Neubert Elementary School

Dear Neubert Families,

I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing and fun weekend! Wishing you a great week ahead.

This week, on Tuesday, October 21, is Picture Make-Up Day. Also, please join us in wearing orange on Wednesday, October 22, for Unity Day in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month. 🧡

Additionally, our Halloween Celebration Guidelines are posted below in this newsletter. Please take a moment to read them thoroughly so we can ensure a safe and fun celebration for all!

Your Partner in Education,

Ms. Nicole Bryan, Principal
Neubert Elementary School

Crista Goluch - Kindergarten Teacher

I have been in education for over 25 years. I have 4 children, 3 are out of college and 1 is a Junior at Creighton in Nebraska. When I am not at school I am reading or doing yoga. I have an 11 year old Malteese who thinks he is still a puppy. I love going on adventures and trying new things. Over summer break I spent time in Lithuania and Amsterdam. I have also visted Iceland. I have tried almost every Chicago tourist attraction including Indoor skydiving, the Donut Tour and had lunch at one of the 2D restuarants. I am a huge Harry Potter fan and I would prefer Universal over Disney. I love Gnomies.

I love teaching Kindergarten because not only is every day different than expected, but every 20 minutes is different than expected! I think the NES community is very supportive and I am proud to be a Neubert Knight!

At Neubert, we are so lucky to have such a dedicated and caring staff! We invite you to take a moment to recognize a staff member who has made a difference for your child(ren) or family. Your personal messages will be sent directly to the receiving staff member. Your kind words mean so much and help us celebrate the amazing work happening every day!

Neubert Staff Shoutout Form

October is Italian American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the many contributions that Italian Americans have made to our nation’s history, culture, and community. From art and music to science, education, and public service, Italian American heritage is woven into the fabric of our country. At Neubert, we honor and appreciate the rich traditions, stories, and values that continue to inspire pride, family, and community spirit. 💚🤍❤️

Ways Families Can Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month

• 🍝 Cook a Family Recipe – Try making a classic Italian dish together, like pasta, lasagna, or homemade pizza. Talk about where the recipe comes from and what it means to your family.

• 📚 Read a Book by an Italian American Author – Explore stories like Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola or Papa Piccolo by Carol Talley for younger readers.

• 🎶 Listen to Italian Music – Enjoy traditional Italian songs or famous artists like Andrea Bocelli and Louis Prima while cooking or spending time together.

• 🏛️ Learn About Italian American History – Visit online resources or local museums to discover the contributions of Italian Americans to art, science, and culture.

• 🎬 Watch an Italian-Themed Family Movie – Cozy up for a family night with films like Luca (Disney Pixar), which celebrates friendship, courage, and Italian coastal life.

• 🖌️ Create Italian-Inspired Art – Paint the Italian flag, design a family crest, or make pasta necklaces as a fun craft project.

• 🌍 Learn a Few Italian Words – Practice greetings or simple phrases like “Ciao” (hello), “Grazie” (thank you), or “Buona giornata” (have a good day!).

• 🍦 Enjoy an Italian Treat – End the month with a trip for gelato or by making cannoli or biscotti at home.

October is Polish American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Polish Americans to our nation and communities. From art, music, and literature to science, faith, and public service, Polish Americans have helped shape the story of our country. Families can take this opportunity to learn about Polish traditions, enjoy delicious foods like pierogi and paczki, and explore the values of family, hard work, and pride that continue to inspire generations. 💙🤍❤️

Ways Families Can Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month

• 🥟 Cook a Traditional Polish Dish – Try making pierogi (dumplings), kielbasa (sausage), or golabki (stuffed cabbage). Cooking together is a great way to explore culture through food!

• 📚 Read Stories with Polish Roots – Enjoy children’s books like The Trumpeter of Krakow by Eric P. Kelly or Marie Curie’s Search for Radium by Beverley Birch to learn about Polish culture and history.

• 🎶 Listen to Polish Music – Explore traditional folk music featuring the accordion or listen to classical pieces by famous Polish composers like Frédéric Chopin.

• 🎨 Create Polish-Inspired Art – Make paper cutouts (Wycinanki), decorate eggs (Pisanki), or color the Polish flag together.

• 🌍 Learn a Few Polish Words – Practice simple phrases like “Dzień dobry” (Hello), “Dziękuję” (Thank you), or “Proszę” (Please).

