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September 22, 2023
Parent-Teacher Conference signup starts Oct. 4
WHEN ARE CONFERENCES? This fall, we will again offer parents live, online interactions with our teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 18 (4:30-8:00 p.m.) and Thursday, October 19 (12:00-8:00 p.m.). Conferences are one of the most valuable tools we have to foster our strong partnerships between home and school. Please disregard any wording on Meet The Teacher platform that states In-Person conferences. This fall’s conferences, we will continue to use Zoom and a Zoom Directory will be shared with you closer to the start of conferences.
WHEN DOES REGISTRATION START? Conference registration will open on Wednesday, October 4, at 6:00 a.m. and will continue through Thursday, October 14 at 3:00 p.m.
HOW DO I REGISTER? Conference scheduler login information will be sent to the primary contact email for your student, along with step-by-step instructions for registering. Please keep an eye open for this information. Registration codes and directions will be available to you in the Parent Portal (on the form marked "Student Information for the 2023-24 School Year"), at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? During conferences, your classroom teacher will discuss academic and social-emotional goals, discuss how the learning experience is progressing at school and at home, and share details about the classroom community with you. This is a collaborative meeting between families and teachers when we can answer your questions. We are so proud of our students and their strong start. Thank you so much for your ongoing support and partnership.
Maple Class arrangements for conferences:
- Spanish: Students in 6th and 8th grade
- Social Studies: Students with last name starting with A-L
- Science: Students with last name starting with M-Z
Law enforcement drill scheduled for Oct. 4
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Maple School is conducting a law enforcement drill with the Northbrook Police Department on Wednesday, October 4 at 11:15 a.m. The drill is developmentally appropriate and will run in a similar fashion as last year. Students will be given advance notice and the location of the pretend "disturbance" in the building. As a class, they will choose to run or to hide from the danger.
It is helpful to be aware of the "Run, Hide, Fight." approach, which is advised by both the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and our local law enforcement partners. Both advise escaping if you can, hiding if you can't, and fighting only if you have to. We want to empower all members of our school community to make a choice that is most appropriate for their situation. Please let us know if you have questions or wish to opt out of the drill.
Sincerely,
Maple Principal Mr. Sam Kurtz and Assistant Principal Ms. Angela Jaeger
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 25
- NO SCHOOL - District holiday
Tuesday, September 26
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
- PTO Blizzard Day
- 6 Grade Dance class, 7:00 p.m. West Gym
Friday, September 29
IAR test results coming soon
From the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Board passes FY 2023-24 budget
The Board of Education adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget at its September 21, 2023 meeting. The budget is available online at the district website at district30.org.
Answers to your COVID questions
Join us for Grandparents' Night - October 11
Join us for an evening of family and community as we host Maple School’s first Grandparents’ Night on October 11 from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. We’re thrilled to invite Maple grandparents to learn more about how grandparents can support their students and answer any questions about the middle school experience.
Come to enjoy our keynote speaker, engage in a student panel discussion, and experience a guided tour of our school. We will end the evening with a visit to the Book Fair, hosted by the PTO! The evening’s events are geared toward grandparents, but all are welcome to attend.
Badminton Club
Our next Badminton Club meetings will be on the following dates:
-Thursday, September 28 from 3:40-4:30 p.m. (8th- and 6th-graders only-West Gym)
-Tuesday, October 3 from 3:40-4:30 p.m. (7th- and 8th-graders only-West Gym)
We were fortunate to have a large turnout at our first meeting, which has prompted us to have two grade levels meet at one time. In the future we hope to be have one grade level at a time. These dates will be announced at school and are also posted on the Maple Athletic Calendar. Students do not need prior experience to join. Please watch for all future dates as this club is based on the availability of the West Gym.
If students are interested in purchasing Badminton Club t-shirts, click here T-shirt Order Link. The deadline to order t-shirts is Sunday, September 24. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Iris Kang at ikang@district30.org.
