What's Up Willowbrook
January 26, 2024
Multicultural Night is tonight at Maple!
Multicultural Night is TONIGHT at the Maple School Gymnasium from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Attendees can enter through the Activity Door D on the east side of the school, the entrance closest to Shermer Road.
As part of this community event we will be collecting cash donations for the Northfield Food Pantry.
It is not too late for your child to participate in the fashion show parade that begins at 5:30 p.m. by dressing in their choice of ethnic attire. To participate, students meet in the athletic room at 5:15 p.m.
Schedule of the Night:
5:30 p.m. - Fashion Show parade by students from both schools around the gym
6:20 p.m. - Culture in Motion
6:30 p.m. - McNulty Irish Dancers
6:40 p.m. - Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago
7:30 p.m. - Program Ends
Upcoming events
Friday, January 26
- PTO Multicultural Night (Maple School 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, January 30
- School Store (3rd-5th grade during lunch)
Erin's Law presentation info
Programs set for Feb. 6-7 at Willowbrook
Erin’s Law, House Bill 6193 was signed by Governor Pat Quinn on January 24, 2013. This law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades Pre-K through 12. District 30 has purchased the “Be Seen and Be Heard 2.0” video program from Victor Pacini, a survivor of sexual abuse, an author, songwriter, singer, and motivational speaker. Mr. Pacini has assisted our schools in implementing this mandate for the past nine years.
Mr. Pacini’s program is developmentally appropriate, interactive, and aligned with learning standards. The focus of his presentation is to teach children basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. Parents may wish to view an overview of the program at victorpacini.com/peace-of-mind-2
Maple students will view Mr. Pacini’s recorded program on Monday, February 5.
Wescott students will view Mr. Pacini’s recorded program on Monday, February 5.
Willowbrook (Preschool) students will have a variation of Erin’s Law made specifically for Kid Connection on Tuesday, February 6.
Willowbrook (Kindergarten through Grade 5) students will view Mr. Pacini’s recorded program on Wednesday, February 7.
Requests to Opt-Out for Wescott/Willowbrook: If you prefer that your child opt-out of this prevention education session, please email your child’s classroom teacher.
Requests to Opt-Out for Maple: If you prefer that your child opt-out of this prevention education session, please address your email to Asst. Principal, Angela Jaeger (at ajaeger@district30.org).
Student Tardiness
The Willowbrook Faculty has observed a rise in late student arrivals, likely exacerbated by the challenges posed by our winter weather. In light of this, we want to bring this matter to your attention and seek your cooperation.
To ensure a smooth start to the school day, we kindly request students to plan their arrival between 8:30 and 8:40 a.m. Our supervisors open school doors promptly at 8:40 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 8:45 a.m. Beginning Monday, January 29, we will be diligently marking students tardy for school. We plan to include weekly tardy rates in future parent newsletters, and if any patterns persist, individual families will be contacted. There will not be any supervision outside after 8:45 a.m.
Being punctual is a vital life skill and sets the tone for a successful day. Students who arrive on time find it easier to transition from home, reconnect with friends and teachers, and participate in morning instruction. We appreciate your efforts in establishing morning routines that enable your child to be on time.
Parent Teacher Conferences
This winter, we will again offer parents live, online interactions with our teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 21th (4:30-8:00) and Thursday, February 22nd (12:00-8:00). Conferences are one of the most valuable tools we have to foster our strong partnerships between home and school. Please disregard any wording on Meet The Teacher platform that states In-Person conferences. This fall’s conferences, we will continue to use Zoom and a Zoom Directory will be shared with you closer to the start of conferences.
Conference registration will open on Wednesday, February 7th, at 6:00am and will continue through Friday, February 16th, at 3:00pm.
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 are also available in Parent Portal on the form called Student Information for the 2023-2024 School Year.
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.
This Tuesday, learn about your kids & technology
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.
2024 PTO Staff Raffle ends January 31
Speech Screening Information
All 2nd grade students will receive a speech screening on Tuesday, February 6. The primary purpose of the screenings is to identify articulation (speech sound) errors. Additional screenings for concerns with receptive language, expressive language, voice or fluency will be available at parent and/or teacher request.
If the screening results indicate additional assessment and/or speech therapy support, parents will be contacted by one of our speech-language pathologists. If you have any questions about the screenings or concerns about your child’s communication skills, please contact your child’s teacher or one of the speech-language pathologists: Lisa Netzly at (847) 400-8826, lnetzly@district30.org or Kelsey Martin at (847) 400-8847, kmartin@district30.org.
Preschool Screenings
District 30's preschool screenings are also held at Willowbrook School. These screenings, designed to identify preschool age children who may benefit from special education support prior to Kindergarten, are conducted throughout the school year. If you would like to schedule a screening for your preschool child, please contact Tiffani Cuneo at (847) 498-8964.
Registration is OPEN for Lew Blond Run!
PreK & Kindergarten Winter Concert
We are so proud of our Willowbrook preschoolers and kindergarteners, who "playformed" a "Willowbrook Play Party" for their parents this week, led by Mr. Barker. (Click to see!) The show incorporated improv from students and songs rooted in different cultural traditions that require play and community, while also letting our little ones practice skills like waiting for their "part" in the song to begin playing their instruments. Way to go!
Highlights from Willowbrook & Wescott Winter Concert
District 30 Strategic Plan in the news!
2024 Parent Social - Purchase your tickets!
Kindergarten, Pre-K Intake now open
KINDERGARTEN INTAKE
District 30's full-day 2024-25 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 2024-25 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.
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.
Attention 5th-grade parents and guardians
World Language selection info for next school year!
We look forward to welcoming your child to the Maple School learning community for the 2024-25 school year. Around this time of year, we begin the placement process for incoming 6th-graders. The Maple World Language Teachers recently visited the 5th-grade classrooms at Wescott and Willowbrook. All 5th-grade students are eligible to enroll in a French, Mandarin or Spanish class for 6th-grade. World Language instruction for students receiving specialized programs and services will be made in consultation with parents and appropriate school personnel.
Please indicate your student's World Language choice no later than Friday, January 26. Here is the Google Form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maple at your convenience. If you have already filled out the form, please disregard this. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed!
We are still in need of special lunch volunteers! If you have some spare time and would like to help please sign up below.
Recess reminders
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! Check out all the awesome things that are happening at Willowbrook this week! Follow us @ #d30learns. Click here for the Wakelet link
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