Daily Announcements for January 21

IMPORTANT  REMINDER!  The school will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 for Martin Luther King Day.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Attention all Seniors: each year over forty local scholarships are awarded to Glenbard East Seniors who are planning to further their education.  Last year over $50,000 was awarded to Glenbard East Seniors. You will find information about the application process and the application on our on our by clicking Students, then School Counseling, then Scholarships & Financial Aid. The application is due the evening of February 3rd.  Good luck!  Additionally, the Glenbard East Scholarship List for scholarship information that is sent to Glenbard East. Scholarship search engines and financial aid resources are included also.

AFRICAN AMERICAN READ IN – Announcement:  In celebration of Black History Month, the Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting our annual African-American Read In: “The Things Black People Say” event on Thursday, February 6th at 3:00 p.m. in the Glenbard East Library. We want you to help us honor African-American voices. See below for the instructions on how to get involved!

1. If you are interested in participating as a speaker or performer (live or video submission), fill out this brief 2025 GBE AARI Google Form and submit by Thursday, January 30th, 2025.  This event is open to all students, faculty, staff and administration.

1. Explore the Collection of African-American Pieces (or any other that you have created or find on your own). After choosing a piece, you will be able to EITHER read it live at the event OR record ahead of time for viewing at the event. Alternatively, we invite you to create your own song, poem, essay, etc. that honors Black voices.  You can also visit the GBE Library and locate the designated cart with additional materials that have been curated specifically for the event. 

Best Buddies: Grab some merch to support Best Buddies and inclusion at Glenbard East! Shirt and Sweatshirts are available! The form and money are due to Ms. Erica Slusher (Rm. 172) by Friday, 1/31. Make sure you grab one now so you can wear them during our upcoming Spirit Days in March! Thanks for being some of the BEST Best Buddies and for your continued support 🙂

BOYS VOLLEYBALL – Boys volleyball season is right around the corner! Open gyms begin on January 14th.  for our open gym schedule. Tryouts will be on March 10th and 11th (Freshman 330-530, Sophomore/Jr/Sr 530-8). Email Coach Cardott @ [email protected] with any questions.

DANCE with AASA: Come join AASA’s Multicultural Night Dance team! Stop by Room 303 on Mondays and Fridays from 3:05-4:15 pm. Can’t wait to see you all there!

Key Club:  Our first meeting of the semester will be on Tuesday, January 21, during PLC in Room 251.  See you there!

SING!! (No experience necessary)  Our first ever community sing will take place FRIDAY, January 24 starting at 7pm.  This is a fundraiser for the Glenbard East Fine Arts Boosters.  Students are $20 which includes a dessert and a beverage.  Adult tickets are $30.  All ages are invited! In 90 minutes you will learn 2 popular songs in harmony led by Mr. Catt.  We will fill Biester Auditorium with SONG!!  Buy tickets.  Email [email protected] with any questions.

STRIVE:  Get help staying caught up with your workload.  Come to STRIVE after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Room 251 (across from the cafeteria) to work with STRIVE teachers.  

WE ARE EAST!