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Brookland MS Family Potluck!

Brookland Middle School Uniforms

Since the dawn of time (ok, maybe just May), parents have wanted to know what Brookland students will wear to school. Below is the basic rundown along with a more detailed list with pictures:

Students can wear khaki or gray pants, skirts, or shorts. Students can wear Brookland t-shirt, polos, or button downs — each grade has its own color. Sixth grade wears orange, seventh wears teal, and eighth wears purple. Uniforms will be available for purchase at the school, or parents can buy them on their own. Patches will be available for parents who want to iron/sew them on to their own shirts. More detailed list and pictures below:

• Pants should be in khaki or grey — Dockers chino style, not skinny or baggy.

• Skirts in khaki or grey

• In the summer and early fall (August to October 31st) and after April 1st, shorts in solid khaki or grey.

• Shorts and skirts must be longer than fingertip length — no short shorts or skirts!

• Three types of shirts are allowed. Brookland t-shirts that were given to each feeder student, button downs, and polos. Each grade will have its own color, listed below with examples. Parents are welcome to come to the school to match uniforms with school colors!

 

• Each grade will wear a different shirt color. 6th grade color is orange (pumpkin orange, not gold)

• Seventh grade will wear teal. A google image search for the color teal is here, as well as some examples below:

  

• Eighth grade will wear purple

• Shoes and socks are student choice
• Families may buy a second uniform set (or a shirt) to donate to a family in need of assistance
• Uniform policy will be finalized and revised as needed in the first few weeks of school. That includes decisions on sweaters, vests, etc.

Still have questions? You can drop by the school to speak with us, or email BrooklandBreeze@gmail.com.

Three reasons to enroll at Brookland now!

We’re excited to announce three incentives for families who submit their enrollment by the last day of school, June 19th:

#1) T-shirts: Registrars at Noyes and Brookland at Bunker Hill Education Campuses received 30 brand new, limited edition Brookland Middle School t-shirts on Monday, June 8th. Only the first 10 families from Burroughs, Noyes, and Bunker Hill who enroll will get a t-shirt, so get your paperwork in right away!

#2) Tunes: In addition to Brookland T-shirts, all families who get their enrollment done by June 19th will be entered into a raffle for an iPod shuffle! We think the 2 GB mp3 player looks extra sharp in Brookland blue.

#3) Fun! The best part of summer is more daylight to spend time outside, read books, and hang out with friends and family. Get your enrollment done now so you can enjoy your summer!

Next Enrollment Day – May 30th!

Button Mural in Brookland Foyer

Thanks to DCPS Specialist in Visual and Digital Arts Amanda Boggs for showing us the latest progress on the button mural by artist Stanley Agbontaen!

Brookland MS mural 100% buttons! Artist Stanley Agbontaen. @brianjpick @HendersonKaya #weRdcps @Diamond_Teach pic.twitter.com/xRUZGOwbtD

— Amanda Boggs (@AmandaBoggs17) May 14, 2015

May 9th Enrollment Fair and Student Focus Group

Saturday’s Enrollment Fair

Brookland Middle School Principal Norah Lycknell and the DCPS School Planning Team hosted an Enrollment Fair for the new Ward 5 middle school on Saturday, April 25^th. Families got a chance to hear Principal Lycknell’s vision for the school, enroll their students for the coming year, and tour the brand new building.

Ms. Lycknell and her staff also facilitated student focus groups to get feedback from kids about uniforms, homework, and other school programming. About 70 people attended in all. Thanks for coming, and stay tuned for upcoming events!

Enrollment Fair and Focus Groups – Saturday, April 25th!

Brookland families, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th!

Student Focus Groups: Brookland Principal Norah Lycknell will be facilitating focus groups to get student input on things like uniforms, homework, and other school programming. Does your child want to participate? Email BrooklandBreeze@gmail.com to RSVP.

Enrollment Fair: Register your child for the upcoming school year, take a tour of the school, and meet Principal Lycknell — make sure to bring proof of DC residence!

Enrollment Begins Tomorrow, April 1st!

To view as a pdf: Brookland Family Notification Letter