Wildcat Weekly

November 15th, 2024

We’ve made it to the end of another fantastic week, and there’s much to celebrate! Can you believe we’re just one week away from a much-deserved break? The first trimester has come to a close, and I couldn’t be more proud of all the hard work, growth, and achievements we’ve seen from our students, staff, and families. Congratulations on a successful start to the school year!

To mark this wonderful milestone, we’ll be gathering for a special all-school assembly on Monday, where we’ll have the chance to celebrate together. And here’s the fun part: we’ll have a SURPRISE guest appearance to help us celebrate our exemplary status and all that we’ve accomplished so far! We can’t wait to share this exciting moment with everyone!

A huge thank you also goes out to our local police and fire departments, who joined us today for High Five Friday. It was such a joy to see our students share high fives and show their appreciation for these heroes in our community. Check out the fun below!

Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing weekend. Let’s make this last full week before break a great one!

Please remind your students there is NO cell phone use from bell to bell. With the end of the trimester, many students are feeling stressed about getting assignments in and tests. If students are not feeling well they should check in with us in the health office. Our typical practice (for stomach aches, headaches, and sore throats without fever) is to try some interventions in the health office and return to class. If still not feeling well they will be allowed to call home to discuss if pick up is needed. This practice and some push back from me, can help build resilience with our amazing students. See a quick reminder of ways to help build resilience below.

Resilience is the ability to face difficult circumstances with optimism and confidence. Here are some ways to build resilience:

• Practice self-care: Take care of your body by eating well, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly
• Manage stress: Try relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing
• Build social connections: Connect with others by volunteering, joining a spiritual group, or spending time with friends and family
• Set goals: Set clear goals that you can reach to give you a sense of purpose
• Learn from the past: Think about what has helped you through tough times in the past.
• Stay hopeful: Be open to change and view new challenges with less worry
• Take action: Don't ignore your problems, instead figure out what you need to do and make a plan
• Practice mindfulness: Mindful journaling, yoga, and other spiritual practices can help you build connections and restore hope
• Avoid negative outlets: Don't mask your pain with alcohol, drugs, or other substances.
• Find purpose: Do something that gives you a sense of success and purpose every day

Your Friday Wildcat Weekly!

In each week’s edition, you’ll find:

• Important dates and events
• Updates from our PTA
• Reminders and tips to help you stay on top of everything

The D34 Food & Nutrition Services Department wants to serve your favorite family recipe on the D34 lunch menu this spring.

Submit a recipe for an entree or side dish (fruit, vegetable, or grain). All recipes will be reviewed by a panel of Food & Nutrition Services staff members. Finalists will be updated to meet the federal nutrition guidelines and then tested and rated by students.

The winning recipe will be featured on the school menu this spring! The winning student(s) also will be invited to help serve their recipe at lunch.

Last year, over 300 students at 5 of the District’s schools sampled the recipe finalists and selected the winning recipe. The winning recipe was shared by a Lyon Family and featured on our Spring menu, Yum Yum Chicken! It remains a favorite menu item at both Middle Schools this year. Please submit your favorite family recipe this year!

Share your family’s culture and traditions by sharing your family recipe -

submit online by December 6!

Care Solace for North Cook ISC students, staff, and their families is a free, confidential 24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service. Call 888-515-0595 or go to caresolace.com/site/northcook to complete a brief screening to be matched with a provider. Note that this is available to staff and their families as well as students.

Discover Germany and Switzerland Through the Eyes of Glenbrook Academy Students!

Join us for an exciting evening of cultural exploration and learning as students from the Glenbrook Academy of International Studies present insights from their four-year study of the German language and culture. This event is a unique opportunity for eighth-grade students considering the Academy program, and anyone interested in global learning to hear firsthand about the students' experiences abroad. Topics include: studying German has opened doors to a deeper understanding of European history, language, and traditions.

Date: Monday, November 18th
Time: Doors open 6:30 p.m., Presentations starts at 7 p.m.
Location: Lakeview Room at the Glenview Park District

We wanted to take a moment to remind you about the expectations with emails and photos on your school iPad.

Your school iPad should be for school purposes only. Photos should only be taken for classwork or projects. Additionally, you should never be taking photos of students or staff without their knowledge or permission.

Your school email should also be used for school purposes only. Emails should only be sent to other students for homework, classwork, or other school related reasons. Students should not be using email to chat back and forth with other students.

Please take a moment to clean out your camera roll and emails for anything that isn't related to a school assignment.

No worries! We just ask that you call ahead to the attendance line (847-998-5020 ---> press 1) with date/time of needed dismissal. Students are required to stop by the main office to pick up their early dismissal pass/ensure the digital pass has been assigned and also to sign out at the time requested. No need to come into the building as our front office staff will monitor and dismiss students directly to parent/guardian.

Click on the links below to access the grade level and department websites at Springman! Take a look at what is happening around the building! These sites will be updated with new information every 2 weeks so be sure to check back every other week!

• November 27/28/29: No School
• November 18th: End of Trimester 1 - All School Assembly
• November 19th: Erin's Law Presentations
• December 12th + 13th: Winter NWEA MAP Testing
• December 23rd - January 3rd: Winter Break

• District 34 Website

• Springman Middle School Website

• At-A-Glance 24-25 School Calendar

• Transportation Website

• Daily Announcements

• Class of 2025 Important Information