Greenbriar Gazette 5/3/2024
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Volume 33 Issue 33 | May 3, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Greenbriar Families,
Greenbriar's Shark Week 2024 was a success! Students had fun engaging in a variety of shark-themed activities planned by Mrs. Sanchez and Mrs. Brown in the library. Our school was also covered with sharks and shark information stations. In the photo below, you can see our kindergarteners scanning QR codes to learn more about the angel shark.
Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week and our PTO is planning many fun events to celebrate our staff members. Please take a look at the calendar below to see how your children can get involved in honoring their teachers.
Quick reminder, we ask families to please stay off of the playgrounds and grassy areas along Greenbriar until 3:30. Our staff and students use these spaces and we need to maintain student safety by ensuring we know all adults on our school grounds. Thank you!
We're still looking for volunteers to help at County Fair on May 22nd. Please click on the links below to learn more about this fun community event. It's always one of our favorite nights of the year!
Have a great weekend!
Ginny
News & Notes
Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week!
Our PTO has organized many ways to show appreciation for the Greenbriar teachers and staff next week. Check out the flier below for more details!
Monday 5/6: Make/bring a card for your teacher!
Tuesday 5/7: Spirit day...wear Greenbriar green or spirit wear!
Wednesday 5/8: Give hallway hi-fives!
Thursday 5/9: Give compliments on stars to post in your teachers' classroom/office!
Friday 5/10: All-school pajama day!
School Supply Kits--Order for 2024-25!
Each year, our PTO organizes the opportunity to purchase a kit of all school supplies needed for your children specific to their grade levels. This is an easy way to make sure your child has everything needed to start the school year. Please click on the attachment below for more details, or visit the website listed.
Link: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
School Code: GRE152
Multiage Pilot Moving Forward
Thank you to all parents who took time to consider and discuss the multiage pilot proposal. We're excited to share that we are ready to move forward with the pilot after having successful initial placement meeting discussions for next year's 3rd and 4th grades. As promised, families who opted out of the pilot will not be included in the classes for next year. We'll continue to share information with the families who will be involved as we begin the fall.
Reminder Regarding Medication at School
Please click here for a reminder about procedures for students taking medicine at school, including over the counter medication and cough drops. Please drop off all medication directly to the health office so we can administer it according to safety requirements. Parents should also submit a doctor's note for permission to dispense the medication. This includes cough medication, headache/pain medication, eye drops, prescription skin creams, etc. Please contact Nurse Sherman with any questions (jsherman@northbrook28.net).
County Fair is on May 22nd! *repeat*
We're excited for the annual County Fair, Greenbriar's end of year community celebration, which will take place on the front blacktop and field at Greenbriar on May 22nd.
- Our sensory friendly start will be from 5:00-5:30; regular County Fair hours are 5:30-7:30.
- Here's a link to a social story for students to help them understand what County Fair is like.
- Sign up to volunteer to bring in a cake/dessert for the Cake Walk!
- Sign up to volunteer at the County Fair and help us make this event a success!
- Bring cash to purchase food from Josh's!
- 5th grade special events: dunk tank and Blue Ribbon Baking Contest
Porcaro’s Place Outdoor Classroom Dedication *repeat*
Greenbriar families are invited to dedicate a new outdoor classroom created in honor of beloved kindergarten teacher Mary Porcaro at 4 p.m. May 21.Given "Mrs. P's" love of nature and children, the Greenbriar community is excited to dedicate a new outdoor classroom space built at the school with contributions from the community in partnership with Green City Gardens.
