🍁 Fall into the loop! The October Parent Newsletter is Here! 🍂

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Dear Brooks Elementary Families,
October is here, and our school calendar is packed with exciting events, important updates, and fun community activities! To ensure you don't miss a single detail, Mrs. Vehmeyer and our staff have put together the October Parent Newsletter, your ultimate guide to staying connected and in the loop all month long.
Here is a quick peek at what you’ll find inside this month's newsletter:

• ☕ Brooks Brew & Banter (Oct 7): Stop by the MPR from 9:00–9:45 AM to chat and see what’s happening around campus!
• 🚶‍♀️🚲 Walk and Roll to School Day (Oct 7): Meet up at 7:30 AM with school staff to walk or roll into the day together.
• 🎨 PTA Color Run (Oct 9): Get ready to run and celebrate on the blacktop!
• 🗓️ No School (Oct 12): Reminder that October 12th is a Professional Development Day for teachers—no school for students.
• 🏆 Awards Assemblies (Oct 23): Celebrating student achievements throughout the morning.
• 🎃 Halloween Costume Parade (Oct 30): Join us on the playground at 10:50 AM for our annual parade! (Be sure to check the newsletter for full costume guidelines and check-in procedures).
• 📚 Homework Hub & Curriculum Updates: See what 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are learning in Math and ELA, and access family guides and homework resources.
• 💻 Chromebook Reminders: Important notes on returning Chromebooks and missing chargers.
• 👏 Staff Shout Outs & Feedback Forms: Easy links to thank a staff member or share your ideas to help make our school even better!

👉 Click Here to Read the Full October Parent Newsletter
♿ Accessibility Notice:
If you experience any accessibility issues with accessing the document, please contact Sheila Womack at swomack@wusd.org or call 707-620-1803.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support in making Brooks Elementary such a fantastic community. Grab a warm drink, check out the full issue, and stay in the loop all month long!
Warmly,
Mrs. Vehmeyer & the Brooks Elementary Team