• 🏛️ Explore Polish American History – Research famous Polish Americans such as Marie Curie, Tadeusz Kościuszko, or General Pulaski, who played important roles in science and American independence.

• 🎬 Watch a Family-Friendly Movie – Films like The Magic Tree (a Polish children’s adventure film) can help families learn more about Polish storytelling and creativity.

• 🎉 Attend a Polish Festival or Cultural Event – If available in your area, visit a Polish festival or cultural center to experience traditional music, dance, and food firsthand.

• 🍩 Enjoy a Sweet Treat – End the celebration with a trip for paczki (Polish donuts) or by baking your own at home!

National Bullying Prevention Month is observed annually in October to raise awareness about the impacts of bullying and to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. The month-long campaign, led by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, encourages people to unite against bullying and features a signature event called Unity Day on October 22nd, where participants wear and share the color orange to show support. Our teachers will be providing lessons and discussions that are designed to help students build empathy, strengthen relationships, and promote a culture of kindness and respect in our school throughout the entire month of October.

Neubert Elementary will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 30 with an all-school parade at 12:45 PM, followed by classroom parties at 1:00 PM. Important details about costume guidelines, party information, and spectator expectations can be viewed at the link below.

NES Halloween Guidelines

🎉 We’re excited to share this month’s Perfect Attendance Reward! Students who have perfect attendance in October will earn a free kids meal at First Watch, a delicious new breakfast and lunch café right here in Algonquin! 🥞🥓🍳 Let’s keep up the great attendance and enjoy some tasty rewards!

Congratulations to Mrs. Bright's 4th Grade Class!

They are the winners of our Royal Broom Award for keeping the cleanest classroom the entire week of October 6th! Our night custodians crowned them champions, and their room sparkled the brightest. ✨

The Royal Broom competition runs all year long, so who will sweep up the honor next week? 🧹

This is an important message from VIP:

Approximately 300 of our students/families have not viewed or chosen their portrait for use in the Yearbook and/or Class Picture.

• Please view and select your School Portrait for use in the Yearbook and/or Class Picture before Retake Day.
• The final deadline is two weeks after retake day; if you do not select an image, VIP will choose the pose to use in the Yearbook and/or Class Picture for you.
• To view your student’s school portrait look for an email sent to you by “Visual Image Photography”, or go to vipis.com (student ID number may be required)
• Retake pictures will be taken on October 21, 2025.
• Retake photos will be added to your online image gallery approximately 7-10 days after photo day.

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service.

• Email: support@vipis.com
• Phone: 262.375.4457

Our Lost and Found is bursting with lonely jackets, water bottles, and sweatshirts that are hoping to find their way back home! Please take a look at the pictures we’ve shared to see if any of these items belong to your child. To help our “lost treasures” get back to their owners even faster, we’d love for you to add your child’s name inside their belongings. That way, we can return them right away before they end up on another adventure in the Lost and Found!

Neubert Spirit Wear Days are back! Mark your calendars!

Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a team of passionate parents and staff who work together to make Neubert an even better place to learn and grow. From planning fun family events to supporting teachers and students, the PTO helps build the strong, connected community our kids deserve. Stay tuned for ways to get involved!

• Neubert PTO Facebook Group
• Neubert PTO PTBoard Page

PTBoard Volunteer Signup Links:

• Royal Store Donations
• Halloween Classroom Party Volunteers
• Winter Classroom Party Volunteers
• Valentine's Classroom Party Volunteers (K-4)
• 5th Grade Valentine's Breakfast

Late Start Hours for Kindergarten through 5th Grade

10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Late Start Dates for the 2025-26 School Year

• Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Wednesday, March 4, 2026
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• 10/21/25: Picture Make-Up Day
• 10/22/25: Wear Orange for Unity Day 🧡

• October 13, 2025
• October 6, 2025

• Principal - Ms. Nicole Bryan - nicole.bryan@d300.org
• Assistant Principal - Mrs. Christina Nowak - christina.nowak@d300.org
• Student Services Specialist - Mrs. Kim Almodovar - kimberly.almodovar@d300.org
• Principal's Secretary - Mrs. Christine Stofan - christine.stofan@d300.org
• Registrar/Attendance Secretary - Ms. Karan Miller - karan.miller@d300.org
• Certified School Nurse - Mrs. Kathy Frank - katherine.frank@d300.org

School Phone Number: 847-532-6800

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