Parents & Guardians-
Happy Friday! After school, we often ask our children, “How was school today?” While some of us receive detailed answers, many hear a quick “Good” or “Fine” in response.
Today, I’d like to offer a new question (or two) that align to our "RULER: School-Home Connection" section below in this newsletter – questions that I hope will spark a rich discussion with your child(ren).
This month, as part of our RULER program, our classrooms have continued focusing on building a community and recognizing that all emotions matter. As a result, so many classroom Charters have been created throughout Willowbrook, fostering positive and supportive classroom environments.
These Charters invite students to reflect on how they want to feel in their classroom. The process begins with students answering the question "How do we want to feel in our classroom?" Common responses include feelings such as excited, respected, safe, connected, and energized.
Once these feeling words are finalized, teachers guide the class in determining the behaviors that will help everyone experience those emotions, asking: "How will we help each other experience these feelings?" Common answers include listening to each other, making eye contact, and saying thank you.
So when your student comes home today, consider asking, "How do you want to feel in your classroom?" and "How will you and your classmates help each other experience those feelings?" I hope these questions offer an alternative to and lead to a meaningful conversation.
Sincerely,
Katie Compagno
Principal
Willowbrook School
Willowbrook is required to conduct six safety drills during the school year. We conducted our first fire/evacuation drill on Tuesday, September 17 and our bus evacuation drill on Wednesday, September 18. Everything went great! If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Katie Compagno, Willowbrook Principal.
The Board of Education adopted the fiscal year 2025 budget at its September 19, 2024 meeting. The budget is available online at the district website at district30.org under Business Documents.
WHAT WE ARE LEARNING IN SCHOOL
Emotions influence our ability to make decisions, learn new things, be healthy, and have rewarding relationships with friends and family.
Students and teachers work together to uplift student voices and create Charters unique to each classroom.
Students engage in conversations through ‘Community Circles’ and advisory discussions to build relationships and promote understanding and perspective-taking.
WHAT YOU MIGHT DO AT HOME
Develop a Family Charter! Ask children about how they want your home to feel. Narrow down to 3-5 keywords that everyone agrees to and make it visible in your home somewhere. See the Family Charter Handout for a step-by-step process.
Ask about your child’s School or Classroom Charters: Which feeling words are most important?
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"
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.
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, September 25 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!
Over-the-counter meds require physician signature
Due to a change to the State of Illinois School Code, Willowbrook Health Office will only be able to distribute over-the-counter (OTC) medications (such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen) to students with a completed Medication Authorization Form (for OTC). The new requirements include a physician’s signature along with a parent/guardian's signature.
Please return the completed form to the school’s health office if you would like your child will be able to receive over-the-counter medications at school. Thank you
Health exam forms
For all students new to District 30, state regulations require a State of Illinois Health Examination Form completed within the last 12 months. This must be on file in the health office prior to the first day of school. If your child does not have a Health Examination Form on file with all current immunizations, your child could be excluded from school.
Kindergarten students are also required to have a completed State of Illinois Eye Examination Form by October 15. The exam must have been performed on or after August 21, 2023, one year from the start of school.
Dental examinations are required for all kindergarten and grade 2 students. Examinations must be completed within 18 months of the May 15, 2025 deadline. These forms can be obtained from the health office and are also available on our website. If you have questions, please call the front office at 847-498-1090.
If your student requires medication or a health care plan, please click here to download all of the necessary forms. If forms are not completed by the opening of school, we will abide by the health care plan from the previous year for those students with life-threatening food allergies or medical conditions.
All forms can be dropped off at the front desk with Mrs. Heather Peraino (hperaino@district30.org), with School Nurse Mrs. Lisa Mullen (lmullen@district30.org) or sent to them by email.
Quest lunch service
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 continues its partnership with Quest Food Management Services to provide quality food services to your student. We are happy to offer 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.
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
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
