Dear District 30 families,
Every day, District 30 is working to support the social-emotional health of our students. Today, we want to remind parents of the actions happening and the resources available in our schools to support our learners.
This year, District 30 has added a new Social Worker to each building in addition to our expert School Psychologist team. Our mental health teams have already visited every class to introduce themselves to students and let them know how to ask for help if they need it. Additionally, if you feel your child needs the support of our team, please reach out to your school principal.
Additionally, this is the third year of our RULER program, which is a social-emotional learning initiative that helps students learn to identify, understand, and navigate their feelings. This year, we have invited you to partner with us in helping children expand their RULER skills, which was discussed at Curriculum Night and in previous issues of this newsletter. Please see this newsletter today for the September RULER topic.
District 30 also holds inclusivity and belonging as one of our core values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan that was created by our community. This value is emphasized daily in every classroom through lessons, play, and by example. Our goal is to ensure that every student has at least one trusted adult and friend they can turn to in school.
Finally, please remember that if you hear anything worrisome about the safety of our schools, students, or staff, it is critical to tell a staff member. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing information in person, you can always utilize the Illinois Safe2Help program.
We are grateful for the tremendous sense of community in District 30 and for your partnership in caring for the whole student. As a community, let’s ensure we all support one another throughout this school year.
Sincerely,
Dr. Emily K. Tammaru
Superintendent of Schools
Please review ParentPortal info & opt in to receive texts
On the afternoon of Saturday, September 14, District 30 will run a test of our emergency notification system. As part of this test, you should receive an email, phone call, and text message to the contact numbers and email addresses you have registered with the district.
You can review and update your contact information in Parent Portal on the Language & Contact Information for District Communications form. Please review/update this form for each child you have enrolled in the district. Once submitted, your contact information will be updated overnight.
In order to receive text messages from District 30 via BrightArrow, you will need to opt in. To opt in, please send “Yes” to 79041.
Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation with this critical test.
This month, we are building community in class by recognizing that all emotions matter by creating a Charter that reflects how we want to feel in our classrooms. The entire school created its Charter, which cultivates a sense of safety and camaraderie within our schools.
Please watch the Maple Marquee ...
- Next week to discover what your children are learning about the Charter in class
- Sept. 20 to learn what you might do at home with your child(ren) related to the Charter
As you and your 8th-grade students prepare for the upcoming Pre-ACT test on October 9, please refer to the letter sent last spring by Glenbrook High Schools for helpful resources and information.
Presenting: Six: Teen Edition
Glenbrook North High School’s Fall Musical, Six: Teen Edition is on sale! The show dates are:
Thursday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 13, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 14, 2:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased for $10 at this link. If your child loves musical theater, this is a fantastic opportunity to see what the high school productions are like!
For any questions, please contact Ms. Meng at dmeng@district30.org
Physical Information:
Athletes must have a current physical BEFORE they can participate in ANY competitions. Physicals are good for 13 months. Please contact our school nurse, Katie Weissler, for more information and to assure we have the necessary documents for your athletes.
Students must maintain a minimum level of academic achievement with no grade below a C prior to tryouts and throughout the season. It is the expectation that the students demonstrate appropriate behavior and good sportsmanship at all times.
Please visit the very informative Maple Athletics Website to find out all necessary information for the 2024-25 school year in the coming weeks:
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.
All who live in District 30 boundaries are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Tammaru and a member of our Board of Education to ask questions and share what is important to you in our schools.
You can pick from either the 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. session on Wednesday, September 25 at our District 30 Offices, 2374 Shermer Road, Northbrook. RSVP is optional so we can plan for space and send a reminder to participants close to the event date.
Please share with neighbors, as this event is for everyone in our boundaries – even if they do not have children in our schools. Click below to join us!
Anyone wishing to purchase a yearbook for their student should click here to complete the online order or call Josten's at 877-767-5217. Purchasing the yearbook is optional, but most students like to have one at the end of the year. The current cost per book is $32.00. This will increase after winter break.
Over-the-counter meds require physician signature
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!
Health exam requirements
6th-graders and students new to Maple are required to provide the school with a health exam, which was completed within one year prior to the first day of school. Students new to Illinois will need to hand in a completed eye exam. Sixth graders must also provide the school with a dental exam form or waiver.
All forms are available on the Maple website.
If your child will be participating in Maple athletics, it is required that your student have a health exam that was completed within one year prior to the last game of the season, on file in the health office.
Before any medication can be dispensed, the school must receive written instructions and a signed permission form from the student’s physician and parent. All medications must be properly labeled and kept in the Health Office. Parental permission must also be obtained for non-prescription medication.
All forms can be dropped off with a member of the Maple front desk team, or emailed to School Nurse Mrs. Katie Weissler (kweissler@district30.org). Please contact the Health Office at 847-400-8908 if you have questions.
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
