Congratulations to Elliot, Charlotte, and Emily! These three 8th graders were recognized at a special multi-congregational ceremony commemorating the holocaust at Mosaic Law Synagogue. The students submitted essays on the theme of the holocaust and were awarded certificates and cash prizes for their efforts. Additionally, the students' essays will be featured in an annual publication, Children's Voices. The students are pictured with Mr. Bernard Marks, contest sponsor and holocaust survivor. Mr. Mark's dedicated this program to his wife's memory, Eleanor Marks. Mrs. Marks was also a holocaust survivor.

Congratulations to our middle school students for a fantastic production! Each year, our middle school reads a Shakespeare play, then goes to work preparing a completely student run production performed for the school community and parents. Shakespeare Day is a great Brookfield tradition. Following the production, our 7th and 8th graders enjoy an extended field trip to Ashland, Oregon's Shakespeare Festival.

Congratulations to the eight students who entered the Regional Science Fair and did remarkably well. Out of approximately 360 middle school contestants, three of our students received awards! Pictured are our "outstanding eight" and the three award winners:

Kayla R., Grade 6: NorCal Toxicology Association, Special Award
Isabelle A., Grade 7, 4th Place, Behavioral and Social Sciences
Emily S., Grade 8, 3rd Place, Biological Sciences

Over 200 students entered the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) 2015 National French Essay Contest, and we were very pleased to learn that two of our middle school students won 1st and 2nd Place in this prestigious national contest! Well done, students!

First Place:  Olivia Ang-Olson, pictured left.

Second Place:  Adithi Benush , pictured right.

Both received a monetary award, poster, and certificate, and Olivia received the 1st Place Medal.

Congratulations team! Our students in grades 5-8 learn Speech and Debate skills as part of our English program, and have the option to join the competitive Debate or IE Speech Team, where they hone their skills against competitors representing middle schools throughout Sacramento.

Congratulations to Team 273, the "Five Lucky Legos," who won the Judge's Award and placed second overall in the regional FIRST regional competition this month! The team is very excited to be invited to compete in the District Championship and is wasting no time preparing to represent Brookfield School against other top-performing teams. Good luck, kids!