7th-grade Springfield trip - Register by October 6
Dear Maple 7th Grade Families,
This year Maple School 7th-grade students are invited to attend a day trip to Springfield, Illinois on Thursday, November 9. We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity in partnership with WorldStrides. Please click the link for more information about registering (use TRIP ID Code: TLTF3L4) for this opportunity. Expectations for the trip are included below.
Updated Springfield Trip Expectations
Please reach out to the Maple office with any questions, and we are thrilled to continue our practice of offering such enriching opportunities for our students.
Math Competition Team begins November 6
ALL MATHEMATICIANS WELCOME!
The Maple Math Competition Team will be participating in the MathCounts 2023-24 competition series, which includes both individual and team contests. This is a fun opportunity for students to improve their problem-solving skills and apply them to non-routine problems!
Practices will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. and will begin on Monday, November 6. The Math Competition Team is open to all Maple students, however only 12 will be selected to compete in the MathCounts series.
Please contact Cora Byrne (cbyrne@district30.org) or Sarah Arends (sarends@district30.org) with any questions.
Maple Science Team News
Hi Maple Families! We are already thinking about our Maple Science Team and wanted to give you information about our upcoming dates. On Tuesday, October 24 we will host an information meeting in room 303. Students can learn a little bit about tryouts and the year’s activities.
Team tryouts will take place in room 303 from 3:45-5:30 p.m. for the 6th and 7th grades on Thursday, November 2 and for 8th grade on Friday, November 3. Meetings and practices will again be most every Tuesday and Friday from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Our Argonne Regional Science Bowl Competition will take place virtually from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday January 27. We don’t have a date yet for our Electric Car Competition, but it is usually on a Saturday in March.
All Maple 6-8th-grade students are welcome to try out! We work hard, practice hard, and aim to WIN! Hope to see you there. 🙂
Maple Ally Network starts October 4
The Maple Ally Network will start having club meetings on Wednesday, October 4. The group meets every Wednesday after school until 4:40 p.m. in room 301, and snacks will be provided. We welcome anyone and everyone to come join us as we rally around social justice issues, provide support for one another, and have lots of fun! Students can see Mrs. Arends or Ms. Norris for more details.
Join the Maple PTO Book Fair Committee
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Maple School October 10-13! It is a fun week, full of hustle and bustle, chatting all about books, interacting with students, Maple staff, and other Maple parents!
The Maple PTO is recruiting three parent volunteers to join the Book Fair Committee. Volunteer tasks include:
- Setting up/taking down the fair
- Managing the cash register
- Assisting with ELA classroom visits.
Setup for the fair is Monday, October 9. The book fair will be open Tuesday-Thursday between 8:05 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (with evening hours on Wednesday), and Friday morning. Fair take down will be Friday afternoon October 13.
Please contact Amy Brennan (watia@hotmail.com) to volunteer for the committee.
PTO News
DQ Blizzard Day - September 28
The first Blizzard Day will be held on Thursday, September 28. There will be four Blizzard Days during the school year: September 28, December 7, February 1 and May 2. As part of PTO registration, you had the option to purchase a DQ Blizzard for your student. If you did not order a Blizzard during PTO registration, your student WILL NOT receive a Blizzard during lunch on September 28. If you would like to confirm if your student will receive a DQ Blizzard, please contact the Blizzard Day Co-Chairs, Stacy Dubin (stacydubin@gmail.com) and Jessica Myszak (jpmyszak@gmail.com). Thank you!
Special Lunch Thank you!
Thank you for participating in this week's Special Lunch! We hope your student enjoyed their lunch from Max & Benny's. Thank You to our Special Lunch Co-Chairs, Randi Wesolowski and Jenny Klein and our volunteers Stacy Dubin, Grace Zheng, Chunrong Xiong, and Danielle Pollack for helping Special Lunch service go smoothly. If you would like to order future Special Lunches, click on the button below. You can order for the entire year or each month. Orders/modifications can be made up to noon on Tuesday, the week prior to each Special Lunch. Thank you!
