NBJH Weekly Update 9/20/24

Hi folks,

Another action-packed week here at NBJH. In the world of athletics/extracurriculars, we have hosted several soccer games, volleyball matches and cross country meets. Mother Nature has certainly blessed us with some pleasant weather for our outdoor activities!.On Wednesday more than 100 of our instrumental music students participated in a fun social event at Bowlero. What a great way to build connections for our music directors and students.

Taking a peek into the classroom, our 7th graders have been learning about events and people at the turn of the century (that's 1900, not 2000). In Science class our 8th graders are studying changes in matter. (We're getting used to the smell of a Bunsen burner!) And while our 6th graders are reading memoirs and writing narratives, they are also refining their X-Block songs and prepping for next week's trip to Camp Timber-lee.

We're excited to close out the week with our purple gear as we celebrate the conclusion of our Note Your Feelings campaign. We hope our 6th graders attending the Back to School party tonight have a blast!

Enjoy the weekend...

Scott

• Shout out to our 6th grade parents who will be chaperoning tonight's Back to School Party for our 6th graders. A HUGE thank you to our organizing committee including Jaime Finn, Nicole Frain, Lesley Khan, Katie Reichart and Megan Watters!

To help support the safety and security of athletic events held at both Glenbrook High Schools, any student who is middle school-aged or younger should be accompanied by a parent who must stay with them and be responsible for their supervision during the entire event. Students will not be allowed to enter the event unless a parent or guardian is with them.

District 225 appreciates your cooperation in maintaining a safe environment for all our guests.

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.

We are SO looking forward to next week's trip. If your child plans on attending, please remember that today is the last day to return health forms and provide our Health Office with students' medication for next week's trip. Please reach out to our Health Office with any questions.

Natalie O'Brien -- School Nurse nobrien@northbrook28.net

Jenny Kenny -- Health Assistant jkenny@northbrook28.net

We're excited to offer three opportunities for parents and caregivers to come together around topics of interest to our District 28 community. District administrators will facilitate conversations around the following books/topics:

• Discussion around Yardsticks by Chip Wood: October 23, 6:00-7:00 @ Meadowbrook
• Discussion around The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: January 22, 6:00-7:00 @ NBJH
• Discussion around Young Explorers' podcast series: The Power of Play: May 14, 6:00-7:00 @ Westmoor.

Please join us for any or all of the above discussions by RSVPing here. The first 20 registrants for the Yardsticks and The Anxious Generation discussions will receive a copy of the text. Please see this flier for additional information.

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...

09/23 B Day

09/24 A Day

• School Board Meeting - H.O.H. Community Room - 7:00 p.m.

09/25 B Day

• 6th Grade Students Leave for Outdoor Ed - Camp Timber-lee - 8:45 a.m.

09/26 A Day

• 6th Grade Students at Outdoor Ed

09/27 B Day

• 6th Grade Students Return from Outdoor Ed (approx. 2:00 p.m.)

Looking Ahead...

09/30 A Day

10/01 B Day

• Storyteller, Mr. Nestor Gomez, visits with the 8th grade LA classes in LRC

10/02 A Day

• Storyteller, Mr. Nestor Gomez, visits with the 8th grade LA classes in LRC
• Last day for Term 1 exploratory classes for 6th and 7th graders

10/03 - NO SCHOOL

10/04 B Day

• JH P.T.O. Meeting - JH Conference Room - 8:45 a.m.

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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There are student clubs and opportunities offered throughout the year. Please use this link to view the NBJH Clubs and other Opportunities for the 24-25 school year.

09/23

• Cross Country Meet at Springman - 4:30 p.m.

09/24

• Girls' Volleyball vs. Wilmette (8/7) - 4:30 p.m.
• Soccer Game vs. Attea - 4:30 p.m.

09/25

• Girls' Volleyball at Attea - Both at 4:30 p.m.
• Soccer Game vs. Gemini - 4:30 p.m.

09/26

• Girls' Volleyball vs. Maple (7/8) - 4:30 p.m.
• Soccer Game at Maple - 4:30 p.m.

09/30

• Girls' Volleyball vs. Gemini (7/8) - 4:30 p.m.
• Cross Country Meet vs. Wood Oaks w/Marie Murphy & Sunset Ridge - 4:30 p.m.
• Soccer Game at Gemini - 4:30 p.m.

10/01

• 6th Grade Girls' Volleyball at Gemini - 4:30 p.m.
• Girls' Volleyball at OLPH (7/8) - 4:30 p.m.
• Cross Country vs. Wilmette - 4:30 p.m.

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.

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.

The Illinois Flag Commission is accepting public submissions for a new state flag design from the public – online or via mail – until Oct. 18. The commission was created in 2023.

The commission will select ten designs based on how they reflect the identity of Illinois and will host an online public survey for residents to vote on their favorites or to keep the current flag. Voting will begin Jan. 1 and last six weeks.

Visit the district's Virtual Backpack webpage for General guidance for submissions.

Let's come together to understand and combat cyberbullying. In collaboration with the Village of Northbrook's Community Commission, The Northbrook Public Library and Cook County United Against Hate, CATCH is partnering to screen an important documentary. Discussion to follow moderated by Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton. This event is open to families. Most appropriate for kids over 13.

What: "The Upstanders" film screening and panel discussion.

When: 3-5 p.m. September 22

Where: Northbrook Public Library

Please register to attend

WHAT: Community Conversation and Call to Action

WHEN: 7 p.m.Monday, Sept. 30

WHERE: MOVED TO GLENBROOK NORTH AUDITORIUM

Join us as CATCH leads a Community Conversation and Call to Action about our kids' mental health! There is lots of buzz about Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation," which brings the youth mental health crisis to the forefront. Haidt talks about smartphones, social media, and over-parenting, and he outlines very reasonable steps that we can take to create real change for our kids. We will talk, share our concerns, and discuss actionable next steps to reverse this youth mental health crisis. None of us can do this alone, but we CAN do this together.

Register today

Join us on Saturday, September 28th at 8 a.m. at Wood Oaks for a fantastic morning of fun and fitness. All proceeds will support the Rohrabaugh Scholarship for outstanding D27 graduates of GBN. Register at nb27.org/PTA

Dr. Scott Meek Ed.D.

NBJH Principal