Greenbriar Gazette 11/21/25
Dr. Danielle Moran, principal
Dear Greenbriar Families,
Next week is fall break, and we wish all of our Greenbriar families a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a fantastic holiday filled with laughter and quality time with your loved ones. As we approach this special time, we want to express our gratitude for the incredible community we have at Greenbriar. Your partnership is truly appreciated and we wish everyone a safe and relaxing break! School will resume on December 1st and the next Gazette will be published on December 5th.
On Monday and Tuesday next week, our Greenbriar teachers will be participating in a variety of professional learning opportunities within their departments. Teachers will also be preparing grades and report cards and those will be shared with parents on December 5th.
Enjoy the Fall Break!
Sincerely,
Dr. Danielle Moran, Principal
Mr. Bartunek at the Country Music Awards
On Wednesday night, our Greenbriar music teacher, Jeremy Bartunek, attended the Country Music Awards in Nashville to receive his award. The Music Teachers of Excellence award supports educators who demonstrate exemplary teaching and student learning, and are committed to making a positive impact on their school and community while raising awareness for the broader cause of music education. We are so proud of Mr. Bartunek!
Rotary Club Coat Drive
The temperatures are dropping, and it’s warm coat weather. For more than a decade, the Rotary of Northbrook has been helping our communities stay warm during the winter with its annual "Coat Off Your Back" collection drive. The coat drive will provide winter coats for infants, children, teens, and adults via multiple outlets serving people in need, from the homeless to veterans, displaced families, and the elderly. You can drop off your donation at the donation bin located at the front of our school until 12/15.
Concert & Coat Drive
School Districts 27, 28, and 30 are partnering with Cradles to Crayons for a charity coat drive, which will run through December 12, 2025. New and gently used coats, boots, and accessories will be accepted (in sizes 0-3 Months to Adult Medium). Donation boxes can be found at Northbrook Junior High and the Northbrook Park District. There will be a FREE community orchestra concert featuring all three school districts on Friday, Dec. 12 at 6pm at Wood Oaks Junior High.
Krieger's Crew: A School Facility Dog's Journey
Former Greenbriar Principal Dr. Ginny Hiltz has published a picture book about Krieger, the D28 facility dog! Parents are able to order a book online at kriegerscrew.com/shop , and Dr. Hiltz will send a signed copy home with your student. Please choose the "school visit or family friend" option for delivery and add the child's name in the shipping line. Dr. Hiltz will be reading the book to students at each school during a special library event in the coming months, and you can order it at that time as well. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Canines 4 Comfort, the organization that trained and donated Krieger to District 28. Please email Dr. Hiltz at ghiltz@northbrook28.net with any questions.