January 21, 2022
Principal Message
Westmoor Families,

Brrr...it's been a chilly week which means less time outdoors for recess but students have been flexible and making the most of the indoor recess. In Mr. Grigolo's classroom, a make-shift ping pong court was made so kids could continue to get some movement inside!!!
While the new school year is still several months away it's the time of year to prepare to welcome next year's kindergarten students. If you have a child that will be 5 years old on or before September 1, please contact the Westmoor office between February 1-7 to register. Additional registration information is located below.
Next week we continue with the winter benchmark assessments. Please look at the schedule below to see when your child is testing. These assessments are used along with classroom data to help ensure students are on track and assist teachers in differentiating instruction. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.

Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mary
Student Quote of the Week
Thank you Grace for the quote of the week!
Thank you Jonah for the quote of the week!
Happening Next Week
MONDAY 1/24
  • Marla's lunch - Culver's
  • 4th grade MAP testing
TUESDAY 1/25
  • Marla's lunch - Once Upon a Bagel
  • Noon - Deadline to Order Marla's lunch for the week of 1/31
  • D28 Board of Education Meeting - 7pm
WEDNESDAY 1/26
  • Marla's lunch -Josh's
  • Voluntary SHIELD Testing - AM
  • 3rd & 5th Grade CogAT Testing
THURSDAY 1/27
  • Marla's lunch - Sarpino's
  • 4th grade MAP testing
FRIDAY 1/28
  • Marla's lunch - Subway & Love's Yogurt
  • WM Spiritwear day (or wear blue & white)
School News
Kindergarten Spring Sharing and 5th Grade Musical Updates:
We are pleased to share that kindergarten and 5th-grade students will participate in a music performance this spring! Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, things will look a little different this year, but we are happy to still offer performance experiences for the students. 

Fifth graders will perform a modified musical at the end of April. More information will be shared about the date of the performances as well as whether it will be a live audience or recorded.

Kindergarteners will share their learning as they have in the past few years with a performance of classroom activities. We will plan to record their activities and share a link to the recording for our community to enjoy. 
January/February MAP Assessments
Students grades 2-5 will be assessed throughout the month of January and February. Please see below for the specific assessments and dates.
You can learn more about the specific District Assessments given on the District 28 Webpage.

MAP:
3rd Grade Feb. 7 & 10
4th Grade Jan. 24 & 27
5th Grade Jan. 31 & Feb. 2
Remote Learning During Quarantine *Repeat Information*
The Illinois State Board of Education requires districts to provide remote instruction for students who are under a quarantine order by a local public health department or the Illinois Department of Public Health. 

District 28 will provide remote learning for our students who are required to quarantine due to a positive COVID-19 test or if they are determined to be a close contact. Students absent for required quarantine after travel will also be eligible. Students will not be eligible for remote learning during travel or for other illnesses. Students who must be absent for extended periods of time (ex. recovering from surgery) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. State law no longer allows the option for full-time remote learning similar to last year’s Remote Learning Academy.

Teachers may need 24 - 36 hours after receiving notification of quarantined students to send home materials and devices, and communicate meeting schedules to parents. 

Tech Help During Quarantine Instruction
There are 2 helpful resources for parents when iPad technology questions arise during quarantine instruction:
  1. Parent Tech Help Website: This site has basic troubleshooting videos and resources to commonly asked questions.
  2. Parent Tech Help Form: Complete this form to have a member of our tech staff contact you to resolve technology issues with the iPad.
Specific questions about instruction, assignments, and schedules should be directed to your child's teachers.
Snow & Cold Weather are here!
Please make sure your child has dressed appropriately for the weather. The District 28 weather policy is: Students go outside for recess mid-morning and lunch recess every day as long as the "feels like" temperature is above 10 degrees. There are some days in the morning that it will not be warm enough to be outside but by lunch recess, it will have warmed up. Please send your student daily with the items they will need throughout the day. Once there is snow, students must have boots, snow pants, and gloves to be allowed to play in the snow. 
District News
Online kindergarten registration Feb. 1-6

Kindergarten registration will be conducted online February 1-6, 2022 for the 2022-23 school year for all children who will be 5 years old by September 1. The registration link will be live beginning at 8 a.m. Feb. 1 and stay open through Sunday, Feb. 6. 

