Good afternoon, Meadowbrook Families. 

It was another amazing week for our Superstars! Our school-wide BINGO was a big hit. Our highlighted Social/Emotional strategy for this event was sportsmanship. Students read about and practiced being good sports throughout the week. Below is our Good Sportsmanship Poster.

Next week is March already. Yikes! Time is going by quickly. Next Wednesday, March 1, is our Science Fair. Everyone is welcome to attend. Even if your child didn't submit an entry, I'm sure they have a friend who did. They would love to have you come see their work.

Parents' Night Out is tomorrow at 7:00 pm at Pinstripes. I'll see you there!

Enjoy the weekend with your family.

See you on Monday,

Ericka

❤️

Change in Dismissal Procedures

In order to maximize instructional time with our students, we will begin dismissal procedures five minutes later than usual starting Monday, March 6.  Our bus riders will be dismissed at 3:25, rather than 3:20.  We will be practicing next week getting our gear on and our backpacks packed quickly in order to get to our buses by 3:30. 

At 3:30 we will be dismissing our walkers and car riders, as usual.  Car riders will continue to exit through the front doors.  If buses are still in the parking lot at this time, we will be utilizing our bus entrance as an exit for car riders.  This means we will begin loading our cars at the starting car line east of the front entrance doors.  Our dismissal supervisors will help with the flow. Once our buses are out, we will be using the current way to load and exit our parent vehicles.  

We appreciate your patience as we attempt to streamline our procedures to be more instructionally efficient.

Participate in the 5Essentials Survey

Thank you to those who have already completed the 5 Essentials Survey. We're currently at 36% completion.

This is your opportunity to help us grow as a school and community partner. All voices are important. Thank you in advance.

2023 Illinois Parent Survey

Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

The survey closes March 31, 2023.

Upcoming Orchestra Events

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Beginning Orchestra Recital at 11:00 a.m. at NBJH in the small gym.

Beginning Orchestra Recital at 1:00 p.m. at NBJH in the small gym.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Beginning and Sinfonietta Orchestra Concert at 7:00 p.m. at NBJH large gym.

Friday, March 3, 2023

Sinfonietta Orchestra Tour of Schools 8:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Inspire Through Flowers arranged for our staff to receive flowers during conferences in appreciation for all they do. Thank you!

Cosmic bowling in the small gym! The students were so excited!



BINGO buddies! We had so much fun.



Check out our Facebook page for more pictures from this week.

February 25

• Meadowbrook's Parents' Night Out, 7 - 11 p.m., Pinstripes

March 1

• Science Fair - YAY! 6:30 - 7:45 pm in Big Gym
• Set up is 4:00 - 5 pm

March 3

• Trimester 2 ends

March 10

• Spirit Wear - College Day

MARLA'S LUNCHES

The PTO helps coordinate optional hot lunch options via Marla's Lunch service. Please see this document for an overview of which restaurants will be available each day. Please see this document for ordering information. 

To create a new account for Marla's Lunches, please see this document.

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT!

It's tomorrow! The Meadowbrook's Parents' Night Out event is scheduled for February 25, 7 - 11 pm, at Pinstripes! Ticket sales are live on www.MeadowbrookPTO.com.

Check out this week's PTO Newsletter.

We are looking for PTO Executive Board volunteers. Check the newsletter for more details.

Thank you to the sponsors of our Meadowbrook's PTO Parents' Night Out!

District Values, Strengths, Opportunities and Next Steps

At the Feb. 21 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jason Pearson, provided a report on his engagement with the community, staff and students over the past seven months and identified goals and actions for the next seven months. Read the Entry Plan Report.

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.

Northbrook Cultural Fair Feb. 26

The Northbrook Community Commission Presents a Cultural Fair from 3 to 5 p.m. on February 26 at the North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road.

The event will bring together a variety of cultural organizations in the area to celebrate the cultural backgrounds of Northbrook residents. Come out to enjoy dances, musical acts, art displays, food (samples), and arts & crafts! Admission is free and open to all ages.

Northbrook Symphony Winter Concert

The Northbrook Symphony presents its second concert of the 43rd season at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 26th at Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, 2300 Shermer Road.

Under the direction of Music Director Mina Zikri, avid chamber musician and soloist Noah Chen will perform R. Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor. Chen is a former Principal Cello of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, currently attends Curtis Institute of Music, and is a member of the Chen Family Quartet. The Orchestra will also perform Serenade No. 1 in D major.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, and complimentary tickets for children, visit www.northbrooksymphony.org or call the Symphony office at 847-272-0755.

Jr. Football & Cheer Registration Open

Registration is now open for Northbrook Jr. Spartan Football and Cheer Spring 2023 programs, including 7-on-7, Co-Ed Flag, Girls Flag, and Cheer. Learn more by visiting Jr. Spartan website.