October 17, 2025

HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY 

Thursday, October 30th, and Friday, October 31, 2025

K-5 Parents - We need to account for the whereabouts of all our students at all times on this day. Please complete this Google form for each child by October 17th to inform us of your preferred option for October 31st. The QR code below links you to the same google form.

Reminder: Student Safety and ICE-related Concerns

Student safety remains a top priority in District 25. All schools are safe and welcoming for every student and family, with district procedures in place to support students’ safety and learning in the event of any ICE-related incident. The district will continue to share information with families to reinforce our commitment to keeping students safe.

• District Dish (Under Superintendent Message) – September 18 & October 16

• Dr. Kaye’s Letter – January 2025

ABC/25 Foundation

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Join by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department! Click the link below or scan the code below.

https://abc25.org/ 

HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY 

Thursday, October 30th, and Friday, October 31, 2025

K-5 Parents - We need to account for the whereabouts of all our students at all times on this day. Please complete this Google form for each child by October 17th to inform us of your preferred option for October 31st. The QR code below links you to the same google form.

Following the tradition of past years, we are planning our Halloween activities for the morning and afternoon of October 30th and the afternoon of October 31st. Student participation in the costume parade and party is voluntary, not mandatory.

We would like Halloween to be fun for all and require costumes that portray non-violent characters. Please remember that we are an early childhood through fifth grade elementary school. Costumes that may be appropriate for older children or adults may frighten younger children. We request your cooperation in selecting school-appropriate costumes that avoid violence, sharp objects, weapons, “squirting or dripping” blood, gore, etc. Please consider selecting a costume that reflects an upbeat, positive theme. We want to model positive examples of caring, respect, and responsibility. In the interest of safety, please be sure your child can walk and sit comfortably in his/her costume and see where he/she is walking (masks sometimes obstruct a child's view).

Inflatable Costumes: If your student chooses to wear an inflatable costume, and it interferes with participation during classroom parties/activities, the student will be given the choice to remove their costume or not participate in the activity.

Food will not be served during classroom celebrations. Please do not send any food items to the school for distribution to students. Our Halloween parades and classroom parties will focus on the fun of celebrating together through holiday games, crafts, and activities.

Thursday, October 30th

The parades will be held at the following times. Please note that they will be canceled if there is rain or snow. 

A.M. Early Childhood Classes

At 9:30 a.m., students will exit door 7, walk to the blacktop, and parade to the front doors of the school. Parents are welcome to line up on the blacktop to watch the parade. Classes will stop on the blacktop for a class photo. Following the parade, students will return to their classrooms for Halloween activities.

P.M. Early Childhood Classes

At 1:15 p.m., students will exit door 7, walk to the blacktop, and parade to the front doors of the school. Parents are welcome to line up on the blacktop to watch the parade. Classes will stop on the blacktop for a class photo. Following the parade, students will return to their classrooms for Halloween activities.

Parents who wish to watch the EC Parade:

Parents are cordially invited to watch the parade. If you wish to park, please use the street parking while obeying village signage. DO NOT PARK in the teachers’ parking lot in the back.

Friday, October 31st

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade 

At 1:10 P.M., Kindergarten through fifth students will go directly to their classrooms for attendance. The parade will begin at approximately 1:30 P.M. from the blacktop of Greenbrier School. We will walk across the blacktop to the sidewalk on Verde, walk to Roanoke, continue on Roanoke, return to the playground area, and return to the classrooms through the front doors.  (The students will remain on the sidewalk, not crossing any streets as we parade around the building).  In case of rain or snow, the parade will be canceled.

Parents who wish to watch the parade:

Parents are cordially invited to watch the parade. On Halloween, we ask you to follow these directions for 1:10 drop-off and parade parking. When returning your students to school after lunch, please use the drop-off in the front of the school. If you wish to park, please use the street parking while obeying village signage. DO NOT PARK in the teachers’ parking lot in the back.

Children staying for lunch can change into their costumes after lunch.  Please send a costume that the child can easily put on. Also, please label any bags that hold costumes to avoid confusion.

When should my child wear his/her costume to school? (Wearing a costume is optional)

Early Childhood students should wear their costumes to school. All other students wear their costumes after lunch. For kindergarten through fifth grade, please do not apply any makeup to your child’s face before sending them to school in the morning. 

