What the PTO Council Does
The Council serves as a liaison between the PTOs at each of the four district schools. The Council coordinates the publication of the district-wide calendar and the student directory App. It also supports a variety of programs, such as the Cheers to 28 Fundraiser, the Kenya Sister School, HOH Scholarships, the HOH 5K Run-Walk-Obstacle Course and the Gift Card Plus Program.
Goals
- To promote a close relationship between the home and the school, so parents, guardians, teachers, school staff, and school administrators may cooperate in the education and enrichment of the students
- To promote an environment in which every student has the opportunity to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally
- To raise funds for the benefit of the District 28 Schools and students.
Meetings
The Council meets at 9 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month currently via Zoom (for a Zoom link, email caristoneburner@gmail.com). The meetings are open to everyone.
2021-22 Executive Board
President |
Cari Raymond Stoneburner |
1st VP Programs |
Monique Howard |
2nd VP Calendar |
Paula Kolar |
Corresponding Secretary |
Erin Denk |
Recording Secretary |
Ena Chang |
Treasurer |
Lisa Raju |
If you have questions or want to get involved, please contact Cari.
2022-23 Executive Board
President |
Lisa Raju |
1st VP Programs |
Kristen Ware |
Corresponding Secretary |
Lorena Stevenson |
Recording Secretary |
Ena Chang |
Treasurer |
Jackie Earley |
A vote will be held on April 5, 2022 at our next PTO Council Meeting. Contact Cari for Zoom information.
Contact
Cari Raymond Stoneburner, President
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NBJH PTO Meeting Wed, Feb 08, 2023 Start: 8:45 AM NBJH |
Meetings may be in person or via Zoom |
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MB PTO Meeting Wed, Feb 08, 2023 Start: 9:00 AM - End: 10:00 AM Teachers' Lounge |
Join the Meadowbrook PTO Board and Ms. Ericka Garza for a monthly meeting, held in the teacher's lounge and also virtually. You will hear updates about exciting things going on. |
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MB Winter Treat Fundraiser Fri, Feb 10, 2023 Start: 12:00 AM online |
Meadowbrook PTO Fundraiser: Cookie treats from Punky Cakes.
Choose cookies from a Meadowbrook Star design, 4 pack Valentines Day theme or an at-home Winter Cookie decorating kit.
Place orders by Jan 31, 2023 and cookies will be delivered to your student on Friday, Feb 10th |
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MB Spirit Day Fri, Feb 10, 2023 Start: 8:00 AM Meadowbrook School |
Meadowbrook Spirit Day is every Friday.
Spiritwear items will be viewable for order at PTO Headquaters. Spiritwear orders close on.... 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.
September 9 - Sports Team Day
October 7 - Tie Dye Day
November 11 - Crazy Sock & Crazy Hair Day
December 9 - Favorite Book or Movie Character Day
January 6 - Wear All One Color Day
February 10 - Pajama Day
March 10 - College Day
April 14 - Dress As Your Future Self Day
May 12 - Beach Day
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Punky Cakes Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Start: 8:00 AM Westmoor Classrooms |
Give your little Valentine a cupcake. Each Punky Cakes cupcake will be topped with red and white frosting along with Valentine's sprinkles. You can order Chocolate, Vanilla, Funfetti AND Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes. Cupcakes are $5/each and will be delivered to lunch on Tuesday, February 14th. You can also send one to your child's teacher as a special treat.
Ingredients:
Chocolate cupcake: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, milk, eggs, oil.
Vanilla cupcake: Sugar, Bleached Wheat Flour, Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium
Aluminum Phosphate), Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Emulsifiers (Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Mono & Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin), Natural And Artificial Flavor, Rice Starch, Enzyme, Turmeric Added For Color. Contains: Wheat, Dairy (Milk), Soy. This Product is Manufactured On Equipment Exposed To Egg Products.
Funfetti cupcake: Sugar, Bleached Wheat Flour, Modified Food Starch, Soybean Oil, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium
Aluminum Phosphate), Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Emulsifiers (Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Mono & Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin), Natural And Artificial Flavor, Rice Starch, Enzyme, Turmeric Added For Color. Contains: Wheat, Dairy (Milk), Soy. This Product is Manufactured On Equipment Exposed To Egg Products.
Frosting for all cupcakes above: pasteurized egg whites, sugar, butter, vanilla.
Gluten free chocolate cupcake: Sweet White Rice Flour, Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Whole Grain Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Flour, Xanthan Gum, sugar, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, milk, eggs, oil.
Sprinkles: corn syrup, sugar, cornstarch, wax, and artificial flavors and colors
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Shookies Cookies Day Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Cafeteria |
Treat your student to a Shookies Cookie on Valentine's Day.
Don't forget our teachers too - just add a "Treat a Teacher" cookie before you check out.
Cookies will be distributed at lunch on 2/14/23.
