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

The first day of school may be months away, but you can ensure your Meadowbrook Star is school supply-ready by ordering your 2019-2020 School Supply Kit now!

90% of Meadowbrook families already know the many benefits of ordering school supplies from this PTO-run program and order year after year. We partner with SchoolKidz, as does Northbrook Junior High, to bring your family the best quality and consistency possible throughout your time in District 28 schools.  Please see the back of this form to learn all of the ways that ordering your school supplies now can benefit you and your children.

This year’s price for all Grade School Kits is $62.00. 

To ensure the best service and rates possible, our APRIL 29th deadline is firm for all orders.  We do not order extra kits, so this is a limited time opportunity.

We would love to have your family participate this year. 

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.

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.

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.

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

JH End of Quarter 3

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.

Spring Break

Spring Break - NO School

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. 

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

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.

JH PTO meeting

D28 GBN/JH Jazz Festival - Jazz Factory Performance 

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.

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.

JH Graduation Pictures

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.

Project RED will be holding an evening Cultural Fair at Meadowbrook School on April 12th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The goal of this fair is to expose our children to as many cultures as possible. We hope to accomplish this through parent volunteers running activity stations that children and families can rotate through and learn about their fellow classmates. 

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

Meadowbrook releases at 12:00 noon.

Summer School Registration Closes at noon.

Half Day of School

YE - AM Attends

No School

NO SCHOOL--Institute Day

JH End of Term 5, for 9 week electives.

Percussion Ensemble Recital

Call 847-504-3809 to make an appointment

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

D28 Concert Band & Jazz Tour

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.

 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

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

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

Tentative Last Day of School

MB 5th Gr. Breakfast

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MB 5th Gr. Awards

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

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.

Tentative Last Day of School

Summer School Begins (Tentative)

Summer School Ends (Tentative)

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