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GBS says farewell to Principal Wegley with special Q&A
In 1995, math and science teacher Dr. Brian Wegley first joined Glenbrook South and, amazed by the vast resources and rich culture, said he "finally saw what education was supposed to be." For 17 of the past 20 years, Wegley has called GBS home, serving the school as a teacher, coach, associate principal of curriculum and instruction and, for ten years, principal.
During his time as a Titan, Dr. Wegley spearheaded the 50th anniversary celebration of the school, worked with administration to pass a 2006 Referendum that updated the facilities and improved academic programs, oversaw a shift to the Block Schedule and had the pleasure of graduating his daughter, Corine (class of 2008), his son, Rob (class of 2011), and 9,602 additional students from Glenbrook South.
"There have been 30,000 graduates from GBS through our 53-year history. I am honored to have been able to serve more than 30 percent of our students to date and I have cared for every one of them as I would my own," Wegley said. "I believe in GBS and am so thankful that my children are also graduates of this wonderful school."
In July, the current GBS principal will leave Glenbrook South to become superintendent of District 30. Before his departure, Wegley took some time to reflect on his favorite memories at GBS and his vision for what's ahead.
Q: What did being Principal (in general and of GBS) mean to you?
Glenbrook South is an amazing school by any measure. We have incredible students, amazing community support and a talented staff. GBS has also had amazing principals. As the fourth principal in our 53-year history, I have felt a deep responsibility to maintain our culture and serve every component of our school community.
 The past ten years have been wonderful. I have felt trust from our parents, support from my leadership team, care from our students and investment from our staff. I have loved being the principal of GBS! Glenbrook South is a special place and we refer to ourselves as a family. I have given my heart to our students, staff and community and have truly loved all I have served.
Q: What are you most proud of at GBS?
I am most proud of the fact that as good as GBS was ten years ago, we are an even better school today. We embrace the fact that maintaining excellence requires continuous improvement. What differentiates GBS is our civility, involvement and high expectations. I am proud to have lived these and to have put together an amazing team who helped deepen these attributes across time.
Note: Members of the community are encouraged to attend a farewell reception for Dr. Wegley on Tuesday, May 26 from 6-7:15 p.m. in the Student Activities Center.
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 From the Principal: Sponsored talk on student happiness and success offers important insight
What do lessons learned from a one-of-a-kind 76-year study teach us about parenting and life?
Join us for answers on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the GBS auditorium as renowned Harvard Medical School professor of psychiatry George Vaillant presents Happiness is Only the Cart: Love is the Horse - The Men of the Harvard Grant Study of Adult Development.
Dr. Vaillant will discuss the most critical factors that determine success in life, with compelling results that will affect your children's lives as well as your own. Learn surprising facts, such as how a loving childhood environment is the key indicator of later success, and how alcoholism is the most destructive factor throughout life.
The GBS Parents Association is partnering with the Family Action Network (FAN) to bring renowned speaker George Vaillant to GBS. FAN is a 33-year old volunteer organization that connects parents and professionals through programming that educates, inspires and positively impacts the broader community.
This is the first FAN event at Glenbrook South so we want the community to make the most of this wonderful opportunity and to motivate more programs in Glenview in the future. Please spread the word and come and take advantage of the ability to ask direct questions to the author of one of the most comprehensive studies ever done on human development.
You don't want to miss this. Hope to see you there.
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Final exam schedule
Second semester final exams will take place from Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11.
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Senior final exam schedule
Senior final evaluations will take place during regularly scheduled class periods on Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4. Graduation rehearsal and Senior Breakfast will be on Friday, June 5.
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Bus registration for students
Parents may save up to $150 on early-bird bus registration for the 2015-16 school year if forms are completed by Friday, June 5. Register online.
Please note: Only incoming freshmen will receive bus packets by mail. Bus packets for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be available for printing at www.glenbrook225.org or for pick-up in the District Office.
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Summer school begins June 16
First semester summer school will begin Tuesday, June 16. Please note the date change from the original calendar.
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GBS textbook buyback
· Seniors may resell their textbooks at the bookstore from June 1-5.
· All other students may resell their textbooks from June 8-11 in the Freshman Cafeteria.
· Bookstore hours are 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
· Textbooks must be in good condition with no pages missing, broken bindings and free of major writing and highlighting. Activity Workbooks, Lab Notebooks, Student Assignment Workbooks, and e-Book envelopes will not be bought back.
· Parents/guardians must present proper identification to receive cash from the buyback. Otherwise, checks will be issued and mailed within two weeks.All students must present ID at time of buyback.
