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January 19, 2024
Last day for Community Survey!
Help shape District 30 for the next five years
District 30 welcomes you to share your honest thoughts in a brief, anonymous survey that will shape our Strategic Plan, themed "Dream, Believe, Achieve - Together in 30": Click here to start! This plan will guide our district for the next five years.
All who live within District 30 are welcome to participate by the end of today, Jan. 19, including those who do not have children in our schools. Please help us spread the word to your neighbors who might not receive District 30 communications by forwarding this message.
Community members can also learn more about our Strategic Plan process and follow the work as it unfolds by visiting district30.org/strategic.
Thank you for your valuable input and for helping us ensure our Strategic Plan represents everyone in the District 30 community!
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 22
- Quarter 3 begins
- Author visit from Joelle Charbonneau
- PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m. LMC
Tuesday, January 23
- Elementary winter concert 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24
Thursday, January 25
Friday, January 26
- Wescott/Willowbrook Multicultural Night
AMC8 Competition Information
Maple will be hosting the AMC8 on Monday, January 22. The competition will be held in rooms 301 & 302 directly after school from 3:45-5:00 p.m. All participating students should bring a charged iPad, pencils, scratch paper, and ruler (optional). Calculators, cell phones, and smart watches are not allowed.
If you have any questions please contact Cora Byrne (cbyrne@district30.org) or Sarah Arends (sarends@district30.org).
Best of luck to all competing mathletes!
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.
Board Games and More Club
Screen-free + time with friends = this club!
Looking for something different for your student to do after school? The Board Games & More Club will begin Tuesday, January 23 and will run through May. This club will meet in room 120 (FACS room) after school. If you have further questions, please encourage your student to contact Mrs. Schmidt.
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.
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.
Maple author visit, January 22
Book orders due January 19
Maple School is excited and proud to host visiting author, Joelle Charbonneau, on Monday January 22. Students will attend an all-school presentation hosted by Charbonneau, author of best-selling fantasy, mystery, and dystopian fiction titles, and are also invited to order an autographed novel. All book order forms are due to Mrs. Holmer in the LMC by the end January 19.
Students are also invited to register for one a small-group writing workshop hosted by Charbonneau where they will explore the writing process and learn about being a published author.
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.
Help your child navigate life online
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.
Help needed for May 18 Lew Blond Run
Join us as volunteer or sponsor!
The 23rd annual Lew Blond Run Memorial 5K Run/Walk returns May 18! For those who are participating in the 5K race, 1-mile race, or Little Lew 50-yard dash, registration will open Feb. 1. Additionally, volunteers and sponsors are needed!
VOLUNTEERS: Please consider volunteering to help with the pre-race on Thursday, May 16 or Friday, May 17, and race day on Saturday, May 18. Click here or below to review volunteer positions and sign up! The success of this event would not be possible without the support of our volunteers!
SPONSORSHIP: Your giving can include donating to our silent auction, monetary or in-kind donations (click the button below to learn more). The Lew Blond Run is among the top running events in the north suburban area and traditionally receives coverage on local TV, local radio, and in print and online media. Sponsors can publicize their business to a wide audience while helping to make it a great experience for students, staff and community members who participate.
This annual fundraiser honors former District 30 teacher Lew Blond, who passed away from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) in February 2000. Lew was an exceptional applied arts educator and was cherished by the District 30 community. His has attended and helped support this race since its inception. Race proceeds benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation, scholarships for Maple School alumni pursing trade careers, and District 30 projects.
Thank you for your support and we hope you will support us on Saturday, May 18!
World Language selection process
For incoming 6th-graders
The Maple World Language Teachers were able to visit Willowbrook and Wescott this week. Mini-lessons and presentations were given about the French and Mandarin classes offered at Maple School. Questions about Maple’s Spanish program were also answered during this time.
The Google Form that has been used in the past for language selection has been a huge success. We will continue to use this form for collecting our data. The Google Form will be pushed out to parents electronically via email on Friday, January 19 for both elementary schools. The deadline for the language selection is Friday, January 26.
Volleybash 2024 is coming!
Save the date: Friday, February 2
The Annual Volley-Bash is a fun event that gives your Maple student an opportunity to hang out with friends, eat pizza, and play volleyball. No volleyball experience necessary! Last year, nearly 200 Maple students participated in this after-school event sponsored by the PTO and the Athletic Department. 27 teams entered the tournament and countless fans cheered them on!
Last week and today, your student received an email (via their Maple email) with more information and a sign-up link. Please encourage your child to sign up! PTO Parents will be available during student lunches to help sign-up and form teams of 5-6 players on Monday 1/22 and Wednesday 1/24.
Keep in mind, that once your student chooses to participate (as a player or a fan), you will get an email – asking you to consent to their participation as well as turn in the $20 fee (fee covers pizza, beverages, and a pair of socks).
Questions? Please contact Julie St. John (jstjohn@ameritech.net), Michelle King
(mhackerking@gmail.com) or Amanda Neidhardt (amandadae@gmail.com).
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.
PTO News
Special Lunch Thank you!
Thank you for participating in this week's Special Lunch! We hope your student enjoyed their lunch from Corner Bakery. Thank You to our Special Lunch volunteers Liz Adelstein, Kathryn Leonardo, Diana Semmelhack, and Rob Strickler, for helping Special Lunch service go smoothly. You can order lunch for the entire year or each month. Orders/modifications can be made up to noon on Tuesday, the week prior to each Special Lunch.
Join the PTO Nominating Committee
The PTO is forming a nominating committee to help select the 2024-2026 Maple PTO Executive Board. If you are interested in helping to shape the future of our PTO, please consider joining. Time commitment is 2-3 hours in total. To volunteer, please contact PTO Co-President Danielle Pollack at daniellep@maplepto.org.
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. We also need a School Supplies Committee Chair which can be filled by a 6th- or 7th-grade parent. If you have any questions about chairing a committee, please email maplepto@district30.org. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE
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