Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School PTO

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School PTO The Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School PTO is an organization that consists of parents, teachers and staff.

The goal of this organization include volunteerism of parents, encouragement of teachers and students and community involvement.

🌱 IMPORTANT BEAT Roots UPDATE 🌱Due to emergency roof construction at Brooks Middle School, District 97 has asked us to a...
06/11/2026

🌱 IMPORTANT BEAT Roots UPDATE 🌱

Due to emergency roof construction at Brooks Middle School, District 97 has asked us to adjust all Thursday garden meeting times to **4:30–6:00 PM** for the remainder of the summer season. Please make note of the updated times reflected in our revised newsletter and schedule!

We also want to give everyone a heads up that our June and July Saturday special events may need to be rescheduled depending on construction updates. We’ll continue sharing any changes here on Facebook and Instagram as soon as we know more.

🌦️ WEATHER UPDATE FOR TODAY, JUNE 11th 🌦️
We’re still hoping to gather in the garden TODAY, June 11th, for sign & rock painting, native plant giveaways, and planting fun! However, severe storms are currently in the forecast. If weather prevents us from meeting safely, we will postpone the event until June 18th.

Thank you for growing with us and for your flexibility as we navigate these unexpected changes. 💚

Questions, comments, and updates:
📧 [email protected]

🌱🌞 Join Us This June at BEAT Roots! 🌞🌱Looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community, spend time outdoors, ...
06/10/2026

🌱🌞 Join Us This June at BEAT Roots! 🌞🌱

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community, spend time outdoors, and help our gardens grow? Come be part of BEAT Roots, an intergenerational community gardening program where people of all ages come together to plant, learn, create, and build friendships! 🌿💚

Every Thursday, participants help care for vegetable and native garden beds while enjoying hands-on activities, creative projects, and community connection.

📍 Location:
Brooks Middle School Eventide Garden

✨ Upcoming Events:
🌱 June 11 — Sign & rock painting, native plant giveaway & planting (4:30 - 6 PM)
🌿 June 18 — Garden Work Day: plant, water & w**d the beds (4:30–6 PM)
☀️ June 20 — Solstice Celebration with music, fairy houses & more! (3–5 PM)
🌻 June 25 — Garden Work Day (4:30 - 6 PM)

We’re also looking for interns and volunteers to help organize and spread the word about our events!

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just curious to learn, everyone is welcome. Come cultivate plants, friendships, and community with us this summer! 🌼

📲 Check the flyer for RSVP details!

🌱☀️ Join Us in the Garden This Summer! ☀️🌱Beat Roots is excited to welcome families, students, neighbors, and community ...
06/04/2026

🌱☀️ Join Us in the Garden This Summer! ☀️🌱

Beat Roots is excited to welcome families, students, neighbors, and community members of all ages to our intergenerational summer garden program at the Brooks Middle School Garden in Oak Park!

Every Thursday throughout the summer, we’ll gather to help care for the garden through planting, watering, w**ding, and harvesting — plus enjoy fun hands-on activities like rock painting, garden stepping stones, salve making, and more.

We’ll also be hosting THREE special Saturday events for the whole family:
🌻 Solstice Celebration – June 20
🦋 Pollinator-palooza – July 25
🥕 Harvest Banquet – August 22

Whether you have a green thumb or have never gardened before, everyone is welcome! Come connect with neighbors, spend time outdoors, learn new skills, and help grow something beautiful together.

✨🕺💃 8th Grade Glow Dance is THIS Thursday! 💃🕺✨The 8th Grade Glow Dance is happening on Thursday, May 28 from 6:00–8:00 P...
05/27/2026

✨🕺💃 8th Grade Glow Dance is THIS Thursday! 💃🕺✨

The 8th Grade Glow Dance is happening on Thursday, May 28 from 6:00–8:00 PM and we still need volunteers to help make the night a success!

🚨 General chaperones are needed most! 🚨

✏️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️If you’re available to help, please sign up here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/4090849AEAC2DAA8-62691409-2026?useFullSite=false)

🍕 FREE snacks, pizza, beverages, and desserts will be provided while supplies last.
(Students should still eat dinner before the dance.)

⏰ Dance registration closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM
There will be NO night-of ticket sales.

📍 8th Grade Glow Dance
📅 Thursday, May 28
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
💲 Cost: $15

Students must:
✔ Register and pay
✔ Complete a permission slip

✏️Sign up here:
https://oakpark.revtrak.net/Middle-Schools/BMS/brooks-8th-grade-activities/ #/v/brooks-8th-grade-glow-crazy-dance-thursday-may-28-6pm-8pm

Let’s make this an amazing night for our 8th graders! ✨

📚🦅 THANK YOU, BROOKS FAMILIES! 🦅📚As our in-person Scholastic Book Fair comes to a close, the PTO would like to extend a ...
05/23/2026

📚🦅 THANK YOU, BROOKS FAMILIES! 🦅📚

As our in-person Scholastic Book Fair comes to a close, the PTO would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success.

A very special thank you goes to **Sally**, our Book Fair Chair, whose countless hours of planning, organizing, coordinating volunteers, and keeping everything running smoothly made this event possible. We are incredibly grateful for your dedication and leadership!

We would also like to thank all of our amazing volunteers who gave their time throughout the week. Whether you helped set up, worked a shift, assisted students, restocked books, or cleaned up afterward, your support made a difference for our students and school community.

And of course, thank you to every family who shopped, donated through Share the Fair, funded an eWallet, or supported the fair in any way. Your purchases help support programs and opportunities for our students while fostering a love of reading.

💙🤍 Thank you for helping make this year's Book Fair a wonderful success!

📖 Missed the fair or need one more book? Online shopping remains open through May 31:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gwendolynbrooksmidschool

📚✨ BROOKS PTO BOOK FAIR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! ✨📚Our Book Fair is in full swing, and we still have volunteer openings availab...
05/19/2026

📚✨ BROOKS PTO BOOK FAIR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! ✨📚

Our Book Fair is in full swing, and we still have volunteer openings available multiple days from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM!

⏰ Time slots are just 1 hour long
📖 Volunteers are welcome to sign up for more than one slot!
🙌 Every shift helps make the fair amazing for our students!

Please scroll down in the signup to find open times:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/4090849AEAC2DAA8-63103951-brooks?useFullSite=false

Thank you for supporting the Brooks PTO and helping create a fun experience for our readers! 💙📘

💳📚 Skip the cash and make Book Fair shopping easy with eWallet!Scholastic eWallet is the convenient, secure, cash-free w...
05/19/2026

💳📚 Skip the cash and make Book Fair shopping easy with eWallet!

Scholastic eWallet is the convenient, secure, cash-free way for students to shop independently at the Book Fair.

You can also contribute funds toward classroom libraries for our teachers!

📅 eWallet available through May 22

Link to setup eWallet is in the comments!

Friendly reminder to check in with your kids about any missing sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, jackets, or othe...
05/18/2026

Friendly reminder to check in with your kids about any missing sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, jackets, or other items that may have disappeared this year! The lost and found at Brooks Middle School tends to grow quickly this time of year.

It might be worth reminding your child to take a quick look through before the school year wraps up and see if anything looks familiar! 😊

📚 Volunteers Needed! 🦅The Brooks Middle School Book Fair is almost here, and we’d love some extra helping hands during t...
05/13/2026

📚 Volunteers Needed! 🦅

The Brooks Middle School Book Fair is almost here, and we’d love some extra helping hands during the week of May 18–22!

💥Please see the signup link in the comments! 💙

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325 S Kenilworth Avenue
Oak Park, IL
60302

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