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WEATHER UPDATE: We’ve been monitoring the track of Hurricane Michael through local and national forecasts. At this time, we do not foresee the hurricane seriously affecting us having school. At this time we are not cancelled. Please continue to check our website and social media sites for updates.
Effective September 30, 2018, Publix will no longer use the Publix Partners keychain card. Instead, you need to go HERE and create an account (if you don’t have on) and link Brookwood Christian – Acworth GA to your account. From now on, you will key in the phone number from the account you create for the school to get the rewards. You have to relink your account each year in July.
If you haven’t already, go HERE to link your Kroger Plus Card to Brookwood Christian so we can receive the community reward $$$!
We also take boxtops from General Mills products, HERE is a link to the participating products. Send in any that you have for this year by October 16. Our next deadline is March.
You can also link your Amazon account through Amazon Smile and we receive money from Amazon based on purchases.
These may seem like trivial amounts, but they really do add up! You can track our progress HERE.
Please help if you can!!
Hurricane Florence has adversely affected so many, and we found out that a dear friend of one of our families is the principal at Laurel Hill Elementary School in Laurinburg, Scotland County, NC. After reaching out to the administration at Laurel Hill, it seems that they have more families displaced than they originally thought.🙁
In the same spirit of adopting Friendswood Junior High after hurricane Harvey, we are going to adopt Laurel Hill and help as we can. We will be sending these store specific (Walmart, Food Lion, Save-a-Lot, and Lowes), or generic (AMEX, VISA, MasterCard), gift cards to assist these families.
If you would like to help us, please send as many gift cards as you’d like in denominations of $20 to $25, or less, so that they are easier for school to share. Please do not think that any amount is too small, they all add up and they are in such dire need! Last year we raised over $1,5oo in gift cards. They definitely add up quickly.
When you send them in, please make sure your name is attached (and address if not a BCS student/family) and you will receive a tax deduction letter from us for this cause.
We will take these donations until they stop coming in. We will send first round in about 2 weeks, and then keep sending periodically as we get them. This time frame may change depending on the situation there, as there are reports of more evacuation because of flooding. We will make sure they are sent when we know someone is there to receive them.
Please drop off to Ms. Danielle, Ms. Julie, or Ms. Becky, OR… if you are mailing them:
Brookwood Christian
ATTN: Florence Relief
4728 Wood Street
Acworth GA 30101
Thank you!
Seven Beautiful Homes, Seven Astounding Stories
Acworth, GA (September 19, 2018) – Join us on this tour of Acworth’s most beautiful homes, all representative of our history! Starting at the McEver house, pick up your map and and tour these homes in whatever order you choose. Water will be provided and three homes will have wine & cheese.
The 4th Annual Tour is on October 21, 2018 from 2pm until 6pm. This is a self paced walking tour, though there are areas to park if you wish to drive, and shuttles between the longer distances. You will need to begin no later than 4pm to ensure enough time to complete the tour.
This tour started partly as a fundraiser and partly to help showcase the beautiful homes in Acworth. It quickly grew and by the 3rd year we exceeded our expectations and it took a life of its own. Now it’s a self paced tour, making it easier for visitors to complete at their convenience. This year we are coordinating with a local historic group to have docents with either a family tie to the home or know about the home from their childhood, which should make for a more quaint experience.
We owe so much to Abbie Parks, local historian, for her guidance and wealth of information getting this tour started, as well as so selflessly allowing the use of her home each year!
Homes on the 2018 tour:
The tour ends near Center Street Tavern, another historic site, which has offered a $5 coupon off of $25 on each ticket.
Tickets are on sale now:
-$25 through Saturday, October 13, where they will also be on sale at our booth at Taste of Acworth
-$30 from Sunday, October 14 through Saturday October 20
-$35 on the day of the tour
You can purchase HERE or by cash/check/credit card in the office from 9-3.
Presenting Sponsors: Anchor Realty Partners and Center Street Tavern
Interested in sponsoring a home? Or being a Wine & Cheese Sponsor?
Call or Text 404-428-8960 or email acworth.charm@brookwoodchristian.com
For more information on the houses, click HERE this site will be updated regularly.
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About Brookwood Christian School
Brookwood Christian School is a private, non-profit, non-denominational Christian school that serves students who have not been successful in public or private schools due to their unique learning needs: individual or multiple learning disorders such dyslexia, reading & language processing disorders, auditory processing disorders, attention deficit disorder, neurological disorders, and other specific learning disabilities. Most of our operating budget comes from tuition payments augmented by the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (SB-10) program and the Georgia Tax Credit Scholarship (APOGEE). Eighty-six percent of our students receive some sort of financial assistance. Fundraisers like this help keep our operating costs and tuition low.
Media Contacts:
Tammy Urban
Director of Development
Brookwood Christian School
first.last@brookwoodchristian.com
678-401-5855
Julie Burnette
Dean of Students
Brookwood Christian School
678-401-5855
office@brookwoodchristian.com
Celebrate with us October 10th, 2018 from 10:30am until 2pm
Acworth, GA (September 19, 2018) — Brookwood Christian School plans its 10th Birthday Extravaganza, Ten on 10/10 (#10on1010), three weeks from today. For 10 years, at this location, the school has served over 200 students with dyslexia or some other type of language processing disorder. On October 10, 2008, the school had the ribbon cutting for the opening of the original building, so it’s appropriate that the ribbon cutting for the new high school building will be on the day of the 10th Birthday celebration.
