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What are the responsibilities of the Board of Education? What is not part of the Board’s role? What inspires members to serve on the Board? All community members are invited to learn more about these topics by attending the Parent Information Night with the Board of Education at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Homer O. Harvey Room in the Administrative Offices at Northbrook Junior High School, 1475 Maple Avenue. The evening will feature a presentation by Board members, followed by time for questions from the audience.
All Northbrook Junior High School parents and guardians are invited to attend a Principal’s Forum at 11 a.m. today (Oct. 16) in the library at the junior high, 1475 Maple Avenue. The forum provides an opportunity for parents and the Northbrook Junior High School administration to share ideas, and for administrators to provide an update on the year, current initiatives, and school goals. Parents who have questions about the event may contact Principal Scott Meek at (847) 498-7920.
The Greenbriar School book fair, “Book Fair Safari,” starts today (Oct. 16) and families are encouraged to check out the variety of titles for sale. The book fair runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today (Oct. 16) at Greenbriar School, 1225 Greenbriar Lane, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday (Oct. 17), and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 18). In addition, families are invited to visit the Family Fun Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight (Oct. 16) in the school’s gym. The fair features raffle drawings, story reading, snacks, and books. The school is also participating in the “One for Books” campaign, which provides books to needy schools while help Greenbriar to earn books, as well.
District 28 Beginning Band will hold a Beginning Band Demo Night at 7 p.m. next Thursday (Oct. 23) in the Northbrook Junior High gym, 1475 Maple Ave. Demo Night is a special performance designed to “show off” what the beginners have learned so far this year. Parents will experience a sample rehearsal, followed by special presentations by each instrument family.
Westmoor School’s book fair, “Book Fair Safari,” runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 22), from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. next Thursday (Oct. 23), and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 24 at Westmoor School, 2500 Cherry Lane. The fair, one of the PTO’s three largest fundraisers, will feature a wide variety of books and related products. Students have a chance to peruse the offerings and write down the titles that they’d like to purchase with their families.
The following Wind Ensemble members will represent Northbrook Junior High School in the 2008 IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) Honor Band. The students auditioned along with 450 other Chicago-area musicians to earn a place in the band. Rob Blumstein (trombone), Michael Pugh (baritone), and Daniel Nibeck (trumpet) will be participating in the all-day music festival Nov. 8 at Maine West High School.
The record rains on the weekend of September 13-14 created approximately 1-2 inches of flooding on the lower level of Northbrook Junior High. Board Member Melissa Paull, chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and Superintendent Larry Hewitt recently commended the District’s entire custodial staff for their hard work during that time. Custodians from across the District collaborated on the clean-up effort, preventing damage and allowing school to start as usual the Monday after the storms.
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