What's Up Willowbrook
April 26, 2024
NEW SURVEY - Review our Strategic Plan
Deadline is Monday
A draft of the District 30 Strategic Plan for is complete and we want feedback from everyone in our community. Click here or below to take a brief survey through Monday, April 29.
The District 30 Strategic Planning Team has been working throughout this school year to build a plan that represents the interests of all students, families, staff, and community members. The plan will guide District 30 through 2029. All of the team's work can be viewed at district30.org/strategic.
Thank you for your valuable feedback!
Jewish American & AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) and Jewish American Heritage Month. Please complete this form before May 29. Your information and images may be included in a May Friday Flag Raising and posted around the building! Think about what specific aspects of your culture are meaningful to you. Is it the delicious food you share with your family? The music and stories that have been passed down for generations? Or the festivals and celebrations that bring your community together?
Upcoming events
Monday, April 29
- Last day to complete Strategic Plan survey
Tuesday, April 30
- School Store (K-2)
- Last day for Lew Blond Run discount registration (prices increase May 1)
Wednesday, May 1
- School Registration opens
Tuesday, May 7
- School Store (3-5)
Wednesday, May 8
- PTO Ice Cream day
Wednesday, May 15
- PTO Special lunch - Culver's
Spring MAP testing started April 22
District 30 students will participate in the spring MAP testing (Measures of Academic Progress) from April 22 to May 3.
This assessment will help us better understand your child's academic growth. We appreciate your support in ensuring our students are prepared and present at school for these important state exams!
As a reminder, students cannot enter the test time late or leave early. Please avoid scheduling appointments during school hours on these dates. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's building principal.
Dental forms due May 15
Parents and Guardians: Illinois State Dental forms are due on May 15 for all kindergarten, 2nd-grade, and 6th-grade students. You may submit either an Illinois State dental form filled out by your student's dentist or the Illinois State dental waiver filled out by parents.
These forms must be dated between May 15, 2022 and May 15, 2024 to be compliant. Please send in your student's dental form to your school's health office by backpack or email:
- Wescott: kmontesano@district30.org
- Willowbrook: lmullen@district30.org
- Maple: kweissler@district30.org.
Questions? Please call your school nurse. Thank you!
Hiring PT Dist. 30 Health Office Assistant
Join our team or help spread the word!
Parents and Guardians: Please consider this position or pass along the information to people who have nursing experience and may be interested in working three days a week with our fabulous District 30 Nurses, staff, students, and families. The job application and more in-depth job description can be found here.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This part-time (3 days a week) position supports the school nurses with filing, record keeping, maintenance of health records, and, at times, tending to the health needs of students. The health office assistant should enjoy working with children and be strongly interested in a child-centered preschool through eighth-grade environment.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
Current and valid Illinois license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
CPR, AED & First Aid certification preferred.
Experience with school health office duties preferred.
Working knowledge of school office principles, practices, and ethical standards; relevant state and federal laws; and rules and regulations.
School registration opens May 1
District 30 will begin online student registration for next school year starting May 1!
Discounted online registration runs May 1-31.
Directions and access information for online registration will sent by mail directly to families next week.
All registration forms, including payment, must be completed in order for classroom teacher assignments and advisory/locker assignments to be generated.
It is recommended to sign into your Parent Portal account before registration opens.
Please visit district30.org/parents/parentportal to view many guides about Parent Portal and resetting your account, if you are unable to sign in.Payments will be made directly in the Parent Portal on form R21.
Kindergarten orientation night - May 15th
We invite all registered parents/guardians with children joining Kindergarten next year to a fun and informative event! This is an opportunity for your little ones to get a taste of the classroom experience by creating an art project and meeting their future teachers and classmates.
While the children are engaged in these activities, parents/guardians will have the chance to learn more about our school, receive helpful information, and take a guided tour of our facilities.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all, we kindly request that you register in advance. ***We also ask that siblings remain at home for this event, allowing our incoming Kindergarteners to be the stars of the day.***
If you have any questions please call the Willowbrook front desk (847) 498-1090
Last day to order: 6th-grade Maple spirit wear
Lew Blond Run prices increase Wednesday
Get in on the fun! Edition 2 of our new Lew Blond Newsletter includes these highlights: Register by April 30 to get a discount. PLEASE NOTE that if you are registering any children in the 5K or 1-mile race, they can participate for FREE in the Little Lew 50-yard dash.
23rd Annual Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 08:00 AM
Maple School, Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Fridays - Show your Lew Blond Run spirit
Willowbrook students and staff are encouraged to participate in Lew Blond Run Spirit Fridays that are happening across District 30 until the race: April 19 & 26; May 3, 10 & 17.
Wear Lew Blond Run or Little Lew T-shirts from previous races to show support for the May 18 run, which supports the Les Turner ALS Foundation to help find a cure for this neurodegenerative disease, as well as scholarships for District 30 alums and district special projects.
Don't have a T-shirt? Wear your favorite running styles! We hope to see you at the race on May 18!
1st & 2nd grade musical - Save the date!
District 225 Athletic Camps now open
Glenbrook High School District 225 athletic summer camp registration is now open! Camps will run throughout the summer and are held at both Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South. Learn more about the camps and how to register here.
Learn about community events!
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.
Willowbrook School
Main Office: 847-498-1090
Health Office/Attendance: 847-400-8860
Location: 2500 Happy Hollow Road, Glenview, IL, USA
Website: district.30.org/willowbrook