Welcome to Brookwood Elementary!
2022/23 PTA Board Members
President: Sharee Olsen
Vice President: Erika Hanks
President Elect: Wendy Jones
Vice President Elect: Ashley Moehle
Community Outreach: Cristina Cook
Treasurer: Katie Dunn
Secretary/Membership: Ashley Theodore
Communications: Sara Ingebrigtsen
Contact the PTA: brookwoodbearspta@gmail.com
2022/23 PTA Board Members
President: Sharee Olsen
Vice President: Erika Hanks
President Elect: Wendy Jones
Vice President Elect: Ashley Moehle
Community Outreach: Cristina Cook
Treasurer: Katie Dunn
Secretary/Membership: Ashley Theodore
Communications: Sara Ingebrigtsen
Contact the PTA: brookwoodbearspta@gmail.com
Our PTA Board is so grateful for the incredible Parents & Teachers who make this the best school community in the valley.
Benefits of Joining the PTA:
Be the first to hear about volunteer opportunities
Monthly email to keep updated on events and happenings at Brookwood
Get 20% off school apparel
Support a great organization that brings fun and learning to your child!
Benefits of Joining the PTA:
Be the first to hear about volunteer opportunities
Monthly email to keep updated on events and happenings at Brookwood
Get 20% off school apparel
Support a great organization that brings fun and learning to your child!
What We Do
Through the incredible support of our Brookwood families and their donations, our school has some of the greatest programs offered to elementary students (see full list below).
100% of all the funds earned through the PTA fundraiser will stay at the school.
As a registered PTA member, you will be included in all PTA monthly emails with information about activities, volunteer opportunities and new this year--- a 20% discount on Brookwood apparel. By paying for your PTA membership ($6), you help our program to be certified through the State and receive great support from the regional programs.
If you don't want to join the PTA, but would still like to volunteer, email us at brookwoodbearspta@gmail.com. You will be notified when additional volunteer opportunities.
Thank you for donating your time and donations to make this 2022-23 year a success.
Through the incredible support of our Brookwood families and their donations, our school has some of the greatest programs offered to elementary students (see full list below).
100% of all the funds earned through the PTA fundraiser will stay at the school.
As a registered PTA member, you will be included in all PTA monthly emails with information about activities, volunteer opportunities and new this year--- a 20% discount on Brookwood apparel. By paying for your PTA membership ($6), you help our program to be certified through the State and receive great support from the regional programs.
If you don't want to join the PTA, but would still like to volunteer, email us at brookwoodbearspta@gmail.com. You will be notified when additional volunteer opportunities.
Thank you for donating your time and donations to make this 2022-23 year a success.
PTA Sponsored Events
Apparel: Because of some amazing company sponsors, every child and teacher gets a free Brookwood T-Shirt for the year! There will also be opportunities to buy other apparel in the fall during registration. In the spring, the 4th graders are able to have a design contest to design next year's shirt.
Back to School Open House: Come meet your teacher, see the classroom and volunteer for our amazing programs.
Treats included.
Battle of the Books: An exciting literary competition for 3rd-5th graders to encourage reading outside of school curriculum. Students will attend monthly meetings for a competition in the spring.
Bear TV: Thanks to our amazing Mrs. Rees. Each Monday the kids are able to see what is happening at our school with Bear TV.
Book Fair: The Fall Book Fair has always been a highlight, especially in conjunction with SEP conferences.
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, presentation and cashiering.
There is also a Book Fair Breakfast with a special early morning entrance to the Book Fair.
Chess Club: Chess Club meets weekly to learn how to play and understand the game.
Choir: The Bear-i-tones Brookwood Choir is a highlight for many students! Practicing before school once a week for a great spring concert.
Classroom Parties: Our classrooms love holiday class parties! We provide the budget to these parties. Room Parents will coordinate volunteer opportunities for these events.
Dance Festival: On the last day of school, PTA alongside our amazing teachers, put together a celebration of dance. Families can come watch the kids perform and celebrate the last day of school.
Debate Club: Held each week, kids will practice and learn debating skills.
Earth Week: Held in conjunction with Earth Day, volunteers will help plan and oversee activities relating to preserving nature, and reduce, reuse and recycle.
Emergency Preparedness: Students will bring home a "Emergency in A Bag" for parents to return to school in September. This helps each student in case of an emergency during the coming school year.
EML Program: Every year, Brookwood students provide a service to a great cause. In the past we have worked alongside schools in Mali to provide vaccines, mosquito nets, and other services. It is a great opportunity for our students to give to others that are in need. Volunteers are needed for help through this week.
Field Day: Field Day is held at the end of the school year. Many volunteers are needed to put on a carnival-type activity day the kids look forward to all year long!
Field Trips: Depending on funding, classes may participate in various field trips throughout the school year. Volunteers will be coordinated through room parents.
Fun Run: A great family event in the spring to bring the community together for a 1K or 5K run through our Willow Creek neighborhood included with food trucks and fun. Volunteers needed to help this event run smoothly.
Fundraiser: Our annual fall fundraiser brings fun and excitement to the school. Not only do we run all these programs by your donations, we make the week fun with class prizes and teacher challenges.
Hands on Science: A unique science program held throughout the year where each grade participates in exciting science experiments that aid in the teaching of the science curriculum during school time. Volunteers are needed to help each class which will be coordinated through room parents.
Kindergarten Orientation: An event to welcome and introduce future Kindergarteners to Brookwood. This was done virtually this year.
