Good Morning,
Thank you to all of our families for your support of your children and their teachers during the adaptive pause. I'm very proud of our students and especially proud of our teachers and classroom assistants. This is a challenging way to teach and learn, and I feel that everyone did their very best to continue moving forward positively during the adaptive pause.
Another thank you to our PTO for organizing our second remote pizza and ice cream day this Wednesday. Over 80 families participated!
The school was thoroughly cleaned during the adaptive pause, and we are all set for students to return on Tuesday. Please see the item below about recess and physical education and the need for full winter gear during the next month or two, as well as all of the other important items related to "Meadowbrook Happenings". A huge tip of the cap, in advance, to Mr. Rosenbaum and Mr. Tampier. They will be teaching all day in the cold for the coming months.
As always, please reach out to our school nurse, Pam Streeter, with health-related questions. Our health room assistant, Barb Baerson, can also answer many of your questions. We are here to support you. We will get through the remainder of this year together!
Have a nice weekend,
Pat
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Group Volunteers Needed
We are looking for 5-6 parent volunteers to support the district's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. This group will be tasked with reading and providing feedback on materials created by the DEI steering committee. All of the work will be independent with specific timeframes in which to submit comments. No meetings -- virtual or in-person -- will be required. Volunteers need only have an interest in supporting the district's DEI efforts, though perspectives from volunteers of diverse ethnic, cultural, and family backgrounds are always appreciated. Please complete this sign-up form if you're interested in learning more (pthome@northbrook28.net).
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Greater Chicago Food Depository Giving Campaign
We know many families have been impacted by the pandemic and associated economic concerns this year. The elementary schools in District 28 are hoping to work together to bring food, dignity, and hope to our neighbors across Cook County who are experiencing hunger. Please join us in a virtual food drive! Every $1 can help provide 3 meals!
Our goal is to raise $28,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. We are extending the fund-raising drive until Jan. 22. So far, we have raised $8,090. We can do this!
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January 15
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Teacher's Institute, half-day of school. Students are dismissed at noon.
January 18
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
January 19
- In-Person Students Return
January 20
January 22
- Meadowbrook Spiritwear Day
January 29
- Meadowbrook Spiritwear Day
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Crisis Go Student Certification
Thank you for entering your student's Crisis Go self certification during the past two weeks. We will need you to continue to do so as we start back in parson on Tuesday. Please enter this information no later than 8:00am. If we have not received it by 8:00am you will receive a text from the school, followed by phone calls. Students are not allowed into their classroom until we receive this.
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iPads and Chargers
Please make sure that your child brings back his/her iPad AND charger on Tuesday. iPads should be fully charged when brought back to school. Also, if your child brought home headphones please send those back on Tuesday, too. Thank you!
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Student Snow Gear Essential for In-Person Students
We will continue taking students outside for recess and P.E. when the "feels like" temperature is above 10 degrees. If there is snow on the ground, students will need to wear snow pants, boots, coats, gloves, and hats. Students who do not have snow pants and boots will sit out on the sidewalk/blacktop.
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Valentine's Day Updates
With our continued focus on safety precautions, we will not be able to allow students to exchange Valentine's Day cards this year. Teachers will still find ways to celebrate the holiday and our PTO will provide crafts for each student to enjoy for all in-person and RLA students.
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Updated In-person Health and Safety Guidelines
If your children are enrolled for in-person learning second semester, you should have received Dr. Hewitt's letter that included links to our updated health and safety guidelines. The guidelines have been updated with the latest health protocols and modifications we have made to accommodate the colder weather.
Whether your family is new to in-person learning this semester or returning, please take a few minutes to review the elementary guidelines.
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4th-Grade Placement Reminder |
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*REPEAT*
Dear Parents and/or Guardians of 4th-Grade Students,
If your child is not currently placed in advanced math and you wish to request a math placement review, a parent nomination form must be completed and returned to the school principal and the building GT services coordinator by January 19, 2020.
Please note, all students are reviewed for math placement in the winter and spring of their 5th-grade year. This process determines placement for 6th grade into one of three math courses: Grade 6, Accelerated 6 or Pre-Algebra 6.
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Remote Learning Academy News |
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Second Semester Begins Tuesday, January 19
Just a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday, January 19 will begin the second semester of the school year. This marks a transition for some Northbrook 28 students who may be starting onsite instruction or joining RLA. We would like to thank our RLA families who have students transitioning to onsite instruction. We appreciated your support during the first half of the school year. To new families joining RLA, welcome! Please check this section each week for RLA news and notes.
CogAt Testing in February for 3rd and 5th Grade
Parents of 3rd- and 5th-grade students should have received an email last week about CogAT testing that will take place in February. In order to ensure a successful testing experience for all, we are planning to administer the CogAT in-person at school, including for RLA students.
Third-grade students will test from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 3. Fifth-grade students will test from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Our principals have identified testing locations that will have safety protocols in place, including 6-foot social distancing, face coverings, and sanitizing of testing locations. You will receive additional reminders and information closer to the testing dates. Please contact your principal if you have questions.
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PTO News and Notes
The Meadowbrook PTO wishes a happy new year to all of our wonderful families. This month's PTO meeting has been moved to Wednesday, January 20th. Everyone is welcome!
Thank you to all of the families that participated in this week's remote pizza and ice cream day! Here is this week's PTO News and Notes.
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Substitutes Needed!
District 28 needs substitute teachers and substitute classroom aides. To substitute teach, individuals need an Illinois Substitute Teaching certificate. Learn more about substitute teaching.
To qualify as an aide, individuals need 60 semester hours of college credit or a high school diploma and either the WorkKeys or Parapro test.
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Kindergarten Registration opens Feb. 2 |
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All children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021, should register for kindergarten. Parents will register online and upload required documents and forms between February 2 and February 7. Visit the kindergarten registration webpage for details.
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Young Explorers Enrollment Open for Fall |
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The Young Explorers Early Childhood Program is now enrolling students for the AM and PM sessions of fall 2021.
Young Explorers features a blended model to serve students identified as typically developing, at-risk, and in need of special education services. The program is located at Westmoor School and is open to all students who live within District 28 boundaries.
Young Explorers utilizes rolling enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis. Families interested in the program need to sign up for a screening by contacting Helene Josephson at 847-504-3809.
The AM session is for 3- and 4-year-old children. A child can start on his/her 3rd birthday. Parents can register for a screening six months in advance of a child's 3rd birthday.
The PM session is for children who will turn 5 years old between Sept. 2, 2021 and Sept. 1, 2022.
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District 28 shares local non-profit and community partner flyers here in the District's "Virtual Backpack." Materials posted on this page are the responsibility of the organizations represented. You can always check the Virtual Backpack webpage as a handy reference!
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Winter Gear Drive at NBJH
Clean out your closets and donate to a good cause!
The Northbrook Junior High Builders Club is collecting gently used coats, boots, and other winter gear for Cradles to Crayons charity Jan. 13 - Jan. 22. Drop off your items at the main entrance after school!
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Spring Softball Registration
Registration is now open for the Northbrook Girls Softball Association's Spring 2021 House League Season for girls in 2nd grade through 8th grade. Download the flier for more details.
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Baseball for
early grades
Northbrook Action Baseball offers programming for children preschool ages through 2nd grade for boys and preschool through 3rd grade for girls.
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NSYMCA Offers Remote Learning
Child Care
The NSYMCA will be offering Remote Learning Days for families that need supervision and care for their 2nd-8th grade student. Click for details.
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Meadowbrook School | 1600 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062 | Pat Thome, Principal
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