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What's Up Willowbrook
April 19, 2024
Spring MAP testing starts April 22
District 30 students will participate in the spring MAP testing (Measures of Academic Progress) from April 22 to May 3.
This assessment will help us better understand your child's academic growth. We appreciate your support in ensuring our students are prepared and present at school for these important state exams!
As a reminder, students cannot enter the test time late or leave early. Please avoid scheduling appointments during school hours on these dates. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's building principal.
Upcoming events
Tuesday, April 30
- School Store (K-2)
Wednesday, May 1
- School Registration opens
Tuesday, May 7
- School Store (3-5)
Wednesday, May 8
- PTO Ice Cream day
School registration opens May 1
District 30 will begin online student registration for next school year starting May 1!
Discounted online registration runs May 1-31.
Directions and access information for online registration will sent by mail directly to families next week.
All registration forms, including payment, must be completed in order for classroom teacher assignments and advisory/locker assignments to be generated.
It is recommended to sign into your Parent Portal account before registration opens.
Please visit district30.org/parents/parentportal to view many guides about Parent Portal and resetting your account, if you are unable to sign in.Payments will be made directly in the Parent Portal on form R21.
Last chance for Summer School band classes
This is the last chance to enroll in the following band classes for Summer School, as registration will close Monday, April 22:
- Block A: 8:30-9:30 Band for incoming 7th- and 8th-graders
- Block B: 9:30-10:30 Band for incoming 6th-graders
Please visit the 2024 Summer School website or click below to register.
High-Five Friday!
We are thankful to the Glenview Police Department for sending our students into the weekend with a high-five as they entered school. ✋
ISBE visits to learn about Willowbrook culture
Willowbrook School was honored to host Mr. Krish Mohip, Chief Education Officer - Operations for the Illinois State Board of Education this morning. Mr. Mohip has heard about our special school culture and wanted to observe it for himself. Dr. Carlson introduced him at Flag Raising and then spent some time visiting classrooms and walking the hallways together.
In his role at the State Board of Education, Mr. Mohip oversees several important departments that directly impact the education of students across our state. He is responsible for overseeing staff and programming related to improvement and innovation, regulatory services and fostering safe and healthy schools.
Willowbrook was honored for his interest in our school and we thank students and staff for showing their Wildcat pride!
2nd- & 3rd-grade Chess Club signup
Let's learn chess! Ms. Sendaydiego is facilitating a Chess Club for 2nd and 3rd graders! This is a non-competitive environment. Players who already know how to play are encouraged to to join and help us all learn together! Please click the button below to sign up. Sign up closes Friday, April 26
Thank you from the Special Lunch Committee
The Special Lunch Committee wants to thank the following volunteers for helping to serve Special Lunch in April: Jenny Chabraja, Pauline Mintz, Jignyasa Manchanda, Veronica Kede and Lauree Tran. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Last day to order your spring spirit wear!
Incoming 6th-grade Maple spirit wear
Lew Blond Run discount ends April 30
Get in on the fun! Edition 2 of our new Lew Blond Newsletter dropped last Sunday. Highlights: Register by April 30 to get a discount and please note that if you are registering any children in the 5K or 1-mile race, they can participate for FREE in the Little Lew 50-yard dash.
23rd Annual Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 08:00 AM
Maple School, Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Fridays - Show your Lew Blond Run spirit
Willowbrook students and staff are encouraged to participate in Lew Blond Run Spirit Fridays that are happening across District 30 until the race: April 19 & 26; May 3, 10 & 17.
Wear Lew Blond Run or Little Lew T-shirts from previous races to show support for the May 18 run, which supports the Les Turner ALS Foundation to help find a cure for this neurodegenerative disease, as well as scholarships for District 30 alums and district special projects.
Don't have a T-shirt? Wear your favorite running styles! We hope to see you at the race on May 18!
Notice of Maple lawn treatment
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 is partnering with Bertog Landscape to treat the grounds on and around the Maple School soccer field. On April 19, Bertog will apply USGA Super Fine Compost Root Zone Divot Mix, Mirimichi Green Carboniz Soil Enhancer, Tenacity herbicide for pre- and post-
emergent weed control, Lesco Iron Plus Micronutrient Elite SGN 100, and 14-20-4 fertilizer. Seeding and aerating will also take place.
In the event all applications cannot be applied on this date, the alternate date of application will be April 20. For questions, please contact Building and Grounds Coordinator Jason Borst, at 847-400-8964.
1st & 2nd grade musical - Save the date!
What's happening in the Wakelet
What’s happening at Willowbrook? This week at Willowbrook you will find students participating in many new and exciting experiences as they participate in being kind, being brave, and belonging! Collaboration, cooperation, innovation, engagement, and learning together can all be seen in our platform Wakelet! Check out all the awesome things that are happening at Willowbrook this week! Follow us @ #d30learns. Click here for the Wakelet link
Learn about community events!
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.
Willowbrook School
Main Office: 847-498-1090
Health Office/Attendance: 847-400-8860
Location: 2500 Happy Hollow Road, Glenview, IL, USA
Website: district.30.org/willowbrook