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Good Afternoon, Meadowbrook Families!
What a great week for our Meadowbrook SuperStars! We had our first snow of 2023. It was so exciting. Thanks for sending snow pants and snow boots. Most of our students have black snow pants, and some visit other buildings in the morning before getting to MB. Labelling your child's belongings with their names will help us find and return them to their rightful owners. Thank you for your help in this effort.
Enjoy the weekend with your family.
See you on Monday,
Ericka
❤️
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5 Essentials Survey
Our yearly 5 Essentials Survey is now open! It's your opportunity to tell the world (and us) how wonderful Meadowbrook School is. It's also how we find out how we can grow as a school and community partner. Our goal is 50% survey completion. All voices are important. Let me or the office know how we can help. Thank you in advance.
2023 Illinois Parent Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Opens Jan. 24, 2023 and closes March 31, 2023.
Mid-year assessments are upon us!
- Kindergarten and 1st grade AIMSWeb Plus testing is still ongoing.
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2nd grade through 5th grade are testing on NWEA/MAP Reading and Math through mid-February. As always, a good night's rest and starting the day with breakfast will help ensure your child does their best. Thank you so much!
You can find additional information on our Assessments web page.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held on February 15th and 16th. As in the fall, we will offer parents the opportunity to meet with teachers in-person or via Zoom. Parents will receive directions on how to select their preference via the conference scheduler in an email from Dustin Anand (danand@northbrook28.net) on Jan. 31. Please note, if you will be out of town on the 15th and 16th and would like to have a conference, please select the Zoom option or contact your child's teacher to schedule a phone call during the allotted conference times. Conference registration will open at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 2nd and close on Monday, February 13 at 7 p.m. More Information can be found on our website.
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First snow fall of 2023. How fun!
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Independent reading meets flexible seating!
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Sharing finished writing work with our partners.
Check out our Facebook page for more pictures from this week.
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January 31
- PTO Winter Treats fundraiser orders due
February 2
February 8
February 10
- Pajama Day
- PTO Winter Treat orders distribution
February 14
February 15 & 16
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 17
- Presidents' Day - No School
February 25
- Meadowbrook's Parents' Night Out, 7 - 11 p.m., Pinstripes
March 1
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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences will be held on February 15th and 16th. As in the fall, we will offer parents the opportunity to meet with teachers in-person or via Zoom. Parents will receive directions on how to select their preference via the conference scheduler. Please note, if you will be out of town on the 15th and 16th and would like to have a conference, please select the Zoom option or contact your child's teacher to schedule a phone call during the allotted conference times.
GIRL SCOUTS COIN DRIVE
Do you have spare change laying around? The 3rd Grade Brownie troop is hosting a coin drive to benefit Feed My Starving Children through Tuesday, January 31st. The troop is volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in February, and is hoping to bring a donation with them. Students can put coins in the designated jar in each classroom. The classroom that raises the most, will win a prize!
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.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
Spread the word! Invite your friends! 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.
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Survey Seeks Parent, Staff and Student Input
District 28 and our school principals invite you to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This opportunity allows you to share your views on important elements of school effectiveness.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be conducted through March 31. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
Students in grades 4-8 will also participate. Student participants will be required to log-in using their state student ID and birth date in order to complete the survey. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions and will only receive aggregated information, such as the total percentage of students who agree homework assignments help them learn the course material.
Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your student(s). Survey questions can be found on the UChicago Impact Support Center.
If you do not want your son or daughter to participate please contact your school principal.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
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Register Online 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.
If you have any questions about kindergarten or the registration process, please contact Annie Danstrom.
If you know of someone with a child of this age within District 28 boundaries, please share this information with them.
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Check out this week's PTO Newsletter.
We are looking for PTO Executive Board volunteers. Check the newsletter for more details.
Meadowbrook's PTO Sponsored Parents Night Out is February 25, 7 - 11, at Pinstripes. Check out our newsletter for more info.
Punky Cakes Fundraiser going on through January 31. Get your order in!
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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. | |
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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.
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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
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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 2nd through 9th 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.
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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.
Buy Tickets
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