Greenbrier School
Encyclopedia
Greenbrier Elementary School is a public elementary school
located in Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Through the years Greenbrier has had 6 different principals. Past principals were Mr. Al Swanson, Mr. Jim Hall, Mrs. Rochelle Fingerhut, Mr. Chris Fahnoe, and Mrs. Shelley Fabrizio. The current principal is Mrs. Ann Hofmeier, who joined the school in the fall of 2011.
for the years 2006 through 2010. Another award Greenbrier has won is called Earth Flag Extension Program Award
. Greenbrier got this award for effort that continually demonstrates the principle of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Greenbrier won this award three times: 1999-2000, 2000–2001 and 2001-2002. In 2011, Greenbreir Elementary School was one of 19 Illinois schools to receive the National School of Excellence Award.
2008-2009: Reach for the stars, anything is possible.
2009-2010: The keys to learning are yours, find the one that unlocks your talent.
2010-2011: Fill a bucket or two and find the best in you.
Tom Zbikowski
is a professional football player for the Baltimore Ravens
. He attended Thomas Middle School
, Buffalo Grove High School
and the University of Notre Dame
.
Jeffrey Wiseman has been in movies, including the 1986 film Overboard.
Tom Price is the author of Last Hand.
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
located in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights is a village in Cook and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. A suburb of Chicago, it lies about 25 miles northwest of the city's downtown. The population was 75,101 at the 2010 census....
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History
Greenbrier was built in 1964. The architect was Ruck Pate and the construction manager was Turner Construction Company. Greenbrier was remodeled and expanded during the 1995-1996 school year. During this time, the students went to Rand School. The remodeling was completed on October 8, 1996. Greenbrier celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2004.Through the years Greenbrier has had 6 different principals. Past principals were Mr. Al Swanson, Mr. Jim Hall, Mrs. Rochelle Fingerhut, Mr. Chris Fahnoe, and Mrs. Shelley Fabrizio. The current principal is Mrs. Ann Hofmeier, who joined the school in the fall of 2011.
Awards
Greenbrier won an Academic Excellence award from the Illinois State Board of EducationIllinois State Board of Education
The Illinois State Board of Education administers public education in the state of Illinois. The State Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the...
for the years 2006 through 2010. Another award Greenbrier has won is called Earth Flag Extension Program Award
Earth flag
The flag of the Earth is a flag used to represent the Earth. Though there is no internationally agreed upon flag to represent the whole planet, some individuals and organizations have promoted designs for a flag; however, none of these designs have managed to gain much broad recognition.-World...
. Greenbrier got this award for effort that continually demonstrates the principle of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Greenbrier won this award three times: 1999-2000, 2000–2001 and 2001-2002. In 2011, Greenbreir Elementary School was one of 19 Illinois schools to receive the National School of Excellence Award.
Mottos
Greenbrier has had a few mottos in the last few years:2008-2009: Reach for the stars, anything is possible.
2009-2010: The keys to learning are yours, find the one that unlocks your talent.
2010-2011: Fill a bucket or two and find the best in you.
Clubs
Greenbrier has many clubs, including: Chorus, Safety Patrol, Green Team, Service Club, Peer Mediators, Writing Club, Lexia Club, and Wiki Club, which is made up of the 5 students who developed this article.Famous Alumni
Greenbrier has some famous alumni, including:Tom Zbikowski
Tom Zbikowski
Thomas Michael Zbikowski is an American football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League, and an occasional professional boxer. He was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
is a professional football player for the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. He attended Thomas Middle School
Thomas Middle School
Thomas Middle School , formerly known as Arlington North Middle School until 1997, is a sixth through eighth grade middle school located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA. It is part of School District 25.-Feeder pattern:...
, Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove High School, or BGHS is a public high school located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. It is one of six four-year comprehensive high schools in Township High School District 214, serving portions of the Villages of Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights and a small...
and the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
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Jeffrey Wiseman has been in movies, including the 1986 film Overboard.
Tom Price is the author of Last Hand.