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Keep an eye out for this envelope! Starting this week, families should begin receiving letters with the individualized “SnapCode” they will use to complete 2026-27 registration. The letters will be sent via U.S. mail throughout the week. More info: bit.ly/4rMzt9v

For 30 years, GPS has helped families navigate life’s biggest challenges 💙 ✨ 50+ FREE programs/year 🕛 Noon & 7 p.m. CT 🌍 4 languages + hybrid options 🎯 Early childhood → college & career Expert guidance. Real strategies. Stronger families. 🔗 GPSParentSeries.org #GPSParentSeries #HealthyFamilies #GPS #Parenting

🎯 Your college application isn’t all about being impressive—it’s about being real. Join @CollegeEssayGuy to learn how students can craft authentic, standout applications that reflect who they are + what matters most. 🗓 March 24 🕛 Noon & 7 PM CT 💻 Free | GPSParentSeries.org #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeEssay #GPSParentSeries

The leprechauns made it into our preschool classrooms and made a mess @BriarGlenSchool!

Thank you to all the @BriarGlenSchool families for joining us at the Family Literacy Night.

🔥 From an angry middle-schooler… to a world-renowned chef. What if one teacher noticing a student’s talent could change the course of a life? A pizza project in a home economics class sparked something powerful in Chef Curtis Duffy — turning pain, loss, and adversity into a passion that would lead him to become one of the most celebrated chefs in the world. 🍕✨ On Wednesday, March 11, Duffy joins the GPS Parent Series to share his extraordinary story of resilience, grit, mentorship, and transformation. His journey from trauma to Michelin-star success is a powerful reminder that when adults believe in young people, incredible things can happen. 👨‍🍳 Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef — Cooking Up Resilience 📅 Wednesday, March 11 🕛 Noon (In Person & Zoom) – Technology Center of DuPage, Addison 💻 7 PM (Zoom) 🎟️ FREE & open to all Parents, educators, and mentors—this inspiring story will stay with you long after the program ends. 🔗 Learn more: GPSParentSeries.org #GPSParentSeries #CurtisDuffy #CookingUpResilience #MentorshipMatters #FromAdversityToSuccess #NavigatingHealthyFamilies #Inspiration #Parenting #Education #CommunityLearning #Resilience

Making our wish lists for the book fair! 📚✨💕

The @BriarGlenSchool and @ArborViewSchool chorus members had a blast singing before the Chicago Wolves game yesterday!

Spring is in full swing with the 🌸 GPS Parent Series — and ALL programs are FREE! Join nationally recognized experts as we explore resilience 💪, healthy relationships ❤️, college admissions 🎓, emotional regulation 🧠, positive parenting 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and more. 🔥 Don’t miss HYBRID EVENT – Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef – Cooking Up Resilience with Chef Curtis Duffy on Wednesday, March 11 at noon & 7 p.m. (Noon at the Technology Center of DuPage + Zoom). Sessions are offered at convenient 12 p.m. & 7 p.m. times, with select hybrid and in-person options across DuPage County — open to families, educators, and community members nationwide. Explore the full lineup at 👉 GPSParentSeries.org

Today we enjoyed poetry to celebrate Read Across America Week! Each student was given four random words and phrases to include in a poem. Wow, did they rise to the challenge! From silly to heartfelt to completely unexpected, their creativity truly shined. ✏️

Families who will be new to preschool in 2026-27 school year and families who want to learn more about preschool are invited to an open house. 6-7 p.m. March 5 at Briar Glen Visit preschool classrooms, meet preschool teachers! More info: bit.ly/4ctoc9T

Behind the scenes of spring pictures @BriarGlenSchool. 📸

Our students had a wonderful time at the All Abilities Fair! Through hands-on activities, they learned the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and respect for all abilities. So proud of their kindness and open hearts! 💙

Celebrating Read A book day with good old Dr. Seuss. #LiteracyForAll #DrSeussBirthday

So proud of these two for earning this month’s Character Strong Award for honesty! 💛 Your integrity, truthfulness, and courage to do the right thing (even when it’s hard) make a difference in our classroom every day. Keep shining and leading by example!

TEAM DAY!💙🐾

Our @BriarGlenSchool Team Day continues with grade levels pairing up and making blankets for the @ARF_Rescue_IL. We plan on donating nearly 50 blankets. Way to go Bulldogs! 🐾

Team Day is underway @BriarGlenSchool!

🐾🎉Congratulations to this month’s Top Dog award winners! Andrew received this award for Excellence in Reading and Pauline for Excellence in Writing! Great job bulldogs! 🎉🐾

Join us Tuesday for the GPS Wellness EXPO at Glenbard West High School Library at 6 p.m. and stay for an inspiring keynote from author of "Habits of Hope" Dr. Julia Garcia. Students can earn service hours and are encouraged to attend with their families. mailchi.mp/gpsparentserie…