Happy Friday,

I've checked our weather forecast for Monday, October 31 and it looks like we will have perfect parade weather. Please join us at 2:15pm along the parade route to enjoy the students in their costumes. Just a reminder that students wear their costumes all day so make sure they are comfortable for the whole day. 

Next week Dr. Pearson, Mrs. Coughlin, and I head to Washington DC for the National Blue Ribbon ceremony to accept the award on behalf of the Westmoor community. Monday, Nov. 7  a whole school assembly is planned where we will welcome guests, staff, and students to celebrate our 2022 National Blue Ribbon award. The assembly begins at 9:30am and will be streamed on the Westmoor Youtube channel for families to watch. Weather permitting we will hang our National Blue Ribbon flag in front of the school. 

I'm looking forward to seeing our kindergarten families tonight! The Kindergarten Family Fun Night begins at 6:30pm and families can enter through door D (gym entrance). Thank you to our kindergarten volunteers for organizing this fun event for students. 

Have a great weekend!

Mary

FRIDAY 10/28

• Kindergarten Fun Night - 6:30-7:30pm 

MONDAY 10/31

• Marla's lunch - Chick P
• Halloween Parade ~ 2:15-2:45pm (canceled if inclement weather)
• Halloween Parties ~ 2:45-3:30pm

TUESDAY 11/1

• Marla's lunch - Panera
• Return SHIELD Test (for those opted in)

WEDNESDAY 11/2

• Marla's lunch - Josh's

THURSDAY 11/3

• Pizza Day
• 2nd Grade field trip

FRIDAY 11/4

• Marla's lunch - Viccino's

Halloween Celebration Information

We are hoping for a warm Halloween! For our celebration at Westmoor, children need to come to school in the morning in school-appropriate costumes. They will be wearing costumes all day so please make sure it's a comfortable costume (no inflatables) that can be worn throughout the day. Weapons of any kind (light sabers or swords, for example) are not allowed. Masks are allowed for the parade but will need to be removed during classroom activities. Please see the Halloween Parade Map below for the neighborhood route we will take on Halloween. Come out to see us parade throughout the neighborhood. The parade will begin at 2:15 p.m. with parties following at 2:45 p.m. For family members who cannot attend, the parade will be live-streamed on the Westmoor YouTube Channel. In the event of inclement weather on Halloween, the parade will be canceled.

Candy for Troops

Had your fill of Halloween candy? Wish you could make it disappear? You can! Second grade wants your leftover Halloween candy. 

We are collecting Halloween candy to donate to Operation Support Our Troops--America. Troops throughout our country will enjoy the Halloween candy we collect.  

Please bring your unwanted Halloween candy to school beginning Tuesday, November 1-Friday, November 4. Place the candy in the collection boxes in the second grade hallway. 

Thanks so much for helping us show our appreciation to the troops who devote their lives to keeping us safe.

School Arrival/Tardiness

This is just a friendly reminder that all students should be arriving to school between 8:15am and 8:25am. Classes begin at 8:30am so any students walking in the door at that time or after are considered tardy. Being tardy is part of your child's permanent school record. Please plan your morning accordingly. With the cold and snowy weather approaching you will need to allow more time to drop off your students. Please do not drop your child off by the curb in front of the driveway. This is a safety hazard.

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Kindergarten Fun Night

Kindergarten Fun Night is TONIGHT from 6:30-7:30pm in the Westmoor Big Gym! Feel free to send your kids in costumes! This event is for Kindergarten students and their parents only, (This is NOT a drop off event) unfortunately no siblings.

Spiritwear

Spiritwear is delayed until mid-November due to supply chain issues. We apologize for this delay and will get Spiritwear to your children as soon as we get it!

PTO Upcoming Dates and Events!

• October 28th: Kindergarten Fun Night!
• November 9th: Wednesday evening PTO Meeting on Zoom ONLY. This meeting will not have an in person option.
• November 10th: Dine and Share fundraiser at Roti from 4-8pm. 798 Skokie Blvd. location ONLY.

If you want to know more about your PTO and want to get involved, email wmpto28@gmail.com.

Lindsey Baker and Diana Horwitz

PTO Co-Presidents

MONDAY 11/7

• Marla's lunch - Upper Crust Bagel
• Blue Ribbon Assembly - Live Streamed for Families

TUESDAY 11/8

• NO SCHOOL - ELECTION DAY

WEDNESDAY 11/9

• Marla's lunch - Grill House

THURSDAY 11/10

• Pizza Day
• 2nd Grade field trip
• PTO Dine-N-Share Fundraiser at Roti -4-8:00pm - 798 Skokie Blvd location ONLY

FRIDAY 11/11

• Marla's lunch - Potbelly's

Wreath & Coffee Sale Through Nov. 4

The Music Parents Club has supplied Northbrook with the highest quality Wreaths, See’s Candies and Papa Nicholas Coffee and Cocoa for 66 years running.

If you’re looking for 100% real, all natural, amazingly fragrant, Upper Peninsula Michigan Wreaths for the best price in town…

...Or you’re looking for high quality candy and coffee gift items…

...Order today!

Go to https://iFund4.us/nb28 and click Buy Online Now!

100% of every purchase goes directly to supporting the music program in Northbrook District 28.

Sale closes November 4th.

COVID Dashboard

The district is maintaining a COVID Dashboard to report average cases per day by school and weekly averages districtwide. This information is updated daily. 

Halloween Party at GBN

Families with elementary-age children and younger are invited to GBN Key Club's Community Halloween Party from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the high school. Download the flyer for additional details.

Let's Discuss 'It's Time for a Reset'

There's so much to talk about after the presentation by Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson! Let's discuss at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at Northbrook Public Library. Join us and explore a deeper understanding of the concepts Bill and Ned introduced to help us better communicate with our kids and empower them to live a meaningful life. More Information and link to recordings.

Learn to Play Hockey for Free!

Boys and girls ages 3-9 can learn to skate for free on Saturday, Nov. 5. Check is 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Skate time is 2:40-3:40 p.m. at Northbrook Sports Center. Registration is required.

Burritos for Heartland Animal Shelter

Join Northbrook Junior High Student Council and support the school's Charity of Choice, Heartland Animal Shelter, by visiting Chipotle on Skokie Blvd between 4-8 p.m. Nov. 5.

Be sure to display this flyer (on your phone is OK) when you are ordering and 33% of your order will be donated.

You can also place an online order to donate by following these simple steps.

Registration Open for Spring Softball

Registration is now open for the Northbrook Girls Softball Spring 2023 House League Season! NGSA’s House League accepts girls in 2^nd through 9^th grade regardless of experience or ability. The main priorities of the league are having fun while participating in low-pressure softball instruction. Visit our website for information and registration.

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