- Wednesday, October 5 - No School
- Campuses Closed in observance of Yom Kippur
- Thursday, October 6: Gold Day
- 5 p.m. | FAFSA Completion Night
- Friday, October 7: Blue Day
- Saturday, October 8
- Seal of Biliteracy Testing
- Monday, October 10: Gold Day
- Homecoming Week Begins
- Dress-up Spirit Day: Olympics – Wear your favorite athletic gear!
- Tuesday, October 11: Blue Day
- Dress-up Spirit Day; Go Greek – Wear any college gear!
- Wednesday, October 12: Gold Day
- Dress-up Spirit Day: Clash of the Titans – Represent your class with a specific color t-shirt: Seniors - Navy, Juniors - White, Sophomores - Light Blue, Freshman - Black, and Staff - Grey
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Tickets for Football Game Against New Trier
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Will you be attending Friday’s Football game against New Trier High School? If so, all tickets for the game must be purchased in advance through New Trier’s GoFan webpage. No tickets will be available at the door, and attendees must present their tickets via their mobile devices.
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College Visits for Juniors and Seniors
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Junior and Senior students are invited to attend college visits at GBS this fall. All students MUST obtain the teacher’s approval for the class they’ll miss. Students must bring a signed copy of their gold pass to the visit. For a complete list, please log into Naviance or the GBS website under College and Career.
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Thursday, October 6 from 5-8 p.m.
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All seniors and their parents are invited to attend FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Night on Thursday, October 6 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the GBS Library. Appointments are not necessary, but we ask that families register to allow our staff to plan accordingly. Trained financial aid professionals will be on hand to assist with completing the FAFSA.
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GBS will also offer FAFSA assistance appointments beginning October 9 through mid-November via Zoom. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be available to assist with the federal forms. To register, visit the registration calendar and click, NEXT APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE, and enter your name next to WHAT.
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“Guardianship and Guardianship Alternatives” Parent Education Series presented by the Glenbrook Special Education Parent Association
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Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the GBS Lyceum
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Families are invited to join the Glenbrook Special Education Parent Association’s Parent Education Series event “Guardianship and Guardianship Alternative.” Presenter Amy Kasallis uses her extensive professional and personal experience as a parent to a 23-year-old autistic son to explain the options guardians have as their student ages up.
Amy Kasallis is an attorney who concentrates her practice on working with families who have loved ones with disabilities, primarily in guardianship, guardianship alternatives, and special needs-focused estate planning.
This event will be hosted at Glenbrook South High School in the Lyceum and will be streamed online. Individuals interested in attending are requested to register online in advance of attending.
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Students - join your classmates in celebrating homecoming spirit days:
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- Monday, October 10: Olympics – Wear your favorite athletic gear!
- Tuesday, October 11: Go Greek – Wear any college gear!
- Wednesday, October 12: Clash of the Titans – Represent your class with a specific color t-shirt:
- Seniors - Navy
- Juniors - White
- Sophomores -Light Blue
- Freshman - Black
- Staff - Grey
- Thursday, October 13: Greek Getaway – Bring your books and materials in anything BUT a backpack! Dress for vacation!
- Friday: White Out – Wear a Toga or dress in all white
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All school dress code rules apply to themed dress-up days, including that clothing worn must provide reasonable coverage.
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PEP RALLY Friday, October 14, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Fieldhouse
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Performances from the Titan Marching Band, Varsity Titan Poms, Varsity Titan Cheer, De La Cru, Bhangra Beatz, and Latino Heat. Crowd participation games, giveaways, videos, and music. Get hyped for the varsity homecoming football game! Admission is free.
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VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME VS. GLENBROOK NORTH Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
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Come watch the GBS Titans take on the Glenbrook North Spartans! Admission cost is $5 for adults and $2 for students at the gate (free entry with an Activity Pass.) Students need to ensure their Activity Pass is loaded on their digital ID or their physical id includes the sticker.
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HOMECOMING PARADE Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m.
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Features banners from GBS student clubs and activities and floats from the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes! The parade kicks off from St. David’s Church, heading east down Glenview Road to Jackman Park.
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HOMECOMING DANCE Saturday, October 15, from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
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The week’s events culminate with the Homecoming Dance in the Fieldhouse featuring Kona Ice, a DJ, a photo booth, 360 photo booth, and LED light wall that will make for a great evening! Students are encouraged to attend the entire event, but if a student leaves early, they will not be allowed back in.
Students are allowed to bring one guest that does not attend GBS. The guest must currently be enrolled in high school and have a completed permission slip prior to being admitted to the dance. Guest forms are available in the SAO.
Pre-pay admission tickets are $10 per person with an Activity Pass or $12 without. Tickets are available in the GBS Bookstore. All tickets purchased at the door will be $15.
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Parent Association Parent Education Event
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October 19 from 7-8:30 p.m.
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On October 19, all parents and guardians are invited to the first Parent Education event of the year. More information on the topic and presenters to come.
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Ways To Stay Healthy During Cold And Flu Season
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As we enter into cold and flu season, we want all students and staff members to stay healthy and in school. The CDC recommends individuals take the actions to fight the flu:
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- Get yourself and your family vaccinated
- Stop the spread
- Ask your primary care provider about flu antivirals
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GBN Student Dives into School History for Research Project
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One District 225 student is using her passion for local history to uncover and celebrate Glenbrook North just ahead of its 70th anniversary.
Glenbrook North senior Elyse Malamud is a part of the two-year advanced honors research program, where she chose to look into the school’s past. Malamud thought of the idea when she was reading, ‘How the Post Office Created America’ by Winfred Gallagher.
“When it came time to think of an idea for AHRP, I really wanted to attempt to bring a story that is close to my heart, which is, of course, local history. The history of my school, which I am involved with all the time, and I wanted to bring that and also try to encapsulate it and deliver it to people in a delightful and enjoyable way,” Malamud said. Read More →
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CATCH Lunch & Learn: Tech Transitions: Helping Kids Manage Screen Time
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Tuesday, October 11 at noon via Zoom
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Just about every parent will tell you the technology battles are intense. Kids are on screens constantly, and getting them to take a necessary break is no small task.
Join us along with Kevin Lanham, LCPC Skylight Counseling Center, and learn what's really going on with our kids from a developmental perspective. We'll also practice exercises to help children turn off tech and develop better emotional regulation and communication skills in the process.
CATCH Lunch and Learns are supported by a generous grant from the Northbrook Woman's Club.
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A Community Conversation for Parents: “It’s Time for A Reset: Empowering Our Kids to Live a Meaningful Life”
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Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. in the GBN Center for the Performing Arts
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Together, we’ll learn how to better communicate and connect with our kids, help them develop resilience, and find a path beyond academic success.
Speakers: William Stixrud, Ph.D. and Ned Johnson, Founder, PrepMatters–Best-selling authors of The Self-Driven Child & What Do You Say?
This presentation is sponsored by the Glenbrook Foundation and members of the GBN Community Mental Health Partnership members including CATCH, Compass, GBN, GBN Parents’ Association, GNCY, Plena, and Youth Services.
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