Dear Northbrook Families,
Are you planning any beach vacations this summer or do you just want to avoid an untimely death by shark? Northbrook Middle School's Drama Club production of "Everyone Gets Eaten By Sharks" will provide you with tips and tricks to avoid being eaten by sharks for as long as possible! Adventure Dan and Sweet Bonnie narrate this silly comedy that gives outlandish advice on how to put off meeting your untimely demise.
Show times:
Wednesday May 10 @ 6:00 pm
Thursday May 11 @ 6:00 pm
Admission is $4.
Please come support our hardworking Drama Club students, have a laugh, and learn some valuable, life-saving knowledge!

This is a Reminder that Wednesday, April 26 is an early Dismissal at 11:35.
Este es un recordatorio de que el miércoles 26 de abril hay una salida temprana a las 11:35.
Happy Friday all! The time has flown by and the 2023-2024 school year is coming up fast!! Monday April 24th online registration will go live on TeacherEase. Attached you will find step by step directions to register along with some AMAZING news regarding lunch and breakfast at 289!
We hope you have a great weekend!




Mendota District #289 will have a 2 hour delay start today, April 5th due to weather. There will be no AM Pre-k. Stay safe.
Attention families
Mendota 289 will be dismissing at 12:45pm today 3/31 due to the impending weather!
There is no afternoon PreK today 3/31
Please stay safe out there!
Mendota District #289 is looking to fill the following positions for the upcoming school year. If you are interested, please click the link below to apply.
Pre-K Teacher (Northbrook)
Cross Categorical Teacher (Lincoln)
Full-time Substitute Teacher - All three buildings - Benefits included!
School Psychologist - Starting salary $71,000 or better based on experience.
https://a1-8.applitrack.com/lasalle/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38132
Arbor Management our meal provider wants to share a message...
Join us Next Week for National School Breakfast Week...
Win prizes! Giveaways! Surprise menu items!!!

Reminder that there is no school for Mendota #289 students on Friday, March 3rd and Monday, March 6th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recordatorio de que no habrá clases para los estudiantes de Mendota #289 el viernes, 3 de marzo y el lunes 6 de marzo.
**Menu Change** Monday (2/27) and Tuesday's (2/28) menu days have been flip-flopped. Monday will now be Chili Cheese dogs and Tuesday will be chicken.
Attention Mendota Elementary 289 Families next week we have our annual P/T Conferences. They will be taking place at your student's building from 3:30 - 7:00 pm on Mon and Weds. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times.

District 289 is seeking a candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. This position is a 12 month, full-time position, with benefits including health and life insurance.
Basic secretarial responsibilities, maintaining personnel files, the board of education responsibilities, student information, teacher certification, and employment record keeping. A high level of confidentiality is required with this position. Work hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Paid Holidays are included. Bilingual preferred. Hourly salary $17.00 to $19.00 depending on experience.
Click the link below to apply.
https://a1-8.applitrack.com/lasalle/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38132
** Menu Change** Wednesday (2/22) instead of Beef Nachos we will be having Beef Tacos.
There is no school on Monday, February 20th, 2023.
No hay clases el lunes, 20 de febrero, 2023.
Due to the anticipated inclement weather there will be no after school activities at Mendota Elementary today 2/16/2023.
This includes:
After School Program at all 3 schools
Scholastic Bowl at Northbrook
7/8 Volleyball at Northbrook
Stay safe
Bundt Cakes are ready to be picked up at Northbrook in the big gym now! We'll be closing the doors at 6pm so please come and pick up your cakes!!
Friendly reminder, tomorrow 2/15/2023 the Bundt Cake pick up will be taking place at Northbrook School from 3-6 pm. Any questions contact your building!
See you tomorrow!

Our next board meeting is being held this Thursday, February 16th, at 6:30 pm at Lincoln School.
Nuestra próxima reunión de la junta directiva se llevará a cabo este jueves 16 de febrero a las 6:30 pm en la escuela Lincoln.
Reminder that there is an early dismissal at 11:35 am for Mendota #289 students on Wednesday, February 15th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recordatorio de que hay una salida temprana a las 11:35 am para los estudiantes de Mendota #289 el miércoles 15 de febrero.
The 3rd grade students have been practicing very hard for this evening's music program. Come join us at 6:00pm at the Northbrook gym for some great music and a good time!
Good morning Mendota!
This Friday the 10th the IV YMCA is having their Daddy Daughter Dance.
Attached you will see the flyer.
Any questions contact IV YMCA Maya at mayaq@ivymca.org or call 815-223-7904 ext 035.
To sign up please visit ivymca.org, stop in and sign up at the front desk, or call 815-223-7904.

