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October 7, 2022
Get Ready for Maple PTO Fall Book Fair!
Monday, October 10 – Friday, October 14
PLEASE NOTE: This will be the PTO's ONLY book fair this school year.
Students will tour the fair with their ELA class. They can purchase books before, during, and after school!
Hours of Operation for Students (in addition to ELA Class Tours and Recess):
Before School (8:05-8:35 a.m.): Tuesday-Friday
After School (3:35-4:30 p.m.): Monday-Thursday
Parents can shop Monday, October 10 through Thursday, October 13 from 3:45-4:30 p.m. on the cafetorium stage.
You may also purchase books from teacher wish lists for their classroom libraries. They
make great holiday gifts!
For more information (including payment options), please click to visit our website or contact a book fair committee member:
Susan Akpolat: susan.akpolat@gmail.com
Karen Amillategui: lakars@hotmail.com
Amy Brennan: watia@hotmail.com
Leslie Thun: leslie.thun@gmail.com
Character Counts! Food Drive Oct. 17-21
Join our district, District 34, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help for the Character Counts! Week Kids Care Food Drive from October 17-21. Collection boxes will be located at each school, and all District 30 schools, and all community members can help "Stuff the Bus" October 18 to support the Northfield Township Food Pantry.
Maple Principal Mr. Sam Kurtz will join Superintendent Dr. Brian Wegley, Willowbrook Principal Dr. Scott Carlson and Wescott Principal Dr. Chris Brown to collect your donations at our bus stops on Oct. 18:
- 4:30 p.m. - Maple School, 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook
- 4:50-5:10 p.m. -Glenview Public Library. 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
- 5:15-5:35 p.m. - Glenview Fire Station 6, 215 Waukegan Road, Glenview
Most needed items are:
- Canned soup
- Plain white rice (1-2 lb. packages)
- Peanut Butter
- Applesauce
- Jelly/jam/preserves
- Canned chicken and tuna
You can also donate by credit card by calling 847-724-8300, visiting twp.northfield.il.us/pantry, or sending a check to the Northfield Township Food Pantry, 2550 Waukegan Road, Suite 100, Glenview, IL 60025.
The Northfield Township Food Pantry serves the 1,200 local families eligible to receive perishable and non-perishable food and grocery store cards. No tax dollars are used and the Pantry is sustained entirely by residents, civic organizations, schools, businesses and the faith community. Thank you for your support!
Wear Your Colors for Character Counts! Week
As we celebrate Character Counts! Week Oct. 17-21, all Maple students are asked to represent the Six Pillars of Character by dressing in the appropriate colors each day (see below).
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday, October 10
Tuesday, October 11
- Picture retake day
Wednesday, October 12
- 8 Grade world language trips
- 6 Grade Dance Class
Thursday, October 13
- PTO Ice cream day
Friday, October 14
Fitness Club Entry Time
Please note that students who are participating in Intramurals and/or Fitness Club are to meet Mr. Kopach at the Activity Entrance promptly by 7:15 a.m. Maple's doors are kept locked at this hour for safety purposes, and Mr. Kopach will be meeting students to personally welcome them into the building until 7:15 a.m. when the club has begun its activities. Students who arrive late will be allowed to enter the school building at 7:45 a.m. when it is open to all students. If your student arrives late, they may still attend the session at 7:45 a.m. upon entry into the building through the main entrance.
Picture retake day Tuesday, October 11
Any students who did not previously take a photo will have an opportunity on Tuesday, along with anyone who would like a retake. Students will be advised when they can see the photographer on that day. Any questions, see Mrs. Janca.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
This fall, Maple School will again offer parents live, online interactions with our teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 18 (4:30-8:00 p.m.) and October 20 (12:00-8:00 p.m.). Conferences are one of the most valuable tools we have to foster our strong partnerships between home and school. This fall’s conferences will use an online video conferencing tool, built right into Meet The Teacher, our scheduling program. This will be a simpler and more efficient process for everyone.
