Maple Marquee

Dear Maple Students, Parents and Staff:

It's wonderful to see this amazing display of gifts that will be donated to the Northfield Township community. It is heartwarming to know that there are people like you who care about making a positive impact in your community. We are certain that the recipients of these gifts will be thrilled to receive something special this holiday season. It's amazing how a small gift can bring so much joy and hope to someone's life.

We are still accepting items through Wednesday, December 18 if you would like to donate. Raffle prizes will be drawn at the end of next week. Please reach out to Ms. Reimer or Ms. Light with any questions.

Thank you again for your efforts and generosity!

Monday, December 16

• Maple Winter Band, Orchestra, Choir Concert 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17

Wednesday, December 18

• PTO Special Lunch

Thursday, December 19

Friday, December 20

• Winter Sing & final day of school before Winter Break

Summer in District 30 means learning, laughter, and loads of fun! Our program has been a longstanding tradition, offering unique and exciting courses for students in pre-K through 8th grade. Whether your child is exploring new interests or diving into creative activities, there’s something for everyone in our vibrant community. District 30 is a wonderful place to grow and connect, and our summer school program is the perfect way to make the most of the season. We hope you will consider joining in the fun!

• 2025 Summer School Dates:Wednesday, June 11 to Friday, July 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. (No school June 19 & July 4.)
• Registration opens: February 5 at 10 a.m.
• Details coming soon: More information about registration and course offerings will be coming soon to district30.org/summer-school.
• Questions? Email summerschool@district30.org.

Sincerely,

Ms. Anna Davis, Summer School Principal

Mrs. Sarah Arends, Summer School Assistant Principal

A charter is a working document that is never set in stone. This month as part of our RULER School-Home Connection, we are revisiting our charters to evaluate and revise our ever-changing needs.

We will also be looking at our charters through a lens of empathy to ensure students feel a sense of belonging in our classrooms and brainstorm ways for how we can help everyone in our community feel safe, regardless of differences.

• We can reflect on our charter through an empathetic lens by asking questions:

• Does our charter include trying to understand others’ feelings and perspectives?

• Does our charter include being kind to one another with words and actions so all people feel good and a sense of belonging?

• Ways that we can show empathy towards one another through our actions and words.

Learn how to discuss your child's charter revisions at school and home and how to use empathy in your household

If so, Maple School Scholastic Bowl team might be a perfect opportunity to learn, compete, and have fun! Scholastic Bowl offers two weekly practices as well as five inter-school matches. Practices start at the end of January and run through April. We will have an informational student meeting on Wednesday, January 15 in room 206 after school. All students are welcome to participate with practices and/or matches. If you have further questions, encourage your child to contact either Mrs. Stannard or Mrs. Rathge.

For this year's Art of Giving, Maple will partner with Gigi's Playhouse of Deerfield. Gigi’s Playhouse is an organization that "seeks to change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. They provide free educational, therapy-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families."

One activity that Maple students will participate in will be creating designs that Gigi’s Playhouse will print on mugs or water bottles to sell in their store, Hugs and Mugs.

Students have the option of donating $5 to Gigi’s Playhouse. In return, they will receive a mug or water bottle sporting their design. There will be an order form coming home with all students. If interested, students can bring $5 in cash with the order form in a labeled envelope any time between December 16-20. Again, this is optional. All students will create a design without needing to purchase one.

We are looking forward to this wonderful partnership opportunity!

As part of the Cradles to Crayons coat drive now happening at Maple for sizes infant to adult, our Maple orchestra will perform in Northbrook United: Music for Warmth on Dec. 13 at Northbrook Junior High, 1475 Maple Ave., Northbrook. The program will feature schools from throughout Northbrook united for this cause!

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through high school, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. They supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities. Cradles to Crayons envisions a world where one day every child will have the essentials they need to feel safe, warm, ready to learn, and valued.

Now through Dec. 31, you can register for a discount fo r the 24th annual Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk happening May 17! We hope you will join us for a day of family fun and philanthropy! Visit lewblondrun.org for pricing and bundles.

Popsicle Party Challenge: This challenge returns with a friendly contest between the three schools of Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 – Wescott, Willowbrook and Maple – to see which school has the most students register for the race. The winning school will win a popsicle party for all students in May! Will Maple unseat Willowbrook this year? Game on!

Thank you for participating in this week's PTO Ice Cream day! We hope your student enjoyed their frozen treat. Thank You to our Ice Cream Co-Chairs Diana Chen, Lisa Rosengard, and Julian Cheng, and our volunteers Reem Given, Elaine Hanley, Trish Larson, and Alexandra Light, for helping Ice Cream Day go smoothly. If you did not sign up for ice cream during PTO registration, you can send your student with $2 to buy a frozen treat. The next PTO Ice Cream Day will be held on Wednesday, January 8. Thank you.

A simple "thank you" or a personal note can really make someone's day. Would you like to send a positive postcard to a teacher or a staff member? Please follow these steps in this short presentation, and if you have any questions, please contact Jeanie Moran from the Tech Team.

Please follow these steps:

1. Login to Parent Portal

2. Click on Forms on the left-hand side

3. Under General Forms, click on this form: 2024-25 School Year Information

4. You will see a Schoology Access Code along with the guide on how to sign up.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Jeanie Moran at jmoran@district30.org

Help support your student with the Homework Grid. Click on the link below, then click on Homework Grid in the left hand column.

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.

David Gichner Magic Show at GBN!

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.

Maple 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: 847-400-8900

Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA

Website: district30.org