﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by oswego308 at Thu, 23 May 2013 22:21:45 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><channel><title /><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/</link><description /><copyright /><generator>Brokaw Early Learning Center</generator><item><title>Free Developmental Screenings</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/26/school_information/Screening_Flyer.pdf</link><description>Brokaw Early Learning Center is conducting free developmental screenings. 
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 continues to support families through its prekindergarten programs at Brokaw Early Learning Center.
Free developmental screenings are available to children ages three to five and living [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brokaw Early Learning Center is conducting free developmental screenings. 
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 continues to support families through its prekindergarten programs at Brokaw Early Learning Center.
Free developmental screenings are available to children ages three to five and living within the district. Screenings are designed to help families determine if their preschoolers are developing appropriately for their age, and to determine eligibility for free programs.

Appointment is required.  Call (630) 551-9612 to schedule as soon as possible.  
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EPEC Meeting</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3760</link><description>A new parent organization is forming in District 308.
We need your support!

Exceptional Parents of Exceptional Children 308
EPEC 308
Mission: Our Mission is to bring together and support families and caregivers of children with    Exceptional Needs in District 308.

Be part of the EPEC Change [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A new parent organization is forming in District 308.
We need your support!

Exceptional Parents of Exceptional Children 308
EPEC 308
Mission: Our Mission is to bring together and support families and caregivers of children with    Exceptional Needs in District 308.

Be part of the EPEC Change in our community!

How can I help?  Are you a parent, caregiver, or educator of an Exceptional Child, and reside within District 308?  Join us at our next organizational and planning meeting.
When:  April 16, 2013, 7:00PM
Where: Brokaw Early Learning Center, 1000 Fifth Street, Oswego, IL
Directions: From Wolf’s Crossing, turn on 5th, Brokaw ELC will be on the left.  From Rte 34/Walmart, Turn on 5th, drive approximately 3 blocks until you reach Brokaw ELC on the right. 
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>March Newsletter</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/5/news/13-3_March_Newsletter.pdf</link><description>Click to read March's Newsletter</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Click to read March's Newsletter]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parent Night - Discipline Strategies</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3597</link><description>Parent Night

When: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Who:  Any Brokaw parent or parent living within the District 308 Community
Topic: Discipline Strategies
Note:  This is a Parent Only Event


Parenting is incredibly rewarding. It is also very challenging. Please join us while we discuss [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Parent Night

When: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Who:  Any Brokaw parent or parent living within the District 308 Community
Topic: Discipline Strategies
Note:  This is a Parent Only Event


Parenting is incredibly rewarding. It is also very challenging. Please join us while we discuss ways to help decrease behaviors of preschool aged children. A descriptive handout of specific strategies will be provided. Feel free to share any ideas that you have found successful. It is always helpful to pool our ideas together and provide support for one another. We hope you are able to attend!
 
Questions: Missy Bakel – Family Support
Mbakel0721@oswego308.org                    or                            630-608-5065]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autism Trainings and Workshops</title><link>https://www.oswego308.org/assets/26/parents/Little_Friends_Center_for_Autism_Training.pdf</link><description>Little Friends Center for Autism is offereing low-cost training.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Little Friends Center for Autism is offereing low-cost training.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Community Services Fair</title><link>https://www.oswego308.org/assets/26/parents/CS_fair_save_the_date__13_(1).pdf</link><description>If you have a child with special needs, you need to start planning now for transitioning your son or daughter out of high school! Your planning will lead to your son/daughter’s future success. Adult services are very limited in IL, so parents should put their children on waiting lists for some services [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have a child with special needs, you need to start planning now for transitioning your son or daughter out of high school! Your planning will lead to your son/daughter’s future success. Adult services are very limited in IL, so parents should put their children on waiting lists for some services at birth! Information about financial planning, guardianship, recreation, post-secondary education, support groups and more will be represented. This fair brings a variety of supports and resources together under one roof. Please plan to attend.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Principal's Newsletter</title><link>/assets/5/news/13_-_1_January_Newsletter.pdf</link><description>Click to read January's Newsletter.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Click to read January's Newsletter.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hats and Mittens Drive</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/5/news/hats_and_mittens_2012_(1).pdf</link><description>The Oswegoland Optimist Club is asking
for District 308 Students to help in the
collection of hats and mittens for
children whose parents are experiencing
financial hardships.

If you are able and would like to donate
a new hat, new mittens or new gloves for
a child, please send them to school in
your [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Oswegoland Optimist Club is asking
for District 308 Students to help in the
collection of hats and mittens for
children whose parents are experiencing
financial hardships.

