BRUSSELS CUSD 42

BRUSSELS ELEMENTARY AND JR./HIGH SCHOOL Picture Day is: Monday, September 18, 2023 Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for portrait packages & school records. ONLY ONLINE PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED! (Please don't bring checks, cash, or order forms to school as they will no longer be accepted.) To Order: go to www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com Pre-Order Password: 9A5X4T2V Pre-Order before Picture Day to receive: -Best Prices -Free shipping to school -Free gifts with purchase *Free gifts with all orders over $30! Can't order online? Call us & we'll help! 314-567-5900

GOLF IS IN THE AIR! Students from CHS and BHS gathered on the baseball field to begin learning the fundamentals of golf after school today. The players seemed to be learning a lot and having fun. Thanks to Lockhaven Golf Course for supporting our program so we can offer this opportunity. Thanks also to Mr. Baalman, Mr. Gilbreth, and Mrs. Manker for coaching and making this club come to life. ⛳️

It's almost tee time! The first Brussels golf practice is Tuesday, September 5th from 4 to 6 on the baseball field at BHS. A special thanks to Coach Gilbreth for getting some of our equipment for practices at school. Due to the large amount of students that signed up, we will be ordering more items. Since I'm usually the person behind the camera, I threw in an oldie from my high school days. We are very excited to get started, and if you have any questions, please contact Coach Gilbreth, Coach Baalman, or Coach Manker.

Medical deficiency letters were mailed yesterday. More medical records were sorted through registration paperwork today. If you feel you have received a deficiency letter by mistake, please feel free to contact me at sschleeper@brussels42.net or 883-2131 and I will double-check my records. I apologize for the confusion!

A & P performed some autopsies on a 'bunch' of victims today that died in a not so 'appealing' way. They were definitely 'ripe' with anticipation! Rest in peace, Jimmy, Tommy, Billy, Willie Makeit, and Betty Dont.

EARLY BIRD PE is working hard! Fridays are biceps and yoga! 💙

A BIG SHOUT OUT!!!!! BIG shout out to the Point Fire Department for coming out to check on the high school building on Sunday morning. Fortunately, there was no fire, just a faulty sensor. Thank you for your responsiviness. You guys are the best! We appreciate you! 💙

Attention Parents/Guardians: Please turn in to the office all required medical forms--physicals (kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades, and athletes), up-to-date immunizations (kindergarten, sixth grade, and seniors), vision exams (kindergarten), and dental exams (kindergarten, second and ninth grades). Deficiency letters will be mailed next week. Thank you!!

Good Morning Brussels families. As of today, August 22 we have another confirmed case of COVID in the junior high. If your student is having any symptoms such as a fever of 100.4 or higher, headache, muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, or sore throat, please keep them home from school and contact your doctor. If you would like to have your students tested, please contact your building administrator via email (mrmartin@brussels42.net or plong@brussels42.net) or the school office at 618-883-2131 from 7:30 to 3:30. Thank you.

Good evening Brussels families.  As of today, August 20 we have 2 confirmed cases of COVID in the district - one I'm the elementary and one in the high school.  If your student is having any symptoms such as a fever of 100.4 or higher, headache, muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, vomiting, diarrhea,  shortness of breath, or sore throat, please keep them home from school and contact your doctor.  If you would like to have your students tested, please contact your building administrator via email (mrmartin@brussels42.net  or plong@brussels42.net) or the school office at 618-883-2131 from 7:30 to 3:30.  Thank you. 

And......We are OFF! Teacher institute days and the first days with students was AWESOME! 💙

Attention All Early Bird Students! There will be no early bird class on Thursday, August 17, so you will be required to stay until 3:15. There will be early bird on Friday, August 18 in the gym. This means you will be able leave after 6th hour on Friday. If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Long.

Merry Wives presented by St. Louis Shakespeare Festival on Aug 15, 2023 at 6:30pm in Brussels Heritage Park. Bring chairs or a blanket to get your spot on the lawn.

If you haven't completed online registration for your child because you don't know how to use the parent portal, don't worry! We're offering help to anyone that has questions or just doesn't know how to start the process. Hallie Kinder will be in the cafeteria from 4-5:45 on Wednesday, August 16 before the Meet the Teacher Night to help anyone that needs it! You can also stop by the office anytime from 9 am-4 pm for any help with the registration process or any necessary paperwork. If you have any questions, please contact the office at (618) 883-2131, or by email to hkinder@brussels42.net.

Hello all, Yearbooks are in!!! We will be doing a Yearbook Signing Party on Aug. 16, 2023 from 4-6 in my classroom. We have plenty of yearbooks to purchase if you have not done so yet. They are $65. Please bring check or cash. Hope to see you all there. Thanks, Mrs. Johnes

August Menu now available. Menu subject to change. Menus are available in Dining

Elementary Meet the Teacher night will be Wednesday Aug 16th from 5:45PM to 7 PM. Students are welcome to bring their supplies and see their classroom and teacher. High School starts at 6:15 in the Gym

WELCOME BACK! It’s that time of year again! It’s almost August 17 and we all know what that means! We are so excited to welcome your students back to Brussels Junior/High School. We will have a Meet the Teacher/Orientation Night on August 16 at 6:15 in the Gym. You will be able to Meet the Teacher and we will present some important information about the coming year. Following the presentation in the gym, students will be able to bring their items to the high school building and “move in” to their lockers. If they need to ask questions of teachers or about their schedule or get a copy of their schedule, they can take care of that night. We look forward to seeing everyone on August 16 at 6:15 in the Gym! NOTE: Elementary Meet theTeacher starts at 5:45 until 7 pm in the Grade School.

So excited for the coming school year!!!!! I was blessed to spend the week with some pretty amazing educators at a conference. These girls were definitely on their A game! #dreamempowersuccess

Brussels C.U.S.D. 42 is accepting applications for the following position: Fifth and sixth grade teacher To apply please send a letter of interest, a resume and at least two letters of recommendation to mrmartin@brussels42.net or to Dr. Mark Martin, 128 School Street, PO box 128, Brussels, Illinois 62013. This position is also posted on IASA Job Bank. The deadline for applications is August 10, 2023.