Good Morning,
Thank you to Lisa Raju and Liz Wang for organizing Meadowbrook Stars Day yesterday. Special thanks to the PTO for providing lunch, ice cream treats and sunglasses. The students really enjoyed everything!
And so the curtain falls on another school year, perhaps the strangest ever. I want to thank our incredible staff for all of their efforts this year. They have been amazing, showing resilience and creativity from the first day back. I also want to thank all of you, Meadowbrook parents, for your support and understanding this year. I realize that many of our families have been impacted by the pandemic personally, and your patience with us as we waded through regulations and safety requirements has been appreciated. We have all been learning as we go, and we hope that next school year will be a bit more normal. Lastly, I want to thank our students. They were very cooperative and worked hard all year. I couldn't be prouder of a group of children for rising above adversity.
Good luck to our fifth-grade students and our families that will be moving to another community. I know you will never forget this year, that's for certain. I also know our graduating fifth-grade students will make us proud at Northbrook Junior High and beyond. They will be missed!
For those of you that will be returning to Meadowbrook in August, please see the important dates below. Best wishes to everyone for a safe and healthy summer. I look forward to seeing you in August!
Pat
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May 28
May 31
June 2
- Last Day of School
- 12:00 dismissal
- Fifth Grade Breakfast at 8:45
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Important 2021-22 Dates
Looking ahead to August, below are the important dates. We will follow the appropriate health guidance that is known at that time to make decisions about all of these events. Please watch your email in early August for updates.
- August 6 Class placements emailed to families
- August 11 New Family Orientation at 6:00 p.m.
- August 17 Kindergarten Meet the Teacher, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
- August 17 PTO Headquarters, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
- August 18 Room Parent Meeting, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
- August 18 MB Staff/Room Parent Lunch at Noon
- August 18 Meet the Teacher for grades 1-5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- August 18 PTO Headquarters, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
- August 19 First Day of School for all students
- August 26 Curriculum Night, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Summer Reading Recommendations From Mrs. Benz
Now that school is almost out, are you wondering about some good books for your child this summer? With the enormous amount of books available, it can be difficult for parents and children to know what to read. To help make this easier, please click on the link below to see a list of recommended reads geared to each grade level.
Happy Reading!
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Remote Learning Academy News |
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Dear RLA Parents,
You are a special group of parents who have lived the ups and downs of an entire school year literally beside your children. We are grateful for everything you did to help at home, while juggling all of your regular responsibilities, to ensure we could provide a new way to educate your children.
Thank you for helping to teach your child perseverance. Thank you for stepping in when needed and stepping back as required to help your child grow into a more independent learner. Thank you for your ever-present support for our staff so that they could do magic with your children. None of us were sure how this year would go (since living through a pandemic was new for all of us), and none of us could have imagined how extraordinary our teamwork would be.
We wish you a wonderful summer and well-earned break for you and your children. We look forward to seeing you back at school next year!
Gratefully,
District 28 Administrators and RLA Staff
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Important! Materials & Device Drop off: Thursday, June 3
Please plan to return your child’s technology devices and school materials to your child’s home school on Thursday, June 3 from 8:30-11:30 AM. You will need to return your child’s iPad charger along with their device. Your child’s teacher will let you know what school materials (math materials, textbooks, etc) need to be returned. Please place all materials in a bag labeled with the teacher’s name.
*If your child will be attending Summer School or Extended School Year, they will keep their devices/chargers and do not need to return at this time.
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PTO News and Notes
Thank you for supporting the Meadowbrook PTO and our students throughout the school year! Here is the last issue of the PTO News and Notes. Have a safe and healthy summer with your children!
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District Orchestras
Perform 'Ode to Joy'
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Please take a moment to enjoy the work of our orchestra students playing 'Ode to Joy'. Many thanks to Jennifer Lee-Stewart for overseeing and editing the video and to all the orchestra directors, including Mike Govert, Debee Peterson and Sarah Stanley for keeping music alive for our students this year! |
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GBS Vaccination Clinic Open to All |
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There are still appointments available for vaccination events taking place today and next Friday at Glenbrook South High School. These events all utilize the Pfizer vaccine.
If you need Dose 2 you can also walk in for your second dose. Also, if you want dose 1 and cannot make dose 2 as scheduled below, they will arrange for your 2nd dose at their facility for another time and date.
This event is open to the entire community with extra vaccinators so even walk-ups can participate with minimal wait times.
Use the links below to view available appointments:
- Friday, May 28, 2021 - 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Dose 1) and Friday, June 18, 2021 (Dose 2)
- Event coordinated with Passport Health.
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Click here to sign up.
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County Sites Have Pfizer Vaccine for Ages 12+
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all children age 12 and older.
Beginning on Thursday, May 13, Cook County Health is offering everyone age 12+ the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine free of charge at eight vaccination sites across the suburbs.
Locations are in Des Plaines, Matteson, South Holland, River Grove, Forest Park, Thornton Fractional, West Leyden and Summit
You can make an appointment or just walk-in to any site.
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District 28 shares local non-profit and community partner flyers here in the District's "Virtual Backpack." You can always check the Virtual Backpack webpage as a handy reference!
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Library Reopens to the Public June 7
The library is excited to welcome the public back into its newly remodeled lobby starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 7. The lobby construction, which began in February, involved moving the Circulation department to the 2nd floor and includes improvements to the lobby and the Circulation workroom, including new collections and the installation of an automated sorting machine. Renderings and photos can be seen here: https://www.northbrook.info/remodel.
Summer Reading Kick-Off June 5 & 6
The Northbrook Public Library invites you to a Drive-Through Kick-Off Event in its parking lot, featuring giveaways for youth and adults. Come drive through to pick up your goodies without having to leave the car on Saturday, June 5 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, June 6 from 9 a.m.- noon. www.northbrook.info/summer-reading
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Books and Bundts Summer Reading Incentive
Nothing Bundt Cakes in Deerfield is sponsoring a summer reading program from June 1 to September 1. The store will celebrate each child's reading accomplishments with a free "bundtlet" and an award certificate.
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Summer Virtual STEAM Camps at Oakton Community College
Supercharge your child’s passion for learning with cutting-edge courses in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality, and more. See details
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Girl Scouts Offers Virtual Activities
Girl Scouts is continuing to offer its members a place to explore and learn while increasing their courage, confidence, and character. They are hosting free virtual parties with different topics – like being a detective or playing family Olympics.
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Learn how to talk to kids about drugs & alcohol
Parents are invited to a free live webinar at noon June 23 to learn how to have conversations and get tips on how to answer difficult questions.
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Meadowbrook School | 1600 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062 | Pat Thome, Principal
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