When is the lunch period?

The lunch period is our regular lunch from 12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.  

The students in grades K-5 should return to school at 1:10 p.m.  Students arriving back from lunch at 1:10 p.m. are to use the front doors of the school ONLY.

We make every attempt to maintain an appropriate learning environment during morning instruction. Your cooperation will help us make October 30th and 31st a day for both learning and celebrating. We’ll see you at the parades!

ABC/25 Foundation

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Join by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department! Click the link below or scan the code below.

https://abc25.org/ 

Garden Club needs YOUR help!

HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY 

Thursday, October 30th and Friday, October 31, 2025

Following the tradition of past years, we are planning our Halloween activities for the morning and afternoon of October 30th  and the afternoon of October 31st. Student participation in the costume parade and party is voluntary, not mandatory.

We would like Halloween to be fun for all and require costumes that portray non-violent characters. Please remember that we are an early childhood through fifth grade elementary school. Costumes that may be appropriate for older children or adults may frighten younger children. We request your cooperation in selecting school-appropriate costumes that avoid violence, sharp objects, weapons, “squirting or dripping” blood, gore, etc. Please consider selecting a costume that reflects an upbeat, positive theme. We want to model positive examples of caring, respect, and responsibility. In the interest of safety, please be sure your child can walk and sit comfortably in his/her costume and see where he/she is walking (masks sometimes obstruct a child's view).

Inflatable Costumes: If your student chooses to wear an inflatable costume, and it interferes with participation during classroom parties/activities, the student will be given the choice to remove their costume or not participate in the activity.

Food will not be served during classroom celebrations. Please do not send any food items to the school for distribution to students. Our Halloween parades and classroom parties will focus on the fun of celebrating together through holiday games, crafts, and activities.

Thursday, October 30th

The parades will be held at the following times. Please note that they will be canceled if there is rain or snow. 

A.M. Early Childhood Classes

At 9:30 a.m., students will exit door 7, walk to the blacktop, and parade to the front doors of the school. Parents are welcome to line up on the blacktop to watch the parade. Classes will stop on the blacktop for a class photo. Following the parade, students will return to their classrooms for Halloween activities.

P.M. Early Childhood Classes

At 1:15 p.m., students will exit door 7, walk to the blacktop, and parade to the front doors of the school. Parents are welcome to line up on the blacktop to watch the parade. Classes will stop on the blacktop for a class photo. Following the parade, students will return to their classrooms for Halloween activities.

Parents who wish to watch the EC Parade:

Parents are cordially invited to watch the parade. If you wish to park, please use the street parking while obeying village signage. DO NOT PARK in the teachers’ parking lot in the back.

Friday, October 31st

Kindergarten through Fifth Grade 

At 1:10 P.M., Kindergarten through fifth students will go directly to their classrooms for attendance. The parade will begin at approximately 1:30 P.M. from the blacktop of Greenbrier School. We will walk across the blacktop to the sidewalk on Verde, walk to Roanoke, continue on Roanoke, return to the playground area, and return to the classrooms through the front doors.  (The students will remain on the sidewalk, not crossing any streets as we parade around the building).  In case of rain or snow, the parade will be canceled.

Parents who wish to watch the parade:

Parents are cordially invited to watch the parade. On Halloween, we ask you to follow these directions for 1:10 drop-off and parade parking. When returning your students to school after lunch, please use the drop-off in the front of the school. If you wish to park, please use the street parking while obeying village signage. DO NOT PARK in the teachers’ parking lot in the back.

Children staying for lunch can change into their costumes after lunch.  Please send a costume that the child can easily put on. Also, please label any bags that hold costumes to avoid confusion.

We need to account for the whereabouts of all our students at all times on this day. Please complete this Google form for each child by October 17th to inform us of your preferred option for October 31st. The QR code below links you to the same google form.

When should my child wear his/her costume to school? (Wearing a costume is optional)

Early Childhood students should wear their costumes to school. All other students wear their costumes after lunch. For kindergarten through fifth grade, please do not apply any makeup to your child’s face before sending them to school in the morning. 

