- Monday, March 10 (Green Day)
- Tuesday, March 11 (Gold Day)
- Wednesday, March 12 (Green Day)
- Thursday, March 13 (Gold Day)
- Friday, March 14 (Green Day)
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5Essentials Survey Participation
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Your participation in the 5Essentials Survey is vital to our schools!
This survey helps us identify areas for improvement, measure progress on our strategic plan, and ensure we receive an actionable report from the State of Illinois. To achieve this, we need at least 20% parent/guardian participation and, to date, we have only received a 6% GBN participation rate. Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping our school’s future—thank you for your support!
Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping our school’s future—thank you for your support!
Please visit the 5Essentials Parent login to complete the survey using the instructions found here.
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Reminder of Religious Observance Information
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. This year, Ramadan begins on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and continues through Sunday, March 30, 2025, when Muslims will celebrate the holy day of Eid al-Fitr.
Many of our students who observe Ramadan will participate in the following:
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- Wake before dawn (before 5 a.m.) to eat a meal;
- Refrain from eating or drinking throughout the day (including water);
- Break their fast at sunset (around 7 p.m.) with a meal; and
- Participate in evening prayers that may extend late into the night.
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To support students who are fasting, alternative spaces have been designated for their lunch block. At Glenbrook North, this will be the SA Hallway, Student Activities Center, Library, and Main Lobby. Students may visit these areas during their lunch block and do not require a pass. As there is an added emphasis on spiritual devotion and prayers during this month, students can also pray in the space designated by the GBN Science Office. For any students looking for this room, please visit the Science Office. The department assistant and IS will be able to direct any student to the room that is designated for prayer.
As a reminder, no major assignments should be due and no major tests should be administered around the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. For students observing Ramadan, please communicate with your teachers so they can support you as you observe. In addition, students will be excused from any physical activity components of any PE course during religious fasting if the parent/guardian notifies the principal in writing that the student is participating in religious fasting.
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We are excited to announce Food Drive 2025! The Food Drive will run from March 9 through March 19. Every year, we collect food and monetary donations for the Northfield Township Food Pantry and the ARK. Listed below are the events taking place throughout this year’s food drive. We hope you will participate and help us give back to our community! Help us reach our goal of 25,000 food items.
This year, the Northfield Township Food Pantry is serving over 2,550 people a month. In addition, people are coming in to receive food more than ever before. The need is deep in our community, please donate to help out.
Here is the Northfield Township Food Pantry’s most needed items.
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Day of Giving/Pack the Truck
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March 9 |
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Sunset Foods, Jewel & Waterway Carwash |
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We will be “packing the truck” all day at Sunset Foods (Northbrook), Jewel on Waukegan (Glenview), and collecting monetary donations at Waterway Carwash (Northbrook). Also, a portion of car wash proceeds from customers who mention GBN will benefit our Food Drive!
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March 10-19 |
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7:30 - 8 a.m. |
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SA Hall |
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Students and staff should bring cans and nonperishable items to SA Hall between 7:30 and 8 a.m. Each item will count as one point that will go toward the class and department competitions. Students may designate their points to any class and any teacher. There will be a class and department winner announced at the end of the food drive.
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Students have the opportunity to participate in a Volleyball Tournament on Thursday, March 13, starting at 6 p.m. Teams (6-7 students, including the captain) will need to pay a participation fee of $30, and all funds from the tournament will go towards the Food Pantry. There will be a $5 entrance fee or 5 non-perishable food items for students who are not participating in the tournament but wish to attend the event.
Students interested in participating in the Volleyball Tournament can fill out this form. Teams must submit this printed form and fees to the Bookstore by the end of the school day on March 8. Winning team members will receive a prize.
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Students and staff, join us for our third-annual cannonball contest LIVE FROM THE GBN POOL! Come watch representatives from select GBN clubs, activities, and sports compete and cheer them on immediately after school. Admission is $5 per head at the door.
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Thank you for your support as it takes a team to beat hunger. If you have any questions, please reach out to gbnsaboard@glenbrook225.org.
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Sport and Event Candid Photos from Stuart Rodgers Photography
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Thousands of school sports, theater, music and event photos. Images are available for viewing and download.
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District 28 Referendum Open Houses
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On April 1, Northbrook District 28 will ask voters to consider a bond referendum that will fund comprehensive updates to all D28 schools. Our buildings are 60 to 75 years old and they are showing their age. D28’s building plan will update safety and security, make schools more accessible and ensure our classrooms are equipped to support today’s best practices in curriculum and instruction.
The district is hosting two community open houses where building plans will be on display and district staff will discuss the improvement projects and answer questions in a gallery walk format.
Join us at 2 p.m. on March 11 or 7 p.m. on March 15 at Northbrook United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook.
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CATCH: My Kid's Been Ghosted!
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How can you support your child when they face social setbacks, like being excluded from a lunch table or group chat? Join us for a Lunch & Learn focused on empowering parents to guide their kids through these tough moments with confidence and purpose. We’ll explore how values can serve as an anchor for approaching your child with empathy and fostering resiliency. Practical tools for managing the thoughts and feelings that can arise when kids are experiencing difficult social situations will also be discussed. Ashley Leja, PhD will be the featured speaker.
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April 5 |
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8-10 a.m. |
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Wood Oaks Green Park |
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We are organizing a 5K run/walk event for the whole family! Together we will raise mental health awareness and support Northbrook-based CATCH. CATCH’s mission is to empower families to foster resilience and prioritize mental health in their children. This event aims to bring the community together to shed light on the importance of mental well-being and support those who are affected by mental health challenges.
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