Red Ribbon/Safety Week: In October Canyons School District has a safety month. During this week we focus on teaching our kids how to be safe through fire safety, stranger danger, bike safety, and helping kids say NO to drugs. Volunteers needed to help run activities during that week.
Reflections: This event takes place in October and is a local, regional and national PTA contest for the arts. Volunteers are needed to help organize the school's entries and coordinate the judging of the art. There is also an assembly for those that participate.
Science/STEM Assembly: An exciting event focused on science and other activities to stimulate minds for science and math. Volunteers will be needed to help run this event.
Spirit Fridays: Students are encouraged to show their school pride and increase unity by wearing their Brookwood t-shirts each Friday. Each student at Brookwood receives a free shirt through the PTA, thanks to our amazing sponsors. Classes will get awesome prizes for the most school spirit!
Student Government: Select 5th graders are able to learn leadership skills, help with school events and other projects to help the school and student body. Applications are due in the spring for the following year.
Teacher Appreciation: In May, our teachers get a week of appreciation. Volunteers are needed to help with activities for the students and lunches for the teachers. PTA also provides dinner during SEP meetings.
White Ribbon/Media Safety Week: In early spring, White Ribbon week help our kids be aware of the dangers of media and how to safely use it. Volunteers are needed to help organize activities and distribute information.
Vision/Hearing Screening: A great service to see if students need more assistance in vision or hearing. Volunteers are needed to help staff this event.
Apparel: Because of some amazing company sponsors, every child and teacher gets a free Brookwood T-Shirt for the year! There will also be opportunities to buy other apparel in the fall during registration. In the spring, the 4th graders are able to have a design contest to design next year's shirt.
Back to School Open House: Come meet your teacher, see the classroom and volunteer for our amazing programs.
Treats included.
Battle of the Books: An exciting literary competition for 3rd-5th graders to encourage reading outside of school curriculum. Students will attend monthly meetings for a competition in the spring.
Bear TV: Thanks to our amazing Mrs. Rees. Each Monday the kids are able to see what is happening at our school with Bear TV.
Book Fair: The Fall Book Fair has always been a highlight, especially in conjunction with SEP conferences.
Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, presentation and cashiering.
There is also a Book Fair Breakfast with a special early morning entrance to the Book Fair.
Chess Club: Chess Club meets weekly to learn how to play and understand the game.
Choir: The Bear-i-tones Brookwood Choir is a highlight for many students! Practicing before school once a week for a great spring concert.
Classroom Parties: Our classrooms love holiday class parties! We provide the budget to these parties. Room Parents will coordinate volunteer opportunities for these events.
Dance Festival: On the last day of school, PTA alongside our amazing teachers, put together a celebration of dance. Families can come watch the kids perform and celebrate the last day of school.
Debate Club: Held each week, kids will practice and learn debating skills.
Earth Week: Held in conjunction with Earth Day, volunteers will help plan and oversee activities relating to preserving nature, and reduce, reuse and recycle.
Emergency Preparedness: Students will bring home a "Emergency in A Bag" for parents to return to school in September. This helps each student in case of an emergency during the coming school year.
EML Program: Every year, Brookwood students provide a service to a great cause. In the past we have worked alongside schools in Mali to provide vaccines, mosquito nets, and other services. It is a great opportunity for our students to give to others that are in need. Volunteers are needed for help through this week.
Field Day: Field Day is held at the end of the school year. Many volunteers are needed to put on a carnival-type activity day the kids look forward to all year long!
Field Trips: Depending on funding, classes may participate in various field trips throughout the school year. Volunteers will be coordinated through room parents.
Fun Run: A great family event in the spring to bring the community together for a 1K or 5K run through our Willow Creek neighborhood included with food trucks and fun. Volunteers needed to help this event run smoothly.
Fundraiser: Our annual fall fundraiser brings fun and excitement to the school. Not only do we run all these programs by your donations, we make the week fun with class prizes and teacher challenges.
Hands on Science: A unique science program held throughout the year where each grade participates in exciting science experiments that aid in the teaching of the science curriculum during school time. Volunteers are needed to help each class which will be coordinated through room parents.
Kindergarten Orientation: An event to welcome and introduce future Kindergarteners to Brookwood. This was done virtually this year.
Red Ribbon/Safety Week: In October Canyons School District has a safety month. During this week we focus on teaching our kids how to be safe through fire safety, stranger danger, bike safety, and helping kids say NO to drugs. Volunteers needed to help run activities during that week.
Reflections: This event takes place in October and is a local, regional and national PTA contest for the arts. Volunteers are needed to help organize the school's entries and coordinate the judging of the art. There is also an assembly for those that participate.
Science/STEM Assembly: An exciting event focused on science and other activities to stimulate minds for science and math. Volunteers will be needed to help run this event.
Spirit Fridays: Students are encouraged to show their school pride and increase unity by wearing their Brookwood t-shirts each Friday. Each student at Brookwood receives a free shirt through the PTA, thanks to our amazing sponsors. Classes will get awesome prizes for the most school spirit!
Student Government: Select 5th graders are able to learn leadership skills, help with school events and other projects to help the school and student body. Applications are due in the spring for the following year.
Teacher Appreciation: In May, our teachers get a week of appreciation. Volunteers are needed to help with activities for the students and lunches for the teachers. PTA also provides dinner during SEP meetings.
White Ribbon/Media Safety Week: In early spring, White Ribbon week help our kids be aware of the dangers of media and how to safely use it. Volunteers are needed to help organize activities and distribute information.
Vision/Hearing Screening: A great service to see if students need more assistance in vision or hearing. Volunteers are needed to help staff this event.
