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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 will open on Wednesday, October 2 at 6:00 a.m. and will continue 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

Monday, September 30

Tuesday, October 1

• 8 Grade Washington DC Parent/Guardian Virtual Meeting
• Meeting time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 2

• No after school sports

Thursday, October 3

• District Holiday - No School

Friday, October 4

Maple School continues to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. This includes reviewing our social and emotional learning curriculum, as well as our preventative measures to support all students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. In addition to programs like Snowflake, Erika’s Lighthouse, RULER, Illuminate, and our Advisory’s Social Emotional Learning curriculum, Maple School will reintroduce a universal screener for all students on Monday, September 30. This universal screener will help Maple School provide the necessary prevention through early identification and interventions to ensure all students have access to the mental health, social, emotional, behavioral, and academic support they need to succeed in school.

Maple School will implement the SAEBRS universal screener (SAEBRS: Social, Academic, Emotional, Behavior Risk Screener). Students and teachers will complete a short questionnaire, which will explore social, academic, and emotional behaviors.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will be notified by a Maple school social worker or school psychologist if the results of the SAEBRS identify a child as at-risk or qualify for an intervention. The next steps may include support and resources such as school counseling interventions, mental health resources from the community, and/or additional classroom support. The SAEBRS will be administered twice per year.

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.

On Wednesday, October 2 we have an opportunity to have an all school photo to help commemorate the 75th anniversary of Maple School. We encourage everyone to participate and wear their blue and orange spiritwear. Thank you for your support.

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!

Don't miss out on ordering your student a Maple yearbook. A yearbook captures all the highlights of the past school year including, field trips, assemblies, the Halloween party, the winter holiday sing as well as many classroom moments.

Complete the online order form from the link below 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. Order today for $32.00. After today the purchase price will be $37.00.

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 October 8. For more information, please contact the club sponsor Mrs. April Eichmiller at aeichmiller@district30.org

Results from the Spring 2024 Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) will be sent out the week of September 30. The ISA assessments were administered to students in grades 5 and 8 in spring 2024. Students in 5th-grade students will receive the results of these assessments by email, and the 8th-grade assessment reports will be mailed to our former students' homes.

Results from the Spring 2024 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) will be sent out the week of September 3h. The IAR assessments were administered to students in grades 3-8 in spring 2024. Students in 3rd-5th grades will receive the results of these assessments by email, and the 8th-grade assessment reports will be mailed to our former students' homes.

Should you have any questions on the ISA or IAR results, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s building principal or the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Melissa E. Hirsch.

We’re excited to announce a virtual Informational meeting about the 8th-grade trip to Washington D.C.! Join us from the comfort of your home on Tuesday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about this year's trip and details for registration. We look forward to seeing you online.

Meeting Details:

• Date: Tuesday, October 1
• Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Google Meet link: Washington D.C. Parent/Guardian Meeting

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.

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.

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

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.

The Maple PTO would like to thank our 6th-grade families for their support of the 6th-Grade Social Dance Program. We also want to express our appreciation to co-chairs Simone Toubes and Karina Weinstein, along with our dedicated parent volunteers, for making sure the program and reception ran smoothly. We could not have done this without you!

Thank You to our Blizzard Day Co-Chairs Jessy Aaron and Jami Gryll, and our volunteers Hyun Briski, Lina Nudera, and Maria Redmann for helping our first Blizzard Day go smoothly.

There's still time to order Blizzards for the last three Blizzard Days! If you’ve already registered for the PTO, just email maplepto@district30.org to add Blizzards. If you haven’t registered yet, please use the link below to sign up and order Blizzards for your student. Thank you!

The Wescott PTO will host its inaugural Fall Fest on Sunday, September 29, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and the event is open to the community. Join for an afternoon filled with fun activities including inflatables, face painting, carnival games, crafts, delicious food, and much more!

To make the most of Fall Fest, purchase your tickets in advance and get extra savings. Tickets are $1 each, but for every $10 spent, you will receive 11 tickets. Each activity or event will cost 2-5 tickets. You will also be able to purchase food with tickets, ranging from 5-15 tickets depending on the items purchased. Pre-sale tickets will be available for pick-up at the will-call booth on the day of the fair.

Please direct questions to carrie.mangoubi@gmail.com

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!

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.

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