Greenbriar Gazette 2/7/25

Dear Greenbriar Families,

It was a busy and fun week at Greenbriar. Our younger students celebrated the 100th day of school on Tuesday and we all had a great time at our Read-A-Thon fundraiser and World Read Aloud on Wednesday. Students had the chance to hear from some authors and guest readers, read with some of Krieger's friends from Canines4Comfort, and read with buddy classes in the building! So far, we have raised $1,650 for Education for All Children (EFAC), in honor of our 75th anniversary. We're hoping to raise $7,500 over the year so please feel free to donate here if you'd still like to contribute.

Our kindergarten registration window is now open for 2025-26! If you have a kindergartener, please register and if you know of a neighbor with a kindergarten-aged student please encourage them to register as well. Parents can prepare for online registration by downloading and completing the registration forms listed on the Kindergarten Registration webpage.

Thanks to Kristen Schotke for these amazing photos of Science Night from last week!

I look forward to seeing everyone at conferences next week. As a reminder, we have an early dismissal on Thursday at noon and no school on Friday. The next Gazette will arrive in your inboxes on Thursday 2/13.

Have a great weekend!

Ginny

Our Greyhounds had a great time with World Read Aloud Day and our Read-a-Thon this week. They listened to digital stories read by staff, visited with Canines 4 Comfort dogs, and listened to authors via Zoom! Thanks to Mrs. Sanchez in the Greenbriar library for organizing such a fun day!

If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to complete a short Greenbriar Principal Survey. Your feedback will help shape the candidate profile as the district launches a search to replace Dr. Ginny Hiltz. The survey closes at 5 p.m. Feb. 13th

If you missed the family engagement series book discussion on "The Anxious Generation" with Dr. Scott Meek and Dr. Ginny Hiltz, now you can listen to it on our latest podcast episode. Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Jason Pearson, this 20-minute discussion offers valuable insights and take-aways from the New York Times non-fiction #1 Bestseller. Download it here or find it Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Spotify.

The winter parent-teacher conferences for K-5 will be held on February 12 from 4:30-6:30 in-person and 6:30-7:30 via Zoom and on February 13 from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom and 3-8 p.m. in-person. Pick-A-Time Scheduler will open at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, and close at 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Check for an email from Data Specialist Lisa Brown sent on Jan. 27 with instructions and a link to the scheduler.

Please visit the Kindergarten Registration webpage for more information or contact Administration Assistant Catherine Janus.

The PTO will be sending a weekly update on Mondays...you can also always find the latest news and updates on the PTO website.

We invite everyone to join our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, February 11th at 8:45. Please feel free to join in person at Greenbriar or via Zoom at this link.

It is that time again for our annual Bingo Night Fundraiser! Please see this note to learn about the event and purchasing options before registering. Registration to purchase bingo cards and pizza is up on the PTO website.

SCHEDULE:

5:00: Sensory-friendly check-in begins

5:15-5:45: Sensory-friendly BINGO time for families whose children need a quieter environment

5:45: Check in-begins

6:00-7:00: BINGO Night for all

(We are 78% of the way to our goal and need your help!)

We are thrilled to announce some upcoming service projects that will provide meaningful experiences for our students. Building on last year's incredible success—when our students packaged over 1,300 meals and created more than 1,600 bracelet kits for various organizations—we are eager to make this year even more impactful. We are partnering again with several nonprofits to facilitate these projects, and we are reaching out to you for support.

To ensure that each student can fully participate, we kindly ask for a suggested donation of $25 per student. This contribution will help us cover the costs of materials and supplies necessary for the service activities. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with grandparents and extended family members who may want to contribute and help support this meaningful effort.

Your generous donation will make a direct difference in the success of these projects and the impact they have on both our students and the communities they serve.

Please contribute by February 21st!

Thank you for your continued support!

• February 7th: PTO Pizza and Spirit Wear Day!
• February 11th: 3rd Grade Math Problem Solving Set Assessment
• February 11th: PTO meeting @ 8:45 (Zoom link)
• February 12th & 13th: Parent-teacher Conferences
• February 13th: Half Day of School, 12:00 Dismissal
• February 14th: NO SCHOOL
• February 17th: NO SCHOOL
• February 19th: 5th grade math problem solving set assessment
• February 21st: PTO Pizza and Spirit Wear Day!
• February 22nd: Beginning Orchestra Recital at 11am and 1pm @ NBJH
• February 24th: Wind Ensemble and Beginning Band Concert @ 7pm @ NBJH
• February 25th: Board of Education meeting @ 7pm
• February 26th: BINGO Night from 6-7pm (sensory friendly start at 5pm)
• February 27th: Beginning, Cadet and String Orchestra Concert @ 7pm @ NBJH
• February 28th: Cadet and String Orchestra Tour of Schools
• March 3rd: D28 Something More and Laetus Children's Choir Concert @ 7pm @ Greenbriar
• March 4th: D28 SINGERS and GLĒO Children's Choir Concert @ 6pm @ Greenbriar
• March 7th: Last Day of Trimester 2
• March 7th: PTO Pizza and Spirit Wear Day!
• March 11th: PTO Meeting @ 8:45 (Zoom link)
• March 11th: Board of Education Meeting @ 7pm
• March 14th: PTO Pizza and Spirit Wear Day!
• March 14th: Kindergarten Fine Arts Sharing Day!

Are you looking for a nurturing, engaging early childhood program for your little one? Meet our caring teachers, explore our program and see how we inspire young minds through fun and education at our free community play on Saturday, March 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Westmoor School, 2500 Cherry Lane.

You can also visit Greenbriar.northbrook28.net calendar to add these events to your personal device.

Registration is now open for Northbrook Baseball's 2025 Spring House League Season. All 3rd - 8th graders are encouraged to participate in the program, regardless of skill level or experience.

Registration Link

Registration will close in mid-February.

Through curling, Juniors (ages 10 - 18) can learn good sportsmanship, build strategic thinking and communication skills, and stay active. Kids of all abilities are invited to play this great sport. Our programs are designed to help young curlers efficiently build their skills whether they are competitive or just looking for a fun time.

All necessary equipment will be provided to those who participate.

Contact Lis Collins for more information.

The District 27 PTA is excited to invite the Northbrook community to its annual Wellness Fair! With over 25 vendors and school-sponsored activities on site, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, engage, and access valuable resources to support your family’s well-being. Parents and kids are welcome!

Are you ready to rethink what it means to support your kids? Inspired by Emily Oster’s podcast, Raising Parents, CATCH, Community Action Together for Children's Health, will tackle the challenges of over-parenting in today’s world. In this interactive session via Zoom on Feb. 11, we’ll dive into why the culture of helicopter parenting isn’t working and how we can shift toward a healthier, more empowering approach -to let your kids—and yourself—thrive. Register for the Zoom Presentation.

What: Pickle for a Purpose

When: Friday, February 28, 2025, 5:00pm-9:00 pm

Where: Pickleball4All, 2105 Johns Court, Glenview, IL 60025

Come play, nibble, get some custom-printed swag, and enjoy an evening benefiting CATCH. MANDO Consulting, a long-time friend of CATCH, is hosting the evening so that 100% of the registration fees are donated to CATCH.

Registration link here