pública en el condado de Sonoma, empezando el 23 de Octubre por la tarde hasta el 24 de Octubre. En este momento y de acuerdo al aviso oficial, todas las escuelas de Windsor y los departamentos del distrito seguirán con luz y se mantendrán abiertos. Les mantendremos informados en cuanto sea posible si hay cualquier cambio. Gracias por su paciencia.

Brooks Families, When planning for Halloween costumes during the school day, please be advised that we do not allow masks, blood, weapons, and any accessories that interfere with schoolwork ie-wands, hooks, etc. Any make-up or hair coloring has to happen at home and make up or sprays should be left at home. Thank You for helping us reduce student distraction during the school day. ***Familias de Brooks, Cuando planifique disfraces de Halloween durante el día escolar, tenga en cuenta que no permitimos máscaras, sangre, armas y ningún accesorio que interfiera con el trabajo escolar, es decir, varitas, ganchos, etc. Cualquier maquillaje o pintura del cabello debe realizarse en casa y el maquillaje o aerosoles deben dejarse en casa. Gracias por ayudarnos a reducir la distracción de los estudiantes durante el día escolar.

Good Morning Brooks Families, Just a reminder that this Friday, October 18th is Professional Developement Day for staff. NO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN. Regular dismissal tomorrow (Thursday). Have a wonderful weekend and we will see you on Monday, October 21st. ***Buenos Dias Estimadas Familias de Brooks, Un recordatorio que es dia de Desarollo Profesional para maestros el Viernes 21 de Octubre y NO HABRA CLASES PARA ESTUDIANTES. Mañana, Jueves, sera dia regular. Que tengan un maravilloso fin de semana, los esperamos el Lunes, 12 de Octubre.

Message from Principal Zucconi Dear Brooks Families, This is Principal Zucconi, I am sorry to report that I will be out on temporary medical leave until November 4th. This was unexpected, and thankfully, will be easily resolved. Be assured that I will return in full health and ready to continue the amazing work we've begun. District Superintendent Krueger is making Brooks a top priority in the interim and has appointed a highly successful retired WUSD principal. Jeanne Acuna will serve as our Guest Principal beginning tomorrow, 10/16/19. I had the pleasure of working under Jeanne for many years at Cali. She brings extensive experience at the elementary level, and a wonderfully warm presence. Your children and our staff will love her. I wish you a wonderful and safe remainder of October. I look forward to returning in full health on Monday, November 4. Warmly, Annette Zucconi, M.Ed.

Today is the last day of our Project HERO fundraiser! Please donate at https://windsorwe.org/project-hero/brooks/. ¡Hoy es el último día de nuestra recaudación de fondos del Proyecto HERO! Por favor done en https://windsorwe.org/project-hero/brooks/.

Parents/Families, Please join us tomorrow at Brooks Elementary for our monthly Second Cup Parent Coffee with Ms. Zucconi . Friday, 10/11/19 8:40am-9:25am Brooks Library We will be discussing the New Garden Project and Ideas for enhancing student engagement & fun during Recess. See you there!

***Padres / Familias, Por favor, únanse a nosotros mañana en Brooks Elementary para nuestro café mensual para padres de la Segunda Copa con la Directora Zucconi. Viernes, 10/11/19 8:40 am-9:25am Biblioteca Brooks Hablaremos sobre el Proyecto del Nuevo Jardín y las Ideas para mejorar el compromiso y la diversión de los estudiantes durante el Receso. ¡Nos vemos allí! Traduccion en español disponible, por favor llame para confirmar su asistencia.

Hello Windsor Unified School District Families and Staff Members, This is an important message regarding a notification we have received from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG & E) regarding the Public Safety Power Shutoff. There are no more planned outages for the Windsor area. All Windsor Unified School District schools have power and will be open for regularly scheduled classes tomorrow (October 10). Again, all schools will re-open tomorrow (October 10). Thank you for your patience. Hola Familias y Empleados del Distrito Escolar de Windsor, Este es un mensaje importante acerca de un aviso que hemos recibido de parte de Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) y el Apagón de luz para la Seguridad Pública. El Distrito Escolar de Windsor ha recibido el aviso de que la electricidad será restaurada en todas las escuelas para el día de mañana (10 de octubre) y sí habrá clases. Repito, todas las escuelas estarán abiertas mañana (10 de octubre). Gracias por su atención y paciencia.

