Westmoor Weekly 11/22/24

Dear Westmoor Families,

Winter is starting to make its presence felt at Westmoor. Our Bulldog packs created snowmen that showcase each group's unique style and creativity. These snowmen will be proudly displayed during our Winter Sing.

As Thanksgiving week approaches, our staff would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for our students and their families. The partnership we share with you is truly valued, and we do not take it for granted. We wish you a joyful and restful holiday filled with quality time spent with loved ones.

See you back at school on Monday, December 2nd.

The Board of Education approved the 2025-26 school calendar at the Nov. 19 meeting. The calendar for the coming school year will mirror this year’s calendar. The first day of school for K-8 students will be the third Wednesday in August, Aug. 20, and the last day for all K-8 students will be June 2 unless emergency days are used during the school year.

Winter break will begin Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. School resumes Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Spring break will be March 23-27. Download the calendar at a glance below.

ATTENTION, D28 community! Help us plan improvements for our school facilities by completing a brief survey. Together, we can create future-focused learning environments for our students. Don’t miss out!

Take the survey now: D28survey.net

For more information, visit northbrook28.net/bttd28

All 3rd and 5th grade students will take sections of the CogAT test the week of December 2nd. The CogAT is one piece of data used to inform placement for 4th grade math and for 6th grade math and ELA. If you are a parent of a 3rd or 5th grader, you'll receive more information about the district's placement process via email on November 18th.

We have been working very hard this fall in art and music to create a performance for you. This year’s program is on Friday, December 6, and will feature students’ art, singing, dancing, and instruments. All songs and artwork are inspired by the children’s literature seen below.

Please enter at Door D near the large gym. The doors will open fifteen minutes before each performance. Enjoy the music and look for your child’s artwork displayed after.

Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. The District 28 weather policy is: Students go outside for recess mid-morning, lunch, and afternoon every day as long as the "feels like" temperature is above 10 degrees. Some days in the morning, it will not be warm enough to be outside, but by lunch recess it will have warmed up. Please send your student daily with the items they will need throughout the day. The students also have lockers so if it is easier to keep an extra pair of these items here at school, feel free to do that too! Winter has rapidly descended upon us, students must have boots, snow pants, and gloves to play in the snow.

Remember: Everyone CAN do math!

We are looking for volunteers to help out with some Marla's Lunch days.

Please sign up here: Marla's Lunch 2024-2025 Volunteer Sign Up

​Shookies Cookies are now on sale on the PTO website. Log in and order a delicious cookie. Cookies are delivered during lunch to your student on December 12th. All orders due December 4th. Don't forget to order one for a staff member too! YUM!

Monday 12/2 - Panda Express & Jamba Juice

Tuesday 12/3 - Panera

Wednesday 12/4 - Steak-n-Shake & Oki Sushi

Thursday 12/5 - Rosati's Pizza Day

Friday 12/6 -Once Upon a Bagel & Love's Frozen Yogurt

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)

December 6 - Winter Sing ~ 9:15-9:45am Grades 1 & 2; 10:15-10:45am Grades 3 & 4

December 6 - Report Card access emailed home

December 20 - Holiday Parties - 2:45-3:30pm

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

January 6 - School Resumes

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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REMINDER Order Pickups at the Village Green THIS Friday | November 22 | 2-6p Saturday | November 23 |10-4p

Thank You For Your Support

Thank you to everyone who purchased wreaths, coffee, candy, and spiritwear or donated to the D28 Music Parents Club through the annual Wreath & Coffee Sale. We exceeded our goal and are thrilled to continue to say YES to all the extras that our talented directors dream up for our musicians! This community is why we have been named Best Community for Music Education NINE times!

For all of the current happenings, check out our Fall Newsletter.

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.

The Northbrook 12U Green Baseball Team is hosting a post-Thanksgiving baseball clinic on Friday Nov. 29 at The Yard.

This is a fantastic opportunity for 3rd- and 4th-grade boys and girls to have fun and enhance their skills on the field—no prior baseball experience is needed! We also encourage softball players to join in on the fun!

Don’t miss out on the chance to improve your game and meet new friends. We hope to see you there!

Register Here

Enjoy a family outing to the Willow Hill Lights on Wednesday, Dec. 4th and $5 of your ticket will benefit Penny Possible, a Northbrook-based organization that provides comfort to pediatric cancer patients. Simply reserve your tickets for Dec.4th!

The Glenbrook North Student Association is partnering with a school district in North Carolina to raise money for their community that lost 450 homes during the hurricane. The district has 22,000 students and 3,800 staff members. The community can contribute by participating in two fund-raising events. Read the details in the attached letter.

For over a decade, the Rotary of Northbrook has been helping residents stay warm during the winter with its annual "Coat Off Your Back" collection drive. Bring new and gently used coats for children and adults to school. Donations will help refugees and homeless individuals.

School Districts 28, 27 and 30 are partnering with Cradles to Crayons for a charity coat drive from December 2-13. Please donate your new and gently used winter coats, boots, and accessories. Collection bins will arrive in December. Start cleaning out your closets now!

The districts are joining together to host a free community orchestra concert with musicians from all three districts at 6:30 p.m. on December 13 at Northbrook Junior High.

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.

The next class is Mastering Self-Coaching on Nov. 21st.