February 21, 2025

 

 

Ramadan

Ramadan is a month of reflection and fasting observed by some families in our school community. We want to ensure that those students feel comfortable and supported. Understanding that their fasts last from sunrise to sunset, we offer an alternate space for students to spend their lunchtime away from the Commons, where lunch is held.

If your child observes the fast for Ramadan and prefers to utilize this alternate space, please let Mrs. Bingaman know. This will help us to make the necessary arrangements and ensure a peaceful and accommodating environment for all students during this time.

 

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to making this period as comfortable as possible for those observing Ramadan.

Buy a bay for up to 6 golfers for $400 or get a spectator ticket for $30 if golf isn't your thing but you still want to have a great time with us! Scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase your bay today or go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/abc25-for-education-topgolf--2025. 

Your Bay ticket includes 3 hours of golf, appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks (cash bar available), access to our raffle and silent auction items, a DJ, and freebies from local businesses! Spectator tickets include all the same perks minus the golf.

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There is school on Monday, February 17th.

Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you for creating wonderful parties for the students yesterday and joining us at conferences today. We so appreciate all that you do to support us! Lunch and breakfast were amazing!

February is National Heart Month

Heart Month is a perfect time to learn about the importance of heart health and take simple steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

Here are a few ways your family can show your hearts some love:

❤️ Eat Heart-Healthy Foods – Take a family trip to the grocery store to discover nutritious options.

❤️ Prioritize Dental Health – Healthy teeth and gums can help prevent heart disease.

❤️ Stay Active – Go for a walk, hike, or play a game together as a family.

❤️ Try New Recipes – Cook a heart-healthy meal together.

❤️ Explore New Fruits & Veggies – Make it a challenge to try a new one each week!

❤️ Manage Stress – Practice family yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises.

❤️ Schedule Regular Check-Ups – Preventative care is key to heart health.

While Valentine’s Day is a time to share love with others,  prioritize your own well-being too.

❤️Celebrate Heart Month by making heart-healthy choices for you and your family! ❤️

Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for February 13. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not serve or use 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 set-up and start time. If your child passes out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached. Non-edible trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives. Goodie bags filled with trinkets or candy are not allowed. We greatly appreciate our room reps and volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.

District 25 Pre-Registration is now OPEN

Pre-Registration is NOW open to families with incoming new 1st through 5th grade and kindergarten students for next year, 2025-2026! Please begin the registration process by visiting www.sd25.org/Registration and clicking on the 2025-2026 Pre-Registration drop-down.

Gator Rock

Are you ready to rock?? It's time to prepare your act for Gator Rock! What talents can you share with GB? We've had singing, basketball skills, karate routines, dancing, musical instruments, jokes, magic tricks.... or come up with something new??

Important dates: 2/7: ONLINE SIGN-UP must be completed

2/17: Stage Crew chosen and emailed 2/19: Final (show ready) cut of music submitted

2/24: Online sign-up genius for stage rehearsal time at Thomas Middle School will be emailed. Each act, depending on size, may sign up for ONE or TWO 10-minute practice slots.  Sign-up genius for parent volunteers will be emailed

3/4 and 3/5: Rehearsals start at Thomas Middle School. You MUST make one of these rehearsals to be included in the show.



Weekly E-Flyers

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:

• Valentine's Day Celebration - February 13th
• Parent/Teacher Conferences - February 14th
• Gator Rock - March 7th
• Progress Reports emailed-March 14th
• STEAM Day - March 21st

Cold and Flu Season

There is a rise in common illness within our schools. 

Please help us keep our students and staff healthy by following this guidance:

Consider keeping your child at home for a day of rest if they have any of these symptoms:

• Mild stuffy or runny nose and/or mild cough

• Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)

• Headache

• Stomach ache

Your child must stay home if they have any of these symptoms:

• Fever (100.4f or higher)

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Chills

• Feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches

• Frequent Cough, including congested (wet) or croupy cough

Your child may return to school when:

• Fever free for at least 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medication

• At least 24 hours since the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea

• 24 hours after starting antibiotics if prescribed by a provider

• Symptoms are improving, and they are well enough to participate in normal activities

Help prevent the flu and other colds by teaching your children good hygiene habits:

• Wash your hands frequently.

• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash your hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid sharing personal items, food, or drinks.

Illinois Department of Public Health fact sheets for common illnesses

• Flu

• Strep Throat

• RSV

• COVID

Digital Citizenship Week

The week of February 3rd will be Digital Citizenship Week in District 25. Each day, the morning announcements will focus on a specific digital citizenship topic to guide students to be safe, responsible, and respectful online. Each day will have a dress-up theme that reminds everyone of the focus of the day.  Get dressed up and learn about the best ways to be kind, safe, and responsible online! 

