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October 6, 2023
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Student Council!
Maple's new 2023-24 Student Council! Officers were inducted at a school-wide assembly today: President: Jacob Solomon, President; Max Choi, Vice President; Jack Jack Chen, Secretary; Andrew Novak, Fund Chair; Micah Kim, Social Chair; Ariela Cortesi, Assistant Social Chair; Max Barszczewski, Assistant Fund Chair. Kudos to our new officers and class representatives. đź‘Źđź‘Źđź‘ŹWe can't wait to see your great work this year!
Join us for Grandparents' Night on Oct. 11
Join us for an evening of family and community as we host Maple School’s first Grandparents’ Night on October 11 from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. We’re thrilled to invite Maple grandparents to learn more about how grandparents can support their students and answer any questions about the middle school experience.
Come to enjoy our keynote speaker, engage in a student panel discussion, and experience a guided tour of our school. We will end the evening with a visit to the Book Fair, hosted by the PTO! The evening’s events are geared toward grandparents, but all are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 9
- PTAC Meeting 7:00 p.m. Maple LMC
Tuesday, October 10
- Book Fair
Wednesday, October 11
- Book Fair
- Ice Cream Day
- Maple Grandparents' Night, 6:00 p.m. Cafetorium
Thursday, October 12
- Book Fair
- 6th-Grade Dance class, 7:00 p.m. West Gym, Parents Night
Friday, October 13
- Book Fair
7th-grade Springfield trip registration due TODAY
Dear Maple 7th Grade Families,
This year Maple School 7th-grade students are invited to attend a day trip to Springfield, Illinois on Thursday, November 9. We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity in partnership with WorldStrides. Please click the link for more information about registering (use TRIP ID Code: TLTF3L4) for this opportunity. Expectations for the trip are included below.
Updated Springfield Trip Expectations
Please reach out to the Maple office with any questions, and we are thrilled to continue our practice of offering such enriching opportunities for our students.
Safety drill feedback
From Principal Mr. Sam Kurtz
This week, Maple School participated in an intruder drill and safety inspection from the Regional Office of Education.
The drill was attended by our student resource officer from the Northbrook Police Department. The attending officer confirmed our observations, which is that the students masterfully implemented their options-based responses to make the safest choices given the scenario. While these safety drills bring us no joy, I am very proud of the maturity and appropriate manner in which our students and staff navigated the situation.
Similarly, the safety inspection from the Regional Office of Education was flawless and reinforced that Maple School is a safe and ideal school environment, supporting student learning and creativity.
JOIN US FOR THE MAPLE PTO BOOK FAIR
Check out our teacher eWallet links
This year, the Scholastic Book Fair is offering a unique opportunity for families to contribute to individual classroom libraries. Simply access our teacher eWallet links here, and add funds that teachers can use to purchase book fair items for their classroom. Not all Maple teachers have created eWallets, so if you don’t see your teacher listed, please visit their wishlist at the book fair. Please contact Mrs. Holmer at jholmer@district30.org if you have any questions, and thanks!
Tuesday through Friday, October 10-13
Students will tour the Scholastic book fair with their ELA class, and the fair will also be open to students during the below times.
Families are welcome to shop Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 3:45-4:30 p.m., and during Grandparents’ Night, Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 pm.
STUDENT SHOPPING:
TUESDAY, OCT. 10: recess and 3:35-4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11: 8:05-8:35 a.m., recess time, 3:35-4:30 and 5:30-7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 12: 8:05-8:35 a.m., recess time, and 3:35-4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 13: 8:05-8:35 a.m.and recess time
Consider an eWallet for your student: Create an account online and set a spending limit for students to use instead of cash. eWallet works like a gift card—unused portion cannot be refunded but may be used online. Sign up via the Maple Book Fair web page. Scroll to the red box and click the "get started" link under eWallet!
You can also help buy books for Maple teacher classroom libraries by contributing to teacher e-wallets.
Service Learning Club Fundraising Opportunity
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter need our help.
The Maple Service Learning Club is having a fundraiser for the Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter. Starting Monday, October 9 through October 23, students will be able to donate items to help the animals in need at the shelter. Please consider donating the following items: Purina dog and cat food, toys, treats, leashes, collars, pet beds, blankets, and laundry detergent/dish soap. There will be boxes around Maple starting next week. We hope you can help make a dog or cat smile :) Please contact Ms. Stipes for any questions. Thank you for your support.
