SAVE THE DATE, January 26, 2019

Presale price of $65 till November 24!!

The inaugural Cheers to 28 event will be held Saturday, January 26th from 8:00PM-11:00PM at BMW Northfield.  Come join your friends from Greenbriar, Meadowbrook,  Northbrook Junior High and  Westmoor to celebrate our schools, community and teachers.  Enjoy an open bar, nibbles and desserts. Tickets will be $75 (early bird discount $65 till November 24th!!!) each and all the money raised will go towards teacher grants in all of our district 28 schools.  

Come and support the Teachers! Stay tuned for more details! 

Hello, Parents!  

This is our new website where you can:

1. Register and be included in our school directory
2. Volunteer for events we will be having
3. Renew your membership dues online
4. Purchase spirit wear online
5. Purchase lunches online
6. Load our smart phone directory app on your Android or Apple device
7. Plus so much more!

Explore, navigate, contact us!  We are here to help our school, our families and most importantly, our children! 

Marla's Lunch will provide special lunch options for ordering today. Check out the food selections on the link to Marla's site from our home page.

Volunteering to serve special lunch? Sign up is restricted to ONE DAY PER MONTH  PER VOLUNTEER to ensure anyone who wants to volunteer has opportunity to do so. Thank you.

Marla's Special Lunch

Get a freshly made lunch, ordered for your student and delivered to school. Choose from a wide array of menu items from rotating local restaurant.

Marla's Special Lunch is available most Monday, Wednesday and Friday's when school is in session, except for PIZZA DAYS.

Ordering deadlines are Tuesday at 10 am for the following week's lunches. 

The first Special Lunch is August 27th. Order by Aug 21st at 10 am if you want to particpate in the first week.

To order click here marlaslunchordering.com

Northbrook Township Concert Band Festival -NBJH Wind Ensemble Performance

The NBJH School Store

The NBJH School Store is open during all three lunch periods every Tuesday and Friday. Located in the back of the cafeteria, school supplies and other items are set out on tables for the students to browse and purchase.

See the "More Info" tab for Volunteer Instructions.

MB Picture Retake Day - No worries if your picture just is not right.

Let's try it one more time.

Regularly scheduled board meetings are at 7:00 pm on the last Tuesday of each month (view full schedule and exceptions). Unless otherwise indicated, the Board will meet in the Dr. Homer O. Harvey Community Room adjacent to Northbrook Junior High School, 1475 Maple Avenue.

The Board of Education also has committee meetings, which are work sessions usually regarding only a single topic. By Illinois law, the Board may not take official action at committee meetings. However, the public is always welcome to attend. These committee meetings often occur on the second Tuesday of the month at the usual time and place for Board Meetings. If there is a meeting, the agenda will be posted as required by law.

The most common board actions include approval of policies for the operation of the schools, employment of staff, adopting and monitoring the annual budget, adopting the annual tax levy, authorizing curriculum development, and providing general direction.

The "Board Briefs" is an overview of the meeting's main topics and is published after each meeting.

Access an archive of Board Briefs.

Sign up to receive the E-news version of Board Briefs and other District News.

see www.northbrook28.net/band for more information

DON'T FORGET TO PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE.
Order cuttoff will be 12 noon the Tuesday before each pizza day. 

WEAR YOUR FAVORITE GREENBRIAR SPIRIT WEAR or GREEN & WHITE.

Volunteer to serve pizza for Thursday Pizza Lunch days. Sign up is restricted to THREE DAYS PER VOLUNTEER to ensure anyone who wants to volunteer has opportunity to do so. Thank you.

Call 847-504-3809 to make an appointment

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JH End of Quarter 1

Coordinates Kindergarten event for students and their parents. Send a save the date and event information. Plans the event and executes the actvities and delegates job roles to volunteers.

