Meadowbrook Parents Feel Warmth at Winter Bash

Submitted by District 28

Parents from Meadowbrook Elementary School in Northbrook gathered at Marcello’s on Saturday night for the first-ever Winter Bash, an event created to bring the community together and raise funds.

About 130 people turned out for the evening which included dinner, music by Mobile Music Entertainment and a live and silent auction.
Parents Susan and J.D. Mathein emceed the live auction where bidders won Bulls tickets, a weekend at a vacation home in Michigan City, IN, an autographed Blackhawks hockey stick and more. The silent auction featured 70 items donated by dozens of area businesses.

Co-chair Julie Shaw said, “It was a great night. Everyone had a blast and really enjoyed being together.”

All of the funds raised will go toward more technology for the classrooms.

Co-chair Julie Weinberg explained, “Today’s students have access to so much information on the internet and as a result, they are becoming critical thinkers at a very young age. We are thrilled to be able to enhance this part of their education.”

Photo 1: The Meadowbrook PTO Executive Board poses for a photo with Principal Pat Thome during the Meadowbrook Winter Bash. From left to right are Sarah Cyphers, Alicia Ethen, Jessica Badgley, Jen Lee-Olmstead, Pat Thome, Michelle Steele, Katie Anetsberger, Kris Izenstark, Cori Yoss, Julie Kreiter.

Photo 2: Stavros “Steve” Giannoulias bids on the silent auction during the Meadowbrook Winter Bash.