Westmoor Weekly 09/13/24

Dear Westmoor Families,

We’ve had another fantastic week at Westmoor! Our students are fully immersed in their school routines, and our teachers are delivering rigorous and impactful instruction. Earlier this week, we held our Bulldog Pack Meetings, and I hope you’ve heard all about them. You should have received an introductory letter from your child's pack leader in their backpack.

We’d like to invite you to a Principal's Coffee Meeting on October 1 at 9AM. We'll discuss how our Westmoor staff is dedicated to supporting students and ensuring their success at each grade level. We hope you can join us for this informative session.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me. Have a wonderful weekend.

Each week students may submit a positive quote that captures and motivates their peers to persevere and feel good. We then showcase the quotes throughout the school building. Students may submit a quote, using this link.

Please join us for our first Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting this school year on Thursday, September 19! The meeting will take place at the District Office, located at 1475 Maple Avenue, in the HOH Community Room, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please complete this brief survey by Monday, September 16th.

We're excited to offer three opportunities for parents and caregivers to come together around topics of interest to our District 28 community. District administrators will facilitate conversations around the following books/topics:

• Discussion around Yardsticks by Chip Wood: October 23, 6:00-7:00 @ Meadowbrook
• Discussion around The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: January 22, 6:00-7:00 @ NBJH
• Discussion around Young Explorers' podcast series: The Power of Play: May 14, 6:00-7:00 @ Westmoor.

Please join us for any or all of the above discussions by RSVPing here. The first 20 registrants for the Yardsticks and The Anxious Generation discussions will receive a copy of the text.Please see this flier for additional information.

Is it the secret hand signal? A chance to be a leader or learn from a ‘big kid’? Or is it a break in routine and the chance to work with an adult they wouldn’t otherwise know?

The answer is probably all of the above. And one thing is certain: when it’s Pack Day, students are excited, said Social Worker Melina Liontas.

Read the full story.

At our October Pack Meeting, we will tie dye t-shirts as a Pack. Can you please submit your child’s t-shirt size on this Google Form by September 16th so we can ensure all students get the appropriate size? Submit a separate Google Form for each child in your family.

Please send students in clothes that are appropriate for this activity tentatively scheduled for October 8th. We are encouraging students and staff to wear their t-shirts at the monthly Pack meetings for the remainder of the school year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher.

Thank you!

Want to learn more about your child's curriculum? Curriculum Guides shared during curriculum night are posted on the district website for easy access whenever you have a question.

View Curriculum Guides by Grade

Spiritwear is on sale now until September 16. Order Now!!

On September 16 order from Lou Malnati’s in Northbrook using this flyer and a proceeds go back to Westmoor PTO.

TODAY September 13 is the last chance to order Birthday Signs for your yard. Please visit westmoorpto.com to place your order.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 5th GRADERS: Yearbook development is already underway and we need your HELP! All pictures should be emailed to wmyearbook2025@gmail.com.

We are looking for photos of your students and their classmates throughout their time at Westmoor including (but not limited to):

• Bulldog Bash

• Class Parties

• Field Trips

• Band

• Orchestra

• Choir

• Winter Sing

• Field Days

• Science & STEM

• Cultural Fairs

• 5th Grade Pool Party

• Sports

We are also asking for a baby picture of each student (be sure to include your child's name in this submission).

Thank you for your cooperation in making this amazing keepsake for our kids. Your Yearbook Committee

Monday 9/16 - Noodles & Co. & Jamba Juice

Tuesday 9/10 - Piero's Pizza

Wednesday 9/11 - Culver's & Oki Sushi

Thursday 9/12 - Rosati's

Friday9/13 - Clucker's

September 21 - Bulldog Bash 11:00am-1:00pm on the playground

September 24 - D28 Board of Education Meeting @ 7pm, HOH Room, District Office

October 1 - Principal's Coffee (MTSS @ Westmoor 9 AM)

October 3 - No School

October 16 - Eve. Parent-Teacher Conf.

October 17 - Half Day of School / Afternoon/Eve. Parent/Teacher Conf.

October 18 - No School

October 23 - Parent Engagement Series (Yardsticks Book Club)

October 25 - Kindergarten Fun Night @ 6:30 PM

October 31 - Halloween Parade @ 2:15 PM

Mark Your Calendars for Important Events!

You can also visit Westmoor.northbrook28.net calendar to add these events to your personal device.

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District 28 invites local non-profit organizations and community government agencies to promote events for families and children. Each week, some event are highlighted in the newsletter. View the complete list of events on the Virtual Backpack web page. To submit an event, please email the web-friendly flier to Terry Ryan, Communications Director. All fliers are subject to approval.

Visit the library one hour before we usually open to browse and check out materials and engage in a sensory-friendly activity for families with disabilities from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Accessibility Hour is a supported program for families with disabilities.

Learn more at northbrook.info/accessibility

Glenbrook North Feeder Basketball will hold tryouts for boys in grades 3 through 8 on Sept. 16 and 18 at Glenbrook North Field House.

• 3rd-5th Grade 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• 6th-8th Grade 7:45-8:45 p.m.

Cost-$20 (cash only and if you make a team this will go toward your team fee!)

Attendance to both nights is strongly recommended! To sign up for tryouts and get more information please visit www.gbnfeeder.com .

For more information or questions on the Boys Feeder Program you may contact Scott Lidskin Director of Feeder Basketball via email at scott.lidskin17@gmail.com

Tryouts for the girls program is in October.

The North Suburban YMCA is hosting mindfulness workshops for children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade throughout the fall. Visit Children's Workshops on the YMCA website for more information.

2024KidsMindfulnessClasses.pdf

WHAT: Community Conversation and Call to Action

WHEN: 7 p.m.Monday, Sept. 30

WHERE: United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook

Join us as CATCH leads a Community Conversation and Call to Action about our kids' mental health! There is lots of buzz about Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation," which brings the youth mental health crisis to the forefront. Haidt talks about smartphones, social media, and over-parenting, and he outlines very reasonable steps that we can take to create real change for our kids. We will talk, share our concerns, and discuss actionable next steps to reverse this youth mental health crisis. None of us can do this alone, but we CAN do this together.

Register today