Contents & Dates
Support the PTA for 2024-25: For those who have purchased their 2024-25 Membership, Thank you! We are hoping to have Directory Spot updated and give all members access in early September. Thank you for your patience as the office finalizes the student directory information for us to upload.
Important Upcoming Dates
December 23 - 31 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 1-5 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 15 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
January 15 - Lou Malnati's Eat + Earn
January 20 - Martin Luther King's Day - NO SCHOOL
January 29 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
February 1 - Showcase 2025: Bright Futures!
February 21 - All School Neon Dance Party
Please note: We do our best to keep this page updated and correct; but in our ever-changing world we might not always have everything right. This information is not a substitute for your own due diligence (and if you see something on this page that needs to be corrected, please contact Katheen Meade
Last Updated: December 2, 2024
The Sandburg PTA would like to provide some helpful information to families over the summer. We hope you find this info useful. Please reach out with any questions to Kathleen Meade, PTA President. Have a great summer!
Please join the Sandburg Families Facebook Page now - this is a good place to get info and ask questions.
Thank you to everyone who has joined the Sandburg PTA to support our students and teachers. Directory Spot is live for those who have purchased a membership. If you haven't done so already, please click here to join. We appreciate your support!
Spartan Store Need Volunteers
Spartan Store is open! Please consider signing up for a shift. Please signup here to volunteer!
REACH Parent Group
12/20/24-Fri. - The REACH Rubric for the 2025-26 school year will be posted on the D205 REACH website by 12/20/24.
1/8-24/25 - Winter NWEA MAP Growth testing will take place in D205. Exact dates for each school/class within this window will be determined by school leaders, and more information will follow at the building level. For more information on MAP Growth testing, see the District's assessment webpage and/or contact your student's homeroom teacher.
Many thanks to our speakers at our December RPG Meeting: "Academic Transitions - Middle School-to-High School." Our student panel of York sophomores and freshmen (Alex Padgett, Anders Dochoff, Michael Ahern, Evelyn Reedy, and Emily Jensen) offered insight into the transition from MS to HS academics: York resources, common pitfalls, time management, rising freshman course selection, etc. Special thanks to York Assistant Principal for Instruction-Adam Roubitchek, Ed.D, and Jen Zacharias-RPG Parent & Executive Functioning Expert from Beyond the Classroom. To view the speaker presentations, see our 2024 December 4 REACH PG Meeting Minutes
Please see our REACH Parent Group website for more information on our meetings, social media, and how to subscribe to the RPG Communications List . Questions? - please see the RPG Directory to contact your school's REACH teacher/s, the RPG Leadership Board, and/or your school representatives.
Lou Malnati's Eat + Earn
Sandburg's first eat and earn in 2025 will be on January 15th at Lou Malnati's. Order your pizza between 4-8pm and 20% of your order will be donated back to the school.
Showcase 2025: Bright Futures!
You are cordially invited to join Foundation 205 as we celebrate our annual gala Showcase 2025: Bright Futures! Happening on Saturday, February 1 at Medinah Country Club, the event will feature musical entertainment, a thrilling live auction, three course meal, and fun surprises! This year we're featuring three awesome raffles, including 3 cash prizes, pizza beer and ice cream for a year, and a Bulls courtside VIP experience.
Join us as we raise funds for exciting new educational projects across all of District 205.
Unable to join us? Consider...
Becoming a family sponsor
Making a donation
Purchasing raffle tickets (do not need to be present to win)
Participating in the online auction
Click here to make your purchases: https://aesbid.com/ELP/SHOWCASE
Be sure to follow us on social media for all the latest event details, auction and raffle items, and the complete show lineup! INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
All School Neon Dance Party
Get ready to GLOW at Sandburg’s All-School Neon Dance Party!
When: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Sandburg School Gym
Who: 6th - 8th Graders
Join us for a night of bright lights, glow sticks, and non-stop dancing! Dress up in your best neon and let’s light up the night!
Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it!Purchase 2024-2025 Yearbooks
It is time to order your 24-25 Sandburg Yearbook! Yearbooks are $18.01. Do it now, so you aren't left wondering if you did it or not!! If you would like your student(s) to receive a yearbook at the end of the year, make sure to purchase one today!
Any questions? Contact Christy Grumbach or Sam Rochkus.Sandburg Clubs & Activities
Please find information on 2024/25 clubs and activities here. Note that all clubs/activities are subject to change as some may be added or eliminated during the school year. Sponsors may change too, as well as dates/times. Stay tuned throughout the school year for updated information.Sandburg PTA Reimbursement
Please allow up to 10-14 days for reimbursement; all fields must be filled out for a timely reimbursement. If a receipt or invoice file is not available, please forward information regarding the reimbursement to ElmhurstSandburgPTA@gmail.com. Only one expense request per form should be submitted. Thank you for being a member of the Sandburg PTA! Sandburg PTA Reimbursement Link
Questions? Please contact Sandburg PTA.