Join us in a spirit week leading up to the TRRFCC assembly on Friday, November 8! Show off your school spirit by participating in the following dress up days.
7th grade will be heading to Springfield on Monday, we ask all 7th grade to please dress appropriately for your trip. No pajamas in Springfield. Thank you.
- Monday, Nov. 4 - Pajama Day: Wear your onesies, matching sets, or flannel pajama pants to stay comfy on a Monday.
- Tuesday. Nov. 5 - No School
- Wednesday. Nov. 6 - Inside Out Characters : Dress as a character from the Disney/Pixar movie, Inside Out. Each character is represented by a color; wear that color to be an Inside Out emotion. For example, the character Joy is yellow!
- Thursday, Nov. 7 - Sports Fan: Cheer on your favorite teams by wearing their swag, jersey, or T-shirt.
- Friday, Nov. 8 - Maple Spirit Wear: Wear blue and orange Maple gear for our all school assembly!
This week, Illinois Report Cards were released with each school's Summative Designation. We are proud to share that Maple was designated as Exemplary again this year, placing our school among the top 10 percent in the state, supported by data from the Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR). Additionally, District 30 overall remains among the top scoring districts in Illinois and the nation in both English language arts (ELA) and math, as supported by data from the IAR and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP).
This is wonderful news, and we are proud of our highly talented staff, dedicated students, and supportive families!
We also commit to continuous improvement and will regularly reflect on our practices and make adjustments to maximize growth and support for students and staff. As part of this effort, we are focusing on improving ELA instructional practices and updating teachers' classroom resources to increase student engagement and growth. We also ask for your partnership in ensuring student attendance is prioritized. This is crucial to allow our staff optimal time to work with students and provide them with the high-quality instruction and care they need to be successful both academically and in social-emotional growth.
Yellow feeling words
This month, we are focusing on the yellow quadrant of The Mood Meter, which is home to emotions that feel pleasant and have lots of energy, like lively and brave. Being in the yellow quadrant is beneficial in situations where having a lot of energy is helpful. Now is a great time to start a project, be physically active, or get things done. Want to move out of the yellow? Try taking a walk, listening to music, or taking deep breaths.
NEXT WEEK: Find out what we are learning in school about yellow feeling words
NOVEMBER 8: Learn how you can manage yellow-word feelings at home.
Starting November 1, Maple school will participate in the Rotary Club of Northbrook's annual "Coat Off Your Back" drive.
New and like-new coats for infants, children, teens and adults of all genders can be donated in bins placed at Maple and Wescott schools. Hats, gloves, scarves in new condition are also accepted. Donations will benefit area organizations that include: Connections for the Homeless; PADS Lake County, Inc.; WINGS Program, Inc.; North Shore Helpers; The Veterans Closet; RefugeeOne; World Relief Chicagoland; HIAS; ECC; Stock the Shelves; Deerfield Free Store.
Thank you for helping those in need in our community!
Maple's Boys Coding Club will meet on Wednesdays through December in the STEM lab from 3:45-4:30pm for ALL grade levels. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristen Leverso at kleverso@district30.org.
Math Competition Team begins Nov. 4
The Maple Math Competition Team will participate in the MathCounts 2024-25 competition series, which includes both individual and team contests. This is a fun opportunity for students to improve their problem-solving skills and apply them to non-routine problems!
Practices will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. and will begin on Monday, November 4. The Math Competition Team is open to all Maple students, however only 14 will be selected to compete in the MathCounts series. Please contact Cora Byrne (cbyrne@district30.org) or Sarah Arends (sarends@district30.org) with any questions.
Wrestling Coach needed. If you or someone you know woud be interested in coaching Wrestling at Maple, please contact Athletic Director, Mrs. Jill Rathge. jrathge@district30.org
Parent volunteers are needed for Career Day on February 21. We are looking for volunteers who are available to either conduct student interviews in the morning or present career opportunities to groups in the afternoon.
The aim is to improve our 8th-graders’ interview skills and broaden their career perspectives.
Morning interviewers will be expected to kindly and professionally lead students through a series of 20-minute mock interviews. For many of our students, this will be their first experience interviewing. We are looking for people who are eager to offer thoughtful feedback and encouragement. If you are able to participate between 8:00 a.m. and noon on February 21, we would love to have you.
We are also looking for enthusiastic and dynamic presenters for our afternoon sessions. Volunteers should plan to present two or three 20-minute presentations to rotating groups of students between 1:00-3:30 p.m.. If you are interested in talking about your career, what it entails, and the steps it took to get to where you are today, please consider volunteering for the afternoon session.
As you know, our students are excited to engage and learn. If you're able to participate, please complete this form.
In District 30, we strive to create meaningful and rich experiences for our students. We appreciate you considering this opportunity to contribute.
Wanderlust from Classroom to Culture: Discovering Deutsch
Join an exciting evening of cultural exploration and learning as students from the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies present insights from their four-year study of the German language and culture.
This event is a unique opportunity for eighth-grade students considering the Academy program, and anyone interested in global learning to hear firsthand about the students' experiences abroad. Topics include: studying German has opened doors to a deeper understanding of European history, language, and traditions.
Date: Monday, November 18
Time: Doors open 6:30 p.m., Presentations starts at 7 p.m.
Location: Lakeview Room at the Glenview Park District
We appreciate everyone who could join us on October 1. For those who missed the meeting, you can watch the recording here.
Registration for the Washington, DC trip is now open!
- Trip ID 217820
- 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.
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.
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.
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
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
Health Office: 847-400-8908Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Website: district30.org
