Last Week of Summer School!

Hello, one last time...

I'm sure it has been a good summer and summer school for everyone!

As we wind up our stint here at Brownell, we want to make sure we have everything in it's proper place by the end of the week.  As we went through the summer there may have been times we needed to "barrow" something to keep moving forward.  So we  need to make sure we all take a minute or two to remember if we did move some equipment or furniture from one room to another so we can have it back in it's proper place.  

This week we will have a crew moving through the classrooms putting in new "Columbine" locks in all the doors.  I'm unsure as to the exact schedule that this will follow but it should not necessitate any changing of classrooms this final week of summer school.

Also, 15 of our rooms will be re-carpeted and this as well shouldn't upset any planned activities or classroom programming.

VERY IMPORTANT!  We need to make sure all keys are returned to the main office before you leave.  We are getting new outside keys but our old keys open other things as well--all must be returned, Thanks!

I want to thank the PowerSchool team for a great summer.  I certainly have not had to stick my nose in your business all summer (knock on wood for last week!).  You have been running a very organized program and I thank you for your enthusiasm and professionalism.  Thank you to Michelle, Kenneth, Mark, Maria, Andrea and Amanda and all the leaders for a great summer! 

And a hearty thank you to our Migrant Ed folk: Traci Johnson and Christina Perez for their great work this summer!

And thank you to Sonia De La Cruz, our secretary for her ability to keep everything moving while I made sure I was never at the right school at the right time!

I hope Brownell and Mrs. Mukai and I have made you feel welcomed and well taken care of!

Have a Great Week!   And a good school year ahead!

~Greg 

Week five...

We are now into Week 5/6 or... .666666... % complete!

Welcome to the 5th week of Summer School!
Special Education and The STAR program have finished their run which leaves the migrant program and Super Summer PowerSchool for two more weeks!

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Speaking of Special Education...  They ended their summer with a great BBQ.  The students enjoyed the summer program as well as the "March of the fleas" game which lead them into different classrooms throughout the summer.  One student, Jesus enjoyed the summer but said it didn't leave him with enough time to get what he needed done and asked me if I could extend summer next school year.  I promised him I would do what I can.

Speaking of PowerSchool...   I was able to be a part of a wonderful tour and presentation given by both adults and students of the summer program.  Thanks to everyone at PowerSchool!  Well done!

And.. Speaking of STAR...   I attended the Saturday performance of "Annie Jr." and it was excellent.  It amazes me what these students can do in just 4 weeks of rehearsal.  Bravo! STAR! and we look forward to having you back again next year!

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We will be having an Earthquake drill this Wednesday at 10:00 am. 
I or someone else will get on the intercom and announce "...the earthquake has begun"! 
All students and teachers are to find cover under desks etc.
After 2 min. (after shaking has ended) you are to go with your class to your evacuation site/# on the south field.
Once the "All Clear" signal has been sounded, return to your class and continue the learning process.

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Remind your students that Friday is not a national holiday for the Garlic Festival.
  
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Have a great week everyone!

~Greg 

Summer School -->> Week Four...

Hello and Welcome Back,

Monday marks the halfway point for most of us, 

though we do say au revoir to our comrades in Special Ed 
as well as our friends in the STAR program!

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Speaking of the STAR Program...   Don't miss the play this weekend!

A legacy of fun and engaging summer theater arts with youth at Brownell Middle School.

Fri.17th @ 7:00pm

Sat.18th @ 4:00pm

Call or Text

669-888-4148

Email:

star.arts.education@gmail.com

Web:

https://www.facebook.com/STAR.Arts.Education

See you at the Show!

1-weekend only!

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The Migrant Ed PASS program has two trips this week!

TECH Museum, July 15th

Pick -Up at  Brownell MS at: 8:30 am

Depart Brownell at 8:45 am and Pick up at GHS at 9:00 am

Arrive to Tech museum and check in at 10:30 am:30 am

Lunch 11:20 - 11:50 am 

IMAX 12:00 - 12:45 pm

Bus pick up at in San Jose 2:15 pm

Arrive to Brownell at 2:30 pm

Depart Brownell at and Arrive to GHS at 2:45 pm

UC Santa Cruz, July 17th

Pick -Up at  Brownell MS at: 8:30 am

Depart Brownell at 8:45 am and Pick up at GHS at 9:00 am

Arrive to UC Santa Cruz at 10:00 am

Lunch 11:00 to 11:30 am

Bus pick up at 1:00 pm at UC Santa Cruz

Arrive to Brownell at 2:00 pm

Depart Brownell at 2:15 pm and Arrive to GHS at 2:30 pm

Traffic played havoc with times last week so make sure the students tell their parents that it "might" happen again!

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Power School Super Summer Camp

will have a special super summer rally on 

Thursday the 16th... 

Get your rally voice in shape!

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Valete! 

Third Week of Summer School!

WELCOME BACK!

I hope your 4th was wonderful with family and friends!

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Now back at it!
It is looking like a warm but not hot week ahead... may even dip into the 70's. (brings up memories of tie dye...) 

The Fire Drill last week was great!  In a week or two we will have our Earthquake Drill.  There won't be an alarm, but we will let you know the day and time and get on the loudspeaker to announce the "...shaking goin' on."  Everyone will duck and cover best they can and then after a 2 min. or so time period we will make our way to the south field and to our class number.

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PowerSchool had to postpone their trip to Henry Coe State Park last week because of the fire and heat and will reschedule soon.

The Migrant Ed program has a full slate of trips scheduled:

CSU Monterey Bay -July 8, 2015

Pick -Up at  Brownell MS at: 8:30 am

Depart Brownell at 8:45 am and Pick up at GHS at 9:00 am

Arrive to CSUMB at 10:00 am

Lunch 11:00 - 11:30 pm  

Bus pick up at 1:00 at CSUMB

Arrive to Brownell at  2:00

Depart Brownell at 2:15 and Arrive to GHS at 2:30 pm

TECH Museum, July 15, 2015

Pick -Up at  Brownell MS at: 8:30 am

Depart Brownell at 8:45 am and Pick up at GHS at 9:00 am

Arrive to Tech museum and check in at 10:30 am

Lunch 11:20 - 11:50 pm  

IMAX 12:00 - 12:45 pm

Bus pick up at 1:15 in San Jose

Arrive to Brownell at 2:15

Depart Brownell at 2:30 and Arrive to GHS at 2:45

UC Santa Cruz, July 17, 2015

Pick -Up at  Brownell MS at: 8:30 am

Depart Brownell at 8:45 am and Pick up at GHS at 9:00 am

Arrive to UC Santa Cruz at 10:00 am

Lunch 11:00 - 11:30 pm  

Bus pick up at 1:00 at UC Santa Cruz

Arrive to Brownell at  2:00

Depart Brownell at 2:15 and Arrive to GHS at 2:30 pm

Facebook Headquarters - July 22, 2015

Pick -Up at  Brownell MS at: 8:30 am

Depart Brownell at 8:40 am and Pick up at GHS at 9:00 am

Arrive to Facebook Headquarters at 10:00 am

Panel Presentation 10:00-11:00 am

Tour 11:00-12:00 pm

Bus pick up at 12:00 pm at Facebook Headquarters

12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch **Tentative**

Depart at 1:00 pm to Gilroy

Arrive to Brownell at  2:00

Depart Brownell at 2:15 and Arrive to GHS at 2:30 pm

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Here is a bit to bite on intellectually concerning education in America, if you have time...

Sir Ken Robinson has a lot to say about 

U.S. school reform... --Washington Post

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That is all for now!  ~Greg