Spring NWEA MAP Testing to Begin on May 7th *repeat*
Students in 2nd through 5th grades will take the MAP Math and Reading tests in May. Please see dates below for specific grade levels:
2nd: 5/7 (Math) & 5/14 (Reading)
3rd: 5/9 (Math) & 5/16 (Reading)
4th: 5/9 (Reading) & 5/16 (Math)
5th: 5/10 (Reading) & 5/17 (Math)
2024-25 Student Registration Open Now! *repeat*
Online student registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Parents received an email on April 15 with a unique registration code and link to the online system. Parents need to verify all student demographic, emergency, and medical information for every child as part of the process. The option for bus transportation is included in registration. The registration process is complete when student fees are paid. View the 2024-25 Student Fee Schedule
Sign Up For Band & Orchestra *repeat*
The award-winning District 28 bands and orchestras are looking for new beginning instrumentalists for the 2024-2025 school year! In May, 2nd-graders will be introduced to orchestra instruments, and 3rd-graders will be introduced to band instruments. Please use the links below to learn more about band and orchestra and the instrument fitting opportunities at your child’s school!
Gently Used Spirit Wear Wanted! *repeat*
We're collecting gently used Greenbriar spirit wear that your children may have outgrown or no longer want. Please drop off the clean spirit wear to the main office any time before May 17th. We'll be sorting and selling the used spirit wear (for $1-$5!) at the County Fair on May 22nd as a fundraiser for the PTO.
PTO News
The PTO will be sending a weekly update on Mondays...you can also always find the latest news and updates on the PTO website.
Upcoming Events
- May 6-10: Staff appreciation week
- May 7: PTO Pizza & Spirit Wear Day
- May 7: Spring MAP testing begins for 2nd-5th (see specific dates for each grade)
- May 9: Candor Health presentation for 5th grade
- May 10: NBJH Choir tour of schools
- May 14: PTO Pizza & Spirit Wear Day
- May 14: Last PTO meeting of the school year @ 8:45
- May 15 & 16: Children's Choir Concerts @ 7pm
- May 16: Kindergarten field trip
- May 17: First and second grade field trips
- May 17: Incoming kindergarten screening
- May 21: All student library materials due to Greenbriar library
- May 21: PTO Pizza & Spirit Wear Day
- May 21: Instrument fittings for grades 2 & 3
- May 22: County Fair!
- May 27: No School, Memorial Day
- May 28: PTO Pizza & Spirit Wear Day
- May 28: Board of Education meeting @ 7pm
- May 30: Last Greyhound Pack meeting for the year
- May 31: Field Day!
- May 31: 5th grade yearbook signing
- May 31: GBN Grad Walk @ 2pm
- June 3: PTO Pizza & Spirit Wear Day
- June 4: Last Day of School! Dismissal at 12:00
- June 4: 5th Grade Breakfast @ 8am
- June 4: All-School Golden Folder Assembly @ 10:30
- June 6: Trimester 3 progress reports shared with families
Mark Your Calendars for Important Events!
You can also visit Greenbriar.northbrook28.net calendar to add these events to your personal device. Stay organized by downloading the District 28 Mobile App to access dates and news in an instant.
Virtual Backpack
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.
Spartan FC Girls and Boys Soccer
Spartan FC is holding boys and girls tryouts in May. This is Northbrook's competitive Youth soccer club affiliated with the Northbrook Park District.
Glenbrook 225 Offers Sports Summer Camps
Glenbrook High School District 225 athletic summer camp registration is now open! Camps will run throughout the summer and are held at both Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South. Learn more about the camps and how to register.
Oakton College Offers Youth STEAM Camps
Cutting-edge courses in coding, game design, AI, theater, arts, engineering, business, science, architecture and more are offered for students ages 8 to 14 at Oakton College! Check out the full descriptions here!
Ignite Hoops Offers Summer Camps
Ignite Hoops, a non-profit organization, is hosting five summer camps in the NW suburbs for athletes entering 2nd through 8th grade.
Camp dates: June 4-6 morning/afternoon; July 22-24; July 29-Aug 1; Aug 19-22.
Ignite camps are designed to develop basketball players. Camps are loaded with min-games and contests to increase engagement allowing athletes to experience game-based situations that translate to future development. All skill levels are invited to participate.
Get details and register at www.ignitehoops.com