Volume 32 Issue 37 | May 19, 2023

Principal's Message


Dear Greenbriar families,


We were excited to start our Greenbriar Spirit Countdown this week with extra time outside and extra time to read. Keep an eye on the countdown for other special days coming up like PJ Day on the 23rd and Rainbow Day on the 25th.


The latest Insight28 podcast is out. It features our 5th grade musicals in the district and includes interviews with Greenbriar 5th graders. It's worth a listen if you have a few minutes. Look for details below.


We are looking forward to our big County Fair event on May 24th. We're still looking for a few more volunteers to help make this night a success. Please consider volunteering for a 30-minute slot if you're able to help. You can sign up here. We're also looking for cake donations for the County Fair Cake Walk. If you can help by donating a cake (homemade or store bought!) any time between May 22-24, sign up here.


It's hard to believe that next week is our last full week of this school year! Next Friday will be our last Gazette for the year as well. I look forward to celebrating the end of the year with you all!


Have a great weekend!


Warmly,

Ginny

GREENBRIAR LIBRARY CLOSING DATES

Please see this flier from Mrs. Sanchez about the closing dates and information about returning materials to the library.

5TH GRADE IPAD COLLECTION *repeat*

The last day for 5th graders to bring home their iPads will be Friday, May 19th. We will be collecting chargers from 5th graders beginning on Monday, May 22rd. Please return the district-issued Apple brand iPad charger and cord. Lost or damaged chargers will be assessed a fee: $19 for charging brick. $19 for cord. $38 for both pieces. Only Apple brand iPad chargers and cords will be collected. 


GREENBRIAR END OF YEAR SPIRIT COUNTDOWN *repeat*

We're excited to bring back our end of year spirit countdown organized by our Student Council. Please check out this list of fun things we'll be doing to celebrate the last two weeks of the school year!


FUNDRAISER FOR SPURGEON'S ACADEMY IN KENYA *repeat*

We are excited to raise funds for our sister school, Spurgeon's Academy, in Nairobi, Kenya. We'll be fundraising at County Fair--students can bring bills and coins to put into buckets for each grade level. The grade level that raises the most money will win a special visit from Krieger. Parents are able to donate online as well--see information below. Check out some more details about Spurgeon's Academy--students will be learning more next week on morning announcements.

SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERS *repeat*

School Supplies on sale now! Follow the links below to order school supplies for your student for the 2023-2024 school year!  Remember to choose the kit for the grade level your child will be entering in the fall of 2023! Below is the ordering info that you will need; you will have to use the school account number to access the sale. Sales close 6/9!

 

Order Online at www.shopttkits.com

Use Account# 40062 

District News

Take the School Building Survey

Please take a few minutes to participate in our school building survey if you have not already done so. The survey will be used to inform our Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. 

Now is your opportunity to provide feedback and perspective on our school buildings in their current condition by completing a short survey.  If you have children at more than one school, please choose one. Each participant is allowed one response. Thank you for your time!

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW!

A scene from the April production of Detective Marshall and the Circus Phantom.

Inside the 5th Grade Musical

The 5th-grade musical in District 28 is a rite of passage, and parents and students alike reflect on it for a long time. In the latest episode of the Insight28 Podcast, Dr. Pearson visits with each music teacher to talk about why it is an important component of the 5th-grade experience. You'll also hear students' perspectives. So let's have a little fun and experience what it's like to be on stage, what's behind all the effort and the lasting impressions it leaves on students.


DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE & Follow our podcast!

PTO News

Committee Chairs Needed!!

PTO committees are the heart of our PTO and the chairs for each lead events that make Greenbriar the most special school!  We need volunteers to take a leadership role if we want to continue these amazing Greenbriar events!!  Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in any of these important roles! Committee chairs will have a complete team of volunteers- the chair role is simply to lead each committee.

  • Treat Day Chairs: We are looking for 2 volunteers to chair the Treat Day committee. We have scheduled 7 treat days for the 2023-2024 school year. All treats will be sent home this year--nothing will be given out at lunch time. Chair responsibilities include the following:
  • Working with local vendors (Shookie’s Cookies, Nothing Bundt Cakes, etc) to provide fun family treats for our students.  
  • Placing orders with vendors prior to each treat day
  • Organizing and distributing treats to send home with students
  • 5th grade celebration Chairs: 5th grade parents only!!!  Chair responsibilities include the following:
  • Plan/run graduation events and coordinate activities (handprint banner, celebration breakfast, decor, t-shirts/sweatshirts) Jan- May commitment
  • Music Parents Club Greenbriar Liaison: The Music Parents Club is looking for a representative from Greenbriar to serve as a liaison between Greenbrier PTO and the Music Parent Club board. MPC Board meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at noon at the District 28 main office (adjacent to NBJH). Must have a child currently in the music program. 
  • Music Parents Club supports all District 28 music programs including all Choir, Band and Orchestra activities. For more information contact Tamara Reese, incoming MPC President, at [email protected].


Are you interested in being a Room Parent at Greenbriar? 

Each classroom at Greenbriar has two room parents who work together to support the teacher throughout the year. Room parents facilitate communication between the teacher and parents in the classroom by sharing PTO news, introducing themselves to the class on Curriculum Night, collecting parent contact information, and gathering parent volunteers for class parties and field trips. Room parents also have the option to organize holiday and end of the year group gifts for the teacher and teacher’s assistant in the class. Greenbriar loves our room parents! 