This is an important message regarding a notification we have received from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG & E) regarding a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Due to weather conditions, combined with heightened fire risk, the Windsor Unified School District has been informed that all schools will have their power shut off at least through Thursday. All schools will be closed tomorrow (October 9) and Thursday (October 10) due to the PG & E Public Safety Power Shutoff. We will notify you as soon as reasonably possible when PG &E provides further updates about additional days without power and additional days where schools will be closed. Thank you for your patience. Hola Familias y Empleados del Distrito Escolar de Windsor, Este es un mensaje importante acerca de un aviso que hemos recibido de parte de Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) y el Apagón de luz para la Seguridad Pública. Debido a las condiciones del clima actuales, en combinación con el alto riesgo para incendios, el Distrito Escolar de Windsor ha sido notificado que las escuelas estarán sin luz al menos hasta mañana. Todas las escuelas se encontraran cerradas mañana (9 otubre) y jueves 10 otubre) debido al apagón de luz para la seguridad pública de PG&E. Les avisaremos en cuanto sea posible cuando PG&E nos de más información acerca del apagón y si es necesario mantener las escuelas cerradas por más días. Gracias por su atención y paciencia.

Proyecto HERO: ¡Hemos recibido donaciones de 54 familias, o alrededor del 10% y ya hemos alcanzado los $ 10,881! Por favor done hoy en https://windsorwe.org/project-hero/brooks/. Puede donar una única vez o prepararse para una donación mensual. También lo alentamos a compartir el enlace con amigos y familiares en las redes sociales.¡Nuestra recaudación de fondos del Proyecto HERO finaliza el 12 de octubre! ¡Gracias por ser un HÉROE y ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta de $30,000!

Project HERO Update: We have received donations from 54 families, or about 10%, and have already reached $10,881 !! Please donate today at https://windsorwe.org/project-hero/brooks/. You can make a one-time donation, or set yourself up for a monthly donation. We also encourage you to share the link with friends & family on social media. Our Project HERO fundraiser ends on October 12th. Thanks for being a HERO and helping us meet our goal of $30,000!

Padres y familias, Descargue la aplicación Windsor USD en su teléfono inteligente hoy y active las notificaciones automáticas para que pueda recibir información actualizada sobre Brooks y WUSD. Ya no publicaremos un boletín mensual, sino que utilizaremos las redes sociales para actualizarlos semanalmente sobre eventos e información importante. Sitio web: http://windsorusdca.apptegy.us/o/brooks-elementary-school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrooksElementary/?rf=301368359892718 Continuaremos nuestros volantes de información por correo electrónico los miércoles e incluiremos enlaces a nuestra página web para una referencia rápida. Háganos saber si no esta recibiendo nuestros correos electrónicos. Calurosamente, Sra. Zucconi, Directora

Parents and Families, Please download the Windsor USD app to your smartphone today, and enable push notifications so that you can receive up to date information about Brooks and Windsor USD. We will not be publishing a monthly newsletter any longer, rather, we will be using social media to update you weekly on events and important information. Website: http://windsorusdca.apptegy.us/o/brooks-elementary-school Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrooksElementary/?rf=301368359892718 We will continue our Wednesday e-mailings of information flyers, and will include links to our webpage for quick reference. Please let us know if you are not receiving our emails. Warmly, Annette Zucconi, M.Ed.

Calling all Heroes! Time is ticking! Our Project HERO fundraiser ends on October 12th and we are very far from our goal of $30,000! Current totals are $431.50. Please donate today at https://windsorwe.org/project-hero/brooks/. You can make a one-time or set yourself up for a monthly donation. We also encourage you to share the link with friends & family on social media. Thanks for being a HERO and helping us meet our goal!.

¡Llamando a todos los héroes! ¡El tiempo no se detiene! ¡Nuestra recaudación de fondos del Proyecto HERO finaliza el 12 de octubre y estamos muy lejos de nuestra meta de $30,000! Los totales actuales son $431.50. Por favor done hoy en https://windsorwe.org/project-hero/brooks/. Puede donar una única vez o prepararse para una donación mensual. También lo alentamos a compartir el enlace con amigos y familiares en las redes sociales. ¡Gracias por ser un HÉROE y ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta!

Wanna know how YOU can be a HERO?!? Encourage your child to participate in our one and ONLY fundraiser for the entire year. Have a bake sale, set up a lemonade stand, host a yard sale, walk your neighbor’s dogs, mow your friend’s lawn, ask for donations in exchange for a singing telegram, sell your original artwork, pet rocks, or veggies from the garden. There are hundreds of fun and creative ways that students can help raise money for our school. ALL proceeds go directly back to BROOKS! Our students will reap ALL of the rewards! Won’t you help us?!? We are counting on hundreds of HEROES, big and small. Donations can be made via the envelope that was sent home or online in the WE Foundation link, that is in the comments below. Thank you so very much for all your help!

