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March 17, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 3/17/2023
New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.TardiesWe are seeing an increase in the number of students that are late for school in the morning. School doors open at 8:50 a.m. Students should be in their seats and ready to begin learning at 9:05 a.m. That means that students need to arrive before 9:02 in order to be ready.
Summer U 2023June 12 - June 30, 2023 at Thomas Middle School *Dates subject to change pending review of winter weather emergency days. Registration will be open until April 28, 2023, at 3 p.m. Please visit www.sd25.org/summeru for a full list of courses and times. If you have any questions about Summer U, please email summeru@sd25.org for assistance.5Essentials Survey
As of today, we have 22% participation.
Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement.
Survey Link: https://survey.5-
essentials.org/illinois/? target_name=parent *Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*
Election Day
On Election Day, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Greenbrier Elementary School will be used as a polling place all day. We have the following procedures in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff:
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The polling place for our school is our foyer.
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Voters will only be allowed to enter through door 1 by the office.
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Any door connecting our foyer to our school building will be locked.
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We will hire a full-time building attendant to sit in the area.
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A District Administrator will be on site that day.
- CAP parents will enter using door 13.
- EC students that use the front entrance will also use door 13 for arrival and dismissal for that day only.
- Kindergartners will also dismiss using door 13.
- Late students should still use door 1 by the office.
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All grades will have indoor recess.
We take the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously. And while these procedures will cause some disruption to our typical day, we are confident that students will continue to have a safe and engaging day of learning.
If you have questions, please contact me dbingaman@sd25.org.
Ramadan
As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, please reach out if your child may need any accommodations throughout the school day. (i.e. alternate location for lunch, excused from physical education, break, etc).
Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
March 21 - PTA Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
March 27-31 - Spring Break
April 7 - Non-attendance Day - No School
April 10 - Institute Day - No School
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March 10, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 3/10/2023New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.Report Cards
Report cards are being emailed home today. If you did not receive your child's report card, please contact Amanda Spence on Monday, March 13th at aspence@sd25.org or 847-398-4272. She will work with our District Office to get it to you.
Summer U 2023June 12 - June 30, 2023 at Thomas Middle School *Dates subject to change pending review of winter weather emergency days. Registration will be open until April 28, 2023, at 3 pm. Please visit www.sd25.org/summeru for a full list of courses and times. If you have any questions about Summer U, please email summeru@sd25.org for assistance.Information for Families Regarding Strep Throat
We are seeing an increase in strep throat infections in our community. Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils. It is seen most often in children between the ages of 5-15. However, anyone can get strep throat.
Symptoms of strep throat usually include the following:
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Complaints of a sore throat. It can start very quickly.
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Red and swollen tonsils. You may see white patches, streaks of pus or pinpoint red
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spots at the back of the mouth or roof of the mouth.
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Fever
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Some other symptoms may be a headache, a stomach ache or nausea/vomiting.
Scarlet fever is an infection that can develop in people with a strep throat infection.
The signs and symptoms of scarlet fever include the following:
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Red rash. The rash looks like sunburn and feels like sandpaper. It typically begins on the face or neck and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs. Pushing on the reddened skin makes it turn pale.
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Red lines. The folds of skin around the groin, armpits, elbows, knees and neck usually become a deeper red than the other areas with the rash.
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Flushed face. The face may appear flushed with a pale ring around the mouth.
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Strawberry tongue. The tongue generally looks red and bumpy, and it's often covered with a white coating early in the disease.
Please have your child see a healthcare provider for a throat culture if you see some of these symptoms. Most, if not all, healthcare providers have a rapid strep throat test and you will know during the visit if your child is positive for strep. If it is negative, they will continue to observe the culture for the next 24-48 hours to ensure your child is indeed negative for strep throat.
If your child is diagnosed with strep throat, they will be prescribed an antibiotic. Your child may return to school 24 hours after beginning treatment with the antibiotic IF they are feeling better AND have been free for 24 hours of any vomiting or diarrhea AND fever free without the use of fever-reducing medication (Tylenol, Motrin).
Some things you can do to help your child and others from getting sick with strep throat include the following:
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Wash their hands with soap and water frequently. You may want to review how to wash their hands properly.
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Avoid sharing utensils and cups/water bottles with others
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Cover their coughs and sneezes
Please contact our school nurses if you have any questions or concerns. It is helpful to notify our nurse if your child has been diagnosed with strep throat.
