Neubert Elementary School

Dear Neubert Families,

We will begin i-Ready testing this week. If you are wondering when your child will be taking the assessment, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher.

It’s hard to believe we have just four weeks remaining in the 2025-2026 school year! In this edition, you’ll find all remaining important dates listed in the “Mark Your Calendars” section at the bottom, along with our end-of-year NEUBERT KNIGHTS countdown to help your family plan for a strong finish to the year.

Looking forward to finishing the year on a strong note! Thank you, as always, for your continued support at home.

Your Partner in Education,

Ms. Nicole Bryan, Principal
Neubert Elementary School

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

Voting for our new mission and vision statements is now open! After synthesizing the survey results from our three stakeholder groups—staff, students, and families—we have developed two ideal mission statements and two ideal vision statements for Neubert.

Please take a few moments to review the options and submit your vote—each family member and student should only complete the form once to ensure an accurate process. Voting will remain open through Friday, May 1st. Thank you for taking the time to share your voice as we shape the future direction of our school!

Spring i-Ready testing will begin on Tuesday, April 28. This assessment provides valuable insight into your child’s growth over the course of the school year and helps teachers better understand individual strengths and areas for continued support. The results are used to guide instruction, set goals, and ensure each student is receiving what they need to be successful. If you have any questions about when your child will be taking the assessment, please reach out to their classroom teacher.

To help your child feel confident and prepared, here are a few helpful tips:

• Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days
• Encourage a healthy breakfast each morning
• Remind your child to take their time and do their best
• Help them arrive at school on time and ready to learn
• Offer positive encouragement and reduce any stress around testing
  
  

Thank you for your support in helping our students show what they know!

At Neubert Elementary School, we care deeply about the well-being of every student. Sometimes children may feel sad, worried, or overwhelmed, and it’s important for them to know they are not alone.

If your child is having a tough time, we encourage you to reach out. Our school team is here to listen and help.

Families can connect with:

• Mrs. Carter, School Social Worker - melia.carter@d300.org

• Mrs. Rentmeester, School Social Worker - amanda.rentmeester@d300.org

• Mrs. Freling, School Social Worker - lindsey.freling@d300.org

• Ms. Bryan, Principal - nicole.bryan@d300.org

• Mrs. Nowak, Assistant Principal - christina.nowak@d300.org

• Mrs. Almodovar, Student Services Specialist - kimberly.almodovar@d300.org

• Your child’s teacher or any trusted staff member
  
  

If your child ever shares thoughts about wanting to hurt themselves or seems in immediate distress, please seek help right away. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for immediate support.

We also encourage families to talk openly at home and remind children that it’s okay to ask for help. Together, we can make sure every student feels safe, supported, and cared for.

*Local and national resources can be found on this flyer.

The Mobile Clinic provides easy access to quality health care for students with Medicaid as their primary insurance or no health insurance to assist in obtaining the state of Illinois required school physicals and immunizations. This program does not accept private insurance or payment. View the flyer for more information here.

Click here to visit the NES Book Fair Homepage.

Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, and we are looking forward to a fun-filled day of outdoor activities and school spirit for our students! Please be sure to review the flyer from Ms. Adams for important details, including what your child should bring and how to prepare for the day. You can order a Field Day shirt here. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 19. We can’t wait to celebrate the end of the school year and have so much fun together!

Congratulations to Mrs. Radamacher's Class (for the THIRD time)! 🎉

They are the winners of our Royal Broom Award for keeping the cleanest classroom the entire week of April 13! 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? 🧹

We’re excited to share this month’s Perfect Attendance Reward! Students who have perfect attendance in April will earn their choice of a free individual Lou Malnati's pizza, free kids meal at First Watch, or free skate at Xtreme Wheels! Let’s keep up the great attendance and enjoy some fun rewards!

It seems our Lost and Found has become the most popular "hangout spot" at school! Our collection is officially overflowing, and it’s looking a bit like a winter wonderland in there, minus the snow.

We currently have a mountain of treasures waiting to be reunited with their owners, including:

• Winter Coats that miss the great outdoors.

• Hoodies that are feeling a little lonely.

• Shoes waiting for their "sole-mate."

• Gloves and Mittens (many of whom are currently flying solo and looking for their better half!).

If your child has come home a little "lighter" than they left this winter, please encourage them to take a peek at the Lost and Found table.

To help lost items make a quicker reunion in the future, we encourage families to write students’ names on their belongings. A name goes a long way in helping us return items faster. Thank you for helping keep our Lost & Found from growing! 😊

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
• D300 Volunteer Application

Late Start Hours for Kindergarten through 5th Grade

10:00 am - 2:15 pm

Remaining Late Start Date for the 2025-26 School Year

• Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• 5/4-5/8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/4 - End of Year Countdown Begins (see above for information)
• 5/5 - CMS 6th Grade Orientation
• 5/7 - First Grade Field Trip to the Zoo
• 5/11 - DMS & WCS 6th Grade Orientation
• 5/12 - 5th Grade Health Education Program
• 5/12 - Kindergarten Music Concert @ 6:30 PM
• 5/13 - Late Start Day - School Begins @ 10:00 AM
• 5/14 - Field Day
• 5/15 - PBIS Royal Student Assembly @ 1:00 PM
• 5/20 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony Practice
• 5/21 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 8:30 AM
• 5/21 - Last Day of School!

• April 20, 2026
• April 13, 2026
• April 6, 2026

• 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 Secretary - Mrs. Evangelin Chapa - evangelin.chapa@d300.org
• Certified School Nurse - Mrs. Kathy Frank - katherine.frank@d300.org

School Phone Number: 847-532-6800

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