Good afternoon, Meadowbrook Families!

It was another amazing week for our Meadowbrook Super Stars! 

We continue to celebrate soft skills such as using kind words, going above and beyond, persevering, helping others, being flexible, etc.  We're so proud of our stars!

As the year progresses, learning gets tougher.  I tell everyone that learning is hard, and that they have the best teachers here to help them.  We appreciate your support in developing good study habits and celebrating a growth mindset. 

Enjoy your weekend with your family!  

See you Monday!

Ericka Garza

"ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR PINK!"

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let's honor/celebrate by wearing pink on Wednesdays this month. YAY!  

ARTSONIA & ART SHOWS

From Ms. Stein: Hi Meadowbrook families. I wanted to share some important information from our Meadowbrook Art Studio. You should have received an email from Artsonia verifying your account. Artsonia is our online digital portfolio and art gallery. If you ever feel the conundrum of how to save your students' artwork, Artsonia is the solution. When students complete a project we upload a digital image to Artsonia during art class which makes each artwork withstand the test of time while capturing students' creative process from Kindergarten through 5th grade. You can include extended family and friends to view your students' artwork as well! Artsonia also serves as a fundraiser if you wish to purchase your student’s artwork to be imaged on shirts, canvases, mugs etc. with a percentage going directly to our art supplies. 

Art Shows will now coincide with musical performances creating a Celebration of the Arts ! Each grade level will have their Art Show and musical performances together. For example, grades 1-4 will have their Art Show during Winter Sing, 5th Grade during their Musical, and Kindergarten during their Kindergarten Sing. More information regarding Art Shows to come! 

In the meantime please feel free to reach out to me (Diane Stein) with any questions, concerns or just to say hello at dstein@northbrook28.net 

If your student is in Kindergarten classes Vnoucek, Cummins, or Scott please reach out to Heather Havlicek at hhavlicek@northbrook28.net 

SECOND FRIDAY SPIRIT DAY

Every second Friday of the month Meadowbrook students and staff (and parents!) are encouraged to wear Meadowbrook spirit wear or the color red. Our PTO coordinates spirit wear purchasing and has organized some great options for this year. Orders can be placed via the PTO website. 

P/T CONFERENCES

Parent/Teacher conferences are next week on Wednesday, October 12, 4:30 - 7:30, and Thursday, 1 - 8. (Thursday is a noon dismissal day.). They will be held both in-person and virtual, based on parents' preference. There is no school on Friday, October 14

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

Please keep in mind that cell phone use in school zones is prohibited. 

DO NOT DROP OFF BEFORE 8:10. We have no supervisors available before 8:10. 

MARLA'S LUNCH

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. 

1st grade with their 3rd grade class buddies - working on a project together.

Our fire drill.  We made it to safety in 3 minutes 19 seconds.  Way to go!

Students presented their creations and stories!  

Meadowbrook Red!  LOVE IT!

Conference Registration Opened Thursday

Parent-teacher conferences will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 and from 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 13. Parents will have the choice to schedule in-person or virtual conferences. 

Parents received login information to register for conferences from Data Specialist Dustin Anand at 8 a.m Tuesday, September 27. All parents will need this information to schedule a conference. The scheduler portal opened at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 29. The portal will close at 7 p.m. Monday, October 10.

Details will be included in the credential email on September 27.

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. 

Check out this week's PTO newsletter.  

Fall Fest is next Friday, and we still need lots of volunteers.  

Please sign up at www.meadowbrookpto.com to volunteer -- time slots are just a half hour and it's a fun community event!

Bundtlets are back!

Don't forget next Wednesday's Eataco fundraiser.

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October 5

• No School

October 7

• Fall Fest

October 12

• Wear Pink!
• PTO Meeting, 9:00

October 12 & 13

• Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 14

• No School

October 25

• Picture Retakes

October 27

• Board Meeting, NBJH, 5:30

October 31

• Halloween

GBN Boys Feeder Basketball Tryouts

Tryouts for GBN Boys Feeder Basketball team will be held Oct. 12 & 13 at Solomon Schecter Day School, 3210 Dundee Road from 6 to 7 p.m for 3rd and 4th grade and from 7 to 8 p.m. for 5th grade. 

Visit GBNfeeder.com for more information.

Golf Outing Benefits Food Pantry

Register today for the Glow-in-the-Dark golf outing that benefits the Northfield Township Food Pantry on Saturday, October 1st at 5 p.m. at the Glenview Prairie Club. It is a 4-person scramble with a shotgun start at around 7 p.m. Download the flier for registration information.

Registration Open for Spring Softball

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.

GBN Orchesis Hosts Dance Clinic

Students in grades 1-8 are invited to a day of dancing followed by a parent showcase with the Glenbrook North Orchesis Club on Oct.16. Download the flier for registration information.

Northbrook Symphony Present Family Concert

The Northbrook Symphony presents its opening concert of the 43rd season on Sunday, October 16, at 4 p.m. under the direction of Music Director Mina Zikri. The concert venue is the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts at 2300 Shermer Rd., Northbrook.

For additional information and to purchase subscriptions or single tickets, and complimentary subscriptions/tickets for children 5 years and older visit northbrooksymphony.org or call the Symphony office at 847-272-0755.