Orders must be placed by 1/26/23 - late orders cannot be accepted. |
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MB Valentine's Day Party Tue, Feb 14, 2023 Start: 2:45 PM - End: 3:00 PM Classrooms |
Valentines Day Party in Classrooms (Afternoon)Volunteer to help out in your child's classroom for this party. You 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.
Kindergarten Parties Start at 2:30 p.m. 1st through 5th parties start at 2:45. |
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6th Grade Dance Assembly 23 Sat, Feb 25, 2023 Start: 6:00 PM - End: 7:15 PM Cafeteria |
Dance Assembly is a program of instructional dance lessons that will be offered to all 6th Grade Students at Northbrook Junior High and St Norbert School. This tradition averages over 90% participation for the sixth-grade class and is only offered during this grade level.
Starting in February 2023, your sixth-grade student will have the opportunity to learn different styles of social dancing and etiquette. The four dance lessons are organized by the NBJH PTO and will be taught by the professional and fun dance instructor, Vera Schmidt. Dances such as the Cha Cha, Box Step, Fox Trot, and Swing will be taught. Other social dances, such as line dances and free style, will also be offered. The course also covers social graces, etiquette and behavior.
All lessons will be held in the NBJH Gymnasium. The course will be held on Saturdays, February 25th, March 4th, March 11th, and March 18th from 6:00-7:15 pm. Your sixth-grader will be given a preview demonstration during X-Block on Thursday, February 9th with the acclaimed instructor, Vera Schmidt.
The cost of this four-week course is $65 per student. This payment is non-refundable. We want everyone who is interested to be able to attend, and scholarship funds are available in a confidential manner – please contact either Ellen Silva or Heather Miehl, PTO Dance Assembly Committee Chairpersons, for more information.
If you'd like to volunteer for this event, Please use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d44acab2dab9-dance#/ |
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MB Parents Night Out Sat, Feb 25, 2023 Start: 7:00 PM Northbrook |
Meadowbrook PTO Parents Night Out
Please join us for an evening of celebrating our Meadowbrook School community on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 7-11pm! Meet and mingle with other parents while enjoying food, beverages and entertainment at the Pinstripes ballroom in Northbrook. With a Las-Vegas style theme, we’ll have professional dealers running 6 casino tables. The games are for fun, and no real gambling will take place. However, we’ll have prizes for big winners. We’ll also have a silent auction for parents to bid on during the event plus a 50/50 raffle. All event proceeds will go towards Meadowbrook School PTO teacher grants. Every year, the Meadowbrook PTO Grant Committee works with teachers to identify top projects to fund for classroom and school enhancements.
Each event ticket includes entry for one Meadowbrook parent, 2 drink tickets (wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages), food (appetizers & desserts) and $500 of “funny money” for playing casino games. Please note, a full cash bar will available for purchasing additional drinks.
Event Tickets:
- Early Bird Pricing in December: $79 Per Person
- January Pricing: $89 Per Person
- February Pricing: $99 Per Person (Closing @ Noon on Feb. 20)
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Family Service Project Tue, Feb 28, 2023 Start: 12:00 PM Cafeteria |
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MB Science Fair 2023 Wed, Mar 01, 2023 Start: 6:30 PM - End: 7:45 PM Big Gym |
MEADOWBROOK SCIENCE FAIR 2023.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 6:30-7:45pm (Big Gym)
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MB Pizza Day Thu, Mar 16, 2023 Big Gym |
New York Slices Pizza will be delivered for lunch on the following dates:
9/15
9/29
10/27
11/10
12/8
1/5
1/26
2/2
3/16
4/13
5/11 |
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MB International Night Thu, Apr 20, 2023 Start: 5:30 PM Big Gym |
International Night
An evening to share and celebrate the diverse cultures that make up the Meadowbrook Community. Families can host tables that include food & drinks from around the world, games & crafts, artwork, music, traditional clothing and more. Attendees will receive a "passport" that is stamped at each country visited. Song, dance and other cultural performances throughout the night.
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MB Staff Appreciation Week Mon, May 01, 2023 Start: 7:30 AM Teachers' Lounge |
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MB Pizza Day Thu, May 11, 2023 Big Gym |
New York Slices Pizza will be delivered for lunch on the following dates:
9/15
9/29
10/27
11/10
12/8
1/5
1/26
2/2
3/16
4/13
5/11 |
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MB Art Fair, Family Picnic, Ice Cream Social Wed, May 17, 2023 Start: 6:00 PM Meadowbrook School |
MB Art Fair, Family Picnic, Ice Cream Social. Josh's and DQ will be selling food and dessert and the DJ will be playing. |
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MB Field Day/Hot Dog Lunch Fri, May 26, 2023 Start: 11:55 AM Playground |
MB Field Day/Hot Dog Lunch provided by the MB PTO |
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