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Attention Northbrook families:
Volunteering, Derouging, and Detasseling are agricultural jobs where you will be able to earn money through work, learn new skills, and meet new friends. To make money, gain working experience, and grow your knowledge base of the working world through close cooperation with other workers and management.
Any questions please contact Coles Ag colesagriculture@gmail.com
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Attention families...Celebration for Women's History Month is taking place Sunday March 19, 2023. Mendota Elks Lodge from 2-6pm.
Please see the attached flyer for all information.
Any questions please contact Aurora Medina @ 815-410-0269
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**Menu Change** Monday (2/27) and Tuesday's (2/28) menu days have been flip-flopped. Monday will now be Chili Cheese dogs and Tuesday will be chicken.
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Attention Northbrook Families!
Yearbook order forms are due FRIDAY 2/24!!!!
Any questions please call the office 815-539-6237
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** Menu Change** Wednesday (2/22) instead of Beef Nachos we will be having Beef Tacos.
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Hello Northbrook families! Next week brings Vanentine's Week and the Student Council has prepared us with spirit days next week!
Monday is Super Bowl Love!
Where your favorite sports team attire
Tuesday is Pink and Red Day!
Wear pink or red or BOTH!
Wednesday is Love to be comfortable!
Wear pajamas or comfy clothes
Thursday is Dress to Impress!
Wear your nice clothes
Friday is We love to be Spartans!
Wear your Spartan gear
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Wednesday February 8th 5:30 pm is the Northbrook Beginning Band Concert. The band will be accompanied by the 6th/8th Choir.
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In case you didn't hear Chromebooks started going home with 7th and 8th graders on Friday 1/20. Everyone here was excited for this moment. We are one week in and the excitement continues!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call 815-539-6237!
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It's that time of year....Yearbook order forms are out. Forms have been handed out to students and additional copies are available outside of the office.
If you have any questions please call our office 815-539-6237.
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Don’t forget! For grades 5th-8th!
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Today Financial Plus Credit Union stopped by and gave a generous donation of $100 to a Northbrook School. We are so thankful for the generosity we experience from the community! Thank you so much FPCU for your generosity!
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Mendota’s counseling staff are busy today helping our 8th grade students select their freshmen year elective courses. Most popular question of the day… “When do I get drivers ed?” 🚗 🛻
Thank you Mr. Landgraf, Mrs. Tarr, and Mrs. Gatza for setting our students up for success.
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Congratulations to our 8th grade Spartan basketball team and Coach Bauer for their 1st place win in the Serena tournament!
❤️🖤
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Congrats to the 8th graders that made the Volleyball team! 1st practice Monday 12/5 3-5pm.
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Congrats to the 7th Graders who made the Volleyball team tonight!
Practice starts tomorrow @3:45 in the small gym.
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Congrats to the 6th Graders that made the Volleyball team! Attached is a link to the roster.
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Heads up music fans…Northbrook Band and Choir have a gig coming up. Check out the flyer for the details!
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Attention 6/7/8 Boys Basketball Families!!
Tomorrow’s games have been changed. All 3 teams will be playing at Northbrook with a 4:30 start. The games will be as follows:
7th Grade at 4:30, 8th to follow, and 1 6th Grade Game to follow 8th Grade.
3 games 1 night, come cheer on the Spartans as they compete against Oglesby Washington Monday night.
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Volleyball Tryouts Updated Dates:
Please see the attached flyer regarding tryouts!
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Reminder! 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball tryouts are next week. Must be eligible to try out and MUST have your sports physical complete to try out.