NBJH Solo & Ensemble Festival - NBJH Band & Orchestra Members

Cadet Orchestra Recital @ NBJH Small Gym

WM Halloween Parade

Halloween Parties-Volunteer to help out in your child's classroom for this party. You and three other parents will help plan activities such as crafts and games to entertain students during the classroom party. Parent volunteers will work together to run the party. Reminder: There are no food or drinks allowed so please do not bring any food items to school for the party. After the party parent volunteers are encouraged to go outside and stay to watch the parade of students in their costumes.

WM Halloween Parties

Halloween Parade

Pizza Day is the first Wednesday in school, of every month.

Large cheese slices for $3 per piece. Our vendor, New York Slices, is a nut-free facility.

Gluten-free pizza is available for $6. A half of a 12" gluten-free cheese pizza (2 small slices) is the serving.

If you pre-order for the entire year cheese slices are $3.00 each. If you choose to order monthly the price increases to $3.50.

Order lunch for Pizza Lunch Day. Orders close the Tuesday prior to each Pizza Lunch Day, so committee members have time to order just the right amount of pizza.

CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED at school anymore, you must order and pre-pay online to participate. 

Join other Westmoor families in making a FREE WILL DONATION to support PTO programs and enrichment opportunities for the Westmoor students.

Typically, donations of $50-75 per student have been suggested. Please feel free to donate any amount that is comfortable. 

If you work for an employer who offers MATCHING GIFTS, please contact Jane Ciancanelli, VP Fundraising, to ensure she is aware of the matching gift and can help you make sure your employer's generous gift reaches Westmoor. 

Concert Choir Concert at GBN

ILMEA Honor Music Festival - select NBJH Band Members Only

The District 28 PTO Council meets at 9 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the HOH Community Room at the district office, 1475 Maple Ave. The meetings include all schools PTO Presidents and are open to everyone.  

The PTO Council serves as a liaison between the PTOs at each of the four district school. The Council coordinate the publication of the district-wide calendar and the student directory App. It also supports a variety of programs, such as the Kenya Sister School, HOH Scholarships, the HOH 5K Run-Walk-Obstacle Course and the Gift Card Plus Program.

2018-19 Slate of Officers

JH PTO meeting

MPC Meeting @ NBJH at noon on the second Wednesday of each month. Our meetings are open to all music parents – there is no membership fee or form.

The Music Parents Club is comprised of music directors, district administrators, and parents of music students. 
Our mission is to promote and maintain an enthusiastic interest in, and provide financial enhancement to, the music curriculum established and managed by the administrators and music faculty of District 28.

A fun filled night of bingo for students and their families in the small gym.

Meadowbrook Spirit Day is every Friday.

Spiritwear items will be viewable for order at PTO Headquaters. Spiritwear orders close on Sept 16th at 11pm. Orders will be distributed through the classrooms in early October.

Wear your Meadowbrook Spirit Wear or deck out in red and grey to show your school spirit.

There are also Special Spirit Theme Days throughout the year. Check out the News Star for details on each theme.

MPC Candy Bagging @ NBJH Cafeteria

Veteran's Day Wind Ensemble COncert

8th Grade Band Parent Meeting w/GBN Directors

Wind Ensemble & Concert Band Concert.

See www.northbrook28.net/band for more information

Music Parents Clubs Wreath & Coffee PICK UP

Student families pick up orders from the Village Green Center November 13-15th and deliver thier orders directly to customers.

Greenery Pickup @ Village Green - 1810 Walters Avenue, Northbrook

Pick Up Dates: 11/11, 14 & 15

From 2pm – 6pm

Meadowbrook PTO Meeting's are at 9:15 am

In the Meadowbrook Teachers’ Lounge

Mr. Thome will inform us of school happenings, learn about the MB PTO happenings, share input and ideas, discuss how to get involved and future plans for the year.

K-8 End of trimester 1

JH End of Term 2, for 9 week electives.

ILMEA Jazz Festival - Select NBJH Band Students

NO SCHOOL--THANKSGIVING BREAK

Institute Day-No School

Institute Day-No School

JH Parent-Teacher Conferences

Rockin' Jump fundraiser during the Thanksgiving week off school.

