Westbrook Glen Grove PTA Newsletter
January 23rd, 2024
Hello Panda/Gator Families!
So many exciting events on the horizon....read below for info on Valentine's Day Classroom Parties, the February Assembly, several fun Fundraising Events, and more!
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Also, a special note regarding employment with District34. There are many terrific job opportunities available throughout the District, but especially at our very own Glen Grove and Westbrook Elementary Schools! WB is actively recruiting a Part-Time Cook. Please click on the photo below for more information, or contact Principal Hoeft directly.
Explore D34 as a Great Place to Work!
VALENTINE'S DAY CLASSROOM PARTIES
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties are in three weeks!
The schedule for party times is as follows:
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WESTBROOK CLASSROOM PARTIES
Preschool: Monday February 12th (note, the day is different for Preschool only)
AM - 10:30am-11:00am
PM - 2:45pm-3:15pm
Kindergarten: Wednesday February 14th
Licato/Stanley - 10:30am-11:30am
Greiner/Krueger/Savage - 2:15pm-3:15pm
Barron - 1:15pm-2:15pm
First Grade: Wednesday February 14th
Bratko/Davies/Sulak - 11:00am-12:00pm
Cottrell/Howard/Mirande - 2:00pm-3:00pm
McIntyre - 2:30pm-3:30pm
Second Grade: Wednesday February 14th
Yadava - 10:30am-11:30am
Borkowski/Hochman/Humpal/Marsh - 11:00am-12:00pm
GLEN GROVE CLASSROOM PARTIES
All classroom parties will take place on Wednesday February 14th from 1:30pm-2:30pm
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A SignUpGenius has been sent to all Room Reps to sign up to help out at the Valentine's Day Parties. The SignUpGenius will open up to all parents on Thursday evening, January 25th, at 7pm, and will be shared on social media and by announcement. Please keep in mind, we ask that parents sign up for *one party per year*, so if you volunteered at the Fall or Winter parties, please allow parents who have not yet participated the opportunity to sign up first!
Glen Grove students will pass out Valentine's during their parties, but Westbrook students will not - please coordinate with your teacher on their plan for passing out these items. No goody bags are to be shared at the classroom parties.
Thank you to our parent volunteers for their extraordinary work on these parties!
ASSEMBLY - IT'S COOL TO BE KIND
Coming to Glen Grove on February 20th and Westbrook on February 22nd!
"It's Cool To Be Kind is a school assembly that is guaranteed to fill your school with good vibes and give students an understanding that everyone has a place in their school community. Presented by nationally acclaimed recording artist, Gincy, this show is filled with original songs with meaningful and inspiring lyrics that are designed to connect with students at any grade level. Because, #kindnessmatters."
Preview some of Gincy's songs below (awesome flyers created by Aurora Joaquin)!
Thank you to our Assembly Team for coordinating this terrific assembly :)
PTA COMMUNICATIONS
New year, new website!
We are so happy to announce that the WBGG PTA has an updated website!
We hope you will find this site informative and easy to navigate. Thank you to our Comms Team, Tina and Dhyana, for their hardwork :)
Also, please check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
WINTER/SPRING 2024 CALENDAR
JANUARY
* Events - One School One Book, Fundraisers, Spirit Night
January 25 - Spirit Night at Panda Express
January 26 - Fundraiser: Pickleball & Pizza at Karzen
January 27 - Chang's Super Saturday
FEBRUARY
* Events - Fundraisers, Spirit Night, Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
February 7 - Fundraiser: Beer & Braids at Scruples
February 13 - Board of Education Meeting
February 14 - Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
February 19 - NO SCHOOL
February 20 - Cool To Be Kind Assembly at Glen Grove
February 21 - PTA Meeting - 6pm (Virtual)
* This has been rescheduled due to Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
February 22 - Cool To Be Kind Assembly at Westbrook
February 21 - Spirit Night at Panera Bread
February 23 - NO SCHOOL
February 25 - Fundraiser: Boxing & Bubbles at 9Round Fitness
MARCH
March 13 - PTA Meeting - 10am (Glen Grove)
March 18 - Board of Education Meeting
March 25-29 - NO SCHOOL
APRIL
April 10 - PTA Meeting - 6pm (Virtual)
April 15 - Board of Education Meeting
MAY
* Events - Teacher/Staff Appreciation, Westbrook Book Fair, Glen Grove Book Fair, Fifth Grade Picnic
May 8 - PTA Meeting - 10am (Westbrook)
May 20 - Board of Education Meeting
May 27 - NO SCHOOL
May 31 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
SPIRIT NIGHT AT PANDA EXPRESS
Thursday January 25th, 10am-9pm
Panda Express
2145 Willow Road, Glenview
Please use Code: 360242 for online orders or
show this flyer when placing an order in-person
WBGG PTA will recieve 20% of all sales - thank you for your support!
FUNDRAISERS
Sign up today to mix and mingle with other Westbrook and Glen Grove families :)
Big thanks to Cori Bauer and the Fundraising Team for putting these fabulous events together!
Pickleball & Pizza
THIS Friday January 26th, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Please join us for a fun pickleball tournament, hosted by Karzen!
Beer and pizza included, and there will be a silent auction!
Chang's Super Saturday
THIS Saturday January 27th, please join us at Chang's Taekwondo!
Beer & Braids
Wednesday February 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Please join us at Scruples for a children's hair tutorial -
beer, rootbeer, sandwiches and goodies bags included!
Boxing & Bubbles
Sunday February 25th, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Please join us for a boxing class and bubbles at 9Round Fitness -
light snacks and mimosas will be provided after class!
WBGG STAFF SNACK SIGN UP
Sign up to help stock the
Westbrook and Glen Grove Staff Break Rooms!
A huge thank you to all families who have already signed up to contribute!