Please click here to fill out the room parent interest form for next school year 2023-2024.

*Room Parents are notified of their assignments at the beginning of August.


School Supplies *repeat*

School Supplies on sale now! Follow the links below to order school supplies for your student for the 2023-2024 school year!  Remember to choose the kit for the grade level your child will be entering in the fall of 2023! Below is the ordering info that you will need, you will still have to use the school account number to access the sale. Sales close 6/9!

 

Order Online at www.shopttkits.com

Use Account# 40062 


PTO Membership on sale now! *repeat*

While you're shopping... purchase your PTO membership for the 2023-2024 school year! In order to access Paperless PTO, purchase PTO pizza and treats, you must purchase a PTO membership. Did you know PTO funds school field trips, Art Adventures, staff appreciation events, family fun events such as Greyhound Gathering and County Fair?? Join our PTO by going to the PTO website, log in to your account, membership is for sale under the Back to School tab! https://greenbriarpto.com/


County Fair / May 24th - Mark your Calendars! *repeat*

County Fair is a beloved Greenbriar tradition. This end-of-year celebration will include games, inflatables, cake-walk, DJ, food etc. For those of you who haven’t experienced the County Fair, it’s an amazing family night at Greenbriar. County Fair is scheduled for Wednesday May 24, 2023 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, with a rain date of May 25, 2023. We invite families who wish to join the fun and explore the County Fair in a less crowded, more sensory-friendly environment to join us from 5:00-5:30pm. It's an evening of fun for the whole family! For Greenbriar students, teachers and families. County Fair is NOT a drop-off event.  Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c48acad2ca4fe3-greenbriar1#/


What is a cake walk?  Cake walk takes place in the gym at County Fair and is a beloved tradition.  We will be asking for volunteers to donate store-bought or homemade cakes.  Numbers are placed on the floor as music plays and kids walk in a circle.  When the music stops, a volunteer picks a number out of a hat, and the child standing on the number called gets to choose a cake.  The kids love winning and choosing their cakes to bring home! Use this sign up link to donate a cake: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080945abae28a0f49-cake#/


5th Grade Parents Needed! *repeat*

We are so many fun events planned for our fifth graders and need your help! 5th graders have 3 events at the County Fair that are special just for them, and we need 5th grade parents to work them to make it happen!  Go to the sign-up and volunteer for the dunk tank, the blue ribbon baking contest, and the pie eating contest.  We want to send off our 5th graders with love and excitement!  

Look ahead for more incredible 5th grade end-of-the year events!

There are many exciting things we have planned to help celebrate our 5th graders! 

  • 5th Grade Community Service Project TODAY!
  • 5th Grade Dunk Tank at County Fair 5/24
  • 5th Grade Pie Eating Contest at County Fair 5/24
  • 5th Grade Blue Ribbon Baking Contest at County Fair 5/24
  • Yearbook signing 5/31
  • Breakfast before school on 6/1
  • Golden Folder Ceremony on 6/1


DID YOU KNOW? PTO Meeting Minutes *repeat*

If you cannot make it to PTO meetings on the second Tuesday of the month, all meeting minutes can be found on the PTO website under "More Information" and then the "Meeting Minutes" tab. Staying up-to-date on all things PTO is only a few clicks away.  

Just a reminder that all meeting are in-person at the school but Zoom is always an option as well.  


Not sure if you ordered pizza or a treat? *repeat*

To double check your orders, click on this link, log into the PTO website, and look under "my account" and then "my orders."


IMPORTANT LINK

Greenbriar PTO: https://www.greenbriarpto.com/


As always, please reach out to Lori or Shelly should you need anything at [email protected].

Upcoming Events & Thank Yous

Mark Your Calendars for Important Events!

Did you know you can synch calendar items to your phone calendar through the District 28 Mobile App for iPhone or Android or from the website?


  • 5/23--Last day to return library materials
  • 5/23--Board of Education meeting @ 7pm
  • 5/23--NB28 Children's Choir concert @ 7pm
  • 5/24--County Fair 5:30-7:30 (sensory-friendly time 5:00-5:30)
  • 5/25--County Fair rain date
  • 5/25--Spirit Wear Day!
  • 5/29--NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
  • 5/30--Field Day!
  • 5/31--PTO Pizza Day and Greyhound Pack Picnic
  • 6/1--Last Day of School! Dismissal @ 12:00
  • 6/1--Golden Folder Ceremony @ 10:30
  • 6/1--Trimester 3 progress reports shared with families
Shout Outs
  • Thank you to Jenn Turk, Kristen Folland, Kristin Ware, Carreen Morrison & Saepyol Kim for their help with this week’s pizza day! Our last PTO pizza day is scheduled for May 31st!


  • Thank you to committee chairs Katie Dallia, Nicole Wincek, and their amazing committee members for planning so many exciting events for our 5th grade students!

Virtual Backpack

District 28 invites local non-profit organizations and community government agencies to promote events for families and children. Each week, some event are highlighted in the newsletter. View the complete list of events on the Virtual Backpack web page. To submit an event, please email the web-friendly flier to Terry Ryan, Communications Director. All fliers are subject to approval.

Little Blackhawks

Children ages 4 to 9 are invited to learn to play hockey during a 4-week class at Northbrook Sports Center. Click for details.

Greenbriar School | Dr. Ginny Hiltz, Principal | 847-498-7950 | [email protected] | Website

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