September is Attendance Awareness Month! WUSD is celebrating the campaign with a renewed push to get all kids to school, on time, every day. Let’s work together as a community – school and business leaders, parents, students, teachers, friends– to get all kids to school!

WUSD School Board Congratulates our newest Permanent Teachers at the September 10, 2019 Board Meeting. Pictured from left to Right: Jillann Humphrey, Amanda Horsburgh, Emily Gholson, Kimberle Hoff, Heather Kristensen, Catherine Miroballi, Shanae munro and Sherri Rodriguez. Unable to attend: Karen Brown, Ryan Cameron Hole, Henry Hasegawa and Kenzie Holcomb.

Thanks Brooks Community for Attending Back-to-School Night! We know everyone learned a lot. We were also glad to show-off our new library space!

Employment Opportunities

Back-to-School is Tonight! Click on the News tab to see Full schedule. ***¡Regreso a la escuela es esta noche! Haga clic en el enlace de Noticias para ver el horario completo.

Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 3rd! See and click on the News Tab for more details. ***¡La Noche de Regreso a la Escuela es el Martes 3, de Septiembre! Vea y haga clic en la pestaña "News" para más detalles.

Familias de Brooks, La Noche de Regreso a la Escuela se acerca rápidamente. ¡Esperamos verte! El horario de actividades es el siguiente: 5:30 pm: Usted está invitado a visitar aulas de servicios auxiliares y apoyo estudiantil como RSP (especialistas en recursos), Habla y Lenguaje, Intervención, Inglés Acelerado y Especiales. 6pm: Todos los padres / tutores se reúnen en el Salón Multiusos para Presentaciones y Anuncios. 6:30 pm-7:30pm Reúnase en el aula de su hijo para una presentación del maestro de su hijo. ¡Esperamos verte el martes 3 de septiembre!*** Annette Zucconi, M.Ed. Directora Brooks Elementary School *** Nota: este es un evento solo para adultos y no se proporcionará cuidado de niños. Los niños no podrán jugar sin supervisión en el campus o en el patio de juegos durante el evento. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente.

Friendly Reminder: Today, Wednesday is minimum day at Brooks. All grades are dismissed at 1:15 p.m​. ***Recordatorio Amistoso: Hoy, miércoles​ es día mínimo en Brooks. Todos los grados son despedidos a la 1:15 p.m​.

Brooks Families, Just a reminder that there are NO dogs allowed on school grounds.This year it is especially important because we have students with severe dog allergies. Thank you for helping us keep our student body healthy and safe. Best, Annette Zucconi, M.Ed. Principal, Brooks Elementary School ***Familias de Brooks, Solo un recordatorio de que no se permiten perros en los terrenos de la escuela. Este año es especialmente importante porque tenemos estudiantes con alergias severas a los perros. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener nuestro cuerpo estudiantil sano y seguro. Mejor, Annette Zucconi, M.Ed. Director de la Escuela Primaria Brooks

Dear Brooks Families: WUSD maintains as one of its top priorities to maintain a safe and secure campus. To that end, the district has allocated funds from bond measure monies to strengthen student safety and security during instructional time by building locked fencing, placement of cameras, and additional measures. In this effort, here is our student dismissal plan for '19-'20: 3rd graders and NCC students will be released through the front gates of the school. Gates will be unlocked by 2:20pm for students to pass through. We ask parents & care providers to wait outside the gate. Anyone entering campus must check into the office and obtain a visitor pass so that all adults on campus are identifiable. At 3:05pm, when our 4th & 5th graders are dismissed, we will unlock the gate at the back of campus, adjacent to Jane Drive and the park. We understand that this is a change from when Brooks Elementary had only one dismissal time and all students were able to walk through the back gates. Therefore, we will open the back gate today, Friday, 8/16, and every day next week to allow time for parents and care providers to make other arrangements if needed to adapt to this change. Effective Monday, August 26, the back gate will remain locked until the final bell at 3:05pm. We appreciate your support as we work to keep students as safe as possible. Thank you for your understanding. In Partnership, Annette Zucconi, M.Ed. Principal, Brooks Elementary

Today is a minimum day. All students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m **Hoy es dia minimo. Todos los estudiantes salen a la 1:15 p.m

It's a great day to be a Bobcat! Happy First Day to all Brooks Students! Mrs. Zucconi and Brooks School Mascot welcome students to the 2019-20 school year!

Employment Opportunities No Nights! No Weekends! Work when your children are in school! Apply for a Paraeducator position at edjoin.org Para II-Behavior Assistant @ WHS, 8:00 -2:00 Para II @ NCC/MWE, 9:00 - 1:00 Bilingual Para II@ Ncc/MWE, 9:00 - 1:00 Para I (1:1) @ MWE, 8:15 - 2:15 Para I@ BES, hours TBD 13.25 hrs/week We also have openings for substitutes!

