School Events
Community Meeting (Wednesday mornings)
The principal meets for a few minutes between the first and second bells with the entire student body and staff in the “Bear’s Lair” or the Multi-Purpose Room. Students get to hear about the events happening that week and about the accomplishments of their peers. In addition, there is a theme for each week acted out by students from a class and a staff interview. Each meeting ends with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Brookside School Cheer. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend!
Brookside Bears Barbeque (Fall)
The Brookside Parent Club hosts this annual barbeque at Lower Campus. All staff and families are invited to attend. What a great social event!
Back to School Night (2010: Thursday, August 26)
This informational night gives parents a chance to meet their child’s teacher and hear what to expect for the coming year.
Octoberfest (October)
Octoberfest is Brookside School’s biggest fundraiser. Parents from both campuses join forces to create a family-friendly carnival held at Lower Campus. It’s a great day full of games, events, music, food and topped off with the 5th grade Haunted House. (2010: Oct. 9)
Walker Creek (5th graders)
Outdoor education is one of the rites of passage for our 5th graders. The Marin County Outdoor School at Walker Creek Ranch is dedicated to helping elementary school teachers satisfy their educational goals through quality instruction within a special learning environment that inspires and motivates students to achieve an appreciation of the natural world. Using principles of thematic instruction, the Outdoor School enhances a student’s critical thinking, processing, and socialization skills. And who could forget the Barnyard Boogie? (2010: Nov. 1-4)
Reading Program (March)
Our principal and librarian have teamed up to keep track of how many books our students can read in one month, and they are rewarded with prizes along the way.
3rd Grade Parent Orientation
Parents of 2nd grade student come and meet with our 3rd grade teachers and Mrs. Smith to learn about life at Upper Campus. (2010: tba)
Gold Rush Camping Trip (4th graders)
Fourth grade students and teachers spend 3 days and 2 nights in Gold Country learning about the Gold Rush and experiencing it in a hands-on way. (2011: tba)
Scholastic Book Fair
Great opportunity to stock up on some summer reading! (2011: tba)
Open House (May/June)
Students get the chance to show their parents much of what they’ve worked so hard on all year. It’s also an opportunity to see what their friends have been working on and preview what they will be doing next year. (2011: tba)
Field Day
The entire school splits into teams for a day of play on the field! (2011: tba)
Brookside Bears Movie Night (late Spring)
Admission can be purchased at the YES Gala to come to the Brookside Bears Movie Night. Bring your tent and sleeping bag and enjoy a nice evening with a movie and popcorn at the Upper Campus. Parents from both campuses are invited. (2011: tba)
Upper Campus Variety Show (Spring)
Students audition for this variety show that takes place in the spring. Students are entertained with singing, dancing, stand-up comics and more! (2011: tba)
Art and Music Demonstrations(throughout the year; see YES NEWS for more info)
5th Grade Promotion (June)
Brookside Philanthropy
To be announced
