Glenbrook's Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

We are lucky to have an amazing parent association here at Glenbrook Elementary.  This group is responsible for working together to support our school, students and their families, both academically and socially.  Each year they plan many events such as Family Reading Night, Family Math Night/Ice Cream Social, Pastries for Parents, Halloween Bash, Family Fun Fair, BINGO/LOTERIA and many more.  Additionally, they raise funds to help our students and staff get extra resources which make our school a better place to learn.  Over the years they have purchased lots of technology, playground equipment, ST Math, Reading A - Z, supported assemblies and contributed in countless other ways. This year they worked hard to raise funds for a brand new school sign! The sign is expected to arrive later this week.  Without the PTA, our school would be a very different place to work and to learn.  Please consider joining as a member of the organization. You can find more information on their Facebook Page at Glenbrook PTA. 

Dining Out Night at Chuck E. Cheese

Our first dining out event was held at Chuck E. Cheese, a favorite spot for our families.  It was well attended and fun for all!  The next dining event will be held at Panera Bread on Rt. 59 and Irving Park Road on October 12 from 4:00-8:00 pm.  Look for fliers in the enews and to be sent home in folders.  

PTA Meetings

Our first PTA Meeting was held on Monday, September 17.  Meetings begin at 6:30, last only 1 hour and babysitting is provided!  We welcome all parents to join us to see how you can become more involved and informed in what's happening at Glenbrook.  The next PTA Meeting will be held on Monday, October 15 at 6:30 pm.  This time Mrs. Jagielski's 6th graders will be sharing some of their writing work as well.  

PTA Executive Board: (Left to right) Jose Alcantara- Vice President, Nicole Martinez-President, Cheryl DeRoo-Principal, Erin Sorellino- Secretary, Stephanie LeMaire-Treasurer

Glenbrook students take part in commemoration of 9/11: A Day of Remembrance and Service

While none of our students had yet been born during the attacks on September 11, 2001, it is certainly a day that many of their parents and teachers remember well.  Since our Glenbrook children are very young, we like to focus our discussions about 9/11 on the patriotism that was exhibited that day.  Many teachers and visitors shared stories of the firefighters and policemen as well as other everyday people that served as heroes on the life changing day and beyond. Several students learned of the unsung heroes whose stories were often untold.  The lesson shared was that ordinary people can and should help others in need.

Glenbrook students honored first responders by writing letters to and creating cards for the Streamwood Police Officers and the Streamwood Firefighters to thank them for the service they provide in our community.  Nearly 500 letters were sent to the departments that day to honor those individuals. 

Glenbrook students are taking part in a collection for Operation Support Our Troops.  Donations will be collected from now through November 12, the day of our Veterans' Day Celebration.  We welcome donations of any of the following items. 

Glenbrook Students Learn About Safety

Students spend  6 hours a day at school which means that have to be prepared for an emergency.  We work hard to make sure that Glenbrook students are always safe and know what to do should an emergency occur.  Very early in the school year we begin practicing 3 major  types of drills; Fire Drill, Severe Weather Drill and Lock Down Drill. This week was the first time we practiced all 3 drills and our students did an impressive job!

It looks very quiet in these pictures; like no one is in the building.  That is because we were practicing our Lock Down Drill.  Student learn that when there is danger they need to listen very quietly to their teacher. Sometimes we need to leave the building and get far away, other times we just lock our doors and remain very quiet.  Officer Ed, our DARE Officer from the Streamwood Police Department, joined us for this drill. He was very impressed at how quickly our classrooms locked down and he didn't hear a peep! 

We hope that we will never have to experience weather severe enough that we need to take cover, but if we do, the students know the drill.  The students very quietly walked in a line to their take cover space and got into a safe position.  They learned how to protect their heads and bodies the best way they could.  

Fireman Tim from the Streamwood Fire Department came with another fireman and his big red truck to see how well we were able to do a fire drill.  He said we did a fantastic job exiting the building quickly and quietly.  The students and their teachers moved far away and checked their list to be sure that the entire class was safe and accounted for.  Once it was safe to return, we all came back inside. 

We'll practice the drills a couple more times this school year to make sure that we know exactly what to do. Don't forget to practice at home too so that your children know what to do if there is an emergency at home. Make a plan and practice it to ensure safety for all!

Ending August with a smile!

     August has been an excellent month. Student have really begun to get into the routines and procedures of school.  This week they had their first safety lesson as they practiced a Bus Evacuation Drill.  This drill is important for all students, even those that walk to school. There may be a time that students take a field trip and ride the bus. They always need to know the safest way to ride the bus and what to do in the event of a bus emergency. The drivers were very impressed with the Hawk Pride they saw our Glenbrook students show and are confident that they know how to be safe when riding or evacuating a bus.

Donations

     We had a wonderful surprise this week when the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood stopped by to donate school supplies.  They donated a couple of boxes of supplies to help our students who struggle to purchase their own.  Also a special thanks to 2 other friends of Glenbrook, Mrs. Linda DiMaggio, a grandparent of 2 of our students, and also to an anonymous friendly neighbor who also donated many supplies.  Finally, you may have noticed that our orange caution cones were a bit old and broken.  Thanks to parent Mr. Michael Godinez, we have some nice new cones! This should help better mark caution areas and keep our kids safe. Thank you all for your generosity!  

Library

This week also marked the first week of library for our students. Mrs. McDonald showed the students the important areas of the library and introduced the them the general procedures before they checked out books.  Students love visiting the Glenbrook library just like they like visiting your local public library.  If you have not gotten your children a library card from Poplar Creek Library (Gail Bordon if you live in Elgin.), please stop by the library and do so right away. They have so much to offer and the entire family will benefit from visiting!  

http://pclib.org/   (Poplar Creek)

https://www.gailborden.info/  (Gail Bordon)