Westmoor Families-
Welcome back to 2021! I hope that the winter break was a time of rest and rejuvenation for all. We are looking forward to being back in person on January 19 for the second semester. During this time any students that are moving from their current placement will begin in their new learning environment.
Over the next few weeks teachers will be completing report cards and parents will be emailed information to access their child's report card on Friday, January 22. Please look for an email from Vicky Mazur on this date.
Friday, January 15 is an early dismissal day and students will until lunchtime. Teachers will be planning and working on student report cards and meeting with colleagues in the afternoon.
Kindergarten registration is fast approaching. If you have a child that will be 5 years old by September 1, 2021, please see the kindergarten registration item in the District Information section below.
Wednesday is the materials pick up at 4:30-5:30 for those families who are in the Remote Learning Academy. See you all then!
Wishing you a happy and healthy new year ahead,
Mary
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Student Quote of the Week |
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Thanks Mia for submitting your quote of the week! |
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Thanks Libby for submitting your quote of the week! |
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Wednesday 1/13
- RLA Academy Material Pick Up (Only students that have been remote all year) - 4:30 - 5:30pm
Friday 1/15
- Half Day of School - AM only
Monday 1/18
- Martin Luther King Day - No School
Tuesday 1/19
- First day of second semester
- Students return to in-person learning or Remote Learning Academy
Friday 1/22
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PTO sponsored STEM Night with Camp Galileo K-2 students at 6:30 pm
Friday 1/29
- PTO sponsored STEM Night with Camp Galileo 3-5 students at 6:30 pm
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Fourth Grade: Request for Advanced Math Placement Review
If your child is not currently placed in advanced math and you wish to request a math placement review, a parent nomination form must be completed and returned to the school principal and the building GT services coordinator by January 19, 2020.
Please note, all students are reviewed for math placement in the winter and spring of their 5th-grade year. This process determines placement for 6th grade into one of three math courses: Grade 6, Accelerated 6 or Pre-Algebra 6.
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Valentine's Day
With our continued focus on safety precautions, we will not be able to allow students to exchange Valentine's Day cards this year. Teachers will still find ways to celebrate the holiday but we will not be able to follow our tradition of students bringing cards/gifts to pass out.
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Updated In-person Health and Safety Guidelines
If your children are enrolled for in-person learning second semester, you should have received Dr. Hewitt's letter yesterday that included links to our updated health and safety guidelines. The guidelines have been updated with the latest health protocols and modifications we have made to accommodate the colder weather.
Whether your family is new to in-person learning this semester or returning, please take a few minutes to review the elementary guidelines.
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Technology Information
Should your child need tech assistance during remote learning, please submit a Parent Tech Help Request by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/d28TechHelp
The Westmoor tech support specialist, Mrs. Norberg, will receive it promptly and follow up with you.
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Absence Reporting During Remote Learning:
Please report any absences to wmattendance@northbrook28.net along with the classroom teacher by 9 am every day. This is for ALL students. If your child will be missing a portion of their day due to an appointment, that also should be communicated to wmattendance@northbrook28.net and the classroom teacher.
Thank you for your help and cooperation with this.
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Remote Learning Academy News |
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Spanish Schedule Revised Starting the Week of January 19
Starting the week of January 19 and continuing throughout the second semester, Grade 1 - 5 RLA students will attend Spanish class four days a week, an increase of one day per week. This additional time will provide students opportunities to practice skills to ensure commensurate progress with onsite students. Your child’s teacher will communicate the day and time of the additional Spanish instruction.
MAP Testing Begins January 19 for Students in Grades 2-5
Our winter MAP testing window will be January 19 - February 26. Like fall, we will be able to administer this test remotely to our RLA students. As a reminder, MAP is a computer-adaptive test and adjusts the difficulty of questions as a child works on the test. This means that your child may see questions about the content he or she has not seen before or been taught. To accurately reflect your child’s strengths and to help your child’s teacher know what he/she needs to learn next, please don’t step in and help your child with answers. The most important thing you can do is ask your children to do their best and reassure them that there are questions about concepts they haven’t learned yet, but will soon!
Click here for additional details and a FAQ related to remote MAP testing. Your child’s teacher will share the specific dates and times that your child will take these assessments soon.
RLA Material Pickup & Library Reminder
The next materials pick up will be Wednesday, January 13, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Your child’s teacher will communicate if your child has new materials or library books for pickup. We would also ask that you return library books so that we receive books back by their due dates. Students joining RLA for the second semester will be included in this pickup, if materials are needed.
