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Dear Maple Families:

As the holiday season approaches, we have a wonderful opportunity to bring joy and warmth to families in need. The Maple Student Council is excited to announce a special initiative where students can help brighten the lives of less fortunate children by purchasing toys for the holidays.

How you can help:

• Choose a toy or gift card - We’ve partnered with the Northfield Township to collect toys for families in the area. Your gift can be anything from a stuffed animal to a game or educational toy.

• We encourage Maple students to purchase toys or gift cards and in return will receive raffle tickets for amazing prizes. You can drop off your new, unwrapped items and receipt to Ms. Reimer at the East Gym no later than Wednesday, December 18.

• Raffle tickets will also be available during all lunch periods for purchase, .25 cents each or 5 for $1.00. Your student will then choose from many amazing prizes.

• Make a difference - Every toy or gift card you donate will go directly to a child in need, spreading holiday cheer to those who may not otherwise receive a gift this season.

Together, we can make this holiday season a little brighter for those who need it most. We encourage you to participate, share the joy, and help create lasting memories for these children.

Student Council board members and sponsors would like to thank everyone who has donated so far. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Monday, November 18

• T2 Begins
• Grade 8 Glenbrook Academy Presentation 7:00 p.m. at the Glenview Park District/Lakeview Room

Tuesday, November 19

Wednesday, November 20

• PTO Special Lunch - Quest is not available

Thursday, November 21

• GBN Choir Festival 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Friday, November 22

Sunday is officially six months away from the 24th annual Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk happening May 17 and we hope you will join us for a day of family fun and philanthropy!

The below early-bird Lew Blond Run pricing starts Sunday and through New Year's Eve:

• Adult 5K - $40
• Adult 1 mile - $35
• Adult Bundle, 5K and 1 mile - $50
• Youth 5K - $30
• Youth 1 mile - $25
• Youth Bundle 5K and 1Mile - $40
• Little Lew is always $10; free for children ages 0-6 who register for any races above

Starting Sunday, the Popsicle Party Challenge returns with a friendly contest between the three schools of Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 – Wescott, Willowbrook and Maple – to see which school has the most students register for the race. The winning school will win a popsicle party for all students in May! Will Maple unseat Willowbrook this year? Game on!

Maple School has a strong tradition of providing students with an inclusive, in-depth musical theater experience. This year’s spring production will be the Disney classic, "Beauty and the Beast, Jr.!" All students who audition for the show will be cast, and all students who wish to participate in any of our stage crews will be accepted as well.

We will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 19 from 3:45-4:30 p.m. in the PLTW room. We encourage students to attend the meeting to learn more about the musical program. We will provide all required paperwork and go over the audition process at that meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Holmer at jholmer@district30.org or visit our production website.

We are thrilled to celebrate American Education Week starting Monday! Parents, please help us in thanking our dedicated teachers and staff that make our public schools such strong and special places. Your kind words and feedback about your child's learning and growth make a world of difference. And thank YOU for the time you give to support your student(s), to volunteer, and to be a partner in our District 30 community. The combined commitment of our parents, teachers and staff, administrators and Board of Education make District 30 a truly wonderful place to learn and grow!

The PE/Wellness Department will conduct state mandated FitnessGram fitness assessment for all PE students during the week of December 10-13, 2024. All PE students will need to attend PE classes on those dates (Health students do not test).

If possible, please do not schedule any appointments during this class time. First period students should be on time and ready for class. Thank you.

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.

• 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.

• Reinforce the idea that being in different quadrants on The Mood Meter is normal.

• Have each family member share a time when they were in the yellow quadrant.

• Ask your child: How do you know when you have a yellow feeling? What are the clues? Can you think of a time when you noticed a friend in the yellow quadrant? How did you know?

Please complete the interest form and join us for our upcoming open mat sessions at Maple.

LINK TO SIGN-UP

Open Mat Sessions:

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

Now through December 13, 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!

Coat drop-off from Dec. 2-13 at Maple!

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.

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

Thank you for participating in this week's PTO Ice Cream day! We hope your student enjoyed their frozen treat. Thank you to our Ice Cream Co-Chairs Diana Chen, Lisa Rosengard, and Julian Cheng, and our volunteers Beth Hope, Amy Magnusson, Joanna Porzecka, and Kamila Wojtkowski, for helping Ice Cream Day go smoothly. If you did not sign up for ice cream during PTO registration, you can send your student with $2 to buy a frozen treat. The next PTO Ice Cream Day will be held on Wednesday, December 11.

On November 20, students will enjoy a Special Lunch from Culver's. Ordering is now closed. Quest hot lunch service is NOT available on PTO Special Lunch days. If your child does not participate in the PTO Special Lunch program, they must bring a lunch and drink from home. Thank you.

For registration and ordering details, click HERE .

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.

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

Help support your student with the Homework Grid. Click on the link below, then click on Homework Grid in the left hand column.

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.

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