When is the lunch period?

The lunch period is our regular lunch from 12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.  

The students in grades K-5 should return to school at 1:10 p.m.  Students arriving back from lunch at 1:10 p.m. are to use the front doors of the school ONLY.

We make every attempt to maintain an appropriate learning environment during morning instruction. Your cooperation will help us make October 30th and 31st a day for both learning and celebrating. We’ll see you at the parades!

ABC/25 Foundation

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Join by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department! Click the link below or scan the code below.

https://abc25.org/ 

Gator Gear Sale ends 10/8

The Fall Spirit Wear sale will end next week! Get your Gator Gear before it's gone! This is a great time to shop for the holidays.

Gator Gear Site

Garden Club needs YOUR help!

Movie Night - 10/17

We’re excited to invite you to the PTA’s Fall Movie Night, featuring Elio! Who can attend? This is a drop-off event for 1st–5th grade students only. EC and Kindergarten students are welcome, but a parent must stay with them. Event details Doors open for pre-registered families at 6:15 p.m. Walk-ins may enter starting at 6:25 p.m. Pre-registration closes at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17. Cost Pre-registered: discounted rate $7 per child or $12 per family Walk-ins: $10 per child or $15 per family Volunteers needed We can’t host this event without your help! Please consider signing up to volunteer so we can keep offering fun events like this. Questions? Contact Katelyn Lorenz at kjlorenz27@gmail.com or Kim Forrester at kcastaneda87@gmail.com.

Sign Up for Movie Night

FUN RUN IS RETURNING TO GREENBRIER! - 10/22

Mark your calendars for a GATOR Fun Run! The event will take place at 4:00 on 10/22. Sign up below soon for the opportunity to purchase fun run shirts for $10. FUN RUN SIGN UP

Yearbook Photos - NOW is the time!

Do not wait to upload any photos you would like to be included in the Yearbook. Guidelines are available in previous emails. Upload them to this site and use our school code: Hj25671

YearBook Share

Weekly E-Flyers

Drop off times for K-5 Parents

Please do not bring your child before 8:50, there is no supervision for non-CAP students. If you cannot rearrange your schedule please sign up for the Arlington Heights Park District's CAP program, please contact Emma O’Meara at 847-577-3046 or eomeara@ahpd.org to do so.

Halloween

Following the tradition of past years, we are planning our Halloween activities for the morning and afternoon of October 30th for our Early Childhood students, and the afternoon of October 31st for K-5. Student participation in the costume parade and party is voluntary, not mandatory.

Halloween Costume Guidelines

We would like Halloween to be fun for all and require costumes that portray non-violent characters. Please remember that we are an early childhood through fifth grade elementary school. Costumes that may be appropriate for older children or adults may frighten younger children. We request your cooperation in selecting school-appropriate costumes that avoid violence, sharp objects, weapons, “squirting or dripping” blood, gore, etc. Please consider selecting a costume that reflects an upbeat, positive theme. We want to model positive examples of care, respect, and responsibility. In the interest of safety, please be sure your child can walk and sit comfortably in his/her costume and see where he/she is walking (masks sometimes obstruct a child's view).

Inflatable Costumes: If your student chooses to wear an inflatable costume, and it interferes with participation during classroom parties/activities, the student will be given the choice to remove their costume or not participate in the activity.

ABC/25 Foundation

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Join by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department! Click the link below or scan the code below.

https://abc25.org/ 

Health Office Information

We appreciate the families who have already submitted their child’s required health forms. 

However, some submissions are still missing or contain incomplete information. As we approach the State of Illinois REQUIRED EXCLUSION date of October 15th, it is crucial that all necessary forms are provided to avoid any interruption in your child’s education. 

Our school nurses have been reaching out to families who need to submit updated information, so please be attentive to any communication via voicemail, email, or backpack mail. For any questions or further assistance, please visit our D25 Health Services page for the school nurse contact information.