6th-Grade Social Dance Program
Maple School PTO invites all 6th-graders to become a member of Vera Schmidt’s 6th-Grade Dance Program. Ms. Schmidt has been teaching the social dance class at Maple for over 15 years and we are excited for the opportunity to have her back this school year. She will be teaching a five session dance class for all 6th grade Maple students who are interested in participating.
Dance classes provide an opportunity for young people to learn new dance techniques while having fun and enjoying the company of their friends. The course also provides a social education, with guidance in behavior and etiquette.
Class will be on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:15 pm.
Dates: September 14, 21, 28, October 5 & 12
Location: Maple Gym
Please do not drop off your child before 6:50 p.m. Drop-off/pickup at the East Entrance off of Shermer Road only.
Parent Watch Night/Last Class: Thursday, October 12 from 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Attire for all classes: Dressy clothing such as dresses, skirts, dress pants, shirts and ties. NO JEANS, NO T-SHIRTS, NO HOODIES. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Cost: $90
Questions? Contact one of the Committee members!
Frewoini Gebremeskel frewoini84@gmail.com
Michelle Michael michellemichael003@gmail.com
Great Expectations at Maple
At Maple School, we are committed to providing our students with the skills they need to succeed not only in high school but also beyond. Developing strong executive functioning skills is crucial for their continued success.
We are providing students with helpful "reminders" to assist them in developing habits such as timeliness, preparing for class, being "TRRFCC" students (Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Citizenship, and Caring), and following school expectations. Here is a copy of the classroom expectations we uphold across grade levels.
While we are striving to reinforce these practices during school hours, we understand that fostering these skills requires collaboration and communication between home and school. Thank you for your ongoing partnership, and we look forward to working together for the benefit of our students.
Parent Portal information
Parent and Student Portal
Grades, attendances, and assignments are now viewable in the Parent and Student Portals. Click here to for a guide on how to view detailed information on the Grades & Assignments page.
Parent Access Codes for Schoology (Grades 3-8)
If you want access to your child’s Schoology to view their activity, your Parent Access Code and instructions are located on the Parent Portal website. Click Forms in the left navigation, then click Student Information for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Appointment pick up reminders
Students are only to be picked up at our north Main Entrance and need to be signed out by a parent or guardian. Students are not allowed to ride their bikes home during school hours if they are leaving for an appointment during the school day, and we highly recommend picking up students no later than 3:15 p.m. due to the afternoon traffic pattern. Please plan accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Homework grids
You may access your students homework through these links.
Learn about community events!
Want to know what's going on around the community? District 30 uses a "Virtual Backpack" to share community information while saving paper, costs, and lightening the loads our students bring home. Please click the button below to view upcoming Community Events.
Health exam requirements
6th-graders and students new to Maple are required to provide the school with a health exam, which was completed within one year prior to the first day of school. Students new to Illinois will need to hand in a completed eye exam. Sixth graders must also provide the school with a dental exam form or waiver. All forms are available on the Maple website.
If your child will be participating in Maple athletics, it is required that your student have a health exam that was completed within one year prior to the last game of the season, on file in the health office.
Before any medication can be dispensed, the school must receive written instructions and a signed permission form from the student’s physician and parent. All medications must be properly labeled and kept in the Health Office. Parental permission must also be obtained for non-prescription medication.
Please contact the Health Office at 847-400-8908 if you have questions.
New GBN Homecoming date
A message from GBN & GBS
Middle school students must have parent at sports events
To help support the safety and security of athletic events held at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South High Schools, middle school students must be accompanied by a parent who will be responsible for their supervision. Beginning August 25, middle school students will not be allowed to enter the event unless a parent or guardian is with them.
District 225 appreciates your cooperation in maintaining a safe environment for all of their guests.
Maple School
Main Office: 847-400-8900
Health Office: 847-400-8908Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Website: district30.org/maple