Maple Marquee
December 2, 2022
All Students Invited to Join Maple Ally Network
Maple has launched a new student organization called the Ally Network that will meet from 3:40 to 4:40 Wednesdays, starting December 7. The club is open to anyone and will work to promote a positive, inclusive environment, raise awareness of social justice issues, and foster lifelong connections between students. Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Arends will be the sponsors. For more information, click here or the button below to fill out an interest survey.
Honoring National Special Education Day!
Today is National Special Education Day! This day marks the 47th anniversary of the nation's first federal special education law, signed by President Gerald Ford 1975. Today we honor District 30's outstanding special education team, along with our partners at TrueNorth, and celebrate the accomplishments of our wonderful students! We are proud to be part of a public school system that provides valuable education for ALL children.
Please help families who rely on the Northfield Township Food Pantry.
Over 1,200 families rely on the Northfield Township Food Pantry. Maple Student Council board members, advisory representatives and sponsors would like to purchase food and holiday gifts for these families.
For every dollar you spend purchasing toys or gift cards, you will receive five raffle tickets. Raffle tickets will also be sold in the MPR during all lunch periods for .25 cents each or five for $1. District 30 families, staff members and community businesses have donated raffle prizes to encourage students, staff, and District 30 families to purchase holiday gifts for the less fortunate.
Please bring your receipt to Ms. Reimer or Mrs. Allen to receive raffle tickets. Print your name on the raffle tickets and place them in the raffle box of your choice. Raffle winners will be drawn on Friday, December 19 at the student council meeting.
Click HERE or the button below to see the list of needed items.
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday, December 5
Tuesday, December 6
Wednesday, December 7
- PTO Ice Cream day
Friday, December 9
- 8th Grade Snowflake retreat, all day
On Instagram? Now We Are Too!
Parents, we heard your feedback and District 30 is now on Instagram to share our accomplishments, celebrations and cool things happening in our classrooms! Follow us at @d30schools to see photos, videos and other happenings around the District.
Please note: This and any new social media changes do NOT affect the Maple Marquee or any other formal communications from the District and you will continues to receive these as always.
Enter the CHARACTER COUNTS! Video Contest
You Could Earn a Cash Prize!
All area students in 5th through 8th grade are invited to enter this year’s CHARACTER COUNTS! Video Contest focused on the theme "Step up for your community." What pillars of character do you see in your community? What are others doing to strengthen our community?
Entries will be reviewed by judges and a 1st,- 2nd-, and 3rd-place winner will be chosen. Monetary prize awards are generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Glenview-Northbrook (if entered as a team, the award amount will be split). Prize awards will be presented to the winners at the February 7 Village of Glenview Board of Trustees meeting. The entry deadline is Friday, December 16.
Attention 8th-Grade Parents
Glenbrook Academy visit UPDATE
The Glenbrook Academy visit for interested 8th graders has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, December 13 in the LMC at 8:00 am.
Snowflake Lunch Order Form - Deadline to order is Wednesday, Dec. 7
Please take a moment to fill out the 8th Grade Snowflake lunch form for your student. Quest will will not be available on this day. Lunch order form here.
Snowflake 2022
On Friday, December 9, Maple 8th-graders will participate in a day-long, SEL retreat focused on drug and alcohol abuse prevention and healthy lifestyle choices. The day will feature a performance by Imagination Theater, a panel discussion featuring men from the Providence Farm sober living community and a speech by Tony Hoffman, former BMX biking Olympian. The day will be facilitated by Maple teachers as well as Maple high school alumni. 8th graders will be offered an opportunity for a special lunch that day; watch your email for more information. If you have any questions, contact Maple ELA Teacher Nicky Stannard or Library Media Specialist Jamie Holmer.
News from the PTO
Special Lunch December 14
On December 14 we will be enjoying Viccinos. You have until Tuesday, December 6 at noon to order a special lunch. Please be aware Quest will not be serving lunch this day. You will need to provide your own lunch if you choose not to order a special lunch in advance.
