Hi folks,

Although we had an abbreviated week with students, we sure packed in a lot of learning. From our 6th graders finalizing their Ancient Egypt projects to our 7th graders examining the relationship between the volume of a pyramid and the volume of a prism to our 8th graders wrapping up their study or chemical reactions, classrooms were filled with active learning experiences. 

Tomorrow we are excited to host our annual Local Science Fair at NBJH. Roughly 45 of our 7tth and 8th graders have been working diligently on their science experiments and are set to present their projects to judges tomorrow morning. Student projects are open for public viewing from 12:30-1:00pm tomorrow in our main gym. Good luck to all of our ISR students. A special thanks to Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Paull and Mr. Yoon (and our entire Science department) for their efforts in organizing this year's fair.

Winter MAP Testing

This week most of our students completed the winter MAP assessments in reading and math. We will likely need another week or so to complete make-up testing for students who were absent on the testing days. Families can expect to receive individual MAP reports at the end of February after the testing window closes. 

Important Info for 8th Grade Families

• Please remind your 8th grader to print out and bring their course recommendation sheet with them when we travel to GBN on Tuesday. The course rec sheet was emailed to families last Friday afternoon.
• If there is a class -- or classes -- for which you would like to contest your child's placement, please adhere to the Jan 23rd deadline for submitting the Google form to make your appeal. The link to the Google form was included in last Friday's email from the high school.
• Want to add a baby picture of your soon-to-be graduate to this year's NBJH yearbook? Learn more about the submission process and deadlines using the following link: Yearbook Baby Picture Submission.

Dance Assembly for 6th Graders

Dance Assembly registration will begin on Monday, January 23rd. We are excited to offer our 6th graders the opportunity to learn different styles of social dance.  The 4-week course will be held on Saturdays, February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, and March 18th from 6:00-7:15 pm. Look for the parent letter via email this week with more details. Starting Monday, families can register their child for the sessions at nbjhpto.com.

PTO Cookie Sale

The PTO will be sponsoring a cookie sale for Valentine's Day. Orders are due by January 26 and cookies will be distributed to students on February 14th at lunch. Families can place their order at the PTO website: nbjhpto.com.

Have a great weekend...

Scott

Scott Meek, Ed. D., pHCLE

NBJH Principal

smeek@northbrook28.net

(847) 504-3501

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?

Important Dates

01/23 A Day

01/24 B Day 8th Grade Students travel to GBN for Registration

Board of Education Meeting - 7p.m.

01/25 A Day

01/26 B Day

01/27 A Day

Sports Information

01/24 Boys' Basketball 7th Grade Final Four at Gemini - TBA

01/24 Boys' Basketball 8th Grade Playoffs at Caruso/Shepard - TBA

01/24 Girls' Basketball 7th Grade Final Four at Attea - TBA

01/26 Boys' Basketball 8th Grade Playoffs at Caruso/Shepard - TBA

01/26 Girls' Basketball 8th Grade Playoffs at NBJH - TBA

Boy’s Volleyball Tryouts 

Anyone interested in trying out needs to have a current physical on file with the nurse. 

And, fill out the Sign Up Form. See all details on the Boys Volleyball webpage.

7th graders / 8th graders 

Monday, January 30th - Tryouts 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.

(Student-athletes need to attend both dates) 

Tuesday, Jan. 31st -Tryouts 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

(Student-athletes need to attend both dates) 

6th Graders 

Monday, January 30th – Optional Clinic 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. 

Tuesday, Jan. 31st -Tryouts – 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. 

(Student-athletes need to attend both dates) 

Wednesday, Feb. 1st – Tryouts - 3:45-5:15 p.m. 

(Student-athletes need to attend both dates)

Download the Free D28 Mobile App

Northbrook District 28 mobile app is an easy and convenient way to manage digital access to many parent resources, including:

• School calendars
• Online payments
• TeacherEase
• School & staff contact info
• Quick links to key webpages
• News and Announcements

You can also sign up to receive school & district communications on the app. Once you have downloaded the app, request a password by contacting Terry Ryan, Communications Director.

Kindergarten Registration Feb. 6-Feb. 10

It’s an exciting time in households that have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1 because it’s time for kindergarten!

Families need to take the first step to register their children for the 2023-24 school year by participating in online kindergarten registration February 6-10.

To begin the process, please visit the kindergarten registration webpage. There you will find complete instructions on preparing documents and completing forms necessary for registration. You may register your child beginning at 8 a.m. on February 6, 2023.  

This is the first step in the registration process for kindergarten. In order for your student to be placed in a class, you will complete enrollment in April when fees will be collected. Last year, kindergarten fees were $125. The Board of Education is scheduled to approve 2023-24 student fees at its Jan. 24 meeting. 

 If you know of someone with a child of this age within District 28 boundaries, please share this information with them.

Insight28 Podcast

Episode 3: Transforming Math Learning

Learn about the thinking behind our math program changes, hear from teachers and students, how success is measured, and how to support your children at home. A great weekend listen!

Download now or look for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.

COVID Dashboard

The district is maintaining a COVID Dashboard to report average cases per day by school and weekly averages districtwide. This information is updated daily. 

District 28 invites local non-profit organizations and community government agencies to promote events for families and children. Each week, some events 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.

Does an Eating Disorder Live in Our Home?

Tuesday, January 24 at 12 p.m. via Zoom

Eating disorders are on the rise among our kids, they don’t discriminate and they aren’t always obvious. Come and learn about the warning signs, underlying mental health factors, and options for treatment and support during the CATCH Lunch and Learn.

Speaker: Kristen Anderson, LCSW, Chicago Center for Evidenced-Based Treatment.

Register to receive the Zoom link.

Northbrook Baseball Registration Open

Registration for Northbrook Baseball’s Spring House League Season is open now through January 31. Northbrook Baseball encourages boys and girls of all skill levels in Grades 3-8 to play. You can read more about the program on our website: northbrookbaseball.com

Spring Softball for 2nd through 9th grade

Registration is now open for the Northbrook Girls Softball Spring 2023 House League Season! NGSA’s House League accepts girls in 2^nd through 9^th grade regardless of experience or ability. The main priorities of the league are having fun while participating in low-pressure softball instruction. Visit our website for information and registration.

Bluehawks Parents Night Out Fundraiser

Come out and support the Northbrook Bluehawks Hockey Club for their first annual Parent Social and Fundraiser. 

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023

Location: Studio One, Highland Park

Time: 7-11 p.m. 

The event will feature Radio Gaga—a Queen and Lady Gaga cover band offering a full concert-like experience, cocktails, ‘Taste of Northbrook’ catered dinner from GrillHouse, Kamehatchi, Little Louie’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Crumbl and ice cream, silent auction with big-ticket items: a Grand Cayman getaway, rare and valuable sports memorabilia, local business gift cards, designer sunglasses, Bluehawks merch, fun and creative themed basket gifts, Park City, Utah summer getaway, Chicago sports tickets and more. 

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 Dr. Scott Meek, Principal | Northbrook Junior High | 847-498-7920 | www.northbrook28.net

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