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February 9, 2024
Glenview District 34
1333 Greenwood Road
Glenview, IL 60026
Main Office (847)998-5055
Absence Calls/Health Office (847)657-2494
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Calendar of Events
Tuesday, February 13
Board of Education Meeting @ Attea at 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 14
PTA Meeting - 10am (Virtual)
Monday, February 19
No School - President's Day
Friday, February 23
No School - Family/Teacher Conferences
Save The Date - 1st & 2nd Grade Spring Performance
Thursday, March 14th at 9:30am & 1:30pm
Friday, March 15th at 9:30am
Message From Our Principal
Westbrook Families,
It has been a busy week here at Westbrook and today we enjoyed our 100th day of school! It was impressive to see the many celebrations and costumes as classrooms celebrated this milestone.
This week our staff participated in student success meetings which aims to provide individualized plans for students that need additional supports. All meetings began by celebrating the growth we have seen so far this year! The overwhelming theme across the building was that students have a level of independence throughout their classrooms now and that this allows for significant time for academic growth. We often see significant growth from winter through spring and students' independence plays a huge roll in this growth!
Next week we look forward to our Valentine's Day celebrations across the building. As a friendly reminder, preschool will have their celebrations on Monday due the shortened schedule with late arrival while all other parties will take place on Wednesday, February 14. A big thank you to the PTA and all of our parent volunteers for their time and effort in planning and preparing for this classroom party.
One final reminder to our first and second grade parents that drop off in the morning. Please know that we do not have staff supervision outside the main office until 8:35. Please make sure that students remain in your vehicle until you see a staff member arrive at 8:35. We have seen some parents dropping off prior to staff supervision and we want to make sure that we ensure student safety.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Patrick
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
January 30 - March 29, 2024
You can now take the 2023-2024 5Essentials Parent Survey!
You don't need your child's ID to take the parent survey. If the link is redirecting you to the student survey, click here for the English parent survey, and click here for the survey in Spanish.
(If you have children in more than one school, please take the survey for each school.)
Your input on this statewide survey -- given to parents of all students throughout the state of Illinois -- allows us to help us improve our schools for our students. As a parent, taking the survey will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. The statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered for the Illinois State Board of Education by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
- Ambitious Instruction
Prior research in more than 400 schools shows that schools strong on at least 3 of the 5Essentials are 10 times more likely to improve student outcomes.
In District 34, all District and building leaders use the results of these surveys to guide decisions. You can view a summary of the results for each school under "School Environment" in the school's Illinois Report Card.
Please click here to take the parent survey. We ask that you take the survey for each school in which you have a child. We will be pleasantly persistent in the coming weeks as we hope to reach 100% participation before the survey closes on March 31, 2023. We plan to use the results of this year's survey to give us a clear picture of our schools' climate and culture. If at least 20% of parents participate in the survey, a parent supplement report will be generated and we will share these results with the community.
If you have children in more than one school, take the survey for each school.
Please Click on the Link Below to learn more about the Westbrook Spring Musical!
Click HERE for the latest Westbrook/Glen Grove PTA newsletter.
Mental Health Matters: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Missed Parenting Through Puberty?
Next Up! Restorative Parenting: Restoring Calm & Resolving Conflict at Home
Restorative practices are methods that address conflicts and mend relationships by encouraging open communication, mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving. The February Mental Health Matters event brings restorative practices to parenting, helping families explore proactive approaches and strategies for nurturing a positive family atmosphere. This session provides a supportive space for families and caregivers to share perspectives and to gain effective tools and insights for enhancing family dynamics.
February 28 at 7:00pm at Westbrook
Plan to attend and bring a friend!
Please Fill Out This Form
District 34 Important Forms and Information
2023-2024 District 34 Calendar
Click Here for the following forms:
Authorization And Permission For Administration Of Medication
Bus Rider Reminders
Cell Phone Use Agreement and Permission Form
Dental Exam Form (completed for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grades)
Dental Exam Waiver
District Policies/Handbook Info
Eye Exam Form
Eye Exam Waiver
Food Guidelines
Health Examination Form
Westbrook School
Mary Geraghty - Interim Assistant Principal
Martha Rode, Assistant Principal
Website: https://wb.glenview34.org/
Location: 1333 Greenwood Road, Glenview, IL, USA
Phone: 847-657-2491