A fact sheet from the Illinois Department of Public health on strep throat is listed here for your information.
5Essentials Survey
As of today, we have 22% participation.
Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement.
Survey Link: https://survey.5-
essentials.org/illinois/? target_name=parent *Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*
Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
March 10 - Report Cards Emailed
March 12 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
March 27 - 31 - Spring Break
April 7 - Non-attendance Day - No School
April 10 - Institute Day - No School
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March 3, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 3/3/2023
Upcoming Assessments
During March and April, students will be participating in several assessments. During the weeks of March 6 and 13, 3rd-5th graders will complete the Illinois Assessment for Readiness. Students with smart watches will need to remove their watch during testing.
New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child for kindergarten, and here if you are registering a new 1st-5th grader. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.Extra Clothing in the Nurse's OfficeIf your child has borrowed any clothing from the nurse, please return it to the nurse's office promptly. We request that the clothing be washed and dried before returning.We could use some extra joggers in the office, medium size preferred, but various sizes are great. They are great because of the tight ankles. Length is not an issue. If you have some you would like to donate, please send them to the office. Thank you!D25 All-Stars Sock -A-Thon
Our D25 All-Stars Sock-A-Thon is underway! If you would like to support our D25 Special Olympics Team, please CLICK HERE and buy some socks! Half of the proceeds will go to support the D25 Special Olympics Team, the D25 All-Stars. Then, you can rock your socks on March 21st for World Down Syndrome Day and to support our All-Stars! *Sale ends March 3.*
5Essentials Survey
As of today, we have 21% participation.
Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement.
Survey Link: https://survey.5-
essentials.org/illinois/? target_name=parent *Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*
Summer U 2023
June 12 - June 30, 2023 at Thomas Middle School *Dates subject to change pending review of winter weather emergency days. Registration will begin on March 6, 2023 at 9 a.m. and end on April 28, 2023, at 3 p.m. Please visit www.sd25.org/summeru for a full list of courses and times. If you have any questions about Summer U, please email summeru@sd25.org for assistance.
Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
March 3 - Gator Rock at TMS
March 21 - PTA Meeting
March 27-31 - Spring Break
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February 24, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 2/24/2023Upcoming Assessments
During March and April, students will be participating in several assessments. Next week, 5th graders will complete the Illinois Science Assessment. During the weeks of March 6 and 13, 3rd-5th graders will complete the Illinois Assessment for Readiness. Students with smart watches will need to remove their watch during testing.
D25 All-Stars Sock-A-Thon
Our D25 All-Stars Sock-A-Thon is underway! If you would like to support our D25 Special Olympics Team, please CLICK HERE and buy some socks! Half of the proceeds will go to support the D25 Special Olympics Team, the D25 All-Stars. Then, you can rock your socks on March 21st for World Down Syndrome Day and to support our All-Stars! *Sale ends March 3.*
5Essentials Survey
As of today, we only have 18% participation.
Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. A report will be generated only if we have at least 20% parent participation.
Survey Link: https://survey.5-
essentials.org/illinois/? target_name=parent *Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*
RULER
Our SEL program, RULER, teaches students how to regulate emotions - even in the hardest of times. One important tool we teach is called the Meta-Moment.
What is the Meta-Moment?
Most of us have had the experience of “losing our cool” and regretting it later. For example, your daughter is whining, the milk spills, and you’re late for work. You raise your voice at her and she dissolves into tears. Later, you wish you had handled the situation differently. Even in the most trying moments, our behavior does not have to be automatic and reactive. The Meta-Moment is a process that allows us to prolong the time from when we are triggered to when we respond. And, taking Meta-Moments keeps us aligned with our values over time. With practice, our responses can be more deliberate and skillful. Even when our emotions are really “hot,” we can take a Meta-Moment, pause, call to mind our ‘best self’ and choose a helpful strategy. Practicing Meta-Moments over time requires intentionality and effort…and, it’s worth the extra effort to feel proud of the actions we choose even in the most challenging moments.
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Meta-Moment Poster (for adults and older students)
- Meta-Moment Poster (for younger students)
Summer U 2023
June 12 - June 30, 2023 at Thomas Middle School *Dates subject to change pending review of winter weather emergency days. Registration will begin on March 6, 2023 at 9 a.m. and end on April 28, 2023, at 3 p.m. Please visit www.sd25.org/summeru for a full list of courses and times. If you have any questions about Summer U, please email summeru@sd25.org for assistance.
