Dear Westbrook Families,
I attended the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, November 14th to share some of the remarkable STEAM projects that showcase Westbrook’s Learning Resource Center. The goal of STEAM is to introduce our young learners to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). In this video, you will see students explore coding, creative expression, and problem-solving at various STEAM stations.
This initiative aligns with the portrait of a graduate by nurturing curiosity, fostering a love for learning, and instilling confidence in tackling challenges, ultimately empowering students to become innovators and lifelong learners. Thank you to our dedicated educators for making the Learning Resource Center a thriving learning hub for Westbrook School.
As a parent of elementary students, I know how busy this time of year can be with meetings, activities, social gatherings, work, and school. I am thankful for everything you do to manage your family schedule and help your children learn, grow, and experience new things. I wish you and your family a restful and relaxing holiday break. I hope you have lots of time with your family and friends and can slow down and enjoy each moment. We always ask that you be intentional about reading with your children over the long break.
We look forward to seeing our students back at Westbrook on Monday, November 27th.
For your children,
Danielle Crandall
We kindly request your cooperation in adhering to a few essential guidelines to prioritize the safety of all the WESTBROOK family:
Please use the designated crosswalk when traveling to and from the parking lot. We discourage walking between buses for your safety.
Some of our students have apprehensions around animals, so we ask that dogs or other animals not be brought onto school property.
For those interested in utilizing the Westbrook playground during school hours, please sign in at the office to receive a visitor's badge.
All visitors are required to ring the bell at door #1 and sign in with the office for security purposes.
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Picture retake proofs have been sent home.
Online orders are due Friday, November 24th. Paper orders need to be returned to school for processing by Monday, November 27th.
For questions, please contact HR Imaging at https://www.hrimaging.com/
PEPS (Partnering with Educators and Parents to support students needs) is a networking group for parents of children with special needs in any of the District 57 schools.
Check out the latest PEPS newsletter.
Our schools' Library Resource Centers utilize an online library management system called Destiny Discover. This system is accessible to our students and families, allowing them to view all books available in our school libraries. Students can access Destiny Discover through their Classlink LaunchPad from anywhere and explore the catalog to find books of interest. Additionally, Destiny offers an option for students to place a "hold" on a book they would like to check out from the library. This short video shows how to use Destiny Discover.
Classroom collections are another great source of books for our students, and teachers are well-equipped to make recommendations based on students’ interests and Lexile (reading) levels. Classroom collections are not cataloged like our libraries, so families that prefer to make reading decisions on their own may choose to take advantage of Destiny to only check out books from the LRC.
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.
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