If you have not registered with Marla's yet, it's not too late! Registration details for new users are as follows:
1. Go to marlaslunch.boonli.com
2. Click on Register then Create an Account. The School Password for your school is: MES298 (case sensitive)
3. Sign in with your username and password
4. To begin ordering, click on the calendar date. Marlas is accepting orders through the end of the school year.
The Maple PTO is very excited to announce the date for our Parent Social Fundraiser happening the evening of Saturday January 28, 2023!!! More details to come soon!
A big THANK YOU to all parents who support our school's PTO. If you would like to learn more about how to be more actively involved in our PTO we currently have some open positions.The positions will be filled in order of first interest by emailing Janelle Duthie at janelled@maplepto.org
Please see below for some of the fun opportunities available:
- Our Parent Social Fundraising Committee is in need of 3 volunteers that would like to help secure and organize donations that will be raffled off during the fundraiser event.
- The Ice Cream Committee is in search of a 3rd Co-Chair that is interested in learning the ropes beginning in January and continuing on for the 2023-2024 school year.
- The PTO is in search of a lead for the lunch committee to coordinate coverage for lunch. This chairperson would periodically review signups and contact the sub list as needed. This is a great way to support our school and our students.
For more information or if you are interested in filling any of the above positions please email Janelle Duthie at janelled@maplepto.org
Homework Grids
You may access your students homework through these links.
Please Alert Us for an Appointment or Absence
If your child will be absent for an appointment, please call or email the health office no later than the morning of the planned appointment. The health office number is 847-400-8908, email kweissler@district30.org. Voicemail is available outside of school hours to receive notices of absent students. Parents calling to report an absence due to illness should call or email the health office prior to the start of school on that day.
For safety, students are not permitted to leave the building unescorted without being signed out by their guardian. It is also helpful for parents to arrange medical and dental appointments before or after school hours.
Quest Cafe December Offerings
December 6 – Assorted Baked Goods for $2.00
December 13 – Milk & Cookies
December 15 – Hot Cocoa Bar for $2.00! Our almost famous homemade hot cocoa, topped with your choice of assorted mix ins like marshmallows, crushed peppermint candy, whipped cream and so much more!
As always please be sure to fund your account on www.mymealtime.com or bring cash to pay at the register.
2023 School Board Elections
Nomination Petition Deadline is Dec. 19
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will have four school board seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 4, 2023. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2027.
Candidates for the office of the school board can now circulate nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating petitions runs from December 12 through December 19, 2022.
A candidate for the school board is required to file the nominating petitions, Statement of Candidacy, and receipt for filing their Statement of Economic Interests with the applicable county election clerk and not with the school board secretary or the administrative offices of the school district. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website: elections.il.gov.
Candidates may also want to consult the “2023 Candidate’s Guide” (https://www.elections.il.gov//Downloads/ElectionOperations/PDF/2023CanGuide.pdf), which can be downloaded from the Illinois State Board of Elections website, or contact the county clerk or board of election commissioners regarding the requirements of filing. Candidates and voters can get information about District 30 from our website and learn about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards at: iasb.com/elections.
SHIELD Testing on Tuesdays
SHIELD tests must be turned in before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Important Information
Throughout the year, packs with multiple testing kits will be sent home with your child
Use one each week and save the remaining for future use
Only return samples in the bag with the QR code and your child’s name
Instructions are available here and on the website at District 30 Health and Safety Guidance
Future supplies will be provided only to students who have participated in testing, therefore, hold onto your supplies if you think you may use them at some point
Please reach out to your school’s Health Office should you need additional supplies
Opt-Out of SHIELD Testing
Contact Lauren Schulman lschulman@district30.org
Return testing supplies to your child’s school
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Maple School
Main Office: 847-400-8900
Health Office/Attendance Line: 847-400-8908Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
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