Kids Heart Challenge
THANK YOU Greenbrier Students, Staff, and Families!!!
I want to personally thank our school community for making a lifesaving difference this year by participating in the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge! Our school helped create a team of lifesavers by learning hands-only CPR and how to spot the signs of a stroke. We collected funds to support the AHA's mission, and I am so proud!
Together, we have helped so many people with special hearts and we have made our homes, school, and community safer. Learn more about how your donations and heart-healthy actions help families and kids, just like Jaeden:
Thank you for being a Heart Hero and helping our school and the American Heart Association create longer, healthier lives!
To learn more about the American Heart Association and how your gift is helping save lives, go to www.heart.org/schoolsD25's Parent AcademyOn Friday, the District launched its new Parent Academy newsletter and page on the website.
The goal of Parent Academy is to provide learning opportunities for parents to better understand ways to support their students’ academic success and personal well-being. We welcome parents and families to engage in various activities and events to explore topics related to mental health, well-being, equity and inclusion, and academics. Please visit the website (www.sd25.org/ParentAcademy) for archived newsletters, further resources and information, or to submit an idea/topic for the next Parent Academy newsletter.
Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
March 3 - Gator Rock at TMS
March 21 - PTA Meeting
March 27-31 - Spring Break
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February 17, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 2/16/20235Essentials Survey | Click Here to Take It
As of today, we only have 10% participation.
Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement.
A report will be generated only if we have at least 20% parent participation. If you are a parent of a student at multiple schools, please take the survey once for each school.
Survey Link: https://survey.5-
essentials.org/illinois/? target_name=parent *Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*
Student Survey (Grades 4-8 ONLY)
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered at Greenbrier in our 4th and 5th grade classrooms before spring break. For a copy of the questions, click here.
If you do not want your child to participate, fill out the information at the bottom of this form (linked here) and ask your child to return this sheet to their teacher.
Kids Heart Challenge
The American Heart Association is so thankful for the support of our school during the Kids Heart Challenge, and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished so far! We have raised $25,121.75 which 76% of our goal. We have been working hard as a community to support the AHA in their fight against heart disease and stroke –THANK YOU for all your engagement and support! This President's Day weekend we will compete against other schools to see who can get the most Finn’s Mission completions by Tuesday, February 21!!I have 2 important things to ask of you:
1. I’d like to encourage all our families who haven’t registered yet to do so. Supporting our students to start heart healthy habits now by taking the challenge to be heart healthy through this program is a big goal of our school.
2. Begin completing the lifesaving steps of Finn's Mission with your student.
Finn's Mission is a digital journey named after an eight-year-old heart survivor,
Finn. You can fall in love with Finn by watching this short story: Finn's Story
You can register and complete Finn's Mission in less than 15 minutes!Finn will take you through a variety of challenges, including learning Hands-Only CPR and how to spot the warning signs of a stroke, while raising awareness and funds to change lives. Thank you for helping us create a nation of lifesavers and being a part of funding the needed research for these kids to live longer, healthier lives:
Special Thanks from Kid Survivors
ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge
RACE TO REGISTER for the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge on April 15, 2023! Join classmates, friends, family and staff to support the ABC/25 Foundation. You can run or walk the 5K or 1 mile events or support the event by volunteering. Register by March 17th to receive the early bird benefits - a guaranteed race shirt in your size, packet delivery to your SD25 school and discounted registration! Additional details and a link to register can be found at abc25challenge.org/
registration. Be sure to watch the video to see the winner of this year's race shirt! Follow us on Facebook for all events and updates!D25 All-Stars Sock -A-Thon
Our D25 All-Stars Sock-A-Thon is underway! If you would like to support our D25 Special Olympics Team, please CLICK HERE and buy some socks! Half of the proceeds will go to support the D25 Special Olympics Team, the D25 All-Stars. Then, you can rock your socks on March 21st for World Down Syndrome Day and to support our All-Stars! *Sale ends March 3.*
Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
February 20 - No School
February 21 - PTA meeting at 7:15 pm
February 23 - 5th Grade Band Concert at TMS
March 3 - Gator Rock at TMS
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February 10, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 2/10/2023Parent-Teacher Conferences
If you have not yet signed up for a conference or need to change your conference, please contact your child's teacher directly.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for Tuesday, February 14. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not be serving any food or using food in any crafts or games. Instead, we will focus on games and activities. Room reps should double check with their classroom teachers to verify the start time. If your child is passing out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached to them. Trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives as long as they are not edible. Items such as goodie bags filled with treats or candy are also not permitted. We greatly appreciate our room reps and all of our volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.
