DATE: January 12th, 2008
TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
LOCATION: GBS Student Activities Center - Enter through Door O (by the Auditorium) on the west side of the building.
The Glenbrook South Interact Club, together with United Cerebral Palsy of Chicago are conducting a Computer Electronics and Durable Medical Equipment Drive to help benefit students with disabilities. It is definitely a WIN/WIN proposition. If you have old computer equipment which is not being used or any durable medical equipment like crutches, wheel chairs, walkers, etc., they can be refurbished and put to use by child or an adult with a disability.
You will receive documentation of your donation for tax purposes and your old hard drive memory will be removed. So if you're planning on an upgrade this Holiday Season or if you have some computer or medical equipment that is not being used, please consider this opportunity.
Donations can be turned into the GBS Student Activities Center up until January 12, 2008. If you would like documentation of your donation for tax purposes, please drop your equipment off the morning of January 12, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. Volunteers will be on site to help you.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED:
· PC Pentium or higher
· Apple G3 or higher
· Printers
· Monitors
· Modems
· Hard Drives
· 3.5 Disk Drives
· CD-Rom Drives
· Peripherals
· Software (originals only)
· Keyboards
· Mouse
· Power cords and Cables
· Fax Machines
· Cell Phones
COMPUTER ELECTRONICSDURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
· Canes
· Crutches
· Walkers
· Wheelchairs
· Standers
· Therapeutic Equipment
Click here for specific information, or call:
Mark Gallagher (GBS Interact Club): 847-486-4689
Greg Grill (United Cerebral Palsy Of Greater Chicago): 708-444-8460 x231
Thank you for your help GBS Family.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
14 Glenbrook South Music Students Selected for IMEA State Festival
Congratulations to the following students were selected to participate in the IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) State Festival that will be held in Peoria from January 31st through February 2nd. These outstanding students rank at the very top of all music students across the state!
Orchestra:
Erica Hudson, Violin I
Hyunjin Cho, Cello
Dan Carson, Bass
Jeff Takaki, Bass
Band:
Casey Klint, Euphonium
All State Chorus:
Joseph Kim, Bass I
Max Tiller, Bass I
Honors Chorus:
Josh Propp, Tenor 1
Kevin Jeon, Tenor II
Zachary Herman, Bass I
John Splithoff, Bass II
Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Only 32 voices from the entire state are chosen):
Evelyn Chou, Soprano
Jonathan Galanis, Tenor
Future Music Educators Seminar (This is the first time GBS has nominated students in this highly contested area. Only 30-36 students are selected):
Ben Battaglia
Orchestra:
Erica Hudson, Violin I
Hyunjin Cho, Cello
Dan Carson, Bass
Jeff Takaki, Bass
Band:
Casey Klint, Euphonium
All State Chorus:
Joseph Kim, Bass I
Max Tiller, Bass I
Honors Chorus:
Josh Propp, Tenor 1
Kevin Jeon, Tenor II
Zachary Herman, Bass I
John Splithoff, Bass II
Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Only 32 voices from the entire state are chosen):
Evelyn Chou, Soprano
Jonathan Galanis, Tenor
Future Music Educators Seminar (This is the first time GBS has nominated students in this highly contested area. Only 30-36 students are selected):
Ben Battaglia
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Improvements - Open House Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. We discussed the many positive aspects of the referendum and were able to show the benefits to Glenbrook South High School so far.
First and foremost, the many sections that were previously cut within our schedule have been reinstated. This has resulted in a schedule that is effectively meeting the diverse scheduling requests of our students. In addition, eight science labs have been modernized, our orchestra room has been updated, the old single file serving lines in our cafeteria have been replaced by a spacious food court, and a student activities center has replaced our old faculty lounge. The value of this important work is appreciated by all within the GBS family. Please check the link below for more details.
