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Live Auction Date Set!
Save the date for the third annual Edna Brewer Benefit Auction. Come out to celebrate and raise crucial funds for our amazing school community! It’s sure to be a fun-filled evening of great food donated by Everett & Jones BBQ, music, dancing and a … [Read More...]
Common Core Town Hall Meeting 2/18/14
Town Hall Meeting Common Core Information for Parents: Learn how English and Math classes are changing! Learn about what Math classes will be offered in middle and high school! When: Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 Time: 6:00- 8:00 PM Where: Edna Brewer … [Read More...]
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School News
Brewer students may have just affected national policy!
Brewer students may have just affected national policy! We were honored today to host the Chairman of the FCC, Tom Wheeler, who came to Brewer because he had heard of the exciting blended learning programs happening here. He visited classes and met with a panel of 8 Brewer students, where he and his team listened closely to students and teachers talk about what we'd like to see in the future of educational technology. Brewer students could be partially responsible for convincing President Obama to provide … [Read More...]
OUSD Website Updated to Include Documents from the 12/11 Board Meeting Re: Changes to RBB
Director Jody London has asked that we let you know the documents from last week are available on the OUSD website. Please note that the case studies were draft, and she expects they will change. The documents are posted under legislative file 13-2791, attachments 3 and 4. The Board Meeting, December 11, 2013, video is also now on the website. … [Read More...]
OUSD Wants to Hear Your Input Regarding the District’s Superintendent Selection Process!
The Oakland Unified School District Governing Board has contracted with Leadership Associates to assist in the recruitment and selection of the District's next superintendent. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey which will be used to collect input from all stakeholders about the desired characteristics to be used in the selection process. The survey take about 2-3 minutes. Please provide you input today! … [Read More...]
News From Director Jody London
Because the proposal to replace results based budgeting (RBB) is a major change and one of intense interest to the community, Director Jody London has asked the school board to hold a first reading this week, and postpone the vote until a future meeting. She believes that this will indeed be the case, with the issue coming back to the board on January 15 for final consideration. Please see Jody's blog post here (which contains a link to the initial proposed policy) … [Read More...]
Tours and Outreach Committee Needs Help With Tours!
Hello New and Returning Parents/Guardians, Edna Brewer's Tours and Outreach committee is in need of all the usual help: Parent Tour Guides, Cookie Bakers, and Parent Helpers for the 5th Grade Tours. Please look at your schedules and see if you are able to attend any of these events. They are actually great fun for the parents and we current Brewer parents/guardians are experts at easing the anxieties of prospective fifth grade parents and fifth grade students alike. Don't worry about needing training, you … [Read More...]
More Reasons to Love Our New Innovative Arts and Service Learning Program!
Last week, we announced Brewer's new Innovative Arts & Service Learning Program and provided information on the service learning component (lead by landscape designer and Panther Parent Tyrone Perry) through which students serve and learn while gaining valuable work experience in our school gardens. We heard from many of you who are interested in the program. Thanks for checking in with us! The currently scheduled program dates are Wednesday October 23, October 30th, and November 13th. The program … [Read More...]