5Essentials Survey
As of today, we only have 5% participation.
Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. A report will be generated only if we have at least 20% parent participation.
Survey Link: https://survey.5-
essentials.org/illinois/? target_name=parent *Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*
New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child for kindergarten, and here if you are registering a new 1st-5th grader. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.Kids Heart ChallengeWe are halfway through our Kids Heart Challenge, and we are making a lifesaving impact on families across the country!
We have 178 people who have signed up for the challenge to move more or be kind, 32 students have completed Finn’s Mission, and we have raised $21,082 !! There is still time for you to join in the fun and help us reach our goal of 210 students signed up!!
Getting started is as easy as 1..2…3…
1. Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or visit heart.org/KHC to register.
2. Choose your daily health challenge to Move More or Be Kind and earn your own BE THE TORCH wristband so you can help light the way!
3. COMPLETING FINN’S MISSION in your Headquarters, where you and your family can put the power of lifesaving Hands-Only CPR into YOUR hands and help us create a community of lifesavers! Try to do all 8 activities to complete the Mission.
COLLECT YOUR OWN HEART HEROES who help remind us to keep our hearts happy and healthy. These are at our school NOW! Collect all 6 Heart Heroes with each lifesaving milestone you reach. Get a BONUS MYSTERY GIFT for every $50 you raise in lifesaving donations.
Check out all the fun Thank You Gifts you can earn HERE.From Trash to Treasure
March will be here before we know it, and the STEAM Committee needs your recyclables! We have activities planned for every grade level, which means we need LOTS of supplies.
Please send any of the listed items, which can be dropped into one of our collection bins in the hallways.
We need:
Thin collapsed cardboard boxes (i.e. Cereal, Pasta, Crackers, etc.)
Cardboard tubes (from wrapping paper, paper towels, etc.)Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
February 14 - Valentine's Day Parties
February 16 & 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
February 20 - No School
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February 3, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 2/3/2023February 3, 2023
Valentine's Day
Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for Tuesday, February 14. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not be serving any food or using food in any crafts or games. Instead, we will focus on games and activities. Room reps should double check with their classroom teachers to verify the start time. If your child is passing out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached to them. Trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives as long as they are not edible. Items such as goodie bags filled with treats or candy are also not permitted. We greatly appreciate our room reps and all of our volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.
5 Essentials Parent Survey | Click here to take itIf you have not already, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. A report will be generated only if we have 20 percent parent participation.*Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child for kindergarten, and here if you are registering a new 1st-5th grader. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
February 6th - 2nd Grade Concert
February 14 - Valentine's Day Parties
February 16 & 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
February 20 - No School
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January 27, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 1/27/2023Arrival/DismissalPlease remember:- To turn right out of the back parking lot.
- You can only turn right into the back parking lot.
- Park on the street if you would like to walk up to get your child.
5Essentials Parent Survey | Click here to take itIf you have not already, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. A report will be generated only if we have 20 percent parent participation.*Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.*Student Survey (Grades 4-8 ONLY)
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be administered at Greenbrier in the near future. For a copy of the questions, click here (survey content hasn't changed since 2022).
If you do not want your child to participate, fill out the information at the bottom of this form (linked here) and ask your child to return this sheet to their teacher.
Kids Heart ChallengeKids Heart Challenge is happening at our school NOW, and we are making a lifesaving impact on families across the country!
There is still time for you to join the fun and help us reach our goal of 210 students signed up!!
Getting started is as easy as 1..2…3…
1. Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or visit heart.org/KHC to register.
2. Choose your daily health challenge to Move More or Be Kind and earn your own BE THE TORCH wristband so you can help light the way!
3. Get a head start on COMPLETING FINN’S MISSION in your Headquarters, where you and your family can put the power of lifesaving Hands-Only CPR into YOUR hands and help us create a community of lifesavers! Try to do all 8 activities to complete the Mission.
COLLECT YOUR OWN HEART HEROES who help remind us to keep our
hearts happy and healthy. These are at our school NOW!
Collect all 6 Heart Heroes with each lifesaving milestone you reach. Get a
BONUS MYSTERY GIFT for every $50 you raise in lifesaving donations.
Check out all the fun Thank You Gifts you can earn HERE.Thank you so much for helping our school do so much good!