“It’s such an honor that we can celebrate the school’s 10th birthday during Dyslexia Awareness Month” said Danielle Anderson, Director of Student Affairs, “Not only are we celebrating 10 years of service to help students read, we are celebrating the successes and achievements of these students as well.”
The celebration, which is open to the Acworth Community, features the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by Mayor Tommy Allegood and City of Acworth officials, a mini outside food court where guests can purchase Chick-fil-A, Pop Bubble Tea (both donating proceeds to the school’s Dyslexia Reading Programs) as well as Flavors of Hawaii Food Truck. There will also be $1 per minute chair massages by Lori Tanner from Synergy Medical, with all proceeds benefiting the school’s Dyslexia Reading Programs. And of course, it’s not a birthday party without birthday cake, which will be provided by the school.
To thank those donating $30 or more, the school will be giving away 12”x18” collage prints of student art centered around the school and school day activities. Historic Acworth Door Prints will also be for sale.
There will be limited parking at the school with additional parking available at Acworth Baptist Church, a 2 minute walk (less than ½ mile).
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About Brookwood Christian
Brookwood Christian School is a private, non-profit, non-denominational Christian school that serves students who have not been successful in public or private schools due to their unique learning needs: individual or multiple learning disorders such dyslexia, reading & language processing disorders, auditory processing disorders, attention deficit disorder, neurological disorders, and other specific learning disabilities.
Media Contacts:
Tammy Urban
Director of Development
Brookwood Christian School
first.last@brookwoodchristian.com
678-401-5855
Danielle Anderson
Director of Student Affairs
Brookwood Christian School
678-401-5855
office@brookwoodchristian.com
Principal Kim Wigington speaking as the Chair of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), a volunteer board of business owners, at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Depot Park.
“The only way we could make this happen is cooperation and trust from the the business owners, residents, and city officials” she said.
She also told the story of being out on the lake on a kayak and being stopped to sign one more piece of paper.
Congratulations Ms. Kim and the City of Acworth.
Award based on Outstanding Online Reviews
Acworth, GA. (September 4, 2018) –Brookwood Christian announced today it has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
Brookwood Christian provides services for dyslexia and other language processing disorders for students in the Northwest Metro Atlanta area, resulting in students attaining full literacy by graduation.
“We are honored to be named a 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” says Kim Wigington, Principal. “We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including completing construction on our new high school building and receiving a Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant.”
The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is the based on the rating and number of reviews that Brookwood Christian received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients. “As the parents of a child with with auditory processing disorder and several other special needs we were determined to give our son every opportunity we could for him to succeed” said Shan Burnette. “We are confident that Brookwood was the key that opened the door for our son to have everything he needs for success.”
“Brookwood Christian is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Brookwood Christian School.”
GreatNonprofits is the leading website where people share stories about their personal experiences on more than 1.6 million charities and nonprofits. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities – as donors, volunteers and recipients of aid.
The complete list of 2018 Top Rated Nonprofits can be found at:
https://greatnonprofits.org/aw
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About Brookwood Christian
Brookwood Christian School is a private, non-profit, non-denominational Christian school that serves students who have not been successful in public or private schools due to their unique learning needs: individual or multiple learning disorders such dyslexia, reading & language processing disorders, auditory processing disorders, attention deficit disorder, neurological disorders, and other specific learning disabilities. Most of our operating budget comes from tuition payments augmented by the Georgia SB-10 scholarship program. Eighty-six percent of our students receive some sort of financial assistance. Recognition such as this helps with our fundraising which helps keep our operating costs and tuition low.
About GreatNonprofits
GreatNonprofits is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find stories and ratings of nonprofits. Stories on the site influence 30 million donation decisions a year. Visit www.greatnonprofits.org for more information.
Media Contacts:
Tammy Urban
Director of Development
Brookwood Christian School
first.last@brookwoodchristian.com
678-401-5855
Perla Ni
Great Nonprofits
650-249-3792
firstlast@greatnonprofits.org
Recent graduate, Keyeion Ashley, went on another adventure this summer to Peru, as part of the Smithsonian Student Adventures service trip. These educational immersion programs, highlight a shared mission of learning and discovery, and offer a unique opportunity for student travelers to explore the world in a meaningful way. These programs are open to individual high school students who are interested in traveling with other students from across the USA to select destinations around the world. Candidates are accepted based on the strength of their application and teacher references. Last year Keyeion participated in the Surf & Service in Costa Rica trip which inspired him to take this trip.
Way to go Keyeion, our world traveler! 🙂
You can view more pictures from Peru HERE.
Is this school year starting out more challenging than expected? Is homework time becoming more and more stressful for you and your child?
“One in five Georgians has dyslexia, but unlike other educational disorders, it hasn’t been addressed sufficiently in the public schools.” (Atlanta Jewish Times, Aug 2018)
When reading intervention is delayed until 3rd grade (9 years of age), approximately 74% of students will continue to struggle with reading through high school. (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011)
“Unfortunately, on average, only 1 in 10 dyslexic students are identified by standard screenings. All of these individuals undoubtedly have the aptitude and skills to succeed, but we have to do more to identify and aid these struggling students who would otherwise excel.” (Lt. Governor Casey Cagle)
We specialize in Dyslexia and other Language Based Learning Differences. Click HERE to see our results as well as a short video.
If your child has had an IEP in a Georgia public school for at least 1 year, and is enrolled at Brookwood Christian by September 15, you have a scholarship! Click HERE for more details and to check your scholarship amount.
You may also be eligible for a Georgia Tax Credit Scholarship. Click HERE for more details.
