Daily Announcements for April 17

IMPORTANT  REMINDER!  The school will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 Non-Attendance Day.  Classes will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Best Buddies: ‘Glow out’ with a bang and dress in your best neon to celebrate an awesome year of inclusion and friendship at Glenbard East! All Rams are welcome! Raffles, games, dancing, treats, and awards for best dressed! Our end-of-the-year celebration will be after-school on Wednesday, 4/23 from 3:00-4:20pm in Rm. 166! Any questions contact [email protected]

Day of (NO) Silence 4/17: This year, Glenbard East’s PRISM club will observe “Day of (NO) Silence” on Thursday, April 17th. Building on the former “Day of Silence,” this initiative led by GLSEN encourages us to actively use our voices to speak out against the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in schools. During passing periods on 4/17 you will hear LGBTQ+ music artists and allies, so feel free to dance and sing! Join us in celebrating this Thursday by wearing your pride gear, and pick up a sticker at door 1 to show your support and help us raise awareness! For more information, please contact Ms. Wagner ([email protected]).

Lemke Chapter is coordinating a book drive from April 14-18. Please bring your lightly used, school-friendly books for readers of all ages. Books will go to Elmhurst Hospital as well as East’s own little Lemke Library located on the 3rd Floor at the T-intersection. Please bring your donations to FRC-3 or put it in the box outside the cafeteria.

Senior Decision Day-Seniors, Join us in celebrating Decision Day on Thursday, May 1. Celebrate by wearing something representing your college or postsecondary plans.

Stef’s Corner School Wide Drive: Stef’s Corner is a Mental Health resource spot located near the Counselor’s Office.  With upcoming Exams, the Principal Student Advisory Council is hosting a Drive to collect Stress Relief items like Stress Balls and Unused Journals, alongside any Canned Goods! Please drop off items outside the cafeteria during any lunch period or at Room 271, from April 14th till April 22nd! Each item will be awarded with a raffle ticket to receive a $50 Visa Gift Card, pie Principal Anderson in the face, or do a TikTok with Principal Anderson. 

The Glenbard East Red Cross Club:  will be having a bake sale to help vaccinate a village before school on Wednesday, April 16th and Thursday, April 17th in the foyer. See you there!”

The National English Honor Society: Lemke Chapter is coordinating a book drive from April 14-18. Please bring your lightly used, school-friendly books for readers of all ages. Books will go to Elmhurst Hospital as well as East’s own little Lemke Library located on the 3rd Floor at the T-intersection.

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