Don’t forget: Double your Gift! Check to see if your employer will match your donation today! Follow the steps and forward the confirmation to matchinggifts@heart.org to have this added to the student’s fundraising page.New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child for kindergarten, and here if you are registering a new 1st-5th grader. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for Monday, February 14. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not be serving any food or using food in any crafts or games. Instead, we will focus on games and activities. Room reps should double check with their classroom teachers to verify the start time. If your child is passing out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached to them. Trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives as long as they are not edible. Items such as goodie bags filled with treats or candy are also not permitted. We greatly appreciate our room reps and all of our volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.
Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
January 27 - Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up email sent
February 14 - Valentine's Day Parties
February 16 & 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
February 20 - No School
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January 20, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 1/20/2023Arrival and Dismissal
When dropping off and picking up students, please do not park in the parking lots. We still have staff arriving or returning after lunch that need to park in the lot.
New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child for kindergarten, and here if you are registering a new 1st-5th grader. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.Valentine's Day
Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for Monday, February 14. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not be serving any food or using food in any crafts or games. Instead, we will focus on games and activities. Room reps should double check with their classroom teachers to verify the start time. If your child is passing out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached to them. Trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives as long as they are not edible. Items such as goodie bags filled with treats or candy are also not permitted. We greatly appreciate our room reps and all of our volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.
Digital Citizenship Week
The week of January 23rd, District 25 will be recognizing the importance of Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety by having a Digital Citizenship spirit week! Get dressed up and learn about the best ways to be kind, safe, and responsible online!
ABC/25 GET BURBED CHALLENGEOver 60 students submitted designs for the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge T-Shirt design contest! We've narrowed it down to the three finalists and we need your help to choose which design will be featured on this year's race shirt! Vote here: https://abc25challenge.org/participant-information-2/tshirt/ and make sure to participate in the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge to get one of these exclusive shirts!The ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge will be held on April 15, 2023! Save the date and follow The ABC/25 Foundation on Facebook or Twitter for more information and updates!Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
January 27 - Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up email sent
February 14 - Valentine's Day Parties
February 16 & 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 20 - No School
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January 13, 2023
Posted by Donna Bingaman on 1/13/2023New Student Pre-Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
If you have a student that is new to District 25 for next school year, get a jump start on the registration process by pre-registering your child now. Click here to sign up your child for kindergarten, and here if you are registering a new 1st-5th grader. These forms are only for Kindergarten and NEW students for the 2023-2024 school year.If you know of someone in the community with a child entering a District 25 school next year, please share this information with them.Attention 5th Grade Parents/Guardians!Beginning January 20, please look out for a personalized email that will contain the directions on how your student can register for the language they wish to take in 6th grade.If you would like further information regarding our World Language opportunities, please contact Dr. Jim Morrison (jmorrison@sd25.org), Principal of South Middle School; Mrs. Lori Naumowicz (lnaumowicz@sd25.org), Principal of Thomas Middle School; Dr. Becky FitzPatrick (rfitzpatrick@sd25.org), Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning; or Mrs. Andrea Luessow (aluessow@sd25.org), World Language Coordinator.
STEM Assembly - CRIME SCENE SCIENCEABC/25 Foundation invites you to a hands-on forensic science STEM assembly, CRIME SCENE SCIENCE, presented by MobileEd!
Date: Monday, 1/16/23 (non-attendance day)Time: Four 45 minute sessions available. Sessions start at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.Sign up: abc25.org/crimesceneLocation: Ivy Hill Elementary School 2211 N Burke Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004Cost: Free for ABC/25 household member students! $10 per participant for non-members.Details: Solve a mystery with science in Crime Scene Science!
ABC/25 GET BURBED CHALLENGEOver 60 students submitted designs for the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge T-Shirt design contest! We've narrowed it down to the three finalists and we need your help to choose which design will be featured on this year's race shirt! Vote here: https:www.abc25challenge.org/tshirt and make sure to participate in the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge to get one of these exclusive shirts!The ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge will be held on April 15, 2023! Save the date and follow The ABC/25 Foundation on Facebook or Twitter for more information and updates!Please check out the e-flyers in the above link to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.
Upcoming Events
MAP testing results emailed - January 13th
No School - January 16th
Monday Schedule - January 17th
PTA Meeting - January 17, 7:15 p.m.
Movie Night - January 20, 6:30 p.m.