Information about GBS Construction Projects
First and foremost, the many sections that were previously cut within our schedule have been reinstated. This has resulted in a schedule that is effectively meeting the diverse scheduling requests of our students. In addition, eight science labs have been modernized, our orchestra room has been updated, the old single file serving lines in our cafeteria have been replaced by a spacious food court, and a student activities center has replaced our old faculty lounge. The value of this important work is appreciated by all within the GBS family. Please check the link below for more details.
Information about GBS Construction Projects
Monday, December 3, 2007
Vote for GBS to be Friday's FOX Chicago Game of the Week
Glenbrook South’s game this Friday, December 7th vs. Evanston has been selected as a possible choice for the FOX Chicago/Walgreens Game of the Week! FOX Chicago will send out a news team to cover the game that gets the most votes.
The deadline to vote is this Thursday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m. CST. You can vote once per hour.
Go to this link to register and vote:
CLICK HERE
You can also have your students, teachers, parents and fans go to www.foxhiliteschicago.com. At the bottom of the page is a portal labeled “Game of the Week” that will take viewers to the contest page. While on foxhiliteschicago.com, you can also upload videos from games or activities at your school. Don’t forget to check out the video categories to see if your school is featured!
Thanks for your participation, and don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Good luck from the FOX Chicago team!
The deadline to vote is this Thursday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m. CST. You can vote once per hour.
Go to this link to register and vote:
CLICK HERE
You can also have your students, teachers, parents and fans go to www.foxhiliteschicago.com. At the bottom of the page is a portal labeled “Game of the Week” that will take viewers to the contest page. While on foxhiliteschicago.com, you can also upload videos from games or activities at your school. Don’t forget to check out the video categories to see if your school is featured!
Thanks for your participation, and don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Good luck from the FOX Chicago team!
Battle of the Bands helps Nepalese School
Interact sponsored the annual Battle of the Bands last Friday night with all proceeds used to purchase school supplies for Nepal. Over 250 students were in attendance with over $1500 raised! Fifteen bands competed in the event which took place after the GBS vs. Deerfield basketball game. "Mysterio" was the winning band and Interact sponsor, Bill Lyon, was heard to comment, "It was the hard work of the Interact board which helped to make this event so successful!"
Safe Passage - Illinois Graduated License Update
Clarification about the new Illinois Driver's License law's impact on permits and licenses issued before the January 2008 include the following:
Permit
The only grandfather provisions for the new licensing program are for permits. Anyone whose permit is dated/obtained before January 2008 will follow the old permit's guidelines - the permit holder will still be able to obtain a license after three months.
License
For driver's license, if you are 16 or 17, you are bound by the new laws regardless of whether the license was obtained before January of 2008. This means a year from date of issue (or 18 if it comes first). Of chief concern are:
- Night driving Sun-Thurs - 10pm to 6:00 am Fri.-Sat - 11:00pm - 6:00am
- One passenger under age 20 unless immediate family member - extends six months with
a moving violation
- No cell phone until age 19
Permit
The only grandfather provisions for the new licensing program are for permits. Anyone whose permit is dated/obtained before January 2008 will follow the old permit's guidelines - the permit holder will still be able to obtain a license after three months.
License
For driver's license, if you are 16 or 17, you are bound by the new laws regardless of whether the license was obtained before January of 2008. This means a year from date of issue (or 18 if it comes first). Of chief concern are:
- Night driving Sun-Thurs - 10pm to 6:00 am Fri.-Sat - 11:00pm - 6:00am
- One passenger under age 20 unless immediate family member - extends six months with
a moving violation
- No cell phone until age 19
Rus Erb Wrestling Tournament
Glenbrook South will host the annual Rus Erb wrestling tournament on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th. The tournament will be held in the main gym and admission will be charged at the door.
College Financing Night - Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 7:00 p.m. - Auditorium
For Junior and Senior Parents, don't miss this opportunity presented by Financial Aid Directors from area colleges and universities. Junior parents will have their own financial aid overview workshop and senior parents will have the option of attending a FAFSA completion workshop or a workshop regarding alternatives in college financing.
Parking is available in both the west and north lots. Hope to see you there!
Parking is available in both the west and north lots. Hope to see you there!
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