Dear Greenbrier Elementary School Families,

We’re almost there - just a few more students to go before we reach our goal. There’s still time to make a difference. Take action today! Your family can become lifesavers by learning Hands-Only CPR, how to recognize the warning signs of a stroke, understanding how the heart works, and by raising awareness and funds to help those with special hearts. Together we can create healthier futures!

Here’s how you can get involved and make a life-saving difference:

• Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.

• • Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family!
• OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

We have some BONUS incentives for our students this year:

Thank you for being an integral part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Your commitment and involvement truly make a difference!

Valentine's Day 

Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for February 13. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not serve or use 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 set-up and start time. If your child passes out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached. Non-edible trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives. Goodie bags filled with trinkets or candy are not allowed. We greatly appreciate our room reps and volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.

Valentine's Day 

Valentine's parties are scheduled in elementary classrooms for February 13. Just like our Halloween parties, we will not serve or use 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 set up and start time. If your child passes out Valentine's cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached. Non-edible trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc., are great alternatives. Goodie bags filled with trinkets or candy are not allowed. We greatly appreciate our room reps and volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's experiences for our students.

 

PTA Cereal Box Challenge Starting MONDAY! Cereal Box Donations are Welcome.

New for 2025! K-5 Greenbrier students are invited to participate in our first ever PTA-sponsored cereal box challenge. For the weeks of January 20 and January 27 students are encouraged to bring in unopened and non-expired boxes of cereal that the Greenbrier PTA will donate to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. Our community's donations will culminate with a huge celebration on the morning of January 31 for students as they will get to see how many boxes we collected. Donations will be accepted starting Tuesday, January 21 and conclude Thursday, January 30. Students can bring boxes of cereal to their homeroom. Questions? Email d25greenbrierpta@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook. If you need to drop off cereal boxes outside of school hours, email us and we can make arrangements.

 

Support ABC/25 and Help Our School Earn $2,500!

Did you know that by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation, you directly support grants that enhance our teachers' innovative ideas in the classroom? If our school reaches 25% membership, ABC/25 will reward us with a $2,500 grant to use however we choose!

Currently, Greenbrier has 18.8% membership, and we need 12 more families to join to reach this goal. Membership is a simple way to make a big impact on our students and teachers.

Visit www.abc25.org to join today and help us reach 25%!

Weekly E-Flyers

Upcoming Events:

• Healthy Kids Gym Night K-2 Grade - February 5th
• Healthy Kids Gym Night 3rd-5th Grade February 6th
• Valentine's Day Celebration - February 13th
• Parent/Teacher Conferences - February 14th

ABC 25 Foundation News
Need something to keep the kids entertained on our upcoming non-attendance day? The ABC/25 Foundation has you covered! Join us at Ivy Hill for The Magic of Science. This event is free for members and $10 per participant for non-members. Reserve your spot at this link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4AC2FA0FCCF8-crime?useFullSite=true#/

Not a member yet? It's not too late to join us! Become a member for $40 by February 15th, and you'll be entered into a raffle for your child(ren) to win a ride to school with the Arlington Heights Police! Join us here: https://sd25.revtrak.net/ABC25-Foundation/#/v/ABC25-Foundation-Donation

Check out our latest newsletter for more information and to be brought up to date on our grant winners, including Greenbrier's own Ms. Brower!

https://secure.smore.com/n/t4s5r-abc-25-foundation-newsletter

PTA Cereal Box Challenge Starting MONDAY! Cereal Box Donations Welcome

New for 2025! K-5 Greenbrier students are invited to participate in our first ever PTA-sponsored cereal box challenge. For the weeks of January 20 and January 27 students are encouraged to bring in unopened and non-expired boxes of cereal that the Greenbrier PTA will donate to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. Our community's donations will culminate with a huge celebration on the morning of January 31 for students as they will get to see how many boxes we collected. Donations will be accepted starting Tuesday, January 21 and conclude Thursday, January 30. Students can bring boxes of cereal to their homeroom. Questions? Email d25greenbrierpta@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook. If you need to drop off cereal boxes outside of school hours, email us and we can make arrangements.

 

Support ABC/25 and Help Our School Earn $2,500!

Did you know that by becoming a member of the ABC/25 Foundation, you directly support grants that enhance our teachers' innovative ideas in the classroom? If our school reaches 25% membership, ABC/25 will reward us with a $2,500 grant to use however we choose!

Currently, Greenbrier has 18.8% membership, and we need 12 more families to join to reach this goal. Membership is a simple way to make a big impact on our students and teachers.

Visit www.abc25.org to join today and help us reach 25%!

Weekly E-Flyers

Upcoming Events:

• No school - January 20th
• Movie Night - January 24th
• Conference Sign Up sent to parents - End of the day January 24th
• Healthy Kids Gym Night K-2 Grade - February 5th
• Healthy Kids Gym Night 3rd-5th Grade February 6th
• Parent/Teacher Conferences - February 14th