Institute Day-No School

JH Parent-Teacher Conferences

NO SCHOOL--THANKSGIVING BREAK

NO SCHOOL--THANKSGIVING BREAK

The NBJH School Store

The NBJH School Store is open during all three lunch periods every Tuesday and Friday. Located in the back of the cafeteria, school supplies and other items are set out on tables for the students to browse and purchase.

See the "More Info" tab for Volunteer Instructions.

Collage Concert - NBJH Jazz Bands, Woodwind Choir & Percussion Ensemble @ NBJH

K-5 Progress Reports Distributed by email to parents.

Winter Sports Pictures

Cadet Orchestra, String & Philharmonic Orchestra Concert @ NBJH

Beginning Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra Concert @ NBJH

D28 6th Grade & Concert Choir Concert 

Beginning & Junior Band Concert @ NBJH

See http://d28bands.weebly.com/ for more infromation.

Music Assembly-Wind Ensemble/Concert Choir/Chamber Orchestra @ NBJH

See www.northbrook28.net/band for more information

Coordinates 1st/2nd grade event for students and their parents.   Creates and sends save the date/invitation, plans the event and activities and executes the event.

D28 JH Philharmonic & Chamber Orchestra Community Tour

Help us say "Thank You" and "Happy Holidays" to our wonderful teachers and staff.  Please sign up to bring in breakfast items for the Holiday Staff Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, December 19.

- Items can be store-bought or homemade.

- Bring 8-12 servings (unless otherwise specified, i.e. one coffee cake, 12 bagels or donuts, etc.)

- If possible, bring the item in a disposable container.  If not, please clearly label your container with your name.  Containers can be picked up the following morning in the office.

MB 1st Grade Winter Sing

PTO sponsored Teacher and Staff holiday and teacher appreciation week lunches.

MB 3rd Grade Winter Sing

MB 2nd Grade Winter Sing

MB 4th Grade Winter Sing

WM Holiday Parties

Holiday Party December 21^st at 2:45 p.m. - Help plan and run the Holiday Party for your child’s classroom. Volunteer to help out in your child's classroom for this party. You and three other parents will help plan activities such as crafts and games to entertain students during the classroom party. Parent volunteers will work together to run the party. Reminder: There are no food or drinks allowed so please do not bring any food items to school for the party.

WINTER BREAK

WINTER BREAK

No School - WINTER BREAK

SCHOOL RESUMES

6th Grade Dance Assembly

Dance Assembly is an 8-week social dance course taught by experienced instructor, Vera Schmidt. Dance styles taught are the Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha Cha, and Jitterbug. Vera also includes some fun and contemporary dance lessons. Equally as important, the course covers social graces, etiquette and behavior.

All lessons will be held in the NBJH Gymnasium from 5:00pm - 6:15 pm. The course begins on Saturday, January 12th and runs through March 9th.

*Due to President’s Day weekend, there will be no class February 16th.

For volunteering, arrive at 4:45.  Sign up one date per family. If there are still volunteer positions available after December 1, you may sign up for another date.

Incoming NBJH 6th Grade Special Ed Night @ District Office

Incoming Freshmen Curriculum Night @ GBN

JH End of Term 3, for 9 week electives.

JH End of Quarter 2

NO SCHOOL--MLK Day

NO SCHOOL--MLK Day

NBJH Science Fair

Parents-only, distrct-wide fundraiser for D28 schools.

SAVE THE DATE, January 26, 2019

Presale price of $65 till November 24..

The inaugural Cheers to 28 event will be held Saturday, January 26th from 8:00PM-11:00PM at BMW Northfield.  Come join your friends from Greenbriar, Meadowbrook,  Northbrook Junior High and  Westmoor to celebrate our schools, community and teachers.  Enjoy an open bar, nibbles and desserts. Tickets will be $75 (early bird discount $65 till November 24th...) each and all the money raised will go towards teacher grants in all of our district 28 schools.  

