What's Up Willowbrook

This week, Illinois Report Cards were released with each school's Summative Designation. We are proud to share that Willowbrook was designated as Exemplary again this year, placing our school among the top 10 percent in the state, supported by data from the Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR). Additionally, District 30 overall remains among the top scoring districts in Illinois and the nation in both English language arts (ELA) and math, as supported by data from the IAR and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP).

This is wonderful news, and we are proud of our highly talented staff, dedicated students, and supportive families!

We also commit to continuous improvement and will regularly reflect on our practices and make adjustments to maximize growth and support for students and staff. As part of this effort, we are focusing on improving ELA instructional practices and updating teachers' classroom resources to increase student engagement and growth. We also ask for your partnership in ensuring student attendance is prioritized. This is crucial to allow our staff optimal time to work with students and provide them with the high-quality instruction and care they need to be successful both academically and in social-emotional growth.

Tuesday, November 5

• No school - District holiday

Friday, November 8

• Half day school - dismissal 11:45 a.m.
• Preschool PM students attend from 8:50-11:20 a.m. No school for students in the AM class.
• Walking school bus (8:00-8:30 a.m.)
• Veterans Day Assembly - Please click here to be a special guest at our assembly

Monday, November 11

• Veteran's Day observed - school in-session

Tuesday, November 12

• Book Fair preview day

Wednesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 14

• Book Fair

Wednesday, November 13

• PTO Ice Cream Day

Friday, November 15

• Principal's second cup of coffee (9:15-10:15 a.m. in the library)
• PTO Student Night Out (6:30-8:00 p.m.) Please see flyer below.

**Parents are welcome to join us each Friday at 8:45 a.m. for our Flag Raising Ceremony**

This month, we are focusing on the yellow quadrant of The Mood Meter, which is home to emotions that feel pleasant and have lots of energy, like lively and brave. Being in the yellow quadrant is beneficial in situations where having a lot of energy is helpful. Now is a great time to start a project, be physically active, or get things done. Want to move out of the yellow? Try taking a walk, listening to music, or taking deep breaths.

NEXT WEEK: Find out what we are learning in school about yellow feeling words

NOVEMBER 8: Learn how you can manage yellow-word feelings at home.

Thank you to all families who donated to the Glenview Community Food Drive, benefitting the Northfield Township Food Pantry. You raised over 1,200 items that will benefit families in need during the upcoming holidays ... which meant Mr. Brekke had to keep his promise today at Friday Flag Raising to get pied in the face after 1,000 items or more. Click below to see him take it like a champ!

Thank you to our PTO members, parents and teachers who worked so hard to make our Halloween parades and classroom parties a success for our students. Click below to see an album of the day!

We would like to invite any family member or relative that is a Veteran to our assembly on Friday, November 8 at 8:45 a.m. If you would like to be a special guest please fill out this form or call the front office at 847-498-1090.

Mrs. Compagno and Mr. Erik Brekke invite all interested parents and guardians to the library for a "Second Cup of Coffee" on Friday, November 15, at 9:15 a.m., immediately following Flag Raising. They will discuss the Illinois School Report Card, Willowbrook's school improvement plan, and RULER. There will also be time for questions and discussion. We hope to see you there!

November is National Native American Heritage Month! This is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive. We honor the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our nation.

Did you know?: Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, rode horseback from state to state in 1914 seeking approval for a day to honor Indians, according to nativemericanheritagemonth.gov. The next year 1915, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. Although some states declared honorary days around this timeframe, a “National American Indian Heritage Month” was not designated until 1990 by President George H. W. Bush.

Parents will be notified if their child does not pass the screening (based on District 30 criteria) or if developmentally appropriate errors are noted. If the screening results indicate additional assessment and/or speech therapy support, you will be contacted by one of the Speech-Language Pathologists.

District 30’s preschool screenings are also held at Willowbrook School. These screenings, designed to identify preschool-age children who may benefit from special education support prior to kindergarten, are conducted throughout the school year. If you would like to schedule a screening for your preschool child, please contact Tiffani Cuneo at 847-498-8964.

As we embark on another exciting school year, we want to recognize and celebrate our staff members' incredible dedication and hard work throughout the school year.

We are launching a "Staff Shout-Out" initiative to acknowledge and appreciate their efforts. This is an opportunity for you, our valued parents and guardians, to highlight the exceptional work of any staff member who has positively impacted your child or family weekly throughout the school year.

Click the button below to submit your "Staff Shout-Out"

Please take a look at our lost & found in the foyer by the front office. It is overflowing with jackets and sweatshirts. Thank you!

Quest Food Management Services offers a preorder system via myMealOrder

• The meal will consist of an entree, side, fresh fruit, and vegetable, including milk or water.
• All orders must be placed at least three days in advance.

Visit mymealorder.com to open an account, learn more about our preorder system, and view the menu. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ashley Jenkins, Food Service Director for Quest at ajenkins@questfms.com.

Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will have three school board seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 1, 2025. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2029.

Candidates for the office of the school board can now circulate nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating petitions concludes November 18, with November 12 being the first day permitted to file a petition.

A candidate for the school board is required to file the nominating petitions, Statement of Candidacy, and receipt for filing their Statement of Economic Interests with the applicable county election clerk and not with the school board secretary or the administrative offices of the school district. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website, elections.il.gov.

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.

Willowbrook 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: 847-498-1090

Health Office: 847-400-8860

Location: 2500 Happy Hollow Road, Glenview, IL, USA

Website: district.30.org/willowbrook

Facebook: facebook.com/ngsd

Twitter: @district30