What's Up Willowbrook
September 8, 2023
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 11
- Patriot Day Assembly: 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, September 13
- PTO Ice Cream Day
Wednesday, September 20
- PTO Special Lunch (Panera)
Friday, September 22
- Half day - Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
- Preschool AM students attend on this day. No school for preschool PM students.
Monday, September 25
- No School - Yom Kippur
**Parents are welcome to join us each Friday at 8:45 a.m. for our Flag Raising Ceremony**
Sept. 11 - Patriot Day Flag Raising
Inviting all First Responders!
We will have a special Patriot Day Flag Raising ceremony in the gym at 9:15 a.m. and we would like any parents, friends, or family members that are First Responders of our students to serve as flag raisers.
Please let the office know if you are a First Responder who plans on attending 847-498-1090.
K-2 author visit is September 29
Authors Tyler Feder (Author, Illustrator), Cody Feder (Author) will visit Willowbrook on Friday, September 29 at 9:15 am. "Are You Mad at Me?" will be for sale through Anderson's Books.
To guarantee a personalized copy of this book, order your book with payment (cash or check payable to Willowbrook Elementary) by Thursday, September 28. Please return any book order forms and payment to the library.
"Are You Mad at Me" synopsis: A very nervous ostrich pushes past her anxiety in this funny, endearing picture book by the author/illustrator of Bodies Are Cool (co-written with her sister). This light-hearted take on social anxiety is just the right amount of silly and sweet—perfect for young readers!
FROM THE WILLOWBROOK PTO
Get Your Wildcat Spiritwear!
PTO Special Lunch
Get your walking shoes on!
Willowbrook students and staff will be participating in the Walk for Willowbrook as a fundraising event to raise money for additional pieces of playground equipment. On the day of the event, students and staff will walk around the track next to the elementary school with an on-campus community party following the conclusion of the walk.
Please help us provide a memorable experience by supporting our efforts in the following ways:
Help your Willowbrook student raise money. All donations can be made through the Omella fundraising platform.
Cheer on the walkers during the event from 2:30-3:10 p.m.
Celebrate with the community at the after-party from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Kona Ice and Willowbrook Wildcat paws will be available for purchase.
Notice to all District 30 families and staff
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will partner with Brightview Landscape Services to treat the grounds on and around the Maple School soccer field on September 22. We will use 33-0-3 Fertilizer with 33% CRN, and will also spot treat for broadleaf weeds and crabgrass as needed. In the event all applications cannot be applied on this date, the alternate date of application will be September 23. For questions, please contact the Building and Grounds Coordinator Jason Borst, at 847-400-8964.
Parents, please take this 1-question survey 😊
MAP testing
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing runs through September 18
The district's online adaptive assessment, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), is being administered to all students in grades 1-8 through September 18. Students in grades 2-8 will take two assessments: reading and mathematics. Grade 1 will take mathematics only. Please check with your child's teacher about their testing schedule so there are no conflicts if appointments need to be scheduled during this time.
These assessment results will continue to be used (1) by teachers to assist them in differentiating lessons in reading/language arts and mathematics; as well as (2) to measure student academic growth. Students' fall assessment reports will be made available to parents later in the school year.
Student Services meetings
Parent/guardian meetings return to in-person
In the 2023-24 school year, the Student Services Department will return to in-person meetings. All meetings related to special education (Domain Reviews, Eligibility Determination, and IEPs) and 504 Plans will be in person at your school. If a parent requires a remote option, we can arrange meetings over Zoom. Thank you, and we look forward to returning to face-to-face collaboration in person with our families!
Make sure your health forms are up to date
Kindergarteners and students new to Willowbrook are required to provide the school with an Illinois health exam form with an immunization record and a physical, which was completed within one year prior to the first day of school. Kindergarteners and new students will also need to hand in a completed eye exam and dental form. The forms may be found at District 30 Health Forms. If your child will be participating in a Willowbrook sports club, it is required that your student have a health exam that was completed within one year prior to the last day of the club on file in the health office.
Second graders will need to turn in a dental form this school year by May 2024. If your student will be keeping allergy or asthma medication or any other medications in the health office, a current health care plan from your physician is required.
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 847-400-8860 or lmullen@district30.org if you have questions.
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