Come and support the Teachers. Stay tuned for more details. 

Click Here for the Save the Date

District Wide Parent Night Out

JH 8th Grade Registration @ GBN

D28 Faculty Recital @ NBJH

Kindergarten Registration at Greenbriar, Meadowbrook and Westmoor

Kindergarten Registration @ Greenbriar, Meadowbrook & Westmoor

Kindergarten Registration @ Greenbriar, Meadowbrook & Westmoor

Kindergarten Registration @ Greenibria, Meadowbrook and Westmoor

Incoming Freshmen Activities/Athletics Night @GBN

Scholastic Book Fair comes to Meadowbrook.

Hours:

2/11/19 1 PM - 8 PM

2/12/19 8AM - 8PM

2/13/19 8AM - 6PM

2/14/19 8AM - 6:30PM

Westmoor annual Book Fair Fundraiser.

K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences

K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences

K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences at Greenbriar, Meadowbrook and Westmoor

PTO sponsored dinner for Teachers and Staff, during parent-teacher conferences.

WM Valentine's Day Parties (K-4)

Valentines Day Party February 14^th at 11:15 a.m. - Help plan and run the Valentines Party for your child’s classroom. Volunteer to help out in your child's classroom for this party. You and three other parents will help plan activities such as crafts and games to entertain students during the classroom party. Parent volunteers will work together to run the party. Reminder: There are no food or drinks allowed so please do not bring any food items to school for the party.

Meadowbrook releases at 12:00 noon.

K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences

K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences at Greenbriar, Meadowbrook and Westmoor

Half Day of School

YE - PM session attends in the morning

Annual Fundraising Book Fair

NO SCHOOL- Institute Day

NO SCHOOL--President's Day

NO SCHOOL--President's Day

Wind Ensemble Spring Concert

Bingo night is a fun PTO event with 5th graders calling out the bingo numbers. Popcorn, cotton candy, hula hoops, prizes and more....

Volunteer for a time slot and help out.

Evening Science Fair at Westmoor.

8th Gr Art Show - Georgie V.'s

Beginning Orchestra Recital 1

Beginning Orchestra Recital 2

No School - Pulaski Day

Pulaski Day

JH End of Term 4, for 9 week electives.

Cadet, String, Philharmonic & Chamber Orchestra Concert

K-8 End of trimester 2

Summer School Registration Begins

Regional Science Fair

MB Science Fair

NBJH Musical

NBJH Musical

NBJH Musical

WM Musical

5th Grade celebration over the lunch hour for the 5th graders to watch a recording of their musical performances and enjoy a celebratory lunch together.

K-5 Progress Reports Distributed. An email link will be sent to the parents for access.

JH End of Quarter 3

Spring Break

Spring Break - NO School

D28 GBN/JH Jazz Festival - Jazz Factory Performance 

JH Graduation Pictures

Coordinates 3rd/4th grade fun night for students and their parents. Creates and sends save the dates/invitations, plans the event and activities and executes the event.

Setup in big gym needed immediately after school Small Gym available

Half Day of School

YE - AM Attends

Summer School Registration Closes at noon.

No School

NO SCHOOL--Institute Day

JH End of Term 5, for 9 week electives.

Percussion Ensemble Recital

JH 8th Grade Physics Day

Concert & 6th Grade Choir Tour of Schools for K-5

Volunteer some time to work in the Westmoor garden and prepare it for students and WM staff to enjoy it during the spirng, summer and early fall.

MB Spring Musical

MB Spring Musical

NBJH Talent Show

HOH 5k Race Packet Pick up

Friday, May 3th from 12 noon until 6:00 pm.

At the District 28 Office, 1475 Maple Ave.

Race Registration will be open.

Raffle Ticklets will be sold.

D28 Concert Band & Jazz Tour

 at 8 am.

If you have not registered. Registration for Race Day.

Packet Pick up is Friday May 3th at the District Office from 12 to 6 pm.

More than 460 registered for the 2018 HOH 5K. 

