Good Morning,
Who would have thought a month ago students would be complaining about the heat during gym class? The early summer preview was definitely welcome this week. It's always nice to see the leaves pop and the brown turn to green.
Inside, it was another great week of learning. My favorite hour of the week was spent with a fourth grade class during science. They created solar ovens out of cardboard boxes, foil, black paper and plastic wrap and baked s'mores in them on Tuesday. It was a fun way to cement their learning around transfer of energy. Don't worry, no s'mores were consumed. The chocolate melted, but these were not the most appetizing looking treats. Not even for me...and that's saying something!
Speaking of science, 5th-grade students will take the Illinois Science Assessment the week of April 19. Specific dates are below for in-person and remote learners in the Meadowbrook Happenings section. Also, don't forget that Special Lunch starts on Monday. It's too late to order for next week, but you can order for the following weeks. Find more information below.
Lastly, if you need to order school supplies for next school year through our PTO, you still have time. Please see the PTO News and Notes section below. Follow the link, and you will find information about how to order by the April 14 deadline. Parents of current 5th grade students can order 6th-grade school supplies through the NBJH PTO now through May 28. Read the details in this letter.
Have a nice weekend,
Pat
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April 9
- Meadowbrook Spirit Wear Day
April 12
April 14
- Special Lunch
- RLA Materials Pickup after school
April 16
- Special Lunch
- Meadowbrook Spirit Wear Day
April 19
April 21
April 23
- Special Lunch
- Meadowbrook Spirit Wear Day
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Want a break from packing lunches? Special Lunch is back at Meadowbrook!
- Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (April 12 thru May 28)
- Orders must be placed the week ahead (First order deadline is Tuesday, April 6 at noon.)
- Marla’s Brown Bag Lunch is our service provider who coordinates lunches from a variety of local restaurants.
- We highly recommend only ordering per week in case of unexpected absences.
See this flyer for details about ordering!
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IL State Testing Schedule
Below are the dates/times for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). Third, fourth, and fifth graders are required to take the IAR, and 5th graders are also required to take the ISA. Teachers will send reminders about upcoming testing dates and times, as well.
Testing Schedule for In-Person Students
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3rd Grade English/Language Arts: 5/6 & 5/7
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3rd Grade Math: 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5
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4th Grade English/Language Arts: 4/26 & 4/27
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4th Grade Math: 4/28, 4/29 & 4/30
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5th Grade English/Language Arts: 4/26 & 4/27
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5th Grade Math: 4/28, 4/29 & 4/30
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5th Grade Science: 4/19, 4/20 & 4/21
Testing Schedule for RLA Students
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3rd Grade English/Language Arts: 4/22 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Greenbriar and 4/23 from 9-11 a.m. at Greenbriar
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3rd Grade Math: 5/3, 5/4 & 5/5 from 9-10:15 a.m. at Greenbriar
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4th Grade English/Language Arts: 4/26 & 4/27 from 9-10:45 a.m.
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4th Grade Math: 4/28, 4/29 & 4/30 from 9-10:15 a.m.
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5th Grade English/Language Arts: 4/26 & 4/27 from 1-2:45 p.m.
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5th Grade Math: 4/28, 4/29 & 4/30 from 1-2:15 p.m.
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5th Grade Science:4/20 from 9-11:45 a.m. and 4/21 from 9-10:15 a.m.
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2021-22 Class Placement Input (DUE BY APRIL 30th)
It's time for us to begin thinking about class placements for next school year. We invite parents to provide input on their child's placement by submitting an email to me at pthome@northbrook28.net. E-mails are optional and will be kept confidential. If you don't have concerns about your child's placement, there's no need to send input. If you do opt to send an email, please abide by the following parameters:
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Please do not request specific teachers. If you have had personal experience with a teacher, you can give input on that relationship, otherwise, please only include information about the type of classroom environment that you believe would benefit your child.
