The DOC application for 2021-2022 is now closed. Click here for more information about the program.
A year into the COIVD-19 pandemic it is safe to say that daily life has significantly shifted for us all. However, it is possible that our youngest students have endured the most complex transitions. The pandemic has created blurred lines between school, friendships, and home life. It is normal to feel bored, and to long for pre-pandemic days. This webinar will explore the normalcy of the new normal, and touch on coping strategies to support young students during these challenging times. Presented by Annabelle Wiviotti, MFT. Join us at www.opusd.org/WellnessWebinar
The Board of Trustees of the Oak Park Unified School District is in the process of conducting a Superintendent Search for purposes of hiring the District’s next Superintendent. Please check this webpage for ongoing updates and important announcements regarding this process.
Parent in need of Tech Assistance? Check out the Tech Help 4 Parents website for office hours, quick guides, videos, and tech resources. www.opusd.org/techhelp4parents
Are you an Oak Park Resident? Please call the school office ASAP at 818-597-4200 to make an appointment to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year. Please make sure to bring required paperwork and information (click on the headline above). If you are not a resident of Oak Park and would like information about inter-district transfers and our District of Choice program, please call Linda Gam at the district office at 818-735-3253.
At OPUSD, we are proud to lead the way in redefining expectations for school food. We believe it is our responsibility to serve our students food that nourishes the body, respects the environment, and supports the local community. Our meals are scratch-cooked in our own cafeterias using whole, minimally processed ingredients that are carefully selected to meet our high quality standards. Click here for the current Lunch Menus.
The OPUSD K-5 gender diversity lessons aim to create a safe and supportive climate for everyone, while striving to decrease bullying and harassment. Click for more information and lesson plans.
Emerging next generation curriculum is different from traditional textbook based curriculum by emphasizing collaborative learning experiences,
The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) is an organization with the purpose of providing additional private funding in support of Oak Park Schools. It raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to support our schools. Additionally, each school has a Parent Teacher Organization and Oak Park High School has several booster clubs that support athletic teams, music, and the performing arts. Click here to learn more about these organizations.
Dear Brookside Families,
I am pleased to welcome you back to a new school year! I would like to extend a special welcome to all of the new families joining Brookside this year and welcome back all of our returning families as well! I am honored to be your new principal. Our goal at Brookside is to work together to provide our students with a rich learning environment. My vision, as the principal, is to always put kids first! My belief is that all students can learn. As educators, we need to discover how each child learns in order to differentiate our instruction to support diverse learning styles. In a collaborative effort, we want children to thrive in all ways possible. My hope is that all children will LOVE school and nurture a learning environment that is positive, safe, caring, as well as a fun place to learn and grow.
Student success is attributed to the partnership and the relationships we build within our community. It truly does take a village! Education is a joint venture and Team Brookside greatly appreciates the support you provide for your children at home and at school to help them meet their learning goals. Without the support of parent contributions through our extraordinary PTA, we would not have many of the programs that make Brookside so unique and successful. Please consider contributing via the “Just for the Kids” giving program so that we can continue to maintain our reputation for excellence.
Are you new to Brookside? I encourage you to take a look at the "Brookside Tiger Family Checklist & FAQ" under the "Parents" tab on our website.
Please make sure to take advantage of all of the avenues of communication that we offer.
Brookside is an outstanding place for learning. It is ranked as one of the top elementary schools in California. The year 2012 was the last time that the state published the Academic Performance Index (API) score for California public schools and Brookside is proud to have earned a score of 954. Out of more than 130 elementary schools in Ventura County, Brookside earned the third highest overall API in the entire county. The school has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for meeting national standards for school excellence. We have also been named a California Distinguished School by the California State Department of Education and as a school with a well-articulated curriculum and an outstanding learning environment.
As members of the California Business for Education Excellence Honor Roll, we are recognized as a school with exceptional student achievement. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate and become involved at our school. We actively ask for your support, ideas and suggestions. Our incredible PTA organizes and funds some of our most popular programs and activities. I encourage you to get acquainted and get involved. You will find the effort enjoyable and rewarding.
We hope you will find that Brookside Elementary School is truly a place where learning is joyful and children delight in coming to school.
To all of my fellow Tigers, let’s make it a great year!
Warmly,
Mrs. Erin Vranesh
Principal
