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As a reminder, please do not schedule any appointments during the test time as students cannot arrive late or leave early. Have your student arrive to school a few minutes early to relax and prepare for testing, have a good breakfast, and make sure the iPad is fully charged. Thank you.

Monday, October 7

Tuesday, October 8

• Academy of International Studies open house, 7:00 p.m. Glenbrook South High School Auditorium

Wednesday, October 9

• Pre ACT test 8:35 - 11:00 a.m.
• PTO Ice cream day

Thursday, October 10

Friday, October 11

To help our students develop self and social awareness, the RULER program recognizes emotions and uses the Mood Meter to plot how we feel. The Mood Meter is used as needed to check in on how students are feeling. Developing self and social awareness is important because it helps us understand our feelings, get along better with others, and make good choices.

NEXT WEEK: Learn more about what your child is learning in class regarding recognizing and understanding feelings, and using the Mood Meter to help navigate them.

OCTOBER 18: Learn what you can do with your child(ren) at home utilizing the Mood Meter to help navigate their emotions.

We appreciate everyone who could join us on October 1. For those who missed the meeting, you can watch the recording here.

We are excited to announce that registration for the Washington, DC trip is now open!

• Trip ID 217820.
• Register with a deposit by October 8 to receive $75 off the total cost.
• Click here or the button below, or call WorldStrides at 800-468-5899 to register.
  

Please note that itineraries and permission slips for both the D.C. and Chicagoland trips will be available as we approach spring.

Maple will be holding tryouts for all 6, 7, 8 grade girls & boys basketball beginning mid October.

All 6, 7 and 8 grade boys’ who are interested in trying out for Basketball should meet in the West Gym directly after school on October 23 & October 24.

All 6, 7 and 8 grade girls’ who are interested in trying out for Basketball should meet in the West Gym directly after school on October 28 & October 29.

Tryouts will be held over two days, beginning at 3:35 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. sharp.

Students who do not come in athletic attire to school will be allowed to change and participate in the tryout. Athletes are expected to attend both days of tryouts.

Poms is a non-tryout sport. We will host an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 30th after school until 4:30 p.m.

WHEN ARE CONFERENCES? This fall, we will offer parents live, online interactions with our teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 16 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 17 from 12:00- 8:00 p.m. Conferences are one of the most valuable tools we have to foster our strong partnerships between home and school. Beginning with fall’s conferences, we will be using Google Meet as our video conference and we will create a Conference Link Directory that will be shared with you closer to the start of conferences. If, for any reason, you require an in-person conference with a teacher, please get in touch with the teacher or the school front office, and we will work with you to find a meeting time.

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION OPEN? Conference registration is open through Friday, October 11 at 3:00 p.m. 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 will also be available in Parent Portal on form 2024-25 School Year Information.

WHAT TO EXPECT: 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.

MAPLE CLASS ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONFERENCES:

Spanish: Students in 6th and 8th grade

Social Studies: Students with last name starting with A-L

Science: Students with last name starting with M-Z

Date: Thursday, October 10,

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: Maple School, 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook

We are excited to invite Maple Grandparents to our Second Annual Grandparents’ Night, a special evening where we celebrate the important role grandparents play in our students' lives.

Grandparents are welcome to join us for a keynote speech from longtime community member and educator, Karen Roloff, followed by a student-led panel discussion, and a guided tour of our school. Light refreshments will also be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting student club fundraisers.

While this event is designed to engage and honor grandparents, family members are welcome to attend. We look forward to celebrating this meaningful connection with you!

A simple "thank you" or a personal note can really make someone's day. Would you like to send a positive postcard to a teacher or a staff member? Please follow these steps in this short presentation, and if you have any questions, please contact Jeanie Moran from the Tech Team.

This new Maple club may be for you! Glenview Public Library hosts a Battle of the Books competition for 4th- and 5th-grade students every February. Unfortunately, the fun ends after 5th grade. This year, we are offering a Middle School Battle of the Books Club. Help shape the formation of this program in its first year.

We will read from this list, help coach the elementary teams, discuss the books, strategize ways to remember details, and host mini-competitions against each other. At the club's end, we will have our final competition, prizes included. We will also work together to shape the club's future, including creating a new list for next year based on your suggestions and feedback.

