Westbrook + Glen Grove PTA
Newsletter for September 27, 2022
Fall 2022 Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Events: Membership Drive and WB Popsicles at the Playground
September 29 - Westbrook Popsicles at the Playground, 4pm-5pm
OCTOBER
Events: Assembly, Author Visit, Halloween Party, Food Drive, Playground Meet-Ups
October 5 - No School
October 6 - PTA-Sponsored Assemblies @ WB + GG: Ceremoniales De Mexico NEW!
October 12 - Lou Malnati's Spirit Night 4pm-9pm NEW!
October 13 - Principal Thursday Meeting (all invited!) , 6PM, Zoom
October 14 - No School; Conferences
October 31 - Classroom Fall Parties, times TBD
NOVEMBER
Events: Holiday Helpers
November 8 - No School
November 9 - Chipotle Spirit Night NEW!
November 10 - Principal Thursday Meeting (all invited!), 9:15AM, Glen Grove
November 23-25 - No School
DECEMBER
Events: Holiday Helpers and Winter Party
December 8 - Principal Thursday Meeting (all invited!) 6pm, Zoom
December 12-16 Classroom Winter Parties This Week, times TBD
December 19 - Jan 2 - Winter Break
PTA News & Announcements
THURSDAY: Westbrook Popsicles at the Playground
Panda Families! Join us THIS THURSDAY September 29 from 4pm-5pm for Westbrook Popsicles at the Playground. We'll play and eat popsicles and say hi to other panda families!
We are planning to have the PREK and K students meet on the south playground and the 1st and 2nd graders meet on the north playground (that's the new one that just opened!) with popsicles available in both locations! That said, you are welcome to check out either playground of course!
BUS RIDERS: if your student rides the bus and arrives home after 4pm, it might be a good idea to consider picking up in carline instead on this day.
PARKING: carline pickup will keep the Westbrook parking area congested until 3:50-3:55 pm, so it will be easier to park if you can circle back closer to 4pm! Additional parking is available across the street from the school, if needed.
We are SUPER excited to celebrate these new playground spaces!
STUDENTS: School Assembly October 6!
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), the WB/GG PTA has invited Aztec dance group Nahui Ollin to perform their show CEREMONIALES DE MEXICO in three special performances at Westbrook and Glen Grove! Panda and gator students will explore how we are all connected with pre-historic central Mexican culture through things in our world today, like the words we use and the foods we eat. This interactive performance will feature ceremonial dances, traditional stories, and lively music for pandas and gators of all ages to enjoy!
Note: Westbrook will have two performances to accommodate PM preschool; Glen Grove will have one performance.
A special thank you to our Assembly Parent Team for planning this event!
SAVE THE DATE: October 12 is our first WB/GG PTA Spirit Night!
20% of all sales will go back to supporting our schools!
Plus, Chipotle is on deck for November 9!
YOUR PTA: What is WB/GG PTA working on right now?
Parent To-Dos
NEW! Westbrook Parents Are Invited To A FREE Night Out!
Westbrook Parents! You are invited to this FREE EVENT with food and drinks!!! Learn about Glenview Education Foundation and meet other K-2 parents from D34. If you already know a parent of two from Westbrook, Lyon, or Henking make a plan to meetup! Space is limited. RSVP required (click below).
PARENTS: Connect With Your Room Rep
Every classroom has a Room Rep who will be planning family park meetups and more this school year! Some confirmed dates are below, and more will be added soon.
***Please add your name to the Classroom Directory so your Room Rep can contact you directly!***
***Make sure your Room Rep has your email address so they can contact you with updates and changes to this list!
PARENTS: 4 Days Left To Purchase PTA Membership
Don't miss your chance to support these programs for your school in 2022-23!
Assemblies
Author Visits
Teacher Appreciation
Family Events
And More!
Your 2022-23 membership is what makes these school-wide efforts possible! Please consider investing in our amazing school community if you can. We are very excited to connect this school and we can do so much with your support! Currently we have 127 memberships and counting!
Deadline: October 1, 2022
PARENTS: 4 Days Left To Contribute To Your Classroom Fund
Every classroom's Room Rep is collecting money for the Classroom Fund, which will be used to purchase materials for classroom parties this school year. You can contribute to your classroom fund by clicking below. We suggest a $20 donation per classroom, but you can choose any amount you like!
Deadline: October 1, 2022
PARENTS: Join Our PTA Facebook Group!
The best way to receive reminders, photos, and special event notices in real-time is to join our Westbrook and Glen Grove PTA Facebook Group
Also, at the top of the group page, notice the My Grade Facebook Groups to join the sub-group for your grade. Facebook is our easiest way to stay in communication so it's the first thing we update and will keep you up-to-date on everything PTA!
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER: Westbrook Library Helper
***NEW***
Additional dates have been added THIS WEEK and NEXT WEEK!
VOLUNTEER: Be A Preschool Room Rep!
Preschool Parents! You'll be working with the other preschool Room Reps and this will be a fun way to connect with other families. If you're interested please sign up below, or, if you have questions please contact us at ptapresident.wbgg@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER: Donate Snacks To Our Teachers & Staff!
Want an easy way to show your appreciation to the school? Drop off snacks for your school staff! You can drop off ANYTIME during the month of your sign up. Just drop off your snacks in the front office (and if you can't get to the office, let us know and we'll help).
Thank you to all families who are donating snacks for September!
VOLUNTEER: Join A PTA Team!
We still have a few openings left on our PTA teams!
We will be reaching out to the various teams very soon! Looking forward to it!
News For Teachers & Staff
Westbrook Teachers & Staff Are Welcome To Join Us THURSDAY @ 4pm!
We will be holding our Popsicles at the Playground directly after school on Thursday, September 29. Please join us to say hello to families and enjoy a popsicle!
NOTE: Preschool & Kindergarten will primarily be on the south playground; 1st & 2nd grade will primarily be on the north/new playground.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TEACHERS & STAFF: 4 Days Left To Submit Your Favorites!
We'd love ALL STAFF to complete a 2022-23 Favorites Form so that we can share your preferences with our families via Google Drive (we will NOT post forms on our website). There is even a place to enter an Amazon Wishlist! PTA will share your form with families in the fall, winter, and spring so please be sure to complete one ASAP. Thanks!
Deadline: October 1, 2022
UPDATE: Currently we have 79 favorites forms completed. Thank you!
Teachers & Staff: 4 Days Left To Purchase Your Membership!
We currently have 23 staff memberships across Westbrook and Glen Grove. We'd love more! Staff memberships are $10 and our Membership Drive continues through October 1...details below!
Thank you for sharing photos!
Thank you teachers & staff for all of the wonderful photos you've been sharing in your newsletters and on Twitter! We love seeing all the amazing things happening in our schools...and those smiles are contagious!!!
Other News
D34 Parent Connect: Empowering Parents for Today’s World
All D34 parents are invited to attend -- in person! -- a presentation about Mindsets and Skills for a Successful School Year. This event will be held at Springman Middle School on 10/26 (revised date!) at 7pm. Click here for more details.
After School Programs + More!
Volunteer To Talk About Your Career!
About WB/GG PTA
Email: ptapresident.wbgg@gmail.com
Website: https://www.westbrookandglengrovepta.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1708637696063888/
Twitter: @wbggpta