Conference registration is now open and will continue through Thursday, October 13 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 will be available to you in the Parent Portal (on the form marked 2022-23 School Year Information), starting on the weekend before registration opens.
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.
Class arrangements for conferences:
- Spanish: Students in 6th and 8th grade
- Social Studies: Students with last name starting with A-L
- Science: Students with last name starting with M-Z
Health forms due by October 15
Sixth-graders and students new to Maple are required to provide the school with a State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination, which was completed within one year prior to the first day of school. This form, which includes a completed immunization record, must be on file in the health office by October 15, or your child may be excluded from school attendance until the health record is received.
Students new to Illinois will also need to hand in a completed eye exam.
Sixth-graders must also provide the school with a dental exam form or waiver.
All forms are available on the Maple website at District 30 Health Forms.
If your child will be participating in Maple athletics, it is required that your student have a health exam that was completed within one year prior to the last game of the season on file in the health office.
Please contact the Health Office at 847-400-8908 if you have questions.
Process for picking up students from Maple
During the beginning of the year, the Maple office has offered significant flexibility with processes for picking up students during the school day in an effort to be as accommodating as possible. Please note that moving forward we will be enforcing our standard protocols as listed in our Parent/Student Handbook for picking up students early from school (noted below).
"A child is not permitted to leave school during school hours without being picked up in the office by their parent/guardian or a designated adult."
Students will be expected to wait for their rides in the office, and they will not be allowed to leave the office without being signed out by their guardian. Please understand that these are safety measures that have been in place at Maple and District 30 for many years, and we need to ensure they are being followed with fidelity.
Thank you for your understanding, and please reach out if you have any questions regarding this change in practice.
AMC8 Registration
Maple will host the Mathematical Association of America AMC8 test on Thursday, January 19 after school from 3:45-4:45 p.m. All mathematicians are welcome to test! To register your student for the AMC8 test, please fill out the following form by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11. More information to follow. For practice and additional information visit the AMC8 website or contact Ms. Byrne. AMC8 Registration Form.
Math Competition Team
ALL MATHEMATICIANS WELCOME! The Maple Math Competition Team will be participating in the MathCounts 2022-2023 competition series, which includes both individual and team contests. This is a fun opportunity for students to improve their problem-solving skills and apply them to non-routine problems! Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. in room 302 and will begin on Monday, November 14. The Math Competition Team is open to all Maple students, however only twelve will be selected to compete in the MathCounts series. Please contact Cora Byrne with any questions at cbyrne@district30.org.
Maple School Yearbook
Calling ALL Maple Athletes
Interested in Basketball or Poms?
Basketball
Maple will hold tryouts for all 6th-, 7th-, 8th-grade girls & boys basketball beginning at the end of October. Tryouts will be held over two days, beginning at 3:35 pm and ending at 5:00 pm sharp.
- All 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade girls who are interested in trying out for basketball should meet in the West Gym directly after school on October 24 and October 26.
- All 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade boys who are interested in trying out for basketball should meet in the West Gym directly after school on October 25 and October 27.
Students who do not come in athletic attire to school will be allowed to change and participate in the tryout. Athletes are expected to attend both days of tryouts.
Poms
Poms will hold their first informational meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 3:35-4:00 pm in the STEM Room, #123.
Please complete the google form if interested in participating in basketball or poms: Basketball/Poms Participation form
Homework Grids
You may access your students homework through these links.
News from the PTO
Special Lunch is coming soon
Special Lunch will be Wednesday, October 19, we will be enjoying Potbelly's. You have until Tuesday, October 11 at noon to order a special lunch. Please be aware Quest will not be serving lunch this day. You will need to provide your own lunch if you choose not to order a special lunch in advance.
