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Project Lead the Way offers engineering opportunities for Glenbrook students
At noon on a Wednesday, twenty-five students crowded into the Applied Technology hallway of Glenbrook North, lining up against the lockers. They'd spent two weeks studying solar and hydrogen fuel cells and were poised to put their knowledge to the test. They spread out the five robot vehicles they'd built using different motor fuel sources, including battery, solar and hydrogen fuel, and hypothesized which would run the fastest or longest in a race down the hallway.
The students were in the Principles of Engineering course in their second year of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and, already by October, had hours of practice merging theoretical physics concepts and "maker" engineer concepts.
Centered around activity-, project-, and problem-based learning, PLTW is the nation's leader in providing science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grades.
"In PLTW classes, you walk in and see different kinds of non-traditional learning," said Mary Kosirog, instructional supervisor for GBN's Career and Life Skills department, which houses PLTW. "While there is some teacher direction, the classes are discovery-based. You see students learning by trying and attempting and making things on their own."
More than 8,000 schools around the United States, including Glenbrook North and South, have adopted the set of courses to introduce students to practical engineering skills. GBN's program, in its second year, boasts nearly 100 students and GBS's program, in its third year, instructs more than 300 students.
The courses were created in partnership with educators and professional engineers alike to ensure career preparation. The curriculum first teaches computer design skills and then incorporates construction and materials testing, with projects ranging from building penny hockey sets with laser engravers to running autonomous cars to crafting capstone projects that solve problems.
"PLTW says engineers were noticing there were not enough qualified recent graduates. Typical engineering students received plenty of lessons in theory, but lacked the applied practice from a manufacturing context," said Jason Berg, who teaches PLTW at GBN. "PLTW aims to give students, starting at a younger age, a more holistic approach so they can understand not just construction but why and how it's working."
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Winter Break begins Dec. 19
Friday, December 18, is the last day of school before Winter Break begins. Classes resume on Monday, January 4.
Please note, the schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, December 23 through Friday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 30 through Friday, January 1.
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First semester final exam schedule
The first semester final exam schedule for Glenbrook North begins Tuesday, January 19.
More information will be posted later this month on the GBN website.
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GBN presents comedy "Noises Off"
Thursday, December 10, through Saturday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., CPA
This winter, GBN will present "Noises Off," the hilarious comedy, by Michael Frayn, about a play within a play. The farce is led by student director Danny O'Keefe and stars fewer than 10 Spartan actors and actresses. Tickets are $8 or free with a GBN Student Activity Pass.
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Coffee Talk: Communicating with teachers, coaches and sponsors
Tuesday, December 1, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Green and Gold Conference Center
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) invites parents for coffee and conversation on communication with teachers, coaches, and sponsors. Panelists will discuss strategies for effectively communicating concerns, obtaining feedback on student progress and supporting students as they learn to self-advocate.
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Reception for Winter Showcase Art Exhibit
Tuesday, December 15, 3 to 6 p.m., GBN Library
At a special reception, the art department will showcase the works of first semester students in Photography, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art Studio, Drawing/Design, Painting and A.P. and Honors Art. The National Art Honor Society will also be selling "Empty Cups" that were creatively designed by students with proceeds going to charity.
The exhibit is free and open to the public and will can be viewed from December 15 to January 5.
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Winter Concert showcases band, orchestra, chorus
Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., CPA
This annual concert will feature songs of the holiday season and include performances by the GBN bands, orchestra and choral groups. The concert will conclude with the tradition of all participants performing "White Christmas." The concert is free and open to the public.
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Finding the Fit...Financial Aid Nuts-N-Bolts
Thursday, January 7, 7 p.m., Watson Auditorium at GBS
This College Finance Night program is for parents of Glenbrook South and North seniors. The program will offer two options: "FAFSA Completion" presented by Jerry Cebrzynski, Director of Financial Aid for Lake Forest College, and "Everything You Need to Know about Financial Aid" presented by Ruth Pusich, Director of Financial Aid at Elmhurst College.
There will be a College Finance Night for junior parents offered on March 22, 2016 at GBN.
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GBN welcomes our new class of 2020 families
Incoming Freshman Curriculum Night: Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m., CPA
Welcome new Spartans! Details for this event, geared towards families with incoming freshmen for the 2016-17 school year, will be mailed home in early January. Attendance is encouraged.