If you are able and would like to donate
a new hat, new mittens or new gloves for
a child, please send them to school in
your child's backpack. They will be hung
on the schools Hats & Mittens Tree . A
volunteer from the Optimist Club will
collect them and distribute them to the
children. If this is something you would
like to participate in, you may want to
involve your own children with the
shopping so they too can feel good about
helping others.


Donations due to Brokaw
by Tuesday,
December 18th]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help Donate:    Candy for Sandy</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/26/event/Candy_for_Sandy.pdf</link><description>Help out the children displaced by Hurricane Sandy by donating Halloween candy.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Help out the children displaced by Hurricane Sandy by donating Halloween candy.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brokaw Family Website</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3316</link><description>Welcome to the Brokaw website!  Please use it as a tool to learn about your child's development and to connect with the Brokaw staff.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to the Brokaw website!  Please use it as a tool to learn about your child's development and to connect with the Brokaw staff.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brokaw First Day of School</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=3055</link><description>The first day of school for students attending Brokaw Early Learning Center is August 27, 2012.  The AM session is from 8:00-10:30am and the PM session is from 11:45-2:15.  We look forward to seeing our old Super Friends and meeting some new faces.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first day of school for students attending Brokaw Early Learning Center is August 27, 2012.  The AM session is from 8:00-10:30am and the PM session is from 11:45-2:15.  We look forward to seeing our old Super Friends and meeting some new faces.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Night at the Museum event rescheduled</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=2627</link><description>In consideration of our Brokaw family's safety and convenience, tonights, Night at the Museum event at Dupage Children's Museum has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  This event has been rescheduled for February 15th from 5:00 to 8:00pm.  Brokaw will send out reminders and details as this new [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In consideration of our Brokaw family's safety and convenience, tonights, Night at the Museum event at Dupage Children's Museum has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  This event has been rescheduled for February 15th from 5:00 to 8:00pm.  Brokaw will send out reminders and details as this new date approaches.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Matt,Adorjan</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Night at the Museum - January 12th at 5:00pm</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/5/news/Night_at_the_Museum_Flyer.pdf</link><description>Come join your Brokaw friends at the Dupage Children's Museum on January 12th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Come join your Brokaw friends at the Dupage Children's Museum on January 12th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Back to School Information Packet</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=2128</link><description>Information about your child's 2011-2012 preschool year will be mailed to your home address this week!</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Information about your child's 2011-2012 preschool year will be mailed to your home address this week!]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction Update</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/about/construction.aspx</link><description>Click "Read More" for an update on the summer construction that happened at Brokaw!</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Click "Read More" for an update on the summer construction that happened at Brokaw!]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Matt,Adorjan</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martin Luther King Day of Service Project</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/12/news/mlk_dayofservice.pdf</link><description /><dc:creator>Matt,Adorjan</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tuition Program - Limited Space Available</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/5/news/Information_Sheet_-_Tuition_Preschool_For_the_Website.pdf</link><description>Brokaw Early Learning Center began a pilot tuition program for the 2010-11 school year.  Currently, there are a limited amount of spots available for the remainder of this school year.  Interested families should contact the main office at 630-551-9600.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brokaw Early Learning Center began a pilot tuition program for the 2010-11 school year.  Currently, there are a limited amount of spots available for the remainder of this school year.  Interested families should contact the main office at 630-551-9600.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Orientation Night For Newly Registered Students</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1329</link><description>Thursday October 14th, 6:00-7:00pm</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thursday October 14th, 6:00-7:00pm]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interpreters Needed</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1270</link><description>Brokaw Early Learning Center is in need of interpreters to assist with monthly screenings and quarterly parent and teacher conferences.  Call 630-551-9600 to inquire about openings.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brokaw Early Learning Center is in need of interpreters to assist with monthly screenings and quarterly parent and teacher conferences.  Call 630-551-9600 to inquire about openings.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Curriculum Night</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1268</link><description>Curriculum Night - Thursday Evening, September 9th, 6:00pm and 7:00pm

Please join us at Brokaw Early Learning Center for a presentation by administration followed by informational meetings by each teacher.

Principal Jeff Modaff will start the night with a brief overview of Creative Curriculum, [...]</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Curriculum Night - Thursday Evening, September 9th, 6:00pm and 7:00pm

Please join us at Brokaw Early Learning Center for a presentation by administration followed by informational meetings by each teacher.

