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
February 20 - REACH Parent Group Meeting
February 21 - All School Neon Dance Party
February 22 - York High School Green Scene Fundraiser
February 23 - The Unbreakable Boy private screening
February 28 - Teacher Institute Day - NO SCHOOL
March 3 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
March 6 - Eat + Earn at Ella's
March 7 - Dining for Dukes
March 8 - Foundation205 Application Deadline
March 19 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
March 20 - Social Dance Class (Thursday)
March 27 - Social Dance Class (Thursday)
March 31 - Spring Break Begins - NO SCHOOL
April 1-6 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
April 11 - Social Dance Class
April 17 - Social Dance Class (Thursday)
April 18 - No School
April 23 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
April 25 - Social Dance Class
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: February 10, 2025
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!
Sunday, February 23rd at 10 am The Unbreakable Boy
A fantastic movie is being released this weekend. It is a positive story about a child that faces the challenges of being on the Autism Spectrum and having Brittle Bone Disease with a bright smile and loving attitude. In SERG we are prioritizing building a community and support, and we would love to invite our students and their families to join us this Sunday, February 23rd at 10 am for the private screening of the movie at York Theater of the movie The Unbreakable Boy.
Here is a link to the official trailer
7th Grade Spring Social - CHAIR NEEDED
A volunteer is needed immediately to organize the 7th grade spring social. This event takes place after school hours and outside of Sandburg at places like Sky Zone or a roller rink sometime in the spring. There is a budget for this event. Please contact Kathleen Meade at elmhurstsandburgpta@gmail.com if you can help out. Thank you!
Sandburg PTA Executive Board Volunteers Need
The Sandburg PTA is looking for individuals to serve on the Executive Board for next school year. The open positions include: President, President Elect and Co-Secretary. The President and President Elect positions could serve as co-Presidents (grab a friend and serve on the Board together!). The Co-Secretary role oversees the PTA website and is responsible for taking notes at the 4 PTA meetings. Please consider volunteering for the Exec Board. If interested or for any questions, please contact Kathleen Meade at elmhurstsandburgpta@gmail.com.
Spartan Store Need Volunteers
Spartan Store is open! Please consider signing up for a shift. Please signup here to volunteer!
REACH Parent Group
The next REACH Parent Group Meeting will be on Thurs. 2/20/25 from 7-8pm at the D205 Building - Room #216-217. We will be discussing SENG (Social Emotional Needs of the Gifted) and Supporting 2e (twice exceptional) Learners. Our guest speaker will be Shaunne McKinley, Gifted Specialist & Member of the SENG Board of Directors. We will also be reviewing take-aways from the fall Illinois Association for Gifted Children Annual Conference. Meeting Agenda and Listen-In option to follow. All D205 parents are welcome (You do not need to have a student in the REACH program to attend and become involved in the RPG.)
The REACH Rubric for the 2025-26 school year is posted on the D205 REACH website - Identification & Placement. If you are interested in applying for an appeal for your student for the 2025-2026 school year, complete the appeal form (which will open on the D205 REACH website on February 3, 2025), and submit it by March 7, 2025. For more information on MAP Growth testing, see the District's assessment webpage and/or contact your student's homeroom teacher.
Please see the REACH Parent Group website for more information on RPG 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.
All School Neon Dance Party
Dress in your brightest neon or all white and light up the night with DJ Daniel and his blacklight dance party!
🎉 What to Expect:
• Dance the night away under the blacklights
• Fun Photo Booth to capture the memories
• Snacks and games to keep the fun going
📅 When: 2.21 from 7-9pm
📍 Where: Sandburg Gym/Cafeteria
To ensure there’s enough snacks and drinks for everyone, please RSVP with your student’s name and grade by February 17th. Reminder: This is a Sandburg student-only event, and all registered names will be checked at the door.
👉 RSVP HERE
We also need VOLUNTEERS to make this night happen!
Sign up hereYork High School's GREEN SCENE
Saturday, February 22, 2025
7 PM - 11 PM
River Forest Country Club, Elmhurst, IL
$50 per person. $60 at door.
Join us for York High School’s Athletic Boosters’ largest fundraiser of the year as we raise funds for all of York’s athletic sports and teams!
To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit yorkab.ejoinme.org/greenscene2025.
Your support will help shape the future!Ella's Eat + Earn March 6th
Sandburg's next eat and earn will take place on Thursday, March 6th at Ellas! Feel free to either dine in or carry out all day...just remember to mention you are with Sandburg! If ordering online, please use the code: SMSPTA25.7th and 8th Grade Social Dance Class
Social Dance Class is a long standing and hugely popular tradition in the D205 middle schools. The Sandburg PTA is thrilled to announce that dance class taught by Andy Fuzak from Let’s Dance is about to begin! The class meets eight evenings in March, April and May. The 7th-grade class meets from 7:00-8:15 p.m. and the 8th-grade class meets from 8:30-9:45 p.m., in the Sandburg Gym. The cost per student is $87.50; scholarships are available. In order for the dance class to be successful, we need parents to chaperone! A sign up genius will be out in the next newsletter. Thank you for the gift of your time!
Class dates are: March 7, 14, 20*, 27* and April 11, 17*, 25 and May 2. An asterisk indicates the class meets on Thursday instead of Friday.
IMPORTANT when signing up you put your child's name after your name. In the full name field, I would enter: Nicole (Dylan) Lintner.
Arrive 15 minutes early so you are READY TO DANCE!
***Please note: Dressy attire is required for students (slacks, collared shirts, dresses, skirts, etc.) Sneakers are permitted and encouraged. Jeans and sweatpants are not allowed. Please ensure undergarments are out of sight.
We are excited to provide a Special Edition Dance Class again this year featuring Andy Fuzak from Let's Dance! Special Edition Dance Class is an opportunity for 7th and 8th grade students to learn dance in a softer environment. The music will be quieter, the overhead lights will be kept on, and there will be no flashing lights. Class will move at a slower pace, meet for just 3 weeks, and have a class length of 45 minutes. Breaks will be available to students if/when they would like to step away to gather themselves.
Special Edition Dance Class meets in the Sandburg Middle School Cafeteria from 3:30-4:15 pm. Class Dates:
Friday, March 7
Friday, March 14
Thursday, March 20
The 3 week class costs $30 per student; scholarships are available.
IMPORTANT when signing up you put your child's name after your name. In the full name field, I would enter: Nicole (Dylan) Lintner.
Special Edition registration
Dining for Dukes
Please consider joining us for a fun Friday luncheon to help raise funds for our scholarship fund. We would love to see you at this event!
Modern Plate
March 7, 2025 11:30am-1:00pm
A luncheon menu will be available with a lot of great options and cash bar will be available. We are working on raffle baskets and welcome any donations or input on local businesses that may be willing to donate goods/services. We are also offering sponsorships.
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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.