Good luck to our orchestra and band students who will be participating in the Northbrook Township Solo and Ensemble Festival this Saturday at Wood Oaks Junior High School. The festival affords students an opportunity to perform a solo and/or chamber piece (duet, trio, quartet, etc.) for a judge that will provide feedback and ratings for the students. Maple will be well represented with 66 entries this year - the most we ever had!

We are proud of you! Go, Musical Mustangs!

Monday, February 10

Tuesday, February 11

Wednesday, February 12

• PTO Ice Cream Day
• Conversations with the Community 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 13

Friday, February 14

Huge congratulations to Maple's Science Olympians for their medal-winning performances in the first round of this season's competition! A special shout-out to our medalists:

• Write It Do It: Kate N. & William H. (not pictured)
• Metric Mastery: Jason C. & Alvin F.
• Disease Detectives: Ariana P. & Arya A.
• Mission Possible: Sammy P. & Ayza A.

Way to go, team! We're wishing you the best of luck at the Regional Competition on March 8th.

Congratulations to our Maple Math Competition Team in qualifying to compete at state! OUr Mustangs participated in the MathCounts Chapter competition last weekend at Oakton Community College and finished in 2nd place! 8th-graders, Alvin F, Tyler F, Jason C, and Mihir P, will next advance to the state competition!

As we explore the ways all emotions matter, this month, we are focusing on the red quadrant of the mood meter. This quadrant is home to emotions that feel unpleasant and have high energy in our bodies, including feelings like ‘shocked’ and ‘anxious.’

We are reminded that there are no bad emotions and learn about how to regulate these feelings. We also develop an understanding that even unpleasant emotions, though they may feel uncomfortable, can serve us in certain situations. Being in the red quadrant is beneficial in situations where we need to rise to a challenge, passionately defend an idea, or keep ourselves safe from danger.

Want to move out of the red? Try taking a walk, listening to music, or taking deep breaths.

NEXT WEEK: How red feelings impact the learning environment and more.

FEB. 21: How to help your child identify red feelings

This month, District 30 will again offer parents online or in-person Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conference dates are:

• Wednesday, February 26 (4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) - All Schools: Grades PK-8

• Thursday, February 27 (12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) - All Schools: Grades PK-8 (no student attendance)

ONLINE CONFERENCES: Registration will open on Monday, February 10 at 6:00 a.m. and will continue through Friday, February 21 at 3:00 p.m. Again, we will schedule online conferences through Meet The Teacher, and scheduling codes and instructions were emailed to all parents today.

IN-PERSON: This registration window is now closed.

We look forward to continuing our partnership to support your student(s)!

Please see the attached links to register for Glenbrook South soccer or volleyball clinics.

GBS Soccer Camp

GBS Volleyball Clinic

Registration is now live and please refer to our registration page for helpful information that walks you through how to register your student(s). On the summer school website there is button to click that will bring you to our registration website. If you need assistance during registration, please contact us at summerschool@district30.org or call 847-400-8911. Please note that individual schools will not be able to assist with registration.

District 30's full-day 2025-26 kindergarten Program will be held at both Willowbrook and Wescott Schools. Kindergarten intake for the 2025-26 school year is open.

To be eligible for kindergarten, your child must have been born on or before September 1, 2020, as evidenced by an official birth certificate or passport. Proof of residency in District 30 is also required, as well as the filling out of an affidavit form.

Important links:

• Wescott Enrollment

• Willowbrook Enrollment

• Enrollment (links and info on establishing District 30 residency)

Questions? Please call Willowbrook at 847-498-1090 or Wescott at 847-272-4660.

The 2025-26 District 30 Kid Connection Preschool will be held at Willowbrook School only. The preschool program is days a week for 2.5 hours a day and follows the District 30 school calendar.

Three-year-old students attend the morning class and the 4-year-old students attend in the afternoon. Preschool intake for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Please visit our District 30 Preschool page for the intake link, tuition information, and a list of documents needed to register.

Following the intake process, the enrollment phase will begin in May and further details will be shared here and on our website at district30.org.

Click on the button below if you would like to order volleyball merchandise. Orders will not be accepted after Sunday, February 9. Orders will be delivered the week of February 24.

The District 30 2023-24 Annual Report will be mailed to all residents in the district starting this week, to inform everyone of district developments whether or not they have children in our schools.

This publication features valuable information on the learning and innovation happening in our schools, our strong Board of Education leadership, and responsible financial stewardship. It also details the creation of our 2024-29 Strategic Plan, and supports its goal of open communication and transparency within our community. Click below or watch your mailbox to explore. Thank you for taking the time to read!

The Maple Student Council is selling Valentine's Day Candy Grams during all lunch periods through Monday, February 10. Candy grams can be sent to students, teachers, administrators, secretaries, and maintenance staff. All proceeds will be donated to The Philly Baer Foundation.

Candy Gram prices are as follows:

• $ .25 for 1
• $1.00 for 5
• $20.00 for entire grade level
• $20.00 for all administrators and all Maple staff members
• $40.00 for all 3 grade levels
• $50.00 for all grade levels, all administrators and staff members

All who live in District 30 boundaries are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Tammaru and a member of our Board of Education to ask questions and share what is important to you in our schools.

You can pick from either the 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. session on Wednesday, February 12 at our District 30 Offices, 2374 Shermer Road, Northbrook. RSVP is optional so we can plan for space and send a reminder to participants close to the event date.

Please share with neighbors, as this event is for everyone in our boundaries – even if they do not have children in our schools. Click below to join us!

Click to learn!

The Maple PTO is seeking four members of our community to join the 2025-27 Executive Board. This is a great way to make a meaningful difference! To nominate yourself or others, please click on the button below. All nominations are anonymous.

The open positions are Co-President, Co-VP Committee Liaison, VP of Technology, and Treasurer. Nominations are due by Friday, February 21.

After the nominations are closed, the nominating committee will reach out to discuss the roles with the nominees, gauge interest, and answer any questions. 2025 committee members are Soonhee Chang, Amalia Pepek, Lisa Rosengard, and Praveena Duvur. If you have questions in the interim, please feel free to contact maplepto@district30.org.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Maple PTO Ice Cream Day will take place the second Wednesday of the month from September through May. The next Ice Cream Day is February 12. As part of PTO registration, you had the option to prepay for Ice Cream for the year. If you prepaid, your student will receive a frozen treat of their choice on Wednesday. If you did not prepay during registration, your student can bring $2.00 to school. Thank you.

On February 19, students will enjoy a Special Lunch from Viccino's. Please make sure you place an order by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13. Please note that Hot Lunch service is NOT available on PTO Special Lunch days. If your child does not participate in the PTO Special Lunch program, they will need to bring a lunch and drink from home.

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.

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