The Buzz at Westbrook School
September 24, 2021
From the Principal...
Dear Westbrook Families,
Fall is in the air this week! Our students have been bundled up in coats arriving at school. We are all trying to get used to the colder weather. Many of our classrooms are learning about fall, family, and feasts this week. The season is making me excited for our fall fundraiser, Walk for Westbrook, on Wednesday, October 6th. This year students will be walking around Westbrook to visit seven interactive, space-themed stations from across the galaxy. Parents are encouraged to come and cheer for their Westbrook students. We are grateful to our PTO for the many hours that have gone into making this an exciting event for our students.
Walk for Westbrook - Wednesday, October 6th
10:50 AM 1st Grade (Grossmayer, Brewer, Zei, Bruns, Roy)
11:05 AM Kindergarten and Circle of Friends
1:45 PM 1st Grade (Brooks, Handler, Fergus, Domalick, Brunzell)
2:00 PM Kindergarten and Circle of Friends
We are excited to share that we have finished our benchmark testing for our kindergarteners and first graders. We are grateful to all of the teachers and instructional assistants who helped with assessments, and we are so proud of all of our students for their focus and participation. Over the next two weeks, grade-level teams will meet to review grade-level and group-level data to ensure that our core instruction meets the needs of the majority of our students. We will identify students needing additional support through interventions, and we will set academic grade-level goals in reading and math. The results of these assessments are for internal problem-solving. However, you will be notified if your child qualifies for a math or reading intervention by October 8th.
For your children,
Danielle Crandall
Westbrook Principal
Picture Day Reminder
We are excited to share that picture day will be on Tuesday, September 28th. Students who started the school year remotely, and are not quarantining, are invited to come to have their picture taken on Tuesday, September 28th, from 4:00-4:30 pm. Students who come to school in person will take their photos during the school day. Students who are quarantining or absent on September 28th will participate during our retakes on Wednesday, November 10th.
Safety Reminders
When you pull into the parking lot from Busse, please head to the north end of the parking lot to find a parking space. This will hopefully keep traffic moving and help with traffic back up on Busse.
Please ensure you use the crosswalk in the parking lot walking to and from Westbrook.
Please do not walk between the busses. Staff members will be in front of the school each morning, reminding families to only cross at the crosswalk.
We kindly request you do not bring dogs or animals on school property. Many of our students are frightened of dogs.
Please contact the classroom teacher if you have a friend or family member picking up your child. Please communicate to the adult which door your child is dismissed from.
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Up Coming Westbrook Dates
Tuesday, September 28th - Westbrook picture day
Wednesday, October 6th - Walk for Westbrook (rain date 10/7)
Friday, October 8th - Half Day for 1st grade, No school for Preschool & K
Monday, October 11th - No School/Buildings Closed
Wednesday, October 20th - PTO meeting in Westbrook LRC
For more dates, please click: D57 Calendar
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HR Imaging will be at Westbrook School on Tuesday, September 28th to take your student's photo.
Here are some FAQ's:
Do I need to send money with my student on picture day?
*No, shortly after picture day, your child will bring home 2 proof images, an order form and instructions for ordering online at shop.hrimaging.com.
My child will not/cannot be at school on Tuesday, 9/28. Will there be another opportunity to be photographed?
*Yes! Picture retake is Wednesday, November 10th
My student is a remote learner. Will they be photographed?
*Yes! Remote students should come to Westbrook School on Tuesday, September 28th between 4:00-4:30pm. Please enter Door #2. The photo will be taken in the LRC.
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NEWS FROM WESTBROOK PTO
Email: ptowestbrook@gmail.com
Website: http://westbrookptod57.weebly.com/
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Does your child ride the bus?
First Student (847) 635-9877
Please put this number in your phone so you can quickly call if:
- the bus is late
- the bus missed your stop
- you have a question about the bus
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A Parent's Guide to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
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Westbrook School for Young Learners
Email: wb-office@d57.org
Website: https://www.d57.org/westbrookschoolforyounglearners_home.aspx
Location: 103 Busse Road, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 394-7340
Twitter: @westbrook_d57