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You may make a request to separate your child from another child who he/she was in class with this year. Please note, if you make a "separate from" request, this will take top priority in placing your child. If you have a "separate from" request for a child who is NOT currently in your child's class, please explain the extenuating circumstances behind this request.
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You may suggest multiple students who may be a good match to be placed with your child. We make our best effort to place students with at least one friend, typically from their current class. If your child has close friends outside of their current class placement, please let us know! This is particularly important after a year with remote learning and smaller class sizes due to the pandemic. We can't guarantee that we will be able to place students based on friend requests, but we'll try to use the information whenever possible.
We take class placement decisions extremely seriously and our teachers dedicate a great deal of time to putting together balanced groups. Please also feel free to have conversations with your child's teacher to discuss placement for next year.
ALL PARENT INPUT IS DUE TO ME/TEACHERS BY APRIL 30th. Information received after that date may not be included in placement discussions.
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Remote Learning Academy News
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Health Check Required for State Assessments
When RLA students in grades 3-5 come to school for state assessments in the coming weeks, parents will need to complete a health certification form each day for their child. Parents will receive an email and text notification with the link to the form at 6:30 a.m. every day during testing. You only need to complete the form on the days your child is coming to school. Review the questions here.
A section of this form pertains to travel outside the state. Parents and guardians will be asked to review the emergency travel order map if the student spends more than 24 hours out of state. Anyone traveling from an 'orange' state or from an international destination is directed to quarantine for 10 days. Travel from a 'yellow' state does not require quarantine.
Please review this information in order to prepare for your child to attend school for state assessments.
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PTO News and Notes
There is still time to order school supplies for the 2021-22 School Year! Details can be found in today's PTO News and Notes. You will also find information about upcoming events and special lunch.
Attention 5th-grade parents
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Registration for 21-22 Opens April 15
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Registration for the 2021-22 school year opens April 15. All registration is conducted online. Parents will receive an email on April 15 from Data Specialist Vicky Mazur that will include the ‘Snap Code’ needed to enroll your children for next year and a link to the registration portal. If you do not receive an email on April 15, please contact your school’s administrative assistant.
Parents will be asked to update student information and pay student fees for the coming school year.
2021-22 School Year
School is expected to reopen for K-8 students on Aug. 19, and YE on Aug. 23. Remote instruction will be offered only for students who are at increased risk of severe illness (including those with special health care needs) or who live with people at increased risk as identified by the CDC.
The district will conduct a separate survey of families regarding remote vs. in-person instruction later this spring.
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Music Program Receives 5th National Recognition
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While live music around the world has been silenced due to the pandemic, music education has continued. Parents haven’t gathered for annual holiday or spring concerts. Fifth-grade musicals were not staged. But students still assemble for morning band and orchestra rehearsals in well-ventilated rooms or outside; chorus members sing through cotton masks socially distanced; and elementary and junior high students are studying and creating music with iPads and ukuleles.
While music education this year was not typical, our educators prevailed with creativity and the support of the district with special masks, instrument covers and air filters to make it possible. This is one reason why Northbrook continues to be recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The district has received this prestigious designation five times. Read the full story on our website.
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District 28 shares local non-profit and community partner flyers here in the District's "Virtual Backpack." This approach allows us to provide information about community programs in a way that is environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Please note that District 28 is making this information available as a courtesy and to provide information about local events and programs in our community. Materials posted on this page are the responsibility of the organizations represented. You can always check the Virtual Backpack webpage as a handy reference!
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Parenting Workshop with Ross Greene
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Learn parenting skills from Best-Selling Author/Psychologist Dr. Ross Greene at a virtual event for Northbrook parents at 7 p.m. May 4. This event is free and co-hosted by CATCH and the township elementary school districts. Registration is required.
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Join us after summer school classes for arts and crafts, games and themed activities! Beyond the Bell staff coordinates with the Summer School dismissal times. Northbrook Park District will provide bus transportation from Westmoor School. (No camp July 4 and July 5). Click to register.
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Meadowbrook School | 1600 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062 | Pat Thome, Principal
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