Principal Jeff Modaff will start the night with a brief overview of Creative Curriculum, both philosophy and practice, as well as the comprehensive assessment tools used by teachers to track student growth.

Following the principal's session in the gymnasium, parents will be invited into the classroom to hear more specifically about each teacher's expectations and schedules.

Parents of the 8:15am session students are asked to attend the 6:00pm session.  Parents of the 12:00pm session students are asked to attend the 7:00pm session.  Those with scheduling conflicts may attend an alternate session if needed.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday night, September 9th, 2010.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>BR,Principal</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Principal's Message</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=116</link><description>The Brokaw Early Learning Center truly speaks to the African proverb that, “It takes a village to raise a child.” </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Brokaw Early Learning Center truly speaks to the African proverb that, “It takes a village to raise a child.” ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>Matt,Adorjan</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parent Education Night this Thursday May 20th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1140</link><description>Brokaw Early Learning Center will be hosting a Parent Education Night this Thursday May 20th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brokaw Early Learning Center will be hosting a Parent Education Night this Thursday May 20th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BUTTER BRAIDS - HSA FUNDRAISER - LAST DAY TO ORDER</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1083</link><description>BUTTER BRAIDS - HSA FUNDRAISER - LAST DAY TO ORDER-please remember to turn in the Butter Braid order forms no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, April 26th.  </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[BUTTER BRAIDS - HSA FUNDRAISER - LAST DAY TO ORDER-please remember to turn in the Butter Braid order forms no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, April 26th.  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>YMCA Healthy Kids Day </title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=1046</link><description>You're Invited to YMCA Healthy Kids Day - Saturday, April 17th 10 a.m to 3 p.m. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[You're Invited to YMCA Healthy Kids Day - Saturday, April 17th 10 a.m to 3 p.m. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We are thankful for our partnership with Oswego Library</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=963</link><description>BROKAW ELC &amp; OSWEGO LIBRARY NIGHT A HUGE SUCCESS...Parents and children alike played a scavenger hunt game to learn about the Children's Dept of the new Oswego library (Montgomery Campus)
</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[BROKAW ELC & OSWEGO LIBRARY NIGHT A HUGE SUCCESS...Parents and children alike played a scavenger hunt game to learn about the Children's Dept of the new Oswego library (Montgomery Campus)
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Literacy Night &amp; Book Fair At Brokaw ELC</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=964</link><description>The Brokaw Early Learning Center and the Brokaw ELC HSA are going to be “kicking off” Read Across America Week and celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with a Literacy Night on THU March 4th 6-8p.m.and Scholastic Book Fair for the entire week of March 1st -5th!  </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Brokaw Early Learning Center and the Brokaw ELC HSA are going to be “kicking off” Read Across America Week and celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with a Literacy Night on THU March 4th 6-8p.m.and Scholastic Book Fair for the entire week of March 1st -5th!  ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ELC Family Night</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/assets/5/news/Family_Night_Flyer_-_ELC_2-10[1].doc</link><description>Family Night at the Oswego Public Library District February 24th 4-7 p.m.
</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Family Night at the Oswego Public Library District February 24th 4-7 p.m.
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kendall County Special Education Coop</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=919</link><description>Kendall County Special Education Cooperative’s Parent &amp; Professional Group is sponsoring a workshop on February 23rd: Enhancing Social Communication for All Learners. Strategies will be shared for nonverbal and verbal learners.</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kendall County Special Education Cooperative’s Parent & Professional Group is sponsoring a workshop on February 23rd: Enhancing Social Communication for All Learners. Strategies will be shared for nonverbal and verbal learners.]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How stress affects our children!</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=908</link><description>Parent Night on Thursday, February 18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  How stress affects our children!</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Parent Night on Thursday, February 18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  How stress affects our children!]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Support Meeting - Wednesday February 17 </title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=905</link><description>Family Support Meeting - Wednesday February 17 
Nutrition and Meal Time Battles
</description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Family Support Meeting - Wednesday February 17 
Nutrition and Meal Time Battles
]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Come celebrate Valentine’s @ Brokaw with a visit from Ocean Annie!  Wednesday, February 10th  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.</title><link>http://www.oswego308.org/schools/elc/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=904</link><description>Come celebrate Valentine’s @ Brokaw with a visit from Ocean Annie!  Wednesday, February 10th  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Students, Staff and their Families are welcome to attend. </description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Come celebrate Valentine’s @ Brokaw with a visit from Ocean Annie!  Wednesday, February 10th  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Students, Staff and their Families are welcome to attend. ]]></content:encoded><dc:creator>,</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>