Physical/Immunization Record:

• Required for all kindergarten, 6th grade and new students  

• The physical must be dated on or after August 21, 2024

• Parents must complete and sign the health history section

• Immunizations Requirements must be met or include a MD approved schedule of administration

• Failure to submit the form and have it reviewed by the School Nurse prior to the OCTOBER 15th deadline will result in your child being EXCLUDED from school

Vision Exam Form:

• Required for all kindergarten and students new to the state of Illinois

• The exam must be completed by a licensed eye doctor and dated on or after August 21, 2024

• The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required

Weekly E-Flyers

Emergency Notification TEST next Thursday, September 25

District 25 will send out a TEST message to our emergency alert system on Thursday, September 25, at 6 pm. This message will be a phone call, text message, and email. If you do not receive this test within 30 minutes of 6 pm, please email our Head of Communications & Storytelling, Adam Harris (aharris@sd25.org).

Book Order Form Link

ABC/25 Foundation

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Join by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department! Click the link below or scan the code below.

https://abc25.org/ 

Following the tradition of past years, we are planning our Halloween activities for the morning and afternoon of October 30th for our Early Childhood students, and the afternoon of October 31st for K-5. Student participation in the costume parade and party is voluntary, not mandatory.

Halloween Costume Guidelines

We would like Halloween to be fun for all and require costumes that portray non-violent characters. Please remember that we are an early childhood through fifth grade elementary school. Costumes that may be appropriate for older children or adults may frighten younger children. We request your cooperation in selecting school-appropriate costumes that avoid violence, sharp objects, weapons, “squirting or dripping” blood, gore, etc. Please consider selecting a costume that reflects an upbeat, positive theme. We want to model positive examples of care, respect, and responsibility. In the interest of safety, please be sure your child can walk and sit comfortably in his/her costume and see where he/she is walking (masks sometimes obstruct a child's view).

Inflatable Costumes: If your student chooses to wear an inflatable costume, and it interferes with participation during classroom parties/activities, the student will be given the choice to remove their costume or not participate in the activity.

Drill Schedule

Throughout the school year, we are required to conduct various types of drills. These include evacuation, shelter, secure, hold, and lockdown drills. See images below for a description of each drill, and the drill dates.

Weekly E-Flyers

ABC/25 Foundation

Help our school earn a $2,500 grant by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation. Join by October 17th, and your child(ren) will be entered into a drawing to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police Department!

Message From Our K-5 Social Worker

Please read the letter from our K-5 social worker about her bullying presentations to all K-5 classrooms.

Drill Schedule

Throughout the school year, we are required to conduct various types of drills. These include evacuation, shelter, secure, hold, and lockdown drills. See images below for a description of each drill, and the drill dates.

Weekly E-Flyers

New "We are GB" shirts

Is your child growing out of their "We are GB" shirt? Click HERE for a direct link to purchase a new one. The store is open from now to next Thursday, September 4th at midnight.

SIGN UP

                                                                                         

 

If you didn't join the PTA during online registration, now is your moment!

 

Joining the PTA is the ONLY way to access the school directory. (Greenbrier cannot hand out phone numbers or email addresses for privacy reasons.) Joining the PTA also gives you access to a digital calendar to help keep track of PTA and school events. Also, if you are interested in volunteering as a room parent in your child's classroom, you must be a member of the PTA to participate. Click here to complete a Google form and send payment via Zelle. If you're not sure if you joined or not, send an email to d25greenbrierpta@gmail.com and we will let you know. Thank you!

 

(If you have already joined, emails with links to Directory Spot and the calendar will be coming soon!)

 

Please keep in mind that you're not eligible to be a Room Representative if you're not a member of the PTA. The SignUp Genius for the Room Rep volunteers will be coming out soon and will only be sent to PTA members. Additionally, there are several committees in need of chairs. If you volunteer to be the chairperson of a PTA committee, then you will be given priority to serve as a Room Rep. The committees still in need of a chairperson are as follows: 

GATOR ROCK (one co-chair needed)

REFLECTIONS (one chair needed. Please read here for more information about the Reflections program: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections )

SCHOOL SUPPLIES MENTEE 

 

If you're interested in being the chair for any of the committees listed above OR are looking for other volunteer opportunities, please let us know!

 

 

Our first PTA Meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 16th in the LMC at 7:00 PM. This is a great way to meet new people, hear from the Principal and learn about fun ways to get involved--plus we'll have some treats to share! Hope to see you there!

