Congratulations to 8th grader Leah Latash who was selected to perform with the @NorthshoreConcertBand on Feb 19th for the Lifetime of Music concert. northshoreband.org/february-2023-…

Westmoor students built their awareness of single-use plastic and how to recognize, reduce and reuse single-use plastics during this four-week program with scientist-in-residence @JoeyFinRhyme, sponsored by the PTO. The plastic turtle sculpture will live in the school garden.

I had an amazing morning working with some amazing art educators and administrators at Northbrook D28 Rich discussion about curriculum, collaboration about assessment...and some art-making fun. Check back for more snapshots and THANK YOU for being awesome. IAEA

We see persuasive writing everywhere, especially on social media. So Danielle Rubel and I battled it out in the Apple Education Clips app to show how we might use the boxes & bullets format in the real world! I remain, steadfastly, team waffles. #EveryoneCanCreate

Listen to "Unleashing creativity and collaboration with iPads" at buzzsprout.com/2074064/126010… and learn about some cool things going on in the classroom!

Kindergarteners used Seesaw to take photos and record their plan for their how-to books today. Listening back to their thinking helped them write down each step! #innovate28 #seesaweducators

The top 5 Ss in 4th & 5th grade who read the most Caudill Award books Zoomed with Rob Harrell and it was MAGICAL! From the process of writing "Wink" to creating characters who will soon be on screen, we are forever changed by this author visit - as readers and writers. #28empowers

If you want to know how to use some cool tools in @AppleEdu Keynote, just ask Meadowbrook 3rd-graders. Each student chose a change-maker to profile. After researching and writing, Kristin Cash showed them how to use line-draw animation to bring their stories to life! #28Empowers

NBJH 8th-graders are spending the day learning about Northbrook Northbrook Library and Northbrook Park District, shadowing professionals and elected officials during Student Government Day. Tonight, the students will tackle a community problem in mock board meeting.

Lots of opportunities to Join Our Team! for details, please visit: northbrook28.net/Domain/153

Get going and sign up for the annual HOH5K! All ages 5 and older are invited. There's a Fun Run for 3-5-year-olds, too. All proceeds go to college scholarships for NBJH alumni. Visit runsignup.com/Race/IL/Northb…

Many thanks to Northbrook Fire Department for teaching fire safety to our Young Explorers! Special shout out to Inspectors Ted Aquino, Tony Manola and Jackie 'Sparky' Durment!

Today, @WestmoorD28 Ss in 3, 4, & 5th grade who read the most Bluestem Award books this year Zoomed with THE Jennifer Holm! Our biggest takeaways? Being rejected 14 times doesn't mean you give up and writing a genre you never thought you'd like can change your career! #empower28

Thank you for inviting me to your writing celebration, Ruby’s Crew! Your big and bold opinions were amazing to read!! Love to see 2nd graders looking through the lens of audience to guide their voice and word choice!! Ms. Rubenstein @WestmoorD28

Northbrook District 28 chooses new Westmoor School principal chicagotribune.com/suburbs/northb…

Congratulations to our NBJH Science students who placed 3rd @IJAS State Fair at SIU-C on Saturday, with 12 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze award. Read the whole story at northbrook28.net

Congratulations to NBJH and Health Teacher Wendy Concklin for receiving the Blue Ribbon Health Education award from IAHPERD Illinois Assoc for Health, PE, Rec & Dance and Illinois School Health Association. Read the full story on our website: northbrook28.net

Hear music teachers and students talk about the impact of "5th Grade Musicals!" at buzzsprout.com/2074064/128625…

Math Intervention Teacher Rebecca @Stowell28, Instructional Facilitator @RubelDanielle Rubel, and Gifted & Talented Coordinator Trina Newman formed MAC with nine 4th-grade students to focus on a mission statement of "Joy + Math = Our Mission" to engage all students.