In 2018, HOH 5K raised over $12,000 for college scholarships for Northbrook Junior High alumni who were chosen for their scholarship and citizenship.

The HOH 5K is social.

Facebook page link

Questions?
Contact the Co-Race Directors:
Dawn Dillon and Paula Kolar at D28HOH5k@gmail.com

This race is organized by the Northbrook District 28 PTO Council. All proceeds will benefit the the Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund.

Where: Northbrook Junior High School, 1475 Maple Avenue

 

Awards for the overall male & female 5K winners
Age Groups, Top male and female finishers of the following categories: 5 and under, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-60, 60 & over.

 

Each school in District 28 will also have a separate grade level winning boy and girl. 

Kids' Fun Run Course: 
The Kids' Fun Run Course kicks off at 9 a.m. in the field west of NBJH. All children ages 11 and under are invited to participate.

 

Winners of the 2018 Homer O. Harvey Scholarship were recognized at the Glenbrook North High School scholarship awards ceremony in May. Philip J. Harvey, son of former superintendent Homer O. Harvey, presented the scholarships to the 13 Northbrook Junior High graduates. 

About the Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund

The Homer O. Harvey scholarship fund was established in 1989.
Scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school students who are graduates of District 28.

Dr. Homer O. Harvey was the superintendent of District 28 and dedicated his professional career to providing high standards of excellence and learning for our children. His family continues to be involved with the scholarship selection committee. 

Glenbrook North seniors receiving scholarships at the May 25, 2018 Scholarship and Awards Ceremony were, Samantha Carsello, Audrey Cooke, Jacob Denenberg, Anna Dischinger, Keena Du, Elena Eubanks, Ellen Gilbert, Maggie Li, Eleanor Linforth, Hope Mailing, Lindsey Masterman, Reede Norlie, and Kelly Pearson. 

As of June 2018, 342 graduates have received $306,500 in scholarships. 

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Please help provide our teachers with a special breakfast on May 6th.

Food item details:

• Items can be store bought or homemade.

• Figure about 8-12 servings for the item you bring in (i.e. 1 coffee cake, a dozen mini-muffins, etc.)

• If you provide fruit, please make sure it is washed, cut up and ready to serve.

• If items need to be refrigerated, please try to drop them off at school the morning of the breakfast or luncheon.

• If possible, please bring the items in a disposable container.  If not, please clearly label your container with your name.  Containers can be picked up in the office the next morning. 

String, Philharmonic & Chamber Orchestra Concert

Beginning & Cadet Orchestra Concert

Festival of Bands Concert & Awards Night

JH Staff Appreciation lunch

Choral Spring Concert & Awards Night

NBJH Art Show

WM Incoming Kindergarten Parent Night

JH Graduation Picture Make-Up Day

Instrumental Music Tryout Week - Grades 2 & 3. This takes place at Greenbriar, Meadowbrook and Westmoor. Check with your school for your days.

MB Art Fair, Family Picnic, Ice Cream Social

Instrument Registration Night

No School--Memorial Day

No School--Memorial Day

Coordinates evening event on Westmoor's playground to celebrate the end of the school year.  Organizes food vendor, DJ activities, ice cream cart, or other related activities.

WM Field Day

NBJH 8th Grade Graduation Party

MB Field Day/Hot Dog Lunch provided by the MB PTO

End of Quarter 4

JH End of Term 6, for 9 week electives.

TRAINING TIMES:
1:30 - 3:30pm
6:00 - 7:30pm

NBJH 8th Grade Graduation at Glenbrook North High School

Reception following the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, at Glenbrook North High School

YE AM and YE PM

5th Graders only, this is the "graduation" celebration for the 5th grade class on their last day of school.

Tentative Last Day of School

Tentative Last Day of School

MB 5th Gr. Breakfast

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MB 5th Gr. Awards

Summer School Begins (Tentative)

Summer School Ends (Tentative)

Back-to-School Family Night is sponsored by the MB PTO.