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  • December 13, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 12/13/2024

    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 16.7% membership, and we need 15 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%!

     

     

    Cold Weather

    Please send your child the appropriate outdoor clothing as our weather gets cold and eventually snows. We will take the children outside for recess unless the temperature with wind chill is below zero. Students must have snow pants and boots to leave the blacktop once snow is on the ground. 

     

    Message from Our Nurses

    Lice: Winter is the time of year when we notice sporadic cases of lice in the school community. Please read this information about lice. Lice Information

     

    Wear your We Are GB shirts on Thursday, December 19th

     

    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:

    • December 23rd- January 6th - Winter Break
    • PTA Meeting - January 8th -  7:15 pm
    • Kids' Heart Challenge kickoff on January 17th
    • No school - January 20th
    • Movie Night - January 24th
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  • December 6, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 12/6/2024

    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 16.7% membership, and we need 15 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%!

     

     

    Blood Drive

    Bryson is a student in our EC program. In honor of Bryson's 4th Heartiversary, the family hopes you will join them by donating blood or volunteering on Saturday, December 7. Appointments are available through the website. Blood donor requirements have been updated to be more inclusive, so those who may have been ineligible before are now welcome to share the gift of life. There is a critical shortage in our community; if you are willing and able, please join us!  LINK

     

    Cold Weather

    Please send your child the appropriate outdoor clothing as our weather gets cold and eventually snows. We will take the children outside for recess unless the temperature with wind chill is below zero. Students must have snow pants and boots to leave the blacktop once snow is on the ground. 

     

    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:

    • December 10th - Healthy Kids' Gym Night K-2
    • December 11th - Healthy Kids' Gym Night 3-5
    • December 23rd- January 6th - Winter Break
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  • November 22, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 11/22/2024
     
    As we approach the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. This time of year is a reminder of the many blessings we share. It’s important to pause and appreciate the efforts of everyone who makes our school such a special place.

    To our students, thank you for your hard work, curiosity, and the joy you bring to our classrooms daily. To our dedicated teachers and staff, your commitment to nurturing and guiding our students is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for your continued passion and care. And to our families, thank you for your unwavering support and for partnering with us to help our students grow and succeed. As we take this time to relax and recharge, may we reflect on the many things we are thankful for and come back refreshed, ready to continue the journey together.

    I have asked our staff to unplug and recharge. They will put away messages on their email accounts and respond to any issues or concerns when they return on Monday, December 2nd. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

     

    Erin's Law

    Erin’s Law is an Illinois Public Act that requires us to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for children in early childhood through 8th grade. Our team will be presenting the lessons during December. Additional information and the opt-out form can be found on the D25 website.

     

    Makerspace

    The maker space needs empty paper towel tubes (not toilet paper tubes) and empty, flattened cereal boxes. Please have your child bring them in for us to collect. Thank you!

     

     

    Blood Drive

    Bryson is a student in our EC program. In honor of Bryson's 4th Heartiversary, the family hopes you will join them by donating blood or volunteering on Saturday, December 7. Appointments are available through the website. Blood donor requirements have been updated to be more inclusive, so those who may have been ineligible before are now welcome to share the gift of life. There is a critical shortage in our community; if you are willing and able, please join us!  LINK

     

    Cold Weather

    Please send your child the appropriate outdoor clothing as our weather gets cold and eventually snows. We will take the children outside for recess unless the temperature with wind chill is below zero. Students must have snow pants and boots to leave the blacktop once snow is on the ground. 

     

    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:

    • November 22nd- Report Cards emailed home. 
    • November 25th–29th - Fall Break - No School 
    • December 5th - GB band concert 7PM - 9PM
    • December 10th - Healthy Kids' Gym Night K-2
    • December 11th - Healthy Kids' Gym Night 3-5
    • December 23rd-January 6th - Winter Break
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  • November 15, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 11/15/2024

    Link to Blog

     

    Erin's Law

    Erin’s Law is an Illinois Public Act that requires us to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for children in early childhood through 8th grade. Our team will be presenting the lessons during December. Additional information and the opt-out form can be found on the D25 website.

     

    Makerspace

    The maker space needs empty paper towel tubes (not toilet paper tubes) and empty, flattened cereal boxes. Please have your child bring them in for us to collect. Thank you!

     

     

    Cold Weather

    Please send your child the appropriate outdoor clothing as our weather gets cold and eventually snows. We will take the children outside for recess unless the temperature with wind chill is below zero. Students must have snow pants and boots to leave the blacktop once snow is on the ground. 

     

    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:

    • November 21st -Wear We are GB shirts
    • November 22nd- Report Cards emailed home. 
    • November 25–29 - Fall Break - No School 
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  • November 8, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 11/8/2024

    Link to Blog

     

    Thank you, PTA!

    Thank you for all the treats and dinner during conferences. Everything was delicious. 

    BashCandy drive

    Makerspace

    The maker space needs empty paper towel tubes (not toilet paper tubes) and empty, flattened cereal boxes. Please have your child bring them in for us to collect. Thank you!

     

     

    Erin's Law

    Erin’s Law is an Illinois Public Act that requires us to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for children in early childhood through 8th grade. Our team will be presenting the lessons during December. Additional information and the opt-out form can be found on the D25 website.

     

    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:

    • November 15th - Gator Bash
    • November 15th - End of 1st Trimester
    • November 21st -Wear We are GB shirts
    • November 22nd- Report Cards emailed home. 
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  • November 1, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 11/1/2024

    Link to Blog

     

    Thank you, PTA!

