As we approach these final days of September, it's a good time to reflect on the past several weeks as the calendar page flips to the month of October. The early part of the school year focused on establishing routines and expectations, while the last few weeks have allowed us to build upon the foundation we've established. Hopefully we're now at the point where our classrooms, music ensembles and sports teams are more cohesive and the growth is more evident. Yet we also acknowledge that this may be the time of year when the academic responsibilities and extracurricular commitments can seem stressful, so we encourage all of our families to check in with their child to see if they need additional support.

We hope our 6th graders who attended Outdoor Ed had an absolute blast. We're excited to see them upon their return...although it was MUCH quieter in the building the past few days. While they were canoeing and ziplining and singing their X-Block songs, our 7th and 8th grade students were learning about the impacts of globalization, solving equations with variables on both sides, and engaging in reader's theater. I guess we'll let them decide who had a better week! :-)

Enjoy the weekend...

Scott

Sixth grade students and staff made the best of the weather on Wednesday and are enjoying the weather on Thursday and Friday as they rotate through the challenges and team-building stations during Outdoor Education at Camp Timber Lee.

On Tuesday, 6th grade students attended a presentation by author Megan E. Freeman. Freeman's new Caudill nominated book "Alone" follows 12-year-old Maddie who gets abandoned in a twist of fate when her entire town is mysteriously evacuated. Copies of the book can be ordered in the library for $8.99 each. Please complete this form to order your family's copy.

In partnership with CATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health, District 28 is offering a special two-part program for parents and 6th-grade students on anxiety/mindfulness by Lani Gerszonovicz at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 & 23 at Northbrook Junior High Library. The program is in conjunction with CATCH's distribution of Coping Kits the first week of October. Look for more details in an email to families next week.

The District 28 PTO Council is hosting a social event for all D28 families this winter. Although the date and location are still in the works, we are looking for two people to chair this event. If interested, please contact Nicole Woods at nicole_walter@hotmail.com.

2023-24 A-B Schedule

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A Look at the Week.....

10/02 B Day

10/03 A Day

10/04 B Day

10/05 A Day

• 8th Grade ISR Field Trip to Oakton Community College - 8:35a.m.-11:30a.m.

10/06 B Day

• 6th/7th Grade Term 1 Exploratory Classes End

Looking Ahead.....

10/09

• 6th/7th Grade Term 2 Exploratory Classes Begin

10/12

• 8th Grade Elective Classes Session 1 Ends
• Half Day of School - Students Dismissed at 11:30a.m.

10/13

• NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day

10/19

• Picture Retake/Make-Up Day - during the morning

You can also visit northbrook28.net/nbjh to add these events to your personal device. Stay in the know by downloading the District 28 Mobile App to access dates and news in an instant.

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2023-24 Calendar at a Glance

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10/02 Cross Country Meet NBJH vs. Wood Oaks w/Marie Murphy & Sunset Ridge - 4:30 p.m.

10/02 Girls' Volleyball NBJH vs. Gemini - (7/8) - 4:30 p.m.

10/02 Soccer Game at Geminil - 4:30 p.m.

10/03 Cross Country Meet NBJH vs. Wilmette - 4:30 p.m.

10/03 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball at Gemini - 4:30 p.m.

10/03 Girls' Volleyball NBJH vs. OLPH - (8/7) - 4:30 p.m.

10/03 Soccer Game NBJH vs. Wilmette - 4:30 p.m.

10/04 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball at OLPH - 4:30 p.m.

10/05 Cross Country Meet at Springman - 4:30 p.m.

10/05 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball at Wood Oaks - 4:30 p.m.

10/05 Girls' Volleyball at Wood Oaks - (7/8) - 4:30 p.m.

10/05 Soccer Game NBJH vs. Wood Oaks - 4:30 p.m.

District 28 invites local non-profit organizations and community government agencies to promote events for families and children. Each week, some events 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.

Northbrook Park District hosts Autumnfest from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Meadowhill Park, 1479 Maple Avenue.

New this year is a sensory-friendly hour from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This is a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and a quieter, sensory-sensitive environment for those who would benefit from it. Registration Required

Activities include a pumpkin patch, bonfire with s'mores, apple cider, crafts, face painting and more.

Visit nbparks.org for more information.

Ignite Hoops will be hosting tryouts in October for NAVY, CITY & WOODEN winter teams. These teams will play in competitive tournaments throughout the Chicagoland and Midwest areas.

Season runs: Nov 6th-Mar 3rd

Boys: 3rd-8th grade

Girls: 4th-8th grade

Register at www.ignitehoops.com

Registration is now open for the Northbrook Girls Softball Spring 2024 House League Season!

NGSA’s House League accepts 2nd- to 9th-graders regardless of experience or ability. The main priorities of the league are having fun while participating in low-pressure softball instruction. More information and registration information on the NGSA website.

Dr. Scott Meek Ed.D. pHCLE

NBJH Principal