Monday, March 26, 2018

The ELA state test is coming up on April 11th-12th, and the Math test will be on May 2nd-3rd. Our message to students around testing is to take it seriously while remembering that it does not define them. We know that no test could measure the excellence that our students demonstrate in so many dimensions! That said, please help set our students up for a good experience by making sure that they get a good night's sleep before the state test and eat a good breakfast. We want our students to feel proud of their work, to feel confident in knowing how to approach tests like these (which come up again in high school with the Regents and for college entry) and to come in ready to show all that they know!

Sibling families are given priority for entry into all Brooklyn Prospect schools. Families interested in applying sibling(s) of current Brooklyn Prospect students may access our application online at www.brooklynprospect.org/admissions.

If you know any families that are interested in joining Brooklyn Prospect Charter School, please advise them to apply on our website or attend an upcoming information session. Visit our website for information session details.

Three times a year (November 1st, March 1st & June 1st), Ms. Gallager bills students for their overdue books. As SOON as students return their overdue books, she will remove the charges on Teacherease. If students have lost or damaged a book, parents will have to pay for the cost of that book on Teacherease.

If students would like Ms. Gallager to renew one of their overdue books (which you can do during the school year but not over the summer), please email her and she will renew your book and remove the Teacherease charge for that book. You can email Ms. Gallager at lesliegallager@brooklynprospect.org.

Dance & Phys. Ed Locker Room Renovations

The first round of renovations to our student restrooms (C Level) and locker rooms are now underway. This means students will not change for PE and Dance Class. Students should bring a pair of sneakers to change into for class. Locker rooms will re-open in mid-March. If you have questions, please contact the Middle School Office.

Warm Weather & Dress Code Update

Ms Michael and Ms Johnson are pleased to announce that our uniform policy has been revised to allow some hoodie sweatshirts. This change in policy is a pilot for the remainder of the school year. The change came about through the efforts and participation of the full WTMS community.

Beginning NOW, students are allowed to wear hoodie sweatshirts that meet the following criteria:

• Solid with no patterns or brand logos.

• Only these BPCS school uniform colors:

All Access hosted their annual Middle School dance, this year with a theme of everything Spring! Students had a blast dressing up for the photo booth and playing musical chairs! Check out photos by clicking here!

Brooklyn Prospect will be hosting a Free Summer Academy and Camp from July 9th - August 10th. Camp is open to all Middle School students however there are a limited number of slots per grade level. Parents will be notified of open enrollment in June and students will be enrolled on a first come, first serve basis.

Take a look at what we did last year!

This month’s All School Assembly was all about Pi Day! We celebrated students who embodied the IB learner traits of "Knowledgeable" and "Caring" for this month’s Student Spotlight.

We closed out the March Assembly with the premiere of the highly anticipated State Test video! Check out the video below!

Interested to see the colleges and universities where Brooklyn Prospect alumni and senior high school students are accepted? Visit the High School College Counseling classroom page.

8th Grade HS Regents Testing

Spanish 3A students and Algebra students have signed up to sit for the HS Regents in June. This is an exciting opportunity for students to earn High School credit while still completing the 8th Grade. Students who sit for these exams can be placed in higher level Math or Spanish language coursework, and also get a jump start on their High School Regents diploma requirements. The dates are below:

• Algebra I Common Core Regents: Tuesday, June 12th

  • If you have questions about the Algebra Regents, please reach out to Gabriella Nesse, 8th Grade Algebra teacher at gnesse@brooklynprospect.org.

  • Students who are taking this exam will not have to attend their morning MS classes. If you have questions, please email wtmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.

• Spanish Language Proficiency Regents: Monday, June 18th at 8:40am

  • If you have questions about the Spanish Language Proficiency Exam, please reach out to Greg Stepp, 8th Grade Spanish teacher at gstepp@brooklynprospect.org or contact the MS Office at wtmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.

  • Enjoy these photos of some of our 8th Grade Spanish students hard at work on their Spanish projects!

Off-campus lunch began last week. For students to be eligible, they must have turned in a permission slip, signed by a parent, and have met the criteria of no conduct cuts, detentions, or lateness. If students are NOT eligible, they will receive a notice Monday morning in homeroom. Students will sign out with Mr Lam at the back recess door and must return on time and sign back in with Mr Lam at the front lobby door. Students are encouraged to have fun, be safe, and remember to uphold the "Student Agreement" they signed in Advisory!

Note: 8th graders should not bring back food for friends from lunch and should make sure that there is no litter left around building.

We are very excited about the months that lie ahead for our 8th graders! From the dance cruise to formal presentations of academic portfolios and the Moving Up Ceremony, this promises to be a fun-filled and meaningful conclusion to an excellent year. All events, with the exception of Six Flags and the Dance Cruise, are free of charge. Bills for Six Flags and the Dance Cruise are available on TeacherEase. Please contact Jehan Giles, 8th Grade Advisory Leader, with questions.

Reminder: 8th Grade Portfolio Presentations are on Monday, June 18th (by appointment). The 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony will be Wednesday, June 20th.

Please note: Students with outstanding bills exceeding $25 will not be allowed to participate in these end of year events. If you have questions or concerns about outstanding bills, you can contact wtmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.

You can also see photos from trips, school events and more by following our Google Photo Album!

Mark your calendars! Our annual end of year 6th and 7th Grade Exhibitions will be Friday, June 22nd. Student presentation will be in the morning, followed by our annual PTSO Potluck End of Year Picnic! All Families are invited to attend! More information will be in upcoming parent updates.

If you have questions, please reach out to the WTMS Office at wtmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.