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
January 20 - Martin Luther King's Day - NO SCHOOL
January 24 - 3rd Annual Career Day Speaker Series
January 29 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
January 30 - 7th + 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts
January 31 - 7th + 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Tryouts
February 1 - Showcase 2025: Bright Futures!
February 3 - 7th + 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts
February 4 - 7th + 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Tryouts
February 5 - Summer Recreation Open House at York High School
February 12 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
February 17 - President's Day - NO SCHOOL
February 21 - All School Neon Dance Party
February 28 - Teacher Institute Day - NO SCHOOL
March 3 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
March 19 - Late Start, doors open at 9:45, bell rings at 10am
March 31 - Spring Break Begins - NO SCHOOL
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!
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!
7th + 8th Grade Volleyball
The Sandburg Volleyball season starts VERY SOON. Anyone trying out MUST have a CURRENT PHYSICAL on file with the school nurse. Physicals can be dropped off to the office or emailed to the nurse.
Go to the appropriate volleyball webpage and fill out the Google Form before tryouts too!
Tryout dates are as follows:
Girls
Thursday, January 30: 3:30-5:00
Monday, February 3: 3:30-5:00
Boys
Friday, January 31: 3:30-5:00
Tuesday, February 4: 3:30-5:00
3rd Annual Career Day Speaker Series Program January 24th - Volunteers Needed
This Friday (1/24), Sandburg PTA will kick-off the 3rd Annual Career Day Speaker Series Program. A significant change this year will be BOTH 7th and 8th graders exploring career paths and opportunities.
In following with previous years program, the IL CIS Juniors Career Clusters will be leveraged to curate speakers to present to students from these two grades, the speakers career paths and align professions/vocations to with the academic pathways of high school (York). Volunteer speakers present for 30 mins each month; past speakers include a CEO, small business owners, a former FBI agent, and a managing partner in transportation/logistics.
Your help is needed in the following ways:
- Two (2) volunteer speakers are sought in the areas of Hospitality & Tourism and Manufacturing (one each).
- Two (2) volunteer facilitators are needed help "MC" monthly speakers.
- Families and businesses sponsorships are still available to help support the PTA and this 5-month long speaker program.
If you are interested in helping in one or all three, please let Tony Chan know.
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
SUMMER RECREATION OPEN HOUSE
District 205 PTA is proud to host the 23rd Annual Summer Recreation Open House on the evening of Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 from 6-8pm at York High School in the Commons! The goal of this event is to give parents the opportunity to "one-stop-shop” for summer recreational and educational programs that families can attend, work or volunteer. Programs present at this event are for children of all ages (pre-K through High School) and abilities. This open house is provided at no charge to parents and families. For our community organizations, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your 2025 summer programs! We hope to see you there!
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!REACH Parent Group
The REACH Rubric for the 2025-26 school year is posted on the D205 REACH website - identification & appeals.
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 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 2024 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.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.