Middle School Battle of the Books club will take place after school on Tuesdays. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 8 in the LMC. For more information, please contact the club sponsor Mrs. April Eichmiller at aeichmiller@district30.org

The Girls IN2 STEM program is an experience for middle school youth to connect with a Glenbrook North High School mentor during a 6-week cohort. The cohort of selected students will be paired to communicate virtually and collaborate around activities designed to inspire, educate and empower girls on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Together, youth will learn of women's historical and recent innovative and game-changing contributions to society and learn to embrace and celebrate our uniqueness. Click here to learn more and to fill out an application, which is due on Monday, October 7.

The Glenbrook Academy of International Studies housed at Glenbrook South High School is designed for academically talented students in District 225. The Academy curriculum links foreign language instruction with social studies and literature and offers an outstanding opportunity for students to learn a world language.

Selection of 8th-grade applicants for placement into The Academy is based on:

1. standardized reading and language test scores
2. middle or junior high school placement information, including grades earned, study habits ratings, and three teacher recommendations
3. application form, including personal essay
4. impromptu writing derived from a brief reading on a current global topic
5. personal interview with Academy faculty and students

The Academy is hosting an Open House for all interested 8th-grade students and their families on Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Glenbrook South High School Auditorium, 4000 West Lake Ave. For more information, please visit the District 225 website.

Please follow these steps:

1. Login to Parent Portal

2. Click on Forms on the left-hand side

3. Under General Forms, click on this form: 2024-25 School Year Information

4. You will see a Schoology Access Code along with the guide on how to sign up.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Jeanie Moran at jmoran@district30.org

Maple PTO Ice Cream Days will take place the second Wednesday of the month from September through May. The next Ice Cream Day is October 9. As part of PTO registration, you had the option to prepay for Ice Cream for the year. If you prepaid, your student will receive a frozen treat of their choice on Wednesday. If you did not prepay during registration, your student can bring $2.00 to school. Thank you.

On October 16, students will enjoy a Special Lunch from Panera. Please make sure you place an order by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10. Please note that Hot Lunch service is NOT available on PTO Special Lunch days. If your child does not participate in the PTO Special Lunch program, they will need to bring a lunch and drink from home. For registration and ordering details, click HERE .

Due to a change to the State of Illinois School Code, Wescott School Health Office will only be able to distribute over-the-counter (OTC) medications (such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen) to students with a completed Medication Authorization Form (for OTC). The new requirements include a physician’s signature along with a parent/guardian's signature.

Please return the completed form to the school’s health office if you would like your child will be able to receive over-the-counter medications at school. Thank you!

Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will have three school board seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 1, 2025. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2029.

Candidates for the office of the school board can now circulate nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating petitions concludes November 18, with November 12 being the first day permitted to file a petition.

A candidate for the school board is required to file the nominating petitions, Statement of Candidacy, and receipt for filing their Statement of Economic Interests with the applicable county election clerk and not with the school board secretary or the administrative offices of the school district. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website, elections.il.gov.

Candidates who are interested in seeking endorsement from the District 30 School Board Caucus should contact Caucus Chair Marci Goldgar at marci257@aol.com by Friday, October 18. The School Board Caucus is a committee of District 30 residents that includes families both with and without children enrolled in Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple schools. The Caucus' role is to source, screen and endorse potential school board candidates. To be considered by the Caucus, candidates will need to complete a detailed application as well as an interview.

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.

Any time a student feels unsafe, any adult in their school can help!

But sometimes, students or parents wish to reach out for help in a different way or after school hours. Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe way to share information 24/7 that might help prevent any threat to school safety, including bullying, self-harm or other serious concerns.

The goal of this program is to get students to “seek help before harm;" it is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish. Safe2Help Illinois also offers a Mental Health Toolkit that provides resources for parents and educators reinforce the components of this program.

Safe2Help Illinois offers around-the-clock help via:

• Hotline: 844-4-SAFEIL
• Text line: 72332
• Email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
• Plus a website full of resources for young people seeking help for themselves or a friend. Its Ways To Get Help page is a directory of specialized hotlines, and other sections of its website provide practical steps for dealing with depression or helping a distraught friend. The checklist called "20 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Feel Like Giving Up" can help older children overcome a bout of anxiety or depression.

Maple School is part of Northbrook/Glenview District 30, which exists to create an inclusive community that inspires learning, fosters resiliency, and cares deeply for every child. We honor childhood and foster intellectual, physical and social-emotional growth. District 30 serves more than 1,200 students in pre-K through 8th grade across Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple Schools.

We prohibit harassment and discrimination of all forms within our district and follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all.

Main Office: 847-400-8900

Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA

Website: district30.org