November 1- December 16

'Coat Off Your Back' drive

Wednesday, November 20

🥨 PTO Special Lunch 🥨

(no Quest lunch served)

November 27 - November 29

District Holiday - no school

Monday, December 2

School resumes

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 Wescott unseat Willowbrook this year? Game on!

Today, Friday, November 15 we partnered with the Northbrook Police Department to conduct a Law Enforcement drill. Detective Jake Pawlicki congratulated both teachers and students on their readiness. He said the kids did a great job, which is a testament to the teachers who prepared their students for a successful execution of the plan. The drill lasted about 10 minutes, and the students returned to their scheduled activities shortly after. We appreciate the support of the Northbook Police Department and their valuable feedback.

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?

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!

Interested in joining the Maple Wrestling Team? 5th-graders welcome!! Please complete the interest form and join us for our upcoming open mat sessions at Maple! See details below:

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.

Parent informational meeting (in person) at Maple, Monday, November 18 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Parent form submission meeting (quick drop off of forms), Monday, November 25 3:45-4:30 p.m. (forms can also be emailed to Mrs. Rathge @ Jrathge@district30.org).

Did you see the awesome coverage of Mrs. Latek's Wescott 1s-graders & their Pug Penpal Project on Fox 32 Chicago's Good Day Chicago? 🎥 Click the link below to check out this creative & cuddly program that incorporates reading, writing, geography and science!

Starting November 1, Wescott 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!

Wescott fully embraces our motto that we are a part of one big family and we are proud of every person who is a part of it. Help us show school pride and support our District 30 Strategic Plan values of inclusivity & belonging and community collaboration by sharing your culture!

With over 30 world languages spoken in our students' homes, we seek your help in translating our motto – "One big family" – into your native language for display on our blank entryway wall.

Throughout the school year, you will find updates on the project here in the Wescott Word, featuring images of students with their language submissions, as well as a list of languages already added to the wall and remaining languages needed.

We imagine this to be a lasting, visual celebration of our amazing Wescott community and can't wait for you to be a part of it!

How you can contribute:

• Please, submit your translation of our motto – "One big family" by clicking the button below. We ask that you follow the same format: first word is uppercase, followed by lowercase words (unless your language has a different set of grammatical rules for this statement).
  
• The translations will be added to the wall once they are processed by the printer. We aim for adding them once a month, unless no additional translations have been submitted. if you have questions regarding your submission, please contact pcoletta@district30.org.

Get ready to embark on a global journey right here in District 30! The District 30 PTOs are thrilled to invite you to our Multicultural Night on January 31 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at Maple School!

Multicultural Night is not just an event; it's a celebration of the rich tapestry of families that make up our vibrant community. We encourage you to be a part of this special evening by hosting a table and showcasing the unique beauty of your chosen country or culture.

Why host a table? It provides platform to share the wonders of your culture. Set up your space with engaging activities, and treat attendees to delicious ethnic snacks that represent the essence of your heritage. Consider creating eye-catching posters or trifold displays filled with fun facts about your country.

Multicultural Night serves as a window into the diverse cultures within our community, allowing students to explore and appreciate the richness that surrounds them. It's also a fantastic opportunity for families of different backgrounds to proudly showcase their heritage.

How to participate: Ready to create a memorable table with your friends? Sign up now by clicking the button below. For any questions or assistance, feel free to contact the committee chair at amandadae@gmail.com.

Let's come together, celebrate diversity, and make Multicultural Night an unforgettable experience for our District 30 family!

Want to share your family’s culture through a student performance? Sign up your student to perform at Multicultural Night and share cultural traditions through:

• Traditional and modern dance performances

• Musical presentations (vocal or instrumental)

• Cultural demonstrations

• And more!

This enriching evening offers your children a unique opportunity to explore and celebrate the magnificent tapestry of cultures within our school community through student performances.

Ready to showcase your culture? Register your performance today! Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 continues its partnership with Quest Food Management Services to provide quality food services to your student. We are happy to offer a preorder system via myMealOrder! Click the button below to order lunch for your student.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ashley Jenkins, Food Service Director for Quest at ajenkins@questfms.com.

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.

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.

Wescott has a “no food or drink” birthday celebration practice. We want our students to know other ways to celebrate birthdays besides treats.

If you want your child to bring something in for their birthday, we encourage you to donate a book to our library through the PTO Birthday Book Club. You can also send school supplies such as pencils, erasers, stickers, bookmarks, etc.

Please do not send paper birthday invitations to school. The use of electronic invitations through our PTO directory is suggested.

Please call the front office to let us know of any changes in pick up practices for your student. As a reminder the tot lot is not a part of Wescott grounds and is not supervised during arrival and dismissal times.

In our Wescott and District 30 community, we value open communication and community collaboration. We have best success when partnering with parents on student concerns.

We are noticing a concerning trend of inappropriate language use among our students. Much of this language appears to be influenced by content on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. We know that our community, parents and faculty, believe that maintaining a respectful and positive school environment is crucial for all children's well-being and academic success.

While we understand the popularity of these platforms among young people, it's important to guide our children in using appropriate language, regardless of what they may encounter online. We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing appropriate language use at home. Please:

1. Discuss with your child the importance of using respectful words and the potential impact of inappropriate language on others.

2. Monitor your child's social media use, particularly on platforms like TikTok.

3. Encourage critical thinking about the content they consume online and how it might influence their behavior.

Our staff will continue to address this issue at school. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter and continued partnership with Wescott.

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.

Wescott 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: 847-272-4660

Health/Attendance Office: 847-400-8760

Location: 1820 Western Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Website: district30.org/wescott
Facebook: facebook.com/ngsd30
Twitter: @district30