Programs & Events
What we do.....
The Brookside Parent Club funds and organizes dozens of projects and events throughout the year that directly support and enhance the educational experience of our students, teachers and community. From supplemental materials and educational programs to field trips and family dances, Parent Club plays a crucial role in making Brookside Elementary School a magical place where all our kids can thrive.
TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION
• Provide funds for room parents and volunteers to purchase individual gifts for all
teachers and staff
• Organize a week of teacher and staff pampering during Teacher Appreciation
Week
• Provide treats and special recognition events to show community's graditude
SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSROOM MATERIALS
• Coordinate & purchase extra back-to-school supplies with teacher
• Provide funds for additional teacher & staff needs throughout the year
• Purchase extra equipment used during PE Classes and during recess by all
grade levels
FIELD TRIPS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
• Provide teachers with funding for all-day field trips across all grades
• Fund scholarships to support families taking part in 4th & 5th grade overnight
field trips
• Supply room parents with volunteer support and funds to plan class parties
and activities
STUDENT PROGRAMS
• Cover costs of annual Poetry Program for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
• Provide funding for student clubs (Green Team, Executive Council etc)
• Support Brookside's participation in the Safe Routes to School Program
and coordinate monthly Walk & Roll Wednesday events
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
• Fund school garden and organize volunteers to guide students in class
• Establish regular campus cleanup events and fund improvements
• Manage school's Lost & Found program
• Plan community building events including Bear Bash, Family Dances,
and Game Nights
SCHOOL-WIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS
2024 - 25
Aug. 24th
Sept. 5th
Sept. 21st
Oct. 5th
Oct. 26th
Nov. 22nd
Dec. 7th
Dec. 9th-13th
Dec. 16th-20th
Jan. 30th
March 1st
March 21st
May 3rd
May 3rd
June 11th
Garden Campus Work Day (8am-1pm)
Back to School Night
Bear Bash / Back to School Party
YES Fallapaloooza
Garden Campus Work Day (8am-1pm)
Garden Campus Work Day (8am-1pm)
Book Fair & Gift Bazaar
Adopt-a-Family Holiday Gift Donation
Family Game Night
Garden Campus Work Day (8am-1pm)
Move-a-Thon
Garden Campus Work Day (8am-1pm)
Family Dance
Field Day