Spring Brook Weekly News

September 8, 2026

Happy Tuesday!

Hello Spring Brook Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful, long weekend! See below for important updates. Go Huskies!

Important Information

Safety Drills

Wednesday, Sept 9: Fire drill in the morning with Naperville Fire Department

Friday, Sept 18: Law Enforcement Drill at 9:45am with the district's safety committee member and a member of Naperville Police Department (School Resource Officer)

Click here for more information about this drill

4th and 5th grade Chorus sign-up is open!

The Spring Brook Singers are a 4th and 5th grade combined chorus (choir) that rehearses on Thursday mornings before school and performs several concerts and assemblies throughout the school year. Choir is a great way to learn more about using your singing voice, meet new friends, and start the day off right! If you are interested in signing up your 4th or 5th grader, submit this GOOGLE FORM by Friday, 9-11. Further questions? Contact Mr. Duym at adam_duym@ipsd.org.

Parking and Driving Safety

Parking is only allowed on one side of the street on Seiler, De Lasalle, and Wedgewood. In order to allow emergency vehicles and for the safety of our pedestrians, do not park on both sides of the street and do not block driveways of our neighbors. Please review these parking guidelines.

We have many walkers, please drive carefully through our neighborhood at all times, but especially during arrival and dismissal.

Picture Day

School Portrait day will be held on September 15, 2026. Afterwards, you’ll be able to view your images, order packages and select your image for your yearbook (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), all orders will be delivered to your home.

To view and order photos from Picture Day: You’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com.

Bike Safety

Please remind your student(s) to walk their bikes on school property.

Elementary Early Release Days

This school year, elementary students will participate in scheduled early release days, with dismissal at 1:00 PM on September 24, 2026, December 15, 2026, and February 4, 2027. This dedicated time allows elementary teaching teams to analyze student assessment data and collaboratively plan targeted instruction to support every child's academic growth.

On-site childcare will be available during early release afternoons through our community partnerships with Y Safe 'N Sound and Right at School. Families can sign up for just the early release dates. They do not have to be a regular attendees. Please see this Flyer for how to register and contact information for YMCA.

Early Dismissal and/or Late Arrival Procedures

If you are aware of an upcoming early dismissal for your student, please email your child's classroom teacher directly and let them know the date/time of the schedule change. The classroom teacher will alert the office of the dismissal so they can add the student to their daily list.

Click here for an update on E-Bike and E-Scooters

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, September 9 - Fire Drill with NFD

Tuesday, September 15 - Picture Day

Thursday, September 17 - 9:30am PTA Meeting at Spring Brook

Friday, September 18 - Law Enforcement Drill - see above for more information

Wednesday, September 23 - Bear Down on Bullies Assembly

Thursday, September 24 - 1pm early dismissal

Friday, September 25 - Bus Evacuation Practice

PTA

The PTA's success as an organization depends on parent, teacher, and community involvement. As the PTA Membership Drive continues, we’re highlighting some of the exciting ways the organization recently supported the school and our students. For example, funds raised during the 2025-26 school year helped purchase acoustic sound absorbing panels for our music room and new tables for the art room. Please join us to help support new opportunities for our Huskies and become a Spring Brook PTA member this year!