Wescott Word
August 26, 2022
WESCOTT 2022-2023 CLUB OFFERINGS!
Wescott offers a variety of after school clubs throughout the school year. Registration information for each club will become available in the Wescott Word when the start date for that club is near. More information to come about registration dates!
Clay Club - 2nd & 3rd Grade (Fall Session)
Harry Potter Club - 4th & 5th Grade (Spring Session)
Kindness Krew - 4th & 5th Grade (Fall & Spring Sessions)
Knitting Club - 4th & 5th Grade (Winter Session)
Mixed Bag Art - 4th & 5th Grade (Winter Session)
Outside Team Games - 3rd & 4th Grade (Fall Session)
Rhythm Band Club - 2nd & 3rd Grade (Fall Session)
Running Club - 3rd & 4th Grade (Spring Session)
Spring Into Art - Kindergarten & 1st Grade (Spring Session)
Ukulele Club - 4th & 5th Grade (Winter Session)
Writing Club - 4th & 5th Grade (Fall Session); 2nd & 3rd Grade (Winter Session)
More info to come about registration dates!
*Info is subject to change throughout the school year, but any changes will be communicated to families.
Calendar of Events
Saturday, August 27
Test of Emergency Notification System
August 29 - September 19
Measure of Academic Progress
(MAP) Testing - Grades 1-8
Thursday, September 1
Picture Day
Monday, September 5
District Holiday - NO SCHOOL
You Can Still Sign Up for Band and Orchestra
Want to join band and orchestra? It’s not too late!
If you missed our open house/registration night from the spring or are new to District 30, you can still sign your child up for band or orchestra lessons for this school year! Orchestra is open to current 4th and 5th grade students, and band is open to current 5th grade students.
If you have questions or would like to know more about the program, please contact our instrumental music directors. We look forward to hearing from you!
Mrs. Barrett - Orchestra Director - abarrett@district30.org
Mr. Pittman - Band Director - rpittman@district30.orgFriendly Reminder
SHIELD Opt-in 2022-23 Starts the Week of August 29
Families who have opted in to SHIELD testing for the 2022-23 school year will receive, if not already, an email explaining how the at-home testing will work. Supplies will be sent home with your child. Please return the sample based on your school's testing date. The vial must be inside the bag that is labeled with the QR code. No food or drinks for 45 minutes before the test.
Wescott- Tuesdays by 10 a.m. (starting 8/30)
Willowbrook- Thursdays by 10 a.m. (starting 9/1)
Maple- Thursdays by 10 a.m. (starting 9/1)
Notice to All District Families and Employees
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will be partnering with Brightview Landscape Services to treat the grounds on and around the Maple School soccer field. On September 2, 2022, we will be applying Granular Gypsum, 0-0-50 Sulfate of Potash, Conserv Award 17-17-17 fertilizer with 60% slow release nitrogen and equal parts of phosphorous and potassium, granular micronutrients G-Plus, and Cascade 16G to amend the current soil to enhance turf growth and health. In the event all applications cannot be applied on this date, the alternate date of application will be September 3. For questions, please contact the district’s buildings & grounds coordinator, Jason Borst, at (847) 400-8964.
Test of Emergency Notification System on Aug. 27
On the afternoon of Saturday, August 27, District 30 will run a test of our emergency notification system. As part of this test, you should receive an email, phone call, and text message to the contact numbers and email addresses that you have registered with the district.
If you would like to revise a telephone number or email address for notification, please contact your school’s office to update this information.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation with this important test.
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Tests Aug. 29-Sept. 19
Starting the week of August 29, students in grades 1 through 8 will take NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) Fall MAP assessment.
- Students in grades 2-8 will take two assessments: Reading and Mathematics.
- Students in grade 1 will just take Mathematics.
The testing window will occur on various days from August 29 through September 19. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s building principal or the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Dr. Melissa Hirsch.
Wishing you a wonderful school year!
Make Sure Your Health Forms are Up-To-Date
Kindergarteners and students new to Wescott 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.
Second-graders will need to turn in a dental form this school year by May 2023. If your student will be keeping allergy or asthma medication 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 847-400-8760 or kwalsh@district30.org if you have questions.
News from the Wescott PTO
PTO Registration - Last Call
Please register by August 31 to avoid the late registration fee. Thank you for your support. Register now
Two More Weeks to Order Wescott Spirit Wear
All Spirit Wear items are available for purchase through September 7 on BFRIEND's website
Wescott Wolf Yard Signs for Sale!
Grab the last few Wescott Wolf Yard Signs before they are gone. $30 each. Please contact Lisa Fishbain at wescottpto@district30.org for payment and pickup.
Wescott PTO Committee Co-Chair and Committee Positions Still Available
There are still a number of committee co-chair and committee positions available for 2022-2023. Please check out the following opportunities and reach out to wescottpto@district30.org with any questions.
- Ice Cream Social Night at the Book Fair, September 15 (chairs and committee)
- Wescott Madness Parties, March 2023 (chairs and committee)
- Wescott Madness Raffles, March 2023 (chairs and committee)
- Dinner Out Series (chairs)
- International Night, Jan. 27, 2023 (chairs and committee)
- Teacher appreciation committee (chairs and committee)
District 30 continues to keep track of COVID-19 cases
What's New in Our Virtual Backpack?
Cub Scouts Meeting September 1
Cub Scouts Pack 182's first meeting is Thursday, September 1 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Wescott's MPR. Come enjoy the outdoors and learn leadership skills with other boys and girls! Email Erin Gosser for more information: petrongosser@gmail.com.
School Hours
School Hours are 8:40 am to 3:10 pm.
Half day dismissal time is 11:45 am.
Wescott School
Main office: 847-272-4660
Health/Attendance Office: 847-400-8760
Location: 1820 Western Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
Website: district30.org/wescott
Facebook: facebook.com/ngsd30
Twitter: @district30