AMC8 Registration due October 11
Maple will be hosting the Mathematical Association of America AMC8 test on Monday, January 22 after school from 3:45-5:00 p.m. All Maple mathematicians are welcome to test! To register your student for the AMC8 test, please fill out the following form by Wednesday, October 11. More information to follow. For practice and additional information visit the AMC8 website. Contact Ms. Byrne or Mrs. Arends with questions or concerns. AMC8 Registration Form.
Look to the skies October 14
FINAL REMINDER - Health forms due October 15
District 30 has been reviewing the health records of each of our students in order to comply with the State of Illinois law and to raise the immunization levels for preventable diseases.
Every Maple student entering 6th grade or new to District 30 must have a complete health record which includes exact immunization dates as of October 15. All forms are available on the Maple website.
If you have not done so already, please submit your student's health form to the front desk at Maple.
Please contact the Health Office at 847-400-8908 if you have questions.
Start collecting for Character Counts! food drive
Calling all Maple Athletes
Basketball & Poms
All 6, 7, and 8 grade girls’ who are interested in trying out for basketball should meet in the West Gym directly after school on October 23 & 25.
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 24 & 26.
Tryouts will be held over two days, beginning at 3:35 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. sharp.
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 is a non-tryout sport. Those interested should meet for an informational meeting on Monday, October 23 after school until 4:00 p.m.
**Please have your student complete the Google form if interested in participating in Basketball or Poms.**
Math Competition Team begins Nov. 6
ALL MATHEMATICIANS WELCOME!
The Maple Math Competition Team will be participating in the MathCounts 2023-24 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 on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. and will begin on Monday, November 6. The Math Competition Team is open to all Maple students, however only 12 will be selected to compete in the MathCounts series.
Please contact Cora Byrne (cbyrne@district30.org) or Sarah Arends (sarends@district30.org) with any questions.
Maple Science Team News
Hi Maple Families! We are already thinking about our Maple Science Team and wanted to give you information about our upcoming dates. On Tuesday, October 24 we will host an information meeting in room 303. Students can learn a little bit about tryouts and the year’s activities.
Team tryouts will take place in room 303 from 3:45-5:30 p.m. for the 6th and 7th grades on Thursday, November 2 and for 8th grade on Friday, November 3. Meetings and practices will again be most every Tuesday and Friday from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Our Argonne Regional Science Bowl Competition will take place virtually from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday January 27. We don’t have a date yet for our Electric Car Competition, but it is usually on a Saturday in March.
All Maple 6-8th-grade students are welcome to try out! We work hard, practice hard, and aim to WIN! Hope to see you there. 🙂
PTO News
Ice Cream Day - Wednesday, October 11
Ice Cream Wednesday will take place the second Wednesday of the month from September through May. The next Ice Cream Wednesday is October 11. As part of PTO registration, you had the option to prepay for Ice Cream for the year. If you prepaid, your child will receive a frozen novelty of their choice on Wednesday. If you did not prepay during registration, your child can bring $2.00 to school. Thank you.
Special Lunch Ordering Reminder
On October 18 we will be enjoying Grill House. Parents have until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10 to place an order for the October 18 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. Registration and ordering information is available here CLICK HERE .
Blizzard Day Thanks and Registration
The Blizzard Committee would like to thank Amanda Neidhardt, Amalia Pepek, and Michelle Michael for helping out on our first Blizzard Day!
It isn’t too late to order blizzards for the remaining three Blizzard Days. Use the link below and you will have the option of adding a DQ Blizzard for your student.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Blizzard Day Co-Chairs, Stacy Dubin (stacydubin@gmail.com) and Jessica Myszak (jpmyszak@gmail.com). Thank you!
Sign up for 6th-Grade Social Dance Parent Night
The 6th-Grade Dance Program will hold a Parent Night on Thursday, October 12. Parent Night is a fun way to end the 6th-Grade Social Dance Program, and it gives parents a chance to see what their child has learned. Please consider donating desserts or beverages to the reception following Parent Night. You can bring the donations to the office ahead of time or you can drop off in the East Gym on your way in to watch your students dance the night away!
Questions? Contact one of the Committee members: Frewoini Gebremeskel (frewoini84@gmail.com) or Michelle Michael (michellemichael003@gmail.com). Thank you!
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.
Appointment pick up reminders
Students are only to be picked up at our north Main Entrance and need to be signed out by a parent or guardian. Students are not allowed to ride their bikes home during school hours if they are leaving for an appointment during the school day, and we highly recommend picking up students no later than 3:15 p.m. due to the afternoon traffic pattern. Please plan accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Answers to your COVID questions
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