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January 26, 2024
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 29
Tuesday, January 30
Wednesday, January 31
- Glenbrook South Incoming Freshman Activities Night 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 1
- PTO Blizzard Day
- PTO Dine Out Day - LaTaquiza
Friday, February 2
- Volleybash 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
This Tuesday, learn about your kids & technology
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.
Erin's Law Presentation
Monday, February 5
Erin’s Law, House Bill 6193 was signed by Governor Pat Quinn on January 24, 2013. This law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades Pre-K through 12. District 30 has purchased the “Be Seen and Be Heard 2.0” video program from Victor Pacini, a survivor of sexual abuse, an author, songwriter, singer, and motivational speaker. Mr. Pacini has assisted our schools in implementing this mandate for the past nine years.
Mr. Pacini’s program is developmentally appropriate, interactive, and aligned with learning standards. The focus of his presentation is to teach children basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. Parents may wish to view an overview of the program at victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
Maple students will view Mr. Pacini’s recorded program on Monday, February 5.
Wescott students will view Mr. Pacini’s recorded program on Monday, February 5.
Willowbrook (Preschool) students will have a variation of Erin’s Law made specifically for Kid Connection on Tuesday, February 6.
Willowbrook (Kindergarten through Grade 5) students will view Mr. Pacini’s recorded program on Wednesday, February 7.
Requests to Opt-Out for Wescott/Willowbrook: If you prefer that your child opt-out of this prevention education session, please email your child’s classroom teacher.
Requests to Opt-Out for Maple: If you prefer that your child opt-out of this prevention education session, please address your email to Asst. Principal, Angela Jaeger (at ajaeger@district30.org).
Parent-Teacher Conferences
This winter, we will again offer parents live, online interactions with our teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 21 (4:30-8:00) and Thursday, February 22 (12:00-8:00). 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.
Conference registration will open on Wednesday, February 7, at 6:00 a.m. and will continue through Friday, February 16, at 3:00 p.m.
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 are also available in Parent Portal on the form called Student Information for the 2023-2024 School Year.
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 7th and 8th grade
- Social Studies: Students with last name starting with M-Z
- Science: Students with last name starting with A-L
Registration is OPEN for the Lew Blond Run
PTO Messages
Committee Chair Opportunities for 7th-Grade Parents
The Maple PTO is looking for 7th-grade parents to fill the Career Day and 8th-Grade Graduation Reception Committee Co-Chair positions. Please click below to view the signup which includes a brief description of each position. If you have any questions about chairing a committee, please email maplepto@district30.org. Thank you!
DQ Blizzard Day - Thursday, February 1st
The second Blizzard Day will be held on Thursday, February 1. There are four Blizzard Days during the school year: Sept. 28 and Dec. 17, 2023 and Feb. 1 and May 2, 2024. 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 February 1. 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 Ordering Reminder
On February 21, we will enjoy Jimmy John's. Parents have until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13 to order Special Lunch. Hot lunch service is NOT available on PTO Special Lunch days. If your child does not participate in the PTO Special Lunch program, they must bring a lunch and drink from home.
Special Lunch registration and ordering information can be found by clicking here. Thank you!
Maple PTO Dine-Out Day at LaTaquiza
SAVE THE DATE
VOLLEYBASH Updates
Consent & Payment Due Monday, January 29
The students are excited for the upcoming Volley-Bash on Friday, February 2. Thank you to the 150+ students who have registered to participate as FANS and PLAYERS! Registration is now closed. We will email students and parents prior to the event with more Volley-Bash details.
Parents of Volley-Bash PLAYERS or FANS:
Your student cannot participate without your consent! Please complete the following
consent form and turn in your $20 payment if you haven’t done so already.
2024 Volley-Bash Consent and Payment Link
If you have any questions, please contact Julie St. John (jstjohn@ameritech.net), Michelle King (mhackerking@gmail.com), or Amanda Neidhardt (amandadae@gmail.com).
Thank you, We are looking forward to a fantastic event!
Maple Student Council is selling Candy Grams
The Student Council will be selling Valentine's Day Candy Grams during lunch periods from Monday, January 29 through Friday, February 9 for 25 cents each or five for $1.00. Candy grams can be sent to students, teachers, administrators, secretaries, nurses, maintenance staff, etc. The candy grams will be delivered during lunch periods on Valentine’s Day. Students will receive five raffle tickets for every dollar spent sending candy grams for a chance to win a $50.00 Amazon Card.
Candy Gram Prices:
$20.00 to send a candy gram to an entire grade level.
$20.00 to send a candy gram to all the teachers, secretaries, nurse, administrators, and maintenance staff.
$40.00 to send a candy gram to all three grade levels.
$50.00 to send a candy gram to all three grade levels, teachers, secretaries, nurse, administrators and maintenance staff at Maple.
All proceeds will go towards the Philly Baer Foundation. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Reimer or Mrs. Allen.
Career Day
Volunteers are needed
Parent volunteers are needed for Career Day on April 26. We are looking for volunteers who are available to either conduct student interviews in the morning or present career opportunities to groups in the afternoon.
The aim of these sessions is to improve our 8th-graders’ interview skills and broaden their career perspectives.
MORNING SESSIONS: Interviewers will be expected to kindly and professionally lead students through a series of 20 minute mock interviews. For many of our students, this will be their first experience interviewing. We are looking for people who are eager to offer thoughtful feedback and encouragement. If you are able to participate between 8:00 and noon on April 26, we would love to have you.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS: Volunteers should be dynamic presenters and plan for three 20 minute presentations to rotating groups of students between the hours of 1:30-3:30. If you are interested in talking about your career, what it entails, and the step it took to get to where you are today, please consider volunteering for the afternoon session.
In District 30, we strive to create meaningful and rich experiences for our students. We appreciate you considering this opportunity to contribute. If you are able to participate, please complete the participation form below.
Boys Volleyball information
Thank you for showing interest in trying out/participating in our Boys' Volleyball team at Maple. Please indicate your child's first and last name along with their grade.
REMINDER: Volleyball is for boys' in 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade, and a tryout is required. The schedule for volleyball can be found on the district website, under athletics. Tryouts for all three grades will be January 30 and February 1 directly after school until 5:00 p.m.
It is encouraged to go to BOTH tryouts.
District 30 Strategic Plan in the news!
Glenbrook South Boys Volleyball Clinic
Glenbrook South Boys Volleyball is running a Middle School Boys Volleyball Clinic. The clinics will be run by varsity Coach Annie Kotsadam and all of the returning varsity members. The clinics will be held on Saturday February 24 and March 2 from 1:00 -3:00 p.m. in the GBS West Gym.
Please use this link and see this flyer for information and registration. We look forward to working with your athletes!
K & Pre-K intake now open
KINDERGARTEN INTAKE
District 30's full-day 2023-24 Kindergarten Program will be held at both Willowbrook and Wescott Schools. Kindergarten Intake for the 2024-25 school year is now open.
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 2023-24 school year is now open.
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.
Health reminder
Reporting Student Attendance
Don't forget to order your yearbook
Yearbooks are memories from cover to cover
Don't lose the chance to order your 2023-24 Maple School Yearbook. Click on the button below to purchase your book directly through Jostens.
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.
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.
Maple School
Main Office: 847-400-8900
Health Office: 847-400-8908Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Website: district30.org/maple