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Please consider joining our PTO Executive Board and help plan and shape the PTO sponsored experiences of our kids. In the 2021-2022 school year, we will have open positions for: Vice President (this will be 1 yr as Vice President followed by 1 yr as President), VP of Fundraising, VP of Programs, VP Social & VP Recording Secretary.
Click here for more details and an application form due February 7th.
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Virtual STEM Nights in JANUARY 2021
We hope you can join us for Virtual STEM Night hosted by Camp Galileo & the Westmoor PTO!
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: Paper Builders: Majestic Castles- Friday, January 22 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
3rd to 5th Grade: Paper Engineers: High-Flying Rockets- Friday, January 29 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Please fill out a form for each student participating and the session. There is no cost to you.
Be aware we might need to share your email address with Camp Galileo for you to receive the zoom link.
PLEASE RESPOND BY Monday, JANUARY 18th for each student participating!
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"Into the Future" Virtual Science Fair due FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Put on your thinking caps and join us for the virtual science fair. Like in previous years, we look forward to seeing everyone present their work. Please use FlipGrid for your students' grade to submit your presentation. We will have raffle prizes, participation medals, and "Best of" awards! Also, the paper airplane competition must go on.
Detailed instructions are in the link.
Any questions, please contact: Co-Chairs of STEM Night/ Science Fair,
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PTO DINE N' SHARE at GREEK FEAST
Save the Date for another TASTY TUESDAY:
GREEK FEAST @Dundee & Pfingsten
Tuesday, January 12th ALL DAY
Mention WESTMOOR & 20% of your purchase from Greek Feast in Northbrook will raise funds for the Westmoor PTO.
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Family Pizza & Ice Cream Night – Curbside Pick-up @ Westmoor on Friday, January 22nd
Westmoor PTO is teaming up with two of our favorite locally owned restaurants, Rosati’s and Dairy Queen, to bring you an easy and delicious dinner for 4-5 people.
Order a Large Cheese Pizza and/or Ice Cream Sundae Kit on www.westmoorpto.com by Wednesday, January 20th & pick up your dinner on Friday, January 22nd – 5:15-6:00 pm.
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FUTURE PTO DINE N' SHARES
Mark your calendars:
Jan 26, 27 Eataco
Feb 8-12 Culvers
Feb 22, 23 Max & Benny’s
March 9-11 Marcello’s
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Substitutes Needed!
District 28 needs substitute teachers and substitute classroom aides. To substitute teach, individuals need an Illinois Substitute Teaching certificate. Learn more about substitute teaching.
To qualify as an aide, individuals need 60 semester hours of college credit or a high school diploma and either the WorkKeys or Parapro test.
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Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb. 2 |
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All children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2021, should register for kindergarten. Parents have the option to select a full-day or half-day program. For health and safety accommodations, parents will be invited to register online and upload required documents between February 2 and February 7. Visit the kindergarten registration webpage for details.
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Greater Chicago Food Depository
Giving Campaign
We know many families have been impacted by the pandemic and associated economic concerns this year. During this holiday season, the elementary schools in District 28 are hoping to work together to bring food, dignity, and hope to our neighbors across Cook County who are experiencing hunger. Please join us in a virtual food drive running today through January 15th! Every donation to our food drive provides nourishing food for those at risk of hunger. Every $1 can help provide 3 meals! Your support makes an immediate impact to take hunger off the table. So far we have raised more than $7,500. Our goal is to raise $28,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository! Click here for more information or to donate. We can do this!
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District 28 shares local non-profit and community partner flyers here in the District's "Virtual Backpack." This approach allows us to provide information about community programs in a way that is environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Please note that District 28 is making this information available as a courtesy and to provide information about local events and programs in our community. Materials posted on this page are the responsibility of the organizations represented. You can always check the Virtual Backpack webpage as a handy reference!
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Community Financial Assistance and Meals |
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Girl Scouts Hosting Virtual Parties
The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago is hosting a series of virtual parties to offer all girls the chance to socialize in a safe, fun and engaging space. Click for more information
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Spring Softball Registration
Registration is now open for the Northbrook Girls Softball Association's Spring 2021 House League Season for girls in 2nd grade through 8th grade. Download the flier for more details.
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Baseball for early grades
Northbrook Action Baseball offers programming for children preschool ages through 2nd grade for boys and preschool through 3rd grade for girls.
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