Dear Westmoor Families-
Happy Friday! It was a short but busy week for us. All students finished up the math portion of the MAP assessment this week. Next week we will begin the reading portion for all 2nd-5th grade students. Our RLA students also participated in the MAP testing under the guidance of their remote learning teachers.
Please make sure to look over information below in School News regarding a virtual author visits. We will be missing our typical author visit to Westmoor, however, families can participate in a virtual author visit by Annie Barrows by registering through the link provided in the informational flyer.
Our Westmoor PTO meeting is Wednesday, October 7 @ 6:00 via Zoom. This is one of two meetings we will hold at night in hopes of accommodating more schedules. Please use the link below to join the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 874 9088 5972
Passcode: Westmoor
Next week we have RLA material pick up on Wednesday, October 7 from 4:30-5:30. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite activities each month! I love seeing our students & families that are learning from home right now. One of our guest helpers will by Ms. Rubenstein. See you all next week!
It looks like a cold, rainy weekend is in store. Please stay warm and dry!
-Mary
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Student Quotes of the Week |
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Thanks for the quote of the week Aiden! |
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Thanks for the quote of the week Usman! |
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Wednesday 10/7
- RLA Material Pick Up 4:30-5:30 @WM
- PTO Meeting 6pm via Zoom
Meeting ID: 874 9088 5972
Passcode: Westmoor
Friday 10/9
Monday 10/12
- Columbus Day - School is IN SESSION
Wednesday 10/14
- Picture Retake Day - See Information is School News below
- Parent-teacher conferences 4:30pm-7:30pm - See Information in School News below
Thursday 10/15
- Half Day of School - 12:00pm Dismissal
- Parent-teacher conferences 1:00pm-8:00pm - See Information in School News below
Friday 10/16
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Parent-Teacher Conferences:
You should have received a letter this week from the district regarding conference sign up. On Monday, Oct. 5 at 7:00 pm the site opens for you to choose a time to meet with your child's teacher(s). Please sign up on this conference link for a time slot.
- Wednesday, October 14 - 4:30-7:30
- Thursday, October 15 - 1:00-8:00
As in past years, our specials teachers (Art, Music, Spanish, P.E.) will not schedule conferences with each student. However, if parents have questions or would like to check in with teachers, they will be available during the conference windows. Please contact the specials teacher directly to set up a time. Watch for a letter from the district next week with information on how to schedule your conference.
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Virtual Author Visit:
Since we are not having an in-person author visits this year, our librarians will keep parents up-to-date on virtual author visits as they come available. The Book Stall in Winnetka is sponsoring Annie Barrows. She will be discussing her newest book, Iggy Is Better Than Ever! See this Annie Barrows Flyer for details.
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Picture Retake Day:
Picture proofs were sent home with in-person students this week and emailed to RLA parents.
Picture Retakes will be held on Wednesday, 10/14. If you need a retake for your child (in-person or RLA), please sign up with this link: PICTURE RETAKES
RLA students will take their retakes between 2:30 and 4pm in the Westmoor large gym. You will just come in at your convenience during that time-frame.
We will NOT be taking sibling pictures this year.
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Halloween *Repeat*:
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 on Friday, October 30 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 on Friday, October 30. 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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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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Some important Health Office facts to remember:
- Students and staff exhibiting one or more COVID-like symptoms should be immediately isolated and evaluated. We evaluate each student/staff to determine if this symptom is new or if it is part of an existing condition.
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If a student stays home or is sent home sick with suspected COVID-19 symptoms: Fever (100.4°F or higher), new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain from unknown cause, new congestion/runny nose, new loss of sense of taste or smell, nausea, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle or body aches, all their siblings will be sent home as well and quarantined until A) Negative Covid test for the student with symptoms; B) an alternative diagnosis is obtained; C) or 10 days have elapsed from onset of symptoms.
- If the sick student becomes a confirmed case (i.e., tests positive for COVID-19) or a probable case (i.e., has COVID-like symptoms and is epidemiologically linked to known case), the local health department (LHD) conducting contact tracing will place household contacts, including siblings, in quarantine for 14 calendar days. The health department also will provide guidance on how to safely quarantine and isolate within the household.
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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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Travel Guidelines:
**for In-Person Students
If you are traveling within the United States, District 28 is following the Cook County Department of Public Health Travel guidelines. They can be found here - US Travel Guidance. The Cook County travel guidelines are updated every Tuesday and go into effect on the following Friday. Any students traveling to states that are on the list will need to quarantine for 14 days after returning from travel.
If you plan on traveling out of the country, District 28 is following the CDC travel guidelines found here: Travel Guidance Outside the US. Any students traveling to countries that are considered high risk or prohibited will need to quarantine for 14 days after returning from travel.
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Remote Learning Academy News |
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Library Books, iPad Case Returns and New Material Pickup
Just a reminder, our next material pickup is Wednesday, October 7 from 4:30-5:30 PM. Art materials, library books, and items from your child’s teachers will be ready for pickup. Please plan to return library books and original 5th grade iPad cases.
RLA Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling
The conference scheduling system will open on Monday, October 5 at 7:00 PM and close on Monday, October 12 at 7:00 PM. You will be receiving a letter with your account information. If you have questions about how to schedule your conference, please reach out to Vicky Mazur via email at vmazur@northbrook28.net or 847-504-3428.
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Our first EVENING PTO meeting via Zoom is on Wednesday, Oct 7th @ 6:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 874 9088 5972
Passcode: Westmoor
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Box Tops -
Wondering what to do with all the Box Tops you’ve collected since last spring? Contact wmpto28@gmail.com to arrange for a porch pickup (or drop off). We will be collecting them until October 25th, 2020. This will be the last time that physical boxtops will be mailed in.
Scan your grocery receipts on the Box Tops app for a chance to DOUBLE our school’s fall earnings. Instructions for downloading the app is here. Sweepstakes ends 10/14/20.
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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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New Website Part of Communications Improvements |
After nearly a year of research and development, a new district website, northbrook28.net, launched Oct. 1.
This website was developed based on parent feedback through a communication survey conducted last fall and input from the Communications Advisory Committee. It is intended to help visitors find what they are looking for more easily and to prominently display new information.
The new website is part of three phases of improvement to communication tools. A new notification system is also being phased in that allows parents to opt-out of text messages rather than having to opt-in. Also, a mobile app is being developed that will allow parents to customize how they receive district information.
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Remote P.E. Teacher Covers New Territory
The 2020-21 school year is unlike any other. Periodic posts will highlight innovation in teaching and learning, and how we are all adjusting to learning during a pandemic.
What do first-graders do for P.E. class in remote learning? Skill-building, yoga, mindfulness, health and free choice! Mrs. Schlesinger describes her journey of translating P.E. to remote. Read more.
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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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Register for Northbrook Action Baseball
Northbrook Action Baseball offers programming for children preschool ages through 2nd grade for boys and preschool through 3rd grade for girls.
In this pre-little league/softball league experience, children learn the basic fundamentals of the game including hitting, catching, throwing, running bases, etc.
Registration begins Oct. 1 and runs through January.
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Westmoor School | Mary Sturgill, Principal | 847-498-7960 | Email | Website
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