Dear Westmoor Families-
I'm very proud of our 2nd-4th grade students who assessed this week. They did a great job persevering through their math MAP assessments. Next week 5th graders will take the math MAP and 2nd-4th grade will continue with the reading portion of MAP. RLA families with 2nd-5th grade students please look for specific information for MAP assessing from your classroom teachers.
Our kindergarten and first grade students have also been assessing this week on AIMS WEB in the areas of early literacy skills and math. I'm very proud of their stamina during the one-on-one assessment. Our teachers have shone a lot of flexibility and creativity finding open spaces to assess their classes.
With the long weekend upon us, please don't forget to look at the Cook County Public Health site for updates on travel guidance. Don't hesitate to reach out should you have additional questions regarding the guidance -Cook County Public Health webpage.
We've had such an incredible outpouring of support for our community during this unconventional start to the school year. Thank you to our families for the numerous supportive emails & comments, taco lunch, bagel breakfasts, mask guards and DQ treats! Please know we are appreciative of all you do to support the staff at Westmoor.
A reminder there is no school Monday in observance of Yom Kippur.
Take Care,
-Mary
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Thanks Asher for the quote of the week! |
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Thanks Levi for the quote of the week! |
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Monday 9/28
Tuesday 9/29
- PTO Grill House Fundraiser (All Day)
Tuesday 9/29-Friday 10/2
- MAP Testing for 2nd - 5th grade students in person
Friday 10/2
Wednesday 10/7
- RLA Material Pick Up 4:30-5:30 @WM
Friday 10/9
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Halloween:
Unfortunately, due to social distancing restrictions, we will be unable to hold our annual Halloween parade around the neighborhood this year. However, we’re still excited to allow students the fun of observing Halloween during school. Here are a few notes about what Halloween will look like this year.
*Costumes will be allowed in PreK-5 for both in-person and RLA students. If your child chooses to wear a costume, please observe the following guidelines:
- Costumes will be worn all day. We will not be facilitating a student pick up at lunch time this year.
- Costumes for ALL students must not be overly scary and may not include replica weapons or excessive blood and gore.
- Costumes for in-person students must allow for the following:
- Hands not covered and able to be washed/use sanitizer
- Students should be able to sit comfortably for the day
- Students should be able to use the bathroom without assistance
- Students faces should be visible so that they are able to wear a typical face mask with their costume
- Please avoid inflatable or extra large costumes
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Physical Exam & Immunization:
*for In-Person and Remote Students
As outlined in the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1), students entering an Illinois school for the first time and all students entering kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades, as well as transfer students must submit evidence of a physical examination and a complete record of immunizations by October 15 of the current school year. The State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form must be completed within twelve months prior to the first day of school which this year was August 24. Unless an exemption or extension applies, the failure to comply with the above requirements by Thursday, October 15 of the current school year will result in the student's exclusion from school until the required health forms are presented to the District (Board Policy 7:100).
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's school nurse with any questions.
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Quote of the Week *Repeat*:
Our Quote of the Week is back! Students submit inspirational short quotes/ life mottos for the hallway blackboards. In the past this has been filled out on a sheet of paper, this year we will use Google Forms so that all our remote learning students can participate too. Ms. Nolan will choose two entries per week. Please submit your ideas by using the Weekly Quote Link
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MAP Assessments Begin September 21 *Repeat*
The NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Math & Reading assessment will begin the week of September 21. The assessment is a computer-based, untimed, adaptive assessment that each 2nd-5th grade student will take three times per year. For more information about the MAP assessments, check out the NWEA MAP Parent Toolkit. Parents will receive student profile reports in October. For a full list of district assessments please click the District Assessments link.
Grade level schedules below:
Math:
5th: Monday, September 29
Reading:
2nd: Monday, October 5
3rd: Tuesday, October 6
4th: Thursday, October 8
5th: Monday, October 12
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Absence Reporting *Repeat*:
Please report any absences to wmattendance@northbrook28.net along with the classroom teacher by 9am everyday. This is for both in-person students and RLA students. Due to the new health protocols, a reason is needed for a child's absence. Thank you for your help and cooperation with this.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences *Repeat*:
Fall parent/teacher conference days are scheduled for October 14 & 15. The conferences will be via Zoom this year. Dates and times will be:
- October 14 - 4:30-7:30
- October 15 - 1:00-8:00
More information to come regarding the sign up process.
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Remote Learning Academy News |
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Reserve Library Materials Sept. 28-Oct. 2 for Oct. 7 Pickup
We are looking forward to our second pickup of library materials! We have made an adjustment to when students should put books on hold. Students will be able to put books on hold during the week of September 28th-October 2nd. The school librarians will then work to fill your requests, prior to pickup.
Please return your child’s current library books on October 7, from 4:30-5:30. Because books are being returned at the same time more books are being picked up, prompt return of library materials will ensure that students get their maximum number of books at each pickup.
Students can find what books they have checked out, when they are due, and what holds they have, by logging into their Destiny library account.
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MAP Assessment Information for 2nd-5th Grade Parents
RLA students in 2nd - 5th grade will be taking the MAP assessment September 29 - October 23.
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Save the Date for another TASTY TUESDAY:
GRILL HOUSE, 3061 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
September 29th ALL DAY
Mention WESTMOOR & 20% of your purchase from Grill House in Northbrook will raise funds for the Westmoor PTO.
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Marla's Lunch -
Please be aware that Marla’s Lunch is working on refunding families who purchased lunch during Spring 2020. We will update you on the timeline.
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If you have questions, feel free to email us at wmpto28@gmail.com. |
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NBJH Drama Teacher Receives State Award |
Northbrook Junior High Drama Teacher David Downing is being recognized by the Illinois Theatre Association with the 2020 Award of Honor.
“I always tell people I have the best job in the world - and it's true!” he said. “I love getting to know the kids - working with them, and watching them grow as performers and people, and gaining confidence in their skills.”
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District 28 shares local non-profit and community partner flyers here in the District's "Virtual Backpack." This approach allows us to provide information about community programs in a way that is environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Please note that District 28 is making this information available as a courtesy and to provide information about local events and programs in our community. Materials posted on this page are the responsibility of the organizations represented. You can always check the Virtual Backpack webpage as a handy reference!
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Participate in Census for Local Funding
Help our district get the funding we need to continue providing special education, free and reduced lunches and other important services to students and families by completing the 2020 Census today. Learn more about the Northbrook effort on the village's webpage.
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Westmoor School | Mary Sturgill, Principal | 847-498-7960 | Email | Website
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