    Thank you to all the parents who helped to plan and run our Halloween parties. Everyone had a great time!

     

    Fall Back

    Remember to set your clocks back one hour this weekend.

     

    No School

    A reminder that there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday. 

     

    Parent-Teacher Conferences

    If you have not yet signed up for a conference, or need to change a conference, please contact your child's teacher directly. We look forward to seeing everyone November 4th! 

     

    Makerspace

    The maker space needs empty paper towel tubes (not toilet paper tubes) and empty, flattened cereal boxes. Please have your child bring them in for us to collect. Thank you!

     

     

    Erin's Law

    Erin’s Law is an Illinois Public Act that requires us to provide child sexual abuse prevention education for children in early childhood through 8th grades. Our team will be presenting the lessons during December. Additional information and the opt-out form can be found on the D25 website.

     

    Lost and Found bin is full!

    Do you think your child may have lost some items? Please check out the lost and found in the foyer during conferences. We will donate any items left over on Friday, November 8th.

     

    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:

    • November 4th - Parent/Teachers Conference
    • November 5th - Election Day - No School
    • November 6th - Monday Schedule
    • November 15th - Gator Bash
    • November 21st -We wear GB shirts

     

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  • October 26, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 10/26/2024

    Link to Blog

     

    HALLOWEEN

    Please click HERE to read about our Halloween Parties and Parades.

     

    Parent-Teacher Conferences

    If you have not yet signed up for a conference, or need to change a conference, please contact your child's teacher directly. We look forward to seeing everyone November 4th! 

     

     

     

    Lost and Found bin is full!

    Do you think your child may have lost some items? Encourage them to look in the bin located in the commons.

    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:

    • October 29th - PTA Meeting 7:15 pm - Dr. Kaye will be attending
    • October 30th - Picture Retakes
    • October 31st - Halloween parades
    • November 4th - Parent/Teachers Conference
    • November 5th - Election Day - No School
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  • October 18, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 10/18/2024

     

     

    Link to Blog

     

    HALLOWEEN

    Please click HERE to read about our Halloween Parties and Parades.

     

    Parent/Teacher Conferences

    The Sign-Up Genius link to sign-up for conferences was emailed today. If you did not receive an email, please reach out to Lisa Passmore or Karen Pilli. 

     

     

     

    We are GB Shirt Orders

    Does your child need a new We Are GB shirt? Click the link below to purchase a new shirt and have it mailed to your house.

    https://waistupstores.com/greenbrier_elementary/shop/home

     

    Lost and Found bin is full!

    Do you think your child may have lost some items? Encourage them to take a look at in the bin located in the commons.

    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:

    • October 25th - PTA's Movie Night
    • October 29th - PTA Meeting 7:15 pm
    • October 30th - Picture Retakes
    • October 31st - Halloween parades
    • November 4th - Parent/Teachers Conference
    • November 5th - Election Day - No School
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  • October 11, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 10/11/2024

     

    The conference sign-up will be sent at 4:00 pm.

    Link to Blog

     

    HALLOWEEN

    Please click HERE to read about our Halloween Parties and Parades.

     

    October 29th PTA Meeting
    Dr. Kaye will attend our next PTA meeting on 10/29. You can email any topics you would like him to address to D25greenbrierpta@gmail.com. We want to give him the list in advance, so get your requests in soon. 

     

     

    We are GB Shirt Orders

    Does your child need a new We Are GB shirt? Click the link below to purchase a new shirt and have it mailed to your house.

    https://waistupstores.com/greenbrier_elementary/shop/home

     

    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 and new students  

    • The physical must be completed within a year of school start, dated on or after August 29, 2023

    • 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 29, 2023

    • The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required
    • Due date of October 15, 2024

     

    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:

    • October 14th - School is in session.
    • October 11th - Parent/Teacher sign-up email to parents.
    • October 17th - We are GB T-shirt Day
    • October 25th - PTA's Movie Night
    • October 29th - PTA Meeting 7:15 pm
    • November 4th - Parent/Teachers Conference
    • November 5th - Election Day - No School
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  • October 4, 2024

    Posted by Donna Bingaman on 10/4/2024

     

     

    Playground before and after school

    The playground and blacktop are reserved for our CAP program before and after school. The CAP program is happy to share the space as long as all students have adult supervision. The CAP staff can not supervise children not in their program. If you are comfortable having your child play without you at the playground, please have them go to a playground other than Greenbrier's.

     

    We are GB Shirt orders

    Does your child need a new We are GB shirt? Click the link below to purchase a new shirt and have it mailed to your house.

    https://waistupstores.com/greenbrier_elementary/shop/home

     

    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 and new students  

    • The physical must be completed within a year of school start, dated on or after August 29, 2023

    • 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 29, 2023

    • The official State of Illinois Eye Examination form is required
    • Due date of October 15, 2024

     

     

    AUTHOR REKHA RAJAN IS COMING TO GREENBRIER!

    Local author (and trained opera singer) Rekha Rajan will be visiting with our 1st-3rd graders in

    the LMC!

    If you are interested in purchasing a personalized copy of her book(s), please see the online form here: The Book Stall Order Form  

    All books are discounted by 10%.

    NOTE: All book orders are ONLINE ONLY.

     

     

    TMS Junior Spirit Squad Workshop 

    Click HERE to learn more!

     

    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:

    • October 8th - Donuts with Grown Ups
    • October 8th - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm
    • October 11th - Parent/Teacher sign-up email to parents.
    • October 17th - We are GB T-shirt Day
    • October 25th - PTA's Movie Night
    • October 29th - PTA Meeting 7:15 pm

     

     

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