· NOTE: If the books were not originally purchased from Becks Bookstore and/or are not being used for the following school year, they are not eligible for buyback.
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Grad Nite committee prepares for 2015 event
The 2015 Grad Nite celebration will be held on Sunday, June 7. A group of parents have begun planning this year's Grad Nite and are seeking other parents to volunteer and/or chaperone. Parents of students from all classes are invited to join the committee.
Grad Nite is a safe celebration at Brunswick's Buffalo Grove entertainment center for seniors and has become a popular, fun-filled tradition usually attended by more than 85 percent of the class. The evening will include check-in at 9 p.m. and students and chaperones boarding the busses at 10 p.m. and heading back to campus at 3:30 a.m. To volunteer for chaperoning or check in, please contact Holly Jennings at ehjennings@comcast.net .
Additionally, the popular Grad Cards are on sale and cost $5. Grad Cards are a great way to honor a graduate and support the Grad Nite event. To order a card for a GBS senior, please contact Angie Nelson at anelson06@aol.com.
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GBS hosts Prom 2015, "Masquerade"
Friday, May 15 from 7 p.m.-midnight, Crowne Plaza O'Hare, 5440 N. River Road in Rosemont
The Glenbrook South Prom - themed "Masquerade" this year - will include dinner and dancing, with music provided by The Party Faithful. The dance is chaperoned by GBS administrators, staff and the school resource officer.
Formal attire is required. This is a school-sponsored event; all school rules apply.
Prom bids went on sale Monday, April 13, and may be purchased in the bookstore through Friday, May 1. Bids are $70 for an individual and $140 for a couple. Table reservations will be available for groups of ten and students will electronically reserve tables of 10 from May 4-8. There will also be open table options.
To view tips for parents, please visit the Prom website.
For further information or questions, contact Julie Smith at 847-486-4661 or jsmith@glenbrook225.org.
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Farewell Reception for Dr.Wegley
Tuesday, May 26, 6-7:15 p.m., SAC
The GBS community will honor GBS Principal Brian Wegley with a special reception. Members of the community are encouraged to attend and wish Dr. Wegley well in his next endeavor as Superintendent of District 30. Dessert and coffee will be served.
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Student Services offers annual Senior Seminar for seniors and parents
Wednesday, May 27, Block 2, 9:42 - 11:12 a.m., Student Services
The Student Services Department will present the senior class with information about some of the real issues they will face after high school. Topics include the adjustments that result from being away from home for the first time. The mandatory graduation assembly will follow.
This year, a parent coffee will be offered in the morning, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. College counselor Ann LePage will speak to the parents about transitioning their sons and daughters to life after high school, as well as the emotions that go along with that. In addition, C.L. Lindsay, famed attorney and author, will speak to the parents about keeping their kids safe.
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 Etruscan earns prestigious Pacemaker award
At the Journalism Education Association (JEA)/National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) convention in Denver, CO, the 2013-14 volume of the Etruscan yearbook, "Who Knew?" was named a national Pacemaker award winner, the highest honor a high school publication can receive.
The yearbook publication was one of only eight winners in its size category of 337 pages or more. The Etruscan was the only yearbook finalist from Illinois.
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Library March Madness tournament crowns winner
As the March Madness tournament came to an exciting conclusion last month, a new champion was crowned, one that took its competition by a storm: The Hunger Games.
Because throughout the NCAA March Madness competition, the Glenbrook South Library hosted a March Madness of their own, with students and staff voting for their favorite books in a similar bracket-style competition.
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Key Club Eat & Read Day has lasting impact
 "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child," Dr. Seuss famously wrote. Taking his words to heart, a few dozen GBS Key Club students boarded a bus to the city of Chicago, armed with boxes of books and bags of lunches. They got off at Brown Elementary School, ready to make memories.
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2015-16 School Calendar - Tentative
Aug 24 First Day of School
Sept 7 No School
Sept 14 No School
Sept 23 No School
Oct 12 No School
Nov 11 No School
Nov 25-27 No School
Dec 21-Jan 1 No School
Jan 4 Classes Resume
Jan 15 Reserved Emergency Day
Jan 18 No School
Jan 22 No School
Feb 15 No School
March 7 No School
March 25-April 1 No School
April 4 Reserved Emergency Day
May 30 No School
June 9 Tentative Last Day of School (Unless emergency days are needed)
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This month, this section features videos from Glenbrook South's student-produced TV program. New videos, including news reports, features, commercials and documentaries can be found on the GBS TV website.
The following video was selected to appear at the Chicago International Film Festival: CineYouth on Friday, May 8.
The Robin Hood Heist
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