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Glenbrooks announce spring musical: "Aida"
This spring, the Glenbrooks will sail through time as students from GBS and GBN dance and sing in an ancient Egyptian setting in the Broadway musical adaption of "Aida."
Based on the classic 19th-century opera of the same name, "Aida" tells the story of an Egyptian prince who falls in love with a Nubian princess. Against all odds, the couple strives to find a way to be together, even in the face of doom.
Performances will be held at GBN from April 27 through 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sheely Center for Performing Arts.
Auditions for the show will be held on March 1 at GBN and March 2 at GBS, with callbacks at GBN on March 3 and 4. Visit GBN's choir website for audition information.
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Nominate an outstanding alumnus for recognition
GBN seeks nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award. To be considered for this award, the alum must be distinguished in his or her line of work or made a special contribution to the profession, be a good citizen, and must have graduated at least 20 years ago.
Please send or email your suggestion, along with supporting material, by the deadline
January 30 to:
Dr. Michael Tarjan, Assistant Principal of Student Activities
Glenbrook North High School
2300 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
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GBN Food Drive benefits from Northbrook collaboration
 Thanks to GBN's Food Drive, thousands of dollars and hundreds of boxes and cans of food will help local residents fuel their families through the holiday and winter seasons.
This year, the community of Northbrook came together for the annual Glenbrook North Food Drive, which ran November 9 through 23, and collected more than five thousand dollars and hundreds of boxes full of cans. Themed "On the Road to Drive Out Hunger," the record-setting collection was powered by local organizations and businesses partnering for the cause.
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Spartan baseball player signs with Creighton
As part of National Signing Day, on Tuesday, November 17, GBN senior Michael Oh signed a Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career with Creighton University.
"After years of hard work, it is really special to be here with everyone, signing this," Oh said. "I'm excited to continue with a new team in a new environment."
He was joined by his parents, Young and Harrison Oh, coaches, administrators and teammates.
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Foods students create festive Thanksgiving for kids  
Glenbrook North's little Spartans - turned pilgrims and Indians - dined on a classic Thanksgiving meal at school last week, celebrating the holiday by feasting on turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, green beans, potatoes and pumpkin pie they made themselves.
For a first-time collaboration, the students in the GBN preschool cooked side-by-side with students in the Senior Foods class to create the meal.
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Each month, this section features pieces of student-created work. This edition's videos are from a series of Glenbrook North student-run talk and news shows. New videos can be found on the GBN Broadcasting website.
Keeping Up With The Spartans - Episode 4
Spartan News Now - 11/24/15
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Glenbrook Academy information session
The Glenbrook Academy of International Studies will host a curriculum night for incoming freshmen and their parents on Wednesday, December 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lyceum at GBS.
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District 225 Board seeks applicants for vacancy
Glenbrook High School District 225 is seeking applicants for its anticipated Board of Education vacancy, resulting from the recent announcement of a pending resignation by Cindy Wilkas. The newly-appointed Board member would serve the remainder of the four-year term, ending in April 2017.
Candidates must meet the following state qualifications in order to be eligible: be a U.S. Citizen; resident of school district for at least one year; 18 years of age; registered voter; neither a school trustee or treasurer; and not a registered child sex offender (11-9.3 of the criminal code). School board members are also not allowed to hold an incompatible office.
The Office of the Superintendent Glenbrook High Schools District 225 3801 West Lake Ave Glenview, IL 60026 The deadline for applications is Monday, January 4, 2016 at 5 p.m. The Board expects to appoint a new member in early 2016.
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"Night of Theatre" date announced
For its fourth annual year, the Glenbrook High School Foundation will host an evening celebrating theatre, music and students - old and new.
The Foundation's "Night of Theatre" dinner theatre benefit will be Saturday, April 30. The evening includes a 5 p.m. dinner at Glenbrook North and a 7:30 p.m. premium ticket to a performance of the district-wide Glenbrook musical, "Aida."
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Foundation, launched more than five years ago to raise funds to expand student and teacher programs, resources, scholarships and grants.
Tickets for a "Night of Theatre" will go on sale before general seating in February.
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Share your feedback with the Northbrook Park District. Community discussions will be held on December 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Leisure Center. LEARN MORE
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2300 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL - 847.272.6400
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