Virtual Backpack

NextGen Leaders: Middle School to High School Connections

When: Tuesdays, October 22 - November 26 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m..

Where: Bernard Weinger JCC: 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook

Description: Unique six-week mentorship program designed for middle school students. High school peers led team-building activities & self-care exercises. Make new friends, learn life skills & have fun!

Learn more at jccchicago.org/nextgen

GBN Community Halloween Pary

When: Wednesday, October 30 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Where: Glenbrook North High School. Please enter at the main entrance.

Description: Join us for what is sure to be a glorious evening of tricks and treats! This event is for elementary aged kids and younger.

Girl Scouts

The first step to friendships that last forever. Feeling totally comfortable being yourself. Be part of a crew that celebrates you just the way you are! Free Virtual Information Night! for Adults, Parents, & Guardians. It’s your time to ask questions and learn more about Girl Scouts.

When: Thursdays, September 19, September 26, and October 3 from 7:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m..

Questions? Contact Lisa Thomas, Community Specialist.

Understanding Executive Functioning: Parent Strategies for Success

Date: September 25, 2024

Time: 12pm, Noon CST

Location: Zoom Link

Presenter: Claire Kelley, District Services Coach, TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804

Description: Join us for a lunch and learn session designed to empower parents with practical strategies for nurturing their child's executive functioning skills. Executive functioning plays a crucial role in a child's academic success, social interactions, and overall well-being. In this hour-long presentation, we'll delve into what executive functioning entails, why it's important, and how parents can support its development at home.

Registration is not required but is recommended to receive any materials from the presentation. Email Nicole Magesis, Parent Engagement Facilitator, for any questions or concerns

Northbrook Action Baseball - Registration is Now Open!

Registration for Northbrook Action Baseball Spring 2025 Season is now open! For boys & girls preschool - 2nd grade. Visit our website for Online Registration & more information. Season starts end of April - June.

YMCA Resilience and Confidence Classes

The North Suburban YMCA is hosting several resilience and confidence classes for children in grades K-5 this fall. Classes are held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Registration and more information can be found at www.nsymca.org.

Soaring Self-Esteem, September 19
Celebrating the Extraordinary in You, October 22
Mastering Self-Coaching for Kids, November 21
How to Embrace Change & Thrive, December 17

CATCH Flyer for How to Reverse the Youth Mental Health Crisis on September 30.

CATCH Event: Community Conversation and Call to Action

When: Monday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook

Join us as CATCH leads a Community Conversation and Call to Action about our kids' mental health! There is lots of buzz about Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation, which brings the youth mental health crisis to the forefront. Haidt talks about smartphones, social media, and over-parenting, and he outlines very reasonable steps that we can take to create real change for our kids.

We will talk, share our concerns, and discuss actionable next steps to reverse this youth mental health crisis. None of us can do this alone, but we CAN do this together.

CATCH Flyer on Combating Cyberbullying on September 22.

CATCH Event: The Upstanders Film Screening and Panel Discussion

When: September 22, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: Northbrook Public Library

Let's come together to understand and combat cyberbullying. In collaboration with the Village of Northbrook's Community Commission, The Northbrook Public Library and Cook County United Against Hate, CATCH is partnering to screen an important documentary. Discussion to follow moderated by Cook County Commissioner, Scott Britton. This event is open to families. Most appropriate for kids over 13.