NEW SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE 2019/2020: School will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will end now at 2:30 for 3rd grade and at 3:05 for 4th/5th. Minimum days release time is 1:15 for all grades.

NUEVO HORARIO DE ESCUELA 2019/2020: La escuela comenzará puntualmente a las 8:30a.m. y finalizará ahora a las 2:30 para el 3er grado y a las 3:05 para el 4to/5to. El tiempo de salida en dias minimos es de 1:15 para todos los grados.

The Board Meeting originally schedule for tonight, June 11, 2019 has been cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, June 17th, at Windsor Middle School Library. Closed Session will begin at 5:30. Open Session will begin at 6:00. We apologize for this late notice of continuance.

Hard working recognition! So proud of these future leaders!

Lego Robotics final assembly!

So proud of the fifth grade this year! Having a great time celebrating the end of the year!

Spring musical rocking at BES this morning. SO proud of our student performers!

Green screen video, bringing History to life! Great job to amazing fifth grade teachers Mrs Aires and Mrs Anderton👍

Mrs. Sowers and students rocking the swing dance during BES open House!

Go BES chorus! These guys sound great!

Dance class finals!

Celebration of our HERO top fundraisers! Really proud of these students!

TONIGHT: WCE Parent Information Day @ Brooks with Prinicpal Tomola and Superintendent Krueger Monday, May 6 @ 5:00p.m *ESTA TARDE: Día de información para padres de WCE en Brooks con el Director Tomola y el Superintendente Krueger Lunes Mayo 6 @ 5pm- Traducción Disponible

WCE Parent Information Day with Prinicpal Tomola and Superintendent Krueger Monday, May 6 @ 5:00p.m *Día de información para padres de WCE con el Director Tomola y el Superintendente Krueger Lunes Mayo 6 @ 5pm

3D art boxes going live with Mrs. Dearth!

Learning new transitions and collaboration practices in May! Way to go fourth graders and Ms Chase.

WCE Parent Information Day with Prinicpal Tomola and Superintendent Krueger Thursday, May 2 @ 9:00 a.m AND Monday, May 6 @ 5:00p.m *Día de información para padres de WCE con el Director Tomola y el Superintendente Krueger el jueves 2 de mayo a las 9:00 a.m. y Lunes Mayo 6 @ 5pm

Parent Video Preview: Tuesday April 23rd @ 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00.**Presentacion de video para padres: Martes 23 de abril a las 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 y 12:00.

Morning meeting time with Mrs. Van Pelt!

Moving this summer? Please call the office at 837-7717 if you are planning to move and your child will not attend ​Brooks or WMS the following school year. ¿Planeas mudarte este verano? Llame a la oficina si planea mudarse y su hijo no asistirá el siguiente año escolar.

Mrs Dearth getting her students ready for SBAC testing...Do Your Best on the Test! Brooks is going to crush it this year!

Original 13 Colonies coming back to life! Ms. Sowers leading via student engagement 👍

Opinion Essays: Mr Anderton's students digging deep with their writing!

Biking at school! Great exercise and experience. Ms. Green is rocking it👍

Mixing and mingling on April 1st! Can't believe these 5th graders will soon be at WMS!

Brooks Principal's Café- Friday, March 29th 9:00 am Special Guest Superintendent Brandon Kruger **Café con el Director este viernes 29 de Marzo 9:00 am

Ms Green being excellent on flexing with the rainy day back up plans!

Zun Zun! Students loving the music and creativity!

Board Approves 2019-2020 School Year Start and End Dates. First Day for Students, Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Last Day for Students, Friday, May 29, 2020. More details to be published soon.

We will not be having walk and roll to school on March 6 due to rainy weather.

Key note speaker this morning, Erin Gruwell from the Freedom Writer Diaries delivers inspiring stories about moving forward despite many obstacles, influencing the human spirit, and quenching the thirst for knowledge.

Child care!

Parent Cafe participants!

Brooks Principal's Café tomorrow Thursday 9:00am-Library. **Café con el Director mañana Jueves 9:00am Biblioteca

It's Read Across America Spirit Week! See flyer in "news tab"

Join us for Principal's Café 9am Thurs. Feb. 28th-Library Café con el Director el Jueves 9am Feb. 28-Biblioteca

Inclusion assembly, Brooks cares!

Brooks is partnering with WMS and WHS in a career and technical education endeavor. We are hosting a k-12 conference on developing 5-12 CTE across the state.