 

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy start to the school year and we're looking forward to seeing you all at the Back to School Bash next Friday!

 

Did you take pictures on the first day of school? Want them to be in the yearbook? Please follow this link to learn how to upload your first day of school pictures and any pictures you may take throughout the year.

 

Guidelines

1) It is very rare that we can use an individual photo in the yearbook because we want to include as many kids as possible. Please upload group shots instead.

2) Please don't upload duplicates or videos! Uploading multiple versions of the same photo or a video slows down the system and creates more work for our yearbook committee.

3) All kids must go to Greenbrier. At Back to School Bash, for example, we have a lot of middle school alumni present, which is amazing, but they shouldn't be featured in the yearbook.

 

NOTICE: These events are solely sponsored by the PTA. School staff may not be present. Please direct all inquiries or concerns to the sponsoring PTA (d25greenbrierpta@gmail.com)

 

Drill Schedule

Throughout the school year, we are required to conduct various types of drills. These include evacuation, shelter, secure, hold, and lockdown drills. See images below for a description of each drill, and the drill dates.

 

Drill	Date
Evacuation	Monday, September 8th- afternoon
Evacuation	Wednesday, September 17th - morning
Evacuation	Friday, September 26th - morning
Shelter in Place, Secure and Hold	Monday, September 22nd - afternoon
Lockdown (Fall)	Monday, September 15 - afternoon
Lockdown (Spring)	Tuesday, April 7th - morning
Bus Evacuation (Fall)	Wednesday, October 15th -morning
Bus Evacuation (Spring)	TBA

 

 

Weekly E-Flyers

Please check out the e-flyers in the link above to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.

 

Upcoming Events

September 1st - No School - Labor Day

September 3rd - Picture Day

September 5th - PTA's Back to School Bash 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm

September 11th - K-5 Parent Night  6-7:05 pm

• K-2 - 6:00-6:30
• 3-5 - 6:35-7:05

September 11th - Patriot Day

September 15th - Hispanic Heritage Day

September 16th - Mexican Independence Day

September 22nd - Rosh Hashanah Begins

September 23rd - No School

 

THE END - Thank you for reading this to the end!!!

 

 

Nurses' Office Information

We are looking forward to a HEALTHY school year. Please refer to our Health Services webpage for additional information and any required health forms. Please refer to the Medication Drop Off Reference Sheet and reach out to the school nurse to schedule an appointment if you need to drop off medication.

Join the PTA on September 5th for our annual Back to School Bash! Enjoy a DJ, inflatable obstacle course, bubble entertainment, and more! See flyer for additional details

Instead of cooking, order Hot Dogs that will be ready for you at the Back to School Bash! We will have extras for purchase but STRONGLY ENCOURAGE pre-ordering to guarantee your food that night. Scan the QR code or go to https://shorturl.at/n7ryA to order your hot dogs! 

Please reach out to Sara Hess (sarahess52@gmail.com) or Kim Forrester (kcastaneda87@gmail.com) with any questions.

                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 PTA Information

Need to Dress Up Your Car - Order a GB Car Magnet.

Need Gator Gear for You or Your Child?  - Here is a link to order Greenbrier Gator Gear. The shop will be closing at the end of September.

Please click the link to join the PTA. Room Representative sign-ups will be coming out soon, and parents cannot sign up to be a room rep unless they are a PTA member.

 

Drill Schedule

Throughout the school year, we are required to conduct various types of drills. These include evacuation, shelter, secure, hold, and lockdown drills. See images below for a description of each drill, and the drill dates. I will also be talking with your child about what to do in an emergency during lunch and recess on Wednesday, August 27th.

 

 

Weekly E-Flyers

Please check out the e-flyers in the link above to learn about additional programs that serve our students. There are wonderful activities and services available throughout Arlington Heights and neighboring communities.

 

Upcoming Events

August 28th - EC Parent Night 6-7 pm

• Morning classes - 6:00-6:30
• Afternoon class - 6:30-7:00

September 11th - K-5 Parent Night  6-7:05 pm

• K-2 - 6:00-6:30
• 3-5 - 6:35-7:05

September 1st - No School - Labor Day

September 3rd - Picture Day

September 5th - PTA's Back to School Bash 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm