Good Morning,
This was another interesting week. I have to give credit to our students and staff for making the SHIELD Saliva Testing experience smooth on Tuesday. As I shared with many of the students during this process, they will likely never experience anything stranger than this at school. At least, I hope not. We will continue testing weekly as outlined below.
Picture Day will be held on Monday! Please see the information below to ensure you order your child's pictures. We will not take full group photos again this year, but there will be class composites available.
We continue to be very fortunate with the weather, enjoying lunch, gym class and recess outside daily. It looks like this pattern will continue next week. Be grateful for small blessings.
Enjoy the beautiful weather again this weekend!
Pat
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September 17
- Meadowbrook Spirit Wear Day
- Special Lunch
September 20
- Picture Day
- Special Lunch
September 21
- SHIELD Testing for grades 1-5, 8:45-11:45
September 22
September 23
- SHIELD Testing for kindergarten, 10:55-11:45
September 24
- Meadowbrook Spirit Wear Day
- Special Lunch
September 27
September 28
- SHIELD Testing for grades 1-5, 8:45-11:45
September 29
September 30
- SHIELD Testing for kindergarten, 10:55-11:45
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Picture Day Is Coming
Picture Day is Monday, September 20 for all students. We will be working once again with Color Portraits. Please see this Picture Day site for details about how to prepay by phone or online. The prepay option closes September 21, and orders after that date will require a ticket code and shipping fee.
SHIELD Testing Update
For those students participating in weekly SHIELD testing, we will continue our testing on Tuesday, 9/21 and Thursday, 9/23. Meadowbrook students in grades 1-5 will be tested each Tuesday morning, and kindergarten students will be tested on Thursday mornings between 10:55-11:45. Students will test in our upper gym, where there is ample room to spread out and test larger numbers of students at one time. Please remember that students cannot eat or drink for one hour prior to testing so breakfast on Tuesdays should ideally conclude by 7:45 a.m. Please refer to SHIELD information and FAQ posted on our website, or contact me with any questions (pthome@northbrook28.net).
If your child is participating and has a positive test result, a district representative will contact you as soon as possible. You will then receive a follow-up call from the school nurse to answer your questions. Your child should not come to school, nor should any of their siblings if they are unvaccinated.
The Illinois SHIELD test is highly accurate and does not require an additional test to confirm the virus infection. You will work with the school nurse on quarantine procedures for your child and family.
SHIELD Testing Opt-In/Out Changes
Parents who wish to change their child’s status, either opting in or opting out should complete this form so that we can accurately track changes. Change requests are not immediate; requests must be submitted by noon on Friday so we are able to update our records for the following week.
Please also email your child's teacher alerting her to your child's change in status.
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COVID Dashboard Monitors Cases |
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With SHIELD testing in place, we are changing how the district reports positive cases to the community. The COVID Dashboard is updated daily with newly reported cases, both from SHIELD tests and independent testing that school nurses receive. Data is also included on close contact and travel quarantines.
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Here is the week's PTO News and Notes. Read about how to support Meadowbrook 10 cents at a time. You can also see the calendar of special spirit days throughout the year.
A huge thank you to Lisa Raju and Debbie Beerman for coordinating DQ Blizzard treats last Friday!
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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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Once again, the pandemic is forcing us to pivot, triggering renewed trauma, increased anxiety, fear, and much more. Join CATCH for a virtual presentation by Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, who will teach The Power of Showing Up for your kids, answer questions, and help our community thrive and prepare for whatever comes next. Register today for this virtual presentation.
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Historical Society Hosts Shermerfest
Classic cars, music, mums for sale, downtown tours and a rubber ducky race are all part of this weekend's Shermerfest. Click for details
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Baby & Toddler Supply Drive
Sept. 25 at Greenbriar
Share Our Space, a non-profit organization, is holding a collection drive for baby and toddler essentials Sept. 25 at Greenbriar School. Click for details.
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Elementary Adventures Social Skills
There are still spots available room in our Elementary Adventures Social Skills Group, which is starting on October 5th. This activity-based group for 3rd-5th graders focuses on social skills and friendship making. It will take place on Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. -7 p.m. at Youth Services of Glenview-Northbrook. Masks are required. Click for more information or please contact Nelida Figueroa at nfigueroa@youthservices-gn.org.
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Meadowbrook School | 1600 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062 | Pat Thome, Principal
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