What's Up Willowbrook
September 15, 2023
Walk for Willowbrook
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 20
- PTO Special Lunch (Panera)
Friday, September 22
- Half day - Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
- Preschool AM students attend on this day. No school for preschool PM students.
Monday, September 25
- NO SCHOOL - District holiday
Friday, September 29
- Walk for Willowbrook🏃♂️ (2:30-3:10 p.m.)
- After party (3:30-5:30 p.m.)
**Parents are welcome to join us each Friday at 8:45 a.m. for our Flag Raising Ceremony**
K-2 author visit is September 29
Authors Tyler Feder (Author, Illustrator), Cody Feder (Author) will visit Willowbrook on Friday, September 29 at 9:15 am. "Are You Mad at Me?" will be for sale through Anderson's Books.
To guarantee a personalized copy of this book, order your book with payment (cash or check payable to Willowbrook Elementary) by Thursday, September 28. Please return any book order forms and payment to the library.
"Are You Mad at Me" synopsis: A very nervous ostrich pushes past her anxiety in this funny, endearing picture book by the author/illustrator of Bodies Are Cool (co-written with her sister). This light-hearted take on social anxiety is just the right amount of silly and sweet—perfect for young readers!
FROM THE WILLOWBROOK PTO
Get Your Wildcat Spirit Wear!
PTO Special Lunch
Tree planting
Thank you so much to the Willowbrook PTO for their generous donation for our new trees by the playground. They started planting today and we shared the exciting news at today's flag raising.
Hispanic Heritage Month starts today
From September 15 to October 15, our country recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month. This honors the histories, cultures and contributions of our students, staff and community members whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Throughout the year, our students learn about cultures that have shaped our country's identity. Among the learning happening so far this year, Willowbrook previewed Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 1 during the school's Friday flag raising and Wescott has a beautiful library display full of books by Hispanic and Latino authors telling stories all can enjoy.
Next month, Maple's 8th Grade Spanish students will take part in a field trip to Chicago's Pilsen neighborhoo. They will experience authentic food, visit the Día de los Muertos exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art, and view the amazing and historic murals nearby. Students are encouraged to speak in Spanish with the community members they encounter.
Details on Upcoming Safety Drills
We are required to conduct six safety drills during the school year. We have scheduled our bus evacuation drill on Tuesday, September 19 and our first fire drill on Thursday, September 21. Our law enforcement drill and severe weather drill will be scheduled soon.
Parents or guardians who have concerns or questions about the drill or their student's participation should contact Dr. Carlson, Willowbrook Principal.
Notice to all District 30 families and staff
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will partner with Brightview Landscape Services to treat the grounds on and around the Maple School soccer field on September 22. We will use 33-0-3 Fertilizer with 33% CRN, and will also spot treat for broadleaf weeds and crabgrass as needed. In the event all applications cannot be applied on this date, the alternate date of application will be September 23. For questions, please contact the Building and Grounds Coordinator Jason Borst, at 847-400-8964.
Student Services meetings
Parent/guardian meetings return to in-person
In the 2023-24 school year, the Student Services Department will return to in-person meetings. All meetings related to special education (Domain Reviews, Eligibility Determination, and IEPs) and 504 Plans will be in person at your school. If a parent requires a remote option, we can arrange meetings over Zoom. Thank you, and we look forward to returning to face-to-face collaboration in person with our families!
What's Happening in the Wakelet?
What’s happening at Willowbrook? This week at Willowbrook you will find students participating in many new and exciting experiences as they participate in being kind, being brave, and belonging! Collaboration, cooperation, innovation, engagement, and learning together can all be seen in our platform Wakelet! See all of the amazing new things that students and teachers are doing! View here every week to check back and see what is happening at Willowbrook! Check out all the awesome things that are happening at Willowbrook this week! Follow us @ #d30learns. Click here for the Wakelet link
Make sure your health forms are up to date
Kindergarteners and students new to Willowbrook 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. If your child will be participating in a Willowbrook sports club, it is required that your student have a health exam that was completed within one year prior to the last day of the club on file in the health office.
Second graders will need to turn in a dental form this school year by May 2024. If your student will be keeping allergy or asthma medication or any other medications 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 847-400-8860 or lmullen@district30.org if you have questions.
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.
Willowbrook School
Main Office: 847-498-1090
Health Office/Attendance: 847-400-8860
Location: 2500 Happy Hollow Road, Glenview, IL, USA
Website: district.30.org/willowbrook