What's Up Willowbrook
January 12, 2024
Take our Strategic Plan Survey!
Deadline is Jan. 19
District 30 welcomes you to share your honest thoughts in a brief, anonymous survey that will shape our Strategic Plan: Click here to start! This plan will guide our district for the next five years.
All who live within District 30 are welcome to participate by the January 19 deadline, including those who do not have children in our schools. Please help us spread the word to your neighbors who might not receive District 30 communications by forwarding this message.
Community members can also learn more about our Strategic Plan process and follow the work as it unfolds by visiting district30.org/strategic.
Thank you for your valuable input and for helping us ensure our Strategic Plan represents everyone in the District 30 community!
Upcoming events
Monday, January 15
- No School - District Holiday
- School Store (K-2nd grade)
- PTO Lunch - California Pizza Kitchen
Saturday, January 20
- Wake Up Willowbrook Pancake Breakfast (8:30-10:00 a.m. in the MPR)
Friday, January 26
- PTO Multicultural Night (Maple School 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Kindergarten, Pre-K Intake starts Jan. 18
KINDERGARTEN INTAKE
District 30's full-day 2024-25 Kindergarten Program will be held at both Willowbrook and Wescott Schools. Kindergarten Intake for the 2024-25 school year will take place online beginning on Thursday, January 18 at 9:00 a.m.
To be eligible for kindergarten, your child must have been born on or before September 1, 2019, as evidenced by an official birth certificate or passport. Proof of residency in District 30 is also required, as well as the filling out of an affidavit form.
Important links:
- Wescott Intake
- Willowbrook Intake
- Enrollment (links and info on establishing District 30 residency)
Questions? Please call Willowbrook at 847-498-1090 or Wescott at 847-272-4660.
PRESCHOOL INTAKE
The 2024-25 District 30 Kid Connection Preschool will be held at Willowbrook School only. The preschool program is days a week for 2.5 hours a day and follows the District 30 school calendar.
Three-year-old students attend the morning class and the 4-year-old students attend in the afternoon. Preschool Intake for the 2024-25 school year will take place online beginning on Thursday, January 18 at 9:00 am.
Please visit our District 30 Preschool page for the intake link, tuition information, and a list of documents needed to register.
Summer School signup starts Feb. 15
Save the date!
Mark your calendars for the 2024 District 30 Summer School Program! Important dates:
- Registration opens for in-district families - February 15
- Program dates - Tuesday, June 11 through Friday, July 12
- Holidays - No Summer School :June 19, July 4-5
To explore course offerings, FAQs and learn about the registration process, please visit our website. Additional questions? Please email Summer Principal Ms. Ashley Grosshuesch, Assistant Principal Mrs. Lainie Levin and Administrative Assistant Mrs. Nancy Lifshitz at summerschool@district30.org.
World Language selection process
For incoming 6th-graders
The Maple World Language Teachers are excited to be visiting the 5th-grade classrooms at Willowbrook on Thursday, January 18 from 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Wescott on Friday, January 19, from 10:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Mini-lessons and presentations will be given about the French and Mandarin classes offered at Maple School. Questions about Maple’s Spanish program will also be answered during this time.
The Google Form that has been used in the past for language selection has been a huge success. The World Language Department intends to continue to use a Google Form for this data. The Google Form will be pushed out to parents electronically via email on Friday, January 19 for both elementary schools. The deadline for the language selection is Friday, January 26.
Help your child navigate life online
District 30 parents, guardians and caregivers are invited to learn from Devorah Heitner, Ph.D., as she discusses her new book “Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World” at 6:30 p..m. January 30 at Maple School. Discover how to help tweens and teens navigate boundaries, identity, privacy, and reputation in their digital world. Heitner shows that by focusing on character, we can support our kids to be authentically themselves. Click here or below to register.
Multicultural Night is Jan. 26 at Maple!
Get ready to embark on a global journey right here in District 30! We're thrilled to invite you to our Multicultural Night on January 26, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Maple School.
Multicultural Night is not just an event; it's a celebration of the rich tapestry of families that make up our vibrant community. We encourage you to be a part of this special evening by hosting a table and showcasing the unique beauty of your chosen country or culture.
Why Host a Table?
Hosting a table provides a platform to share the wonders of your culture. Set up your space with engaging activities, and treat attendees to delicious ethnic snacks that represent the essence of your heritage. Consider creating eye-catching posters or trifold displays filled with fun facts about your country.
Multicultural Night serves as a window into the diverse cultures within our community, allowing students to explore and appreciate the richness that surrounds them. It's also a fantastic opportunity for families of different backgrounds to proudly showcase their heritage.
How to Participate:
Ready to create a memorable table? Sign up now by clicking below. Deadline to sign up is January 22. For any questions or assistance, feel free to contact the committee chair at amandadae@gmail.com.
Those who have signed up will get an email with more detailed instructions on January 19.
Let's come together, celebrate diversity, and make Multicultural Night an unforgettable experience for our District 30 family
Special lunch volunteers needed!
We are in need of volunteers to help serve at our special lunches. If you are interested please sign up below.
Save the date - Parent Social
Help needed for May 18 Lew Blond Run!
Join us as a volunteer or sponsor!
The 23rd annual Lew Blond Run Memorial 5K Run/Walk returns May 18! For those who are participating in the 5K race, 1-mile race, or Little Lew 50-yard dash, registration will open Feb. 1. Additionally, volunteers and sponsors are needed!
VOLUNTEERS: Please consider volunteering to help with the pre-race on Thursday, May 16 or Friday, May 17, and race day on Saturday, May 18. Click here or below to review volunteer positions and sign up! The success of this event would not be possible without the support of our volunteers!
SPONSORSHIP: Your giving can include donating to our silent auction, monetary or in-kind donations (click the button below to learn more). The Lew Blond Run is among the top running events in the north suburban area and traditionally receives coverage on local TV, local radio, and in print and online media. Sponsors can publicize their business to a wide audience while helping to make it a great experience for students, staff and community members who participate.
This annual fundraiser honors former District 30 teacher Lew Blond, who passed away from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) in February 2000. Lew was an exceptional applied arts educator and was cherished by the District 30 community. His has attended and helped support this race since its inception. Race proceeds benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation, scholarships for Maple School alumni pursing trade careers, and District 30 projects.
Thank you for your support and we hope you will support us on Saturday, May 18!
Recess reminders
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.
Willowbrook School
Main Office: 847-498-1090
Health Office/Attendance: 847-400-8860
Location: 2500 Happy Hollow Road, Glenview, IL, USA
Website: district.30.org/willowbrook