It was another busy short week at Greenbriar as we continued fall assessments and completed our first round of SHIELD testing. I was so proud of the students who all listened to directions, followed safety guidelines, and tried their best with this new process. We will continue to become more efficient as we get more experience with SHIELD testing each Monday morning.

It was great to see many new faces joining our first virtual PTO meeting of the year. We have such a dedicated community and it's exciting to see the energy and new ideas that our parents bring in support of our students and staff. Please read the notes from the meeting attached in the PTO section below and consider attending our October meeting if you're able.

Have a great weekend!

Change in Recess Procedures

Parents who wish to change their child’s status, either opting in or opting out should complete this form so that we can accurately track changes. Change requests are not immediate; requests must be submitted by noon on Friday so we are able to update our records for the following week. Please also email your child's teacher alerting her to your child's change in status.

Students in 2nd through 5th grades continue to take fall assessments including the NWEA MAP assessment. Students in grades K and 1 will take the AIMSWeb+ math and reading screener and first through fourth (and some fifth) graders will meet with teachers to complete the Fountas & Pinnell benchmark reading assessment. Teachers use all of these assessments to better understand and target learning goals for each student. Parents will receive MAP score reports in October after the district's testing window closes. Below are the dates when remaining MAP tests will be given. Teachers will follow up with specific information about timing.

3rd grade MAP Reading: September 22nd

5th grade MAP Math: September 23rd

With SHIELD testing in place, we are changing how the district reports positive cases to the community. The COVID Dashboard is updated daily with newly reported cases, both from SHIELD tests and independent testing that school nurses receive. Data is also included on close contact and travel quarantines.

District 28 shares local non-profit and community partner flyers here in the District's "Virtual Backpack." Please note that District 28 is making this information available as a courtesy and to provide information about local events and programs in our community. Materials posted on this page are the responsibility of the organizations represented. You can always check the Virtual Backpack webpage as a handy reference!

Once again, the pandemic is forcing us to pivot, triggering renewed trauma, increased anxiety, fear, and much more. Join CATCH for a virtual presentation by Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, who will teach The Power of Showing Up for your kids, answer questions, and help our community thrive and prepare for whatever comes next. Register today for this virtual presentation.

Classic cars, music, mums for sale, downtown tours and a rubber ducky race are all part of this weekend's Shermerfest. Click for details

Share Our Space, a non-profit organization, is holding a collection drive for baby and toddler essentials Sept. 25 at Greenbriar School. Click for details.