The Buzz at Westbrook School
May 17, 2024
If you need assistance with language translation for any of the information or flyers in this newsletter, please reach out to the Westbrook office at wb-office@d57.org.
From the Principal
Dear Westbrook Families,
We had a wonderful first-grade concert on Tuesday, May 7th. Thank you to the students, parents, staff, and Mrs. Mungovan, our fantastic music teacher. The students shined on stage, and I was so proud of all the time and effort the students and Mrs. Mungovan put into making the performance successful.
We cannot thank the PTO and parents enough for showing our staff appreciation last week. Our team received the kindest cards from students, and the PTO fed us snacks and lunches. Room parents and volunteers decorated the school with a travel theme. We are grateful for your generosity.
It is hard to believe the last day of Circle of Friends is next week, Friday, May 24th. Watching the preschoolers learn and grow has brought our staff much joy. I am grateful you entrusted your little ones with our Westbrook team. Circle of Friends families, please join us for Popsicles in Westbrook’s Park on Wednesday, May 29th, from 6:00-6:45 pm. We hope our Circle of Friends students and families have a fun and safe summer.
Please review all of the exciting events coming up in the “Mark Your Calendar” section below. I want to highlight that parents and guardians are invited to Westbrook on Thursday, May 30th, at 3:30 PM to celebrate our students moving on to the next grade level. We will parade around the school from door #1 clockwise. Please feel free to line up around the school to clap for your student. We will bring students back into the building and release them to families at the regular dismissal bell at 3:50 pm.
For your children,
Danielle Crandall
Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, May 21st - Lincoln Chorus/Orchestra Concert, Gym, 9:45 AM
Wednesday, May 22nd - Field Day/ Kona Ice
Cappanari's Coolest School 4-7 PM
Friday, May 24th - EC Field Day/EC Last Day of School
Monday, May 27th - No School, Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 29th - Early Childhood Popsicles in the Park
Westbrook Park 6:00-6:45 PM
Thursday, May 30th - Clap Out, 3:30 PM
Students parade clockwise around the building out door #1
1st grade should wear their new LP/FV shirts
Monday, June 3rd - Last Day of Kindergarten
Tuesday, June 4th - Last Day for First Grade (Half Day Attendance)
For more dates, check out the district calendar: D57 Calendar
Kids Corner Registration - 2024/2025
Registration for Kids Corner will take place the 1st week of July.
Watch the district website (d57.org) for more information.
From the Office
23/24 YEARBOOKS are still AVAILABLE!
Cost is $13 per yearbook
Stop by the office to pick up your copy.
Yearbooks will be sold on a first come,
first serve basis until they are gone.
Field Day
End of Year PE Celebration
Wednesday, May 22nd
AM 9:30-11:18 / PM 1:30 - 3:16
Wear your WESTBROOK Spirit Wear
Bring a water bottle / Apply sunscreen at home
Please Note: Only PTO volunteers may attend.
For student safety reasons, NO spectators will be allowed at the event!
Questions: Contact Mrs Paraskevopoulos
Warm Westbrook Wishes
Westbrook teachers and staff work hard to support students and staff daily. We invite you to click on this LINK if you would like to recognize a teacher or staff member for their hard work and dedication. We will pass on the good news to them.
Thank you in advance for sending an encouraging word, as we know it will mean so much.
2024-2025 OPEN PTO POSITIONS
Westbrook School has an amazing Parent-Teacher Organization! Reach out and get involved to make 2024-2025 the best school year yet! The PTO meets monthly at 7pm (day of the week TBD). All positions, excluding the Board positions, are 1 year commitments (Board positions are 2 year terms). The PTO is full of experienced members who are happy to help a newcomer along. It’s a fun way to get to know the school and families.
Click here to learn more about the open positions and how to join!
WALK FOR WESTBROOK 2024
The Westbrook PTO holds one major fundraiser each October; the Walk for Westbrook. Everything the PTO does is dependent on the success of this event and many volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate it. Work begins this June. If you are interested in helping, please contact ptowestbrook@gmail.com
FIRST GRADE CLAP OUT
The First Grade “Clap Out” will be held on May 30th, at 3:30pm. Cheer on Westbrook’s First Graders as they parade around Westbrook to say goodbye and get ready for their adventures at Lions Park or Fairview! Rain date is scheduled for May 31st, 3:30pm.
2024-2025 SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Whether you are returning to Westbrook next year, or heading to Lions Park/Fairview, the D57 PTO's have you covered for school supplies! Click here to learn more about how you can order 2024-2025 school supplies for Westbrook, Lions Park, or Fairview.
CAPANNARI COOLEST SCHOOL CONTEST
The Capannari Ice Cream 2024 Coolest School contest is here! On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 from 3-9pm, visit Capannari and 10% of total sales will be donated back to Westbrook!
Be sure to check out the "Celebrity Scooper" schedule below if you want to see your favorite Westbrook celeb!
THANK YOU for your SUPPORT during STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
The PTO appreciates the amazing parent support during staff appreciation week. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide the teachers with a wonderful week of snacks, catered lunch from Giacomo’s, Taquizas Ernesto, gift cards, and a new poster printer! None of this would have been possible without you. Thank you!
From Lions Park PTO
Incoming 2nd Grade Families
The Lions Park PTO is actively looking for new families to join the PTO as a Board Member or a Committee Chair. The PTO is a great way to get to know Lions Park! No prior PTO experience necessary. Enthusiasm and a desire to provide a wonderful and enriching school experience for the students is all you need to bring.
Please click HERE or on the flyer to find out more.
We are also meeting on Monday, May 20th on Mrs. P & Me’s patio at 6:30 if you would like to stop by to learn more.
Celebration of Cultures
Saturday, August 24
11:00am - 4:00pm
Mount Prospect Park District
RecPlex
420 Dempster St
Visit: www.mountprospect.org for more details.
Summer Camp & Sport Happenings
Wild Stang Lego Robotics Camp - CampLegoRobotics@gmail.com
St Mark Steam Camps - www.stmarkpreschoolcares.org
MP Lions Youth Football - mpfootball.com
Ignite Hoops Summer Basketball Camps - Ignitehoops.com
ECDEC partners with Districts 23, 25, 26 & 57 to provide preschool education at no cost to families. Please contact Brygida at bszoepe@ecdec.org for more information.
Westbrook School for Young Learners
Email: wb-office@d57.org
Website: https://www.d57.org/westbrookschoolforyounglearners_home.aspx
Location: 103 Busse Road, Mount Prospect, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 394-7340
Twitter: @westbrook_d57
Westbrook School - Mount Prospect School District 57