March 2012
Glenbrook North H.S. | Connections
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GBN brings new meaning to classroom experience
It won't just be teachers at the head of the class at Glenbrook North on March 14. For one day, officials at GBN are closing the textbooks on traditional lesson plans and instead focusing on the social emotional side of learning in the form of Spartans Connect.  | |
One of the classes offered during Spartans Connect will be "Get Fired Up!", a class that teaches students how to work with clay.
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The purpose of the all-day workshop is to celebrate the interests, hobbies and passions of the Spartan community. Students, teachers, staff, parents, local residents and business leaders will host more than 80 sessions that touch on a myriad of subjects and interests. "This event gives students the chance to explore new learning opportunities or participate in classes that may not fit with their current schedules," said Ryan Bretag, coordinator of instructional technology for Glenbrook North. Bretag is who helped organize Spartans Connect. "By bringing our students together in this way, it really strengthens our relationship as a community." Some of the classes include Taking a Stand Against Bullying, Iron Chef Glenbrook North, Just Go! Travel the World on a Budget, Harry Potterology, Eastern Religion and Philosophy, Self Defense 101 and Discover Scuba Diving (click here to see the full course catalog). Even GBN Principal Paul Pryma will trade in his post as the school's top administrator for head of the class as part of "Pryma's Diners and Dives," a workshop about Chicago's tastiest eateries. "Hosting a workshop like this allows me the chance to get to know some of our students in a different way than as their principal. I also want to encourage them to explore neighborhoods beyond that of Northbrook and get to know what opportunities are available to them," Pryma said. This will be the first time Glenbrook North has hosted Spartans Connect. Students were able to register for their preferred classes in February. In addition to the available workshops, students can also attend a live performance in the Center for Performing Arts by "Jackpot Donnie," a well-known Chicago band featuring Glenbrook alumni. The sessions will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14.
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Calendar Highlights
March 1 - Winter Sports Awards Night, 6:30 p.m.
5- No School, District Institute Day
6 - Choral Parents' Org. Mtg., 6 p.m.
7 - Parents' Assn. Mtg., 7:30 p.m.
9 - TLS Basketball Game, 11:30 a.m. (see article)
10 - Booster Club Spring Gala @Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
(see article)
11 - District Festival of Music, 2:30 p.m.& 5 p.m. @ Techny
12- Board of Education Mtg., 7 p.m. @GBN
Booster Club Mtg., 7 p.m.
13 - Spring Jazz Band Concert, 7:30 p.m.
14 - Student Late Arrival, 9:40 a.m.
15-17 - Orchesis Dance Show, 7:30 p.m.
19 - Board of Education Mtg., 7 p.m. @GBN
22 - "Finding the Fit...Financially Speaking," 7 p.m. (see article)
23 - Third quarter ends
26-39 - Spring Break, No School
April 2 - School resumes
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2012 Summer School information
- This year's summer school classes will be held at GBS
- Dates: 1st semester, June 13-July 3; 2nd semester, July 9-27
- Summer school registration begins March 19, for incoming seniors; March 20, for juniors; March 21, for sophomores, and March 22, for freshmen.
- Register and pay online, or print out the invoice and pay in person at GBN (within four days).
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Changes to school calendar
Monday, April 2 remains a reserved "snow day," meaning school will be in session only if a "snow day" has occurred previous to that date. If no "snow day" has been used, Monday, April 2 will be a non-attendance day.
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Bus registration for students
Early-bird student bus registration for the 2012-13 school year begins Monday, Apr il 2. Parents may save up to $150 if registration is completed by Friday, June 1. Register online here.
Please note: Only incoming freshmen will receive bus packets by mail. Bus packets for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be available for printing atwww.glenbrook225.org or for pick-up in the District Office.
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GBN hosts athletic camps
GBN will be offering summer athletic camps, run by GBN coaches, for Northbrook students, grades 1 through 12. Register online at http://camps.glenbrook225.org.
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College and finances program
"Finding the Fit...Financially Speaking" will be held Thursday, March 22, at 7p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts. Families of juniors will learn about the impact that financing college will have on the selection process.
