NBJH Weekly Update 10/04/24

Hi folks,

It's interesting to observe how these 'partial' weeks impact our staff and students. I heard some people wishing one another a nice weekend on Wednesday before leaving school, and a few students referred to today as the 'second Friday' of the week! Yet even with one fewer school day this week there was much to be celebrated. A couple of my personal highlights...

• Nestor Gomez shared his storytelling talents with our 8th graders on Tuesday and Wednesday. Well known in the Chicago Moth slam community, Mr. Gomez is highly skilled at promoting understanding and connection through the art of storytelling. (He definitely had us laughing when he talked about his dogs!)
• Our Independent Science Research students traveled to Oakton Community College's library this week to locate valuable resources for their ISR projects.
• All 600+ students arrived to their lockers today to find an orange post-ti with a note of kindness, acceptance or inclusion. (Thank you to our staff members who traveled the halls early this morning!) This is part of our work this week as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.

I'll send a quick plug for our annual Wreath and Coffee sale that is currently underway. I know it's only the first week of October and winter holidays seem far down the road, but please take a few minutes to review the information about this critical Music Parents' Club fundraiser further down in this week's newsletter.

Enjoy the weekend...

Scott

• Glenbrook North is offering an opportunity for middle school girls to participate in a six-week online program that exposes students to various STEM-related fields. The Girls IN2 STEM Mentoring Program will run from late October through late November. Any students interested in joining the fall cohort should respond to this Girls IN2 STEM Google form. The application deadline is this Monday, October 7.

The Glenbrook Academy of International Studies housed at Glenbrook South High School is designed for academically talented students in District 225. The Academy curriculum links foreign language instruction with social studies and literature and offers an outstanding opportunity for students to learn a world language. Each class is comprised of 30 students -- 15 from GBN and 15 from GBS.

Selection of 8th-grade applicants for placement into The Academy is based on:

1. standardized reading and language test scores
2. middle or junior high school placement information, including grades earned, study habits ratings, and three teacher recommendations
3. application form, including personal essay
4. impromptu writing derived from a brief reading on a current global topic
5. personal interview with academy faculty and students

The Academy is hosting an Open House for all interested 8th-grade students and their families.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Location: Glenbrook South High School Auditorium, 4000 West Lake Ave
Time: 7 p.m.

For more information, please visit the District 225 website.

Northbrook D28’s schools are between 58 and 75 years old, and the district faces a number of challenges related to aging facilities. A Facilities Master Plan completed last winter identified nearly $80 million in building needs related to accessibility, safety and security, maintenance and updates that support how students learn and what they need to be prepared for high school.

Ensuring students have modern, accessible and safe schools is the focus of Building Tomorrow Together, an initiative launched this fall to help plan for the future of D28 schools.

Building Tomorrow Together is a community-led effort to bring the entire Northbrook community together to develop goals and priorities to improve D28 schools. Led by a team of community volunteers, Building Tomorrow Together consists of a series of community engagement workshops, building tours and an online community survey.

All D28 community members are encouraged to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing Northbrook schools and help develop solutions that will move the district forward.

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS OCT. 14 & 28

Building Tomorrow Together community engagement workshops will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 14 and 28, in the Northbrook Junior High School Large Gym, 1475 Maple Avenue.

During the community engagement workshops, community members will learn about D28’s educational programs, facilities and finances and participate in interactive work activities to help identify the community’s priorities for the future of its schools. Results from Building Tomorrow Together will be included in recommendations that will be presented to the Board of Education in December.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in Building Tomorrow Together. Registration is not required, but RSVPing will be helpful for planning. For more information, visit Northbrook28.net/BTTD28 or contact Terry Ryan, Communications Director, at 847-504-3404 or tryan@northbrook28.net.

NBJH has partnered with Six Flags in recent years as part of the Physics Day event they hold for area middle and high schools each spring. Our 8th graders have attended this event for close to 15 years, and we plan to attend again this spring. As a result, Six Flags has extended a special offer to our school community for this fall. Any family who would like to attend Fright Fest 2024 can do so at a discounted price by entering our school code listed on the flyer. Tickets are good for the weekend of October 11-13.

