Are you considering Edna Brewer for your child? The Edna Brewer Middle School Tours and Outreach Committee welcomes all interested parents and guardians to come learn about our middle school. Read more about our school here. Each year we host four Prospective Parent Tours and one Evening Informational. The Prospective Parent Tours allow interested parents the opportunity to learn about our high performing Oakland public middle school. Tours are led by Brewer parent volunteers who will share their … [Read More...]
School News
Giving Campaign Countdown!
12 days remaining to contribute to the Giving Campaign! Our goal is to raise $45,000 to help all students have an enriching, educational experience. We have raised $18,000 so far ~ 40% of our goal. Help by donating no later than Friday, September 23rd. The suggested amount is $150 per student but any amount is welcome. Every student matters and every dollar counts. Give Today! Online (one-time or monthly) Drop off in the school office's PTSA box Mail a check ("Edna Brewer … [Read More...]
PTSA President’s 2016-17 Message
Welcome from the PTSA to Edna Brewer – the best middle school in Oakland – for the 2016-17 academic year. For those of you here last year, welcome back. For those new to the Brewer community, welcome, and we are really glad you are here. We would like to extend a special welcome to our new 6th grade assistant principal, Ms. Helida Silva, who comes to us from Roosevelt Middle School. We are thrilled to have her tremendous talents, energy and commitment to public education here at Brewer. We … [Read More...]
Back to School Night Sept. 7th
Back to School Night is this Wednesday! After a short introduction on the gym, visit each of your child's classes in order. Your student will bring you a class schedule. What: Back to School Night 2016-17 When: Wednesday, Sept. 7th from 6 - 8 pm* Where: Edna Brewer Gym Who: All students, parents and guardians *Schoology sign-up will be available in the library from 5:30 - 6:00 pm & 7:30 – 8:00 pm. **There will be a brief, mandatory meeting for all 8th grade students & families beginning … [Read More...]
New Student Picnic Slideshow
The New Student Picnic was a big success thanks to the many families who participated and to Paula Larsen-Moore, Eric Longren, Diana Brown, Roger Moore, Cindy Oludayo, and the many who brought food and pitched in to clean up. Visit our Facebook page for more picnic photos! Photos: Terri Phelan … [Read More...]
Theater Design Elective now offered 9th period!
Ms. Maiuri is excited to announce a partnership with Cal Shakes for an in-depth design and dramaturgy study of Othello, open to all 7th and 8th grade students. This is a design class, not a performance class. The class meets 3:10-5:00 Tuesdays and Fridays and is valid for academic credit. During the first 12 weeks of the semester, students will meet with designers and actors in two simultaneous productions of Othello and will work with the professionals to create a director's notebook for the play. … [Read More...]