If you have not registered with Marla's yet, it's not too late! Registration details for new users are as follows:
1. Go to marlaslunch.boonli.com
2. Click on Register then Create an Account. The School Password for your school is: MES298 (case sensitive)
3. Sign in with your username and password
4. To begin ordering, click on the calendar date. Marla's is accepting orders through the end of the school year.
6th Grade Social Dance Program
It's not too late! The Maple School PTO invites all 6th-graders to become a member of Vera Schmidt’s 6th Grade Dance Program. Classes are being held Wednesday evenings in the Maple Gym from 7:15-8:30 p.m. The remaining dates are: October 12, 19, 26 and November 2. The cost is $90. Register Now!
Any questions? Please contact one of the Committee members Danielle Pollack at pollackfam@icloud.com or Elizabeth Purtill elizabethpurtill@hotmail.com
Attire: Dressy clothing such as dresses, skirts, dress pants, shirts and ties. No jeans, T-shirts, or hoodies. Comfortable shoes should be worn.
Directory Spot is Now Updated
Family and classroom data has been set up in Directory Spot for the 2022-23 school year, and the directory is available to all registered PTO members. If you had a previous login for Directory Spot, that should work for the new year. If you are a new account or if you have difficulty with an old login, simply click "reset password" and enter your email address. The system will send you a link to set a new password. Directory Spot is available at directoryspot.net or though the Directory Spot app.
2023 School Board Elections
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will have four school board seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 4, 2023. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2027.
Candidates for the office of the school board can now circulate nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating petitions runs from December 12 through December 19, 2022.
A candidate for the school board is required to file the nominating petitions, Statement of Candidacy, and receipt for filing their Statement of Economic Interests with the applicable county election clerk and not with the school board secretary or the administrative offices of the school district. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website: elections.il.gov.
Candidates may also want to consult the “2023 Candidate’s Guide” (https://www.elections.il.gov//Downloads/ElectionOperations/PDF/2023CanGuide.pdf), which can be downloaded from the Illinois State Board of Elections website, or contact the county clerk or board of election commissioners regarding the requirements of filing. Candidates and voters can get information about District 30 from our website and learn about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards at: iasb.com/elections.
SHIELD Testing on Tuesdays
SHIELD tests must be turned in before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Important Information
Throughout the year, packs with multiple testing kits will be sent home with your child
Use one each week and save the remaining for future use
Only return samples in the bag with the QR code and your child’s name
Instructions are available here and on the website at District 30 Health and Safety Guidance
Future supplies will be provided only to students who have participated in testing, therefore, hold onto your supplies if you think you may use them at some point
Please reach out to your school’s Health Office should you need additional supplies
Opt-Out of SHIELD Testing
Contact Lauren Schulman lschulman@district30.org
Return testing supplies to your child’s school
Please alert us for an appointment or absence
If your child will be absent for an appointment, please call or email the health office no later than the morning of the planned appointment. The health office number is 847-400-8908, email kweissler@district30.org. Voicemail is available outside of school hours to receive notices of absent students.
For safety, students are not permitted to leave the Maple building during school hours without being picked up in the front office by a parent or designated adult. It is also helpful for parents to arrange medical and dental appointments before or after school hours. An authorized adult must come into the school to sign out a student. No children are allowed to leave the building unescorted.
Parents calling to report an absence due to illness should call or email the health office prior to the start of school on that day.
News from Quest Lunch Service
Quest has many fun menu items for the month of October including:
- Bi Bim Bap was served on October 6th and enjoyed by many students.
- Chicken Burrito Bowl on Tuesday October 11th
- Cheeseburger Sliders on Wednesday October 12th
- Pancakes with Scrambled Eggs on Friday October 14th
The Halloween Meal on Monday October 31st will feature Corn Dog Mummies and Jack-O-Lantern Potatoes or a Ghoulish Caprese Panini.
Haunted Dirt Cups will be available a la carte for $2.50.
Other fun a la carte October Treats include Homemade Brownies on the 13th , Pumpkin Donuts on the 26th, and Funnel Cakes on the 27th.
Maple School
Main Office: 847-400-8900
Health Office/Attendance Line: 847-400-8908Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Website: district30.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ngsd30
Twitter: @district30