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District Festival of Music
Each year, the combined choirs of Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South present a concert at the Chapel of the Divine Word, located at Techny and Waukegan roads.
The singers are accompanied by the Glenbrook Sinfonietta and selected Wind Ensemble members. This year's concert features works by Faure, Purcell and Copland, among others, and ends with The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Sigrid Johnson from St. Olaf College will serve as guest conductor.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years. The concert times are 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. To reserve tickets, please contact Debbie Dean at (847) 509-2444 or ddean@glenbrook225.org. Reserve early - sell-out crowds are expected.
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TLS annual basketball event
The 21st annual GBN Teaching for Life Skills (TLS) basketball game will be held on Friday, March 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the gymnasium against the GBS TLS Titans. This event offers students w ith cognitive and physical disabilities an opportunity to participate in an athletic competition.
The game will feature varsity poms and cheerleaders, pep band, GBN Chorale and a video sportscast. The event is free and the community is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Booster's host spring gala
The GBN Booster Club has one main fundraising event every year, the Spring Gala. This year the 6th annual Spring Gala will be held on Saturday, March 10, at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook. All Booster Club members will receive an invitation to the Spring Gala, but all interested members of the community are welcome to attend.
The Spring Gala is a great way to socialize with other GBN parents, as well as GBN administrators, athletic directors and coaches. In addition to wonderful food, the Spring Gala also includes a live and silent auction, games, prizes and the drawing of the super raffle winning tickets.
For more information, or to volunteer, contact Janet Pucin at (847) 833-9167 or gbnbooster@gmail.com.
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GBN alumni art show
For 20 years, students of Glenbrook North have left their artistic touches in the hallways, offices, library and other areas of the school. Now, those former students are invited back to celebrate their work. 
On Tuesday, March 13, GBN will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Permanent Art Collection. Through the vision of the Glenbrook Administration, officials have collected more than 100 pieces of artwork from past students that are on exhibit throughout the school.
All alumni artists are invited to attend the event, which will immediately follow a special exhibit of artwork from senior art students in ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting and photography. The Senior Art Show will run from 3 to 5 p.m in the library.
The senior art students will serve as ambassadors and provide tours of the comprehensive collection from 5 to 7 p.m. All artists represented in the Glenbrook North High School Permanent Art Collection will receive a catalogue of the artwork at the reception.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP with Debbie Dean at (847) 509-2444 or ddean@glenbrook225.org.
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Orchesis Dance Show
The Glenbrook Orchesis Dance Company presents this year's show "Adrenaline" on March 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and the event will be held in the Sheeley Center for Performing Arts. For more information, call (847) 509-2524.
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Each month, this section will feature a different article that ran in Glenbrook North's student-run newspaper The Torch, and occasionally, other student-produced work.
A new edition of The Torch is distributed approximately every month and can be found in newsstands throughout the school. This month's article is written by Features Editor Jess Hoffen. Christopoulos releases first single
As a little boy, junior Andrew Christopoulos would sit next to the piano in his family's living room and look up with interest as his father and uncle played. As Andrew began his first lesson, the role switched and it was his father, George Christopoulos, sitting in on his son's first lessons, taking notes so that he could help Andrew practice later.
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Photo credit: Jess Hoffen
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Music was always present in Andrew's childhood. He grew up hearing stories about his father's experiences as a professional musician. Just like his father, as Andrew continued to grow, so did his involvement in music. In addition to the piano, he began playing the drums in fourth grade and in the beginning of sixth began drumming in the Axidents, a band he formed with a few friends.
However, during sixth grade, Andrew stopped playing the piano. He was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.
To read more about Christopoulos, click here.
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The following video was produced by television broadcasting students Brian Maxwell, Ben Seiffe, Kelsey Hasmonek, and Alex Cintado. To view additional videos, go to www.gbnbroadcasting.com.
GBN 2012 Variety Show "Crossroads"
Glenbrook North's annual Variety Show premiered in February and featured the theme "Crossroads." To watch a preview of all the acts, click the image below.
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