This Week...

10/07 A Day

10/08 B Day

10/09 A Day

• Session 1 Elective Classes End for 8th Graders
• Music Parents Club Meeting - H.O.H. Community Room - 12 p.m.

10/10 B Day

10/11 A Day

Looking Ahead...

10/14 B Day

10/15 A Day

10/16 B Day

• 8th graders take PreACT starting at 8:35 a.m.
• Unity Day - Wear Orange

10/17 A Day

• School Dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

10/18

• NO SCHOOL - Institute Day

Mark Your Calendars for Important Events!

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

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10/07

• 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball vs. Maple - 4:30 p.m
• Girls' Volleyball vs. Springman - 4:30 p.m.
• Soccer Game at Springman - 4:30 p.m.

10/08

• 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball vs. Wilmette - 4:30 p.m.
• Girls' Volleyball at Wood Oaks (7/8) - 4:30 p.m.
• Soccer Game vs. Wood Oaks - 4:30 p.m.

10/09

• 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball vs. Field - 4:30 p.m.
• Girls' Volleyball at Maple - 8th Grade Conference Tourney -Quarter Finals - Times TBD
• Girl's Volleyball at Wilmette - 7th Grade Conference Tourney-Top 4 Teams - Times TBD
• Cross Country at GBN Invite - 4:30 p.m.
• Soccer Game at Attea - Varsity Conference Tourney-Semi-Finals Top 4 Teams - Times TBA

10/10

• 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball at OLPH - 4:30 p.m.
• Girls Volleyball at Maple - 8th Grade Conference Tourney - Semi & Final - Times TBD
• Soccer Game at Attea - Varsity Conference Tourney - Finals - Time TBA

10/15

• Cross Country Conference Meet at Wood Oaks - 4:30 p.m.

BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

https://forms.gle/JLmp7k2aHd9UwmjN9

Use the above link to sign up for Basketball Tryouts

6th Grade Girls

• 10/21 Clinic - Small Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• 10/22 Tryouts - Small Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• 10/23 Tryouts - Large Gym - 5:15-6:45 p.m.

6th Grade Boys

• 10/21 Clinic - Large Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• 10/22 Tryouts - Large Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• 10/24 Tryouts - Large Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.

7th Grade Girls

• 10/21 Tryouts - Large Gym - 5:15-6:45
• 10/24 Tryouts - Small Gym - 3:45-5:15

7th Grade Boys

• 10/22 Tryouts - Large Gym - 5:15-6:45 p.m.
• 10/23 Tryouts - Large Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.

8th Grade Girls

• 10/23 Tryouts - Small Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• 10/24 Tryouts - Large Gym - 5:15-6:45 p.m.

8th Grade Boys

• 10/28 Tryouts - Large Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.
• 10/30 Tryouts - Small Gym - 3:45-5:15 p.m.

A physical is good for 13 months and must be on file in the junior high office prior to tryouts.

No exceptions are made.

The District 28 Music Parents Club 68th Annual Wreath & Coffee Sale is LIVE and runs through 11/1/24! Our children are so lucky to be part of the D28 Award-winning music program and we ask all musicians to participate. If you would prefer not to participate in the sale, we ask each family to consider making a flat donation so the Music Parents Club can continue to do great work in providing the music directors what they need to sculpt our children into musicians! We appreciate the support of all D28 Music Families.

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.

Navigator Nights are monthly social events for middle schoolers in our community. All middle schoolers are welcome! We offer engaging activities in a welcoming environment where youth can thrive, form new friendships, and enjoy entertainment that is supervised, safe and fun. Navigator Nights are presented by the North Suburban YMCA Youth Development department.

RSVP today, at no charge, to reserve a spot.

Navigator Nights - October

Sonny Acres Haunted Farm
Friday October 18th, 2024
5 p.m. -10 p.m.
$40 (M) / $45 (NM)
Registration Limit: 20

Registration for Northbrook Action Baseball Spring 2025 Season Now Open for boys & girls pre school thru 2nd grade. Visit our website for Online Registration & more information Season starts end of April thru June

www.Northbrookactionbaseball.org

Dr. Scott Meek Ed.D.

NBJH Principal