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November 8, 2024
Lost items that need to be found!
Does anything look familiar?
We have been accumulating a wide variety of items here at the Maple lost and found table. Please take a few moments to look through the photos and see anything belongs to your child. If these items are not claimed by Friday, November 15, we will kindly donate these items to the less fortunate. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Upcoming events
Monday, November 11
- Veterans Day, School in session
Tuesday, November 12
Wednesday, November 13
- PTO Ice Cream Day
Thursday, November 14
- Fall Sports Picture Day
Friday, November 15
- Trimester 1 ends
What happened at today's TRRFCC Assembly?
What a wonderful morning at Maple! Be sure to ask your student what happened at today's assembly.
Deadline is TODAY for Washington D.C. trip
Registration for the Washington, DC
- 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.
Interested in Maple Wrestling?
Please complete the interest form and join us for our upcoming open mat sessions at Maple.
Open Mat Sessions:
Tuesday, November 12 - 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13 - 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 14 - 4:30-5:30 p.m
Monday, November 18 - 4:30-5:30 p.m
Wednesday, November 20 - 4:30-5:30 p.m
Thursday, November 21 - 4:30-5:30 p.m
We will hold an in-person parent informational meeting at Maple on Monday, November 18, from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Parent form submission meeting (quick drop off of forms) will be Monday, November 25, from 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Forms can also be emailed to Mrs. Rathge at Jrathge@district30.org
Students focusing on 'yellow feelings'
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.
AT SCHOOL WE ARE LEARNING
How to recognize, express, and regulate high energy and emotions that feel unpleasant.
How yellow feeling words can impact us in different environments.
How to correctly label the emotions we are feeling.
NEXT WEEK
- Learn how you can manage yellow-word feelings at home.
Northbrook Rotary coat drive
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!
Boys Coding Club
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.
Wrestling coach wanted
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 needed for Career Day
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.
From District 225 - for 8th-graders
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
MAPLE PTO
Ice Cream Day
Maple PTO Ice Cream Day will take place the second Wednesday of the month from September through May. The next Ice Cream Day is Wednesday, November 13. 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.
Special Lunch Reminder
On Wednesday, November 20, students will enjoy a Special Lunch from Culver's. Please make sure you place an order by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14. 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 .
IMPORTANT REMINDERS & RESOURCES
Positive Postcards program
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.
Schoology parental access
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
Homework Grid
Help support your student with the Homework Grid. Click on the link below, then click on Homework Grid in the left hand column.
Details on running for Board of Education
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.
Find events in our community!
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.
Safe2Help Illinois
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.
Useful Links
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