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Pre-K Lottery - March 18, 2010

The participation of the DeKalb County School System in the state-funded Pre-K Program for 2010-2011 is contingent upon receipt of adequate state funding and final approval of the budget by the DCSS Board of Education.

Registration time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Drawing 1:15 pm
You MUST bring the following:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Current Proof of Residency
• *Parent Photo ID
• *Child's Social Security Card
  *new this year

Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP)

For 4th and 5th grade parents, Information for the 2010 Duke Talent Identification Program is now available and registration is now open. Click here to enroll. To be eligible for this opportunity your child must be in 4th or 5th grade and have ITBS scores within the last 2 years. A qualifying ITBS score is 95% or higher on any subtest, reading, math, social studies, science or the complete composite. Our school code is 250080-FG. The deadline for applications is March 22, 2010.

Summer Gifted Programs:

Summer Institute for the Gifted Information and applications for the Summer Institute for the Gifted, SIG are now available. Please visit this website to learn more about the program and to apply.

Science Olympiad

Information for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students and parents, Science Olympiad information went home on Friday, January 29th. Students, interested in participating, should return the interest form to your homeroom teacher. Parents, if you are interested in coaching an event, please indicate so on the interest form. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. McMillan Discovery Teacher

Braves Game

The signing choir will be performing at the Braves' game on Sunday, May 16th at 1 pm. Tickets are $8.00 each. Only a few tickets remain, order today! Checks can be made payable to the Briarlake PTA. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Steed.

Camp Invention

Camp Invention will be June 7-11 this year at Briarlake Elementary from 9:00-3:30. The base rate is $210! This camp will feature a new curriculum this year called Innovate! Here is a sample of what is in store!
Power'dT
It's alive! In a secret lab, build your own motorized creature and learn about alternative sources of energy while helping a mysterious scientist harness the power of nature.

HatchedT
The Hatched online virtual world is disappearing! Help save the avatars by creating, marketing, and selling goods in this extraordinary marketplace.

SMArt: Science, Math & ArtT
What do soap bubbles, honeycombs, and lightning bolts all have in common? Explore their surprising connections in the Pattern Kingdom.

I Can Invent IIIT
Take apart a broken machine and see what's inside. Younger children will create fantasy inventions, while older groups will work on a team Rube Goldberg challenge that creates a "mini-explosion."

Global GamesT
Explore cultures from around the world by discovering the link between ancient games and those we play today. Then add your own twist and get ready to play!

To receive the special online discount, go to www.campinvention.org. You will need to enter a promotional code (PROMO: AERD).   Monthly installment payments are available for all registrations received by March 31st. Valid only for registration paid by debit or credit card. Must be done online to receive discount! Card will be billed a non-refundable $50 deposit, and the balance will be split into two subsequent monthly payments.   For questions you can call 800-968-4332.
Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Mary Jenks, Briarlake Director

MRS. BETH RICH, 4TH GRADE TEACHER, is our 2010 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

News from the DeKalb County School System

• eSIS - is here...- DeKalb County Schools has transitioned to a new student information system, eSIS. Informational flyer now available.
• Dress Code for 2009-2010 ** Click here for the flyer and click here for the letter sent to parents.
• DCSS issues flyer regarding district information on H1N1.
• DeKalb County Board of Health letter to DeKalb Families - September 4, 2009 (list of board of health locations not included, click here for DeKalb County BoH
• DeKalb Board of Health flyer called RollUp - TakeAction - September 4, 2009

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS!

School begins at 8:00 AM. If your child arrives after 8:00 a.m. you must bring your child inside and fill out a tardy slip. Also on very cold mornings we do not ask staff and patrols to stay outside opening car doors, so allow yourself extra time on those days. We have staff on duty to accept students as early as 7:30 each morning. Please realize that everyone cannot arrive at 7:55 and expect to be on time.

• Menuavailable on the DeKalb County Web site.
• 2009 - 2010 Meal Prices: Elementary School student lunch, $1.75, Milk $.50, Adult lunch $2.75
• Briarlake does not serve breakfast.
• Check out Mylunchmoney.com to find an easy way to keep up with lunch money payments.

If you have questions about:

• Curriculum and instruction, testing, transition from elementary to middle school, retention, schedules---contact Ms. Jenks, Assistant Principal
  
• Individual and small group guidance, classroom guidance, new student orientation, mentoring--- contact Mrs. Norris-Brown, Counselor
  
• Transportation, visitors, calendar listings---contact Dr. Culbreath, Principal

Use the following directions to access your textbook online. Houghton Mifflin Math Georgia Student Edition. Click here and then use the log-in for your grade level Math textbook.
KINDERGARTEN
1. user name: kclassdekalb
2. passcode: dekalbstudentk
FIRST (1st) GRADE
1. user name: 1classdekalb
2. passcode: dekalbstudent1
SECOND (2nd) GRADE
1. user name: 2classdekalb
2. passcode: dekalbstudent2
THIRD (3rd) GRADE
1. user name: 3classdekalb
2. passcode: dekalbstudent3
FOURTH (4th) GRADE
1. user name: 4classdekalb
2. passcode: dekalbstudent4
FIFTH (5th) GRADE
1. user name: 5classdekalb
2. passcode: dekalbstudent5

3590 LaVista Road, Decatur, GA 30033

Briarlake is located at the corner of LaVista Road and Briarlake Road about 1 mile inside I-285. As long as you are not arriving during our carpool hours (arrival and dismissal) you can turn onto Briarlake Road and into the first driveway on the left, Jim Harbuck Road. You are welcome to park in spaces that are not marked. If you are arriving during carpool times you will need to drive through the neighborhoods. Directions are listed below. Please do not turn left into the school driveways during these times.

Carpool Driving Directions: MAP

Coming east on LaVista toward 285. Turn left onto Cedar Canyon Drive. Turn right onto Aspen, 1st street, continue through 2 intersections (stopping at one!) Go right onto Silvastone Drive and right onto Briarlake Road. Enter the angled school driveway on the right.

Coming west on LaVista from 285. Immediately after Briarlake Baptist Church take a right onto Chesterfield. Take 1st left onto Deren Way. Turn left at Silvapine Trail and left at Silvastone Drive. Go left onto Briarlake Road and enter the angled school driveway on the right.