This is the first step in the registration process for kindergarten, which is to establish residency. In order for your student to be placed in a class, you will complete enrollment in April when fees will be collected.
New! COVID Protocol Flowchart
The updated guidance published by the Illinois Department of Public Health for COVID-19 positive cases (isolation) and close contacts (quarantine) has added another layer of complexity. We've created a flowchart to help parents and staff understand What to do if their child has a positive case or is a close contact. This is posted on our website under COVID Information. There is also a chart to help you determine when your child can return to school.
 
COVID Dashboard
The district is maintaining a COVID dashboard to publish more detailed information on positive cases and student quarantines for close contact and travel. The dashboard is updated daily with newly reported positive cases of both students and staff as well as student quarantine daily averages.
Participate in 5Essentials Survey
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey of staff, students, and parents is being conducted January 11 through March 11. This is the tenth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions administered by the Illinois State Board of Education. The survey is a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to help provide input on a school’s organizational culture in measuring five ‘essentials’ critical for school success:
·      Effective Leaders
·      Collaborative Teachers
·      Involved Families
·      Supportive Environment
·      Ambitious Instruction
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand your perspective and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
If at least 20 percent of parents complete this survey, a parent supplement report will also be generated for administrative review. The parent data will not be reported on the State Report Card. The survey is open through March 11, 2022. Follow the survey link and select the appropriate school to begin.
You can view previous reports on the Illinois School Report Card under School Environment.
PTO News and Events
Culvers Dine N Share: FINAL DAY!!!
Mention Westmoor when ordering from Culvers on Dundee this week to give 25% back to Westmoor. Event ends Friday, Jan 21st.
TWO BIG THINGS STARTING THIS WEEK!!!
PIZZA DAYS AND VALENTINES DAY BUNDT CAKES!

The PTO is partnering with Rosati’s, Marla’s Lunch and your kind volunteers to bring back this popular fundraiser.
  •  1 slice of Cheese Pizza w/Oreos for $3.50
  •  2 slices of Cheese Pizza w/Oreos for $5.50
  • 2 slices of GF Pizza w/Rice Krispie for $4.50
  • 3 slices of GF Pizza w/Rice Krispie for $6.50
 
***ANY PRIOR MARLA'S LUNCH MEALS PREVIOUSLY ORDERED ON THURSDAYS WILL BE CANCELLED AND CREDITED TO YOUR MARLA'S LUNCH ACCOUNT.
 
Order at https://marlaslunch.boonli.com/login by the Tuesday the week before to have your child participate. The first deadline is NEXT TUESDAY, Jan 25th.
 
Pizza Volunteers: We can have up to 6 vaccinated people per Pizza Day! Sign up here:
 
 Thank you to our Pizza Co-Chairs (Alex Konzen & Lauren Silverman) for stepping up! 
VALENTINE'S BUNDT CAKE FUNDRAISER
Spoil your child, and the Westmoor Staff, by purchasing a Nothing But Bundt Cake Bundtlet on Feb 14th. Order Deadline is Friday, Feb 4th. 
ANDERSON"S VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR
Feb 14th-Feb 25th. Watch your inbox for a link to your teacher's classroom wish lists.
2022 READ-A-THON:
Planning has started on the 2022 Westmoor READ-A-THON. If you want to help us get Red Carpet ready, send us an email([email protected]). We need help reaching out to local sponsors to secure top prizes for the competition.
LIMITED SPIRIT WEAR ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SALE: 
If you have any issues with your orders or would like to order more, please reach out to Kelly Parikh [email protected]. For the items listed above, they are going to be given out first come, first serve. 
If you want to know more about your PTO and want to get involved, email [email protected].
 
Jackie Earley 
PTO President
Future Events
MONDAY 1/31
  • Marla's lunch - Viccino's
  • 5th grade MAP testing
TUESDAY 2/1
  • Marla's lunch - Panera
  • Noon - Deadline to Order Marla's lunch for the week of 2/7
  • Online Kindergarten Registration begins
WEDNESDAY 2/2
  • Marla's lunch -Little Louie's
  • Voluntary SHIELD Testing - AM
  • 5th Grade MAP Testing
THURSDAY 2/3
  • Marla's lunch - NEW PIZZA DAY (You must have ordered through Marla's lunch)
  • 4th grade MAP testing
FRIDAY 2/4
  • Marla's lunch - Potbelly & DQ
  • WM Spiritwear day (or wear blue & white)
Virtual Backpack
Materials posted are the responsibility of the organizations represented. View all Virtual Backpack listings on our website.
Register for Northbrook Girls Softball

The NGSA House League if designed for girls in 2nd-9th grade regardless of experience, ability or residency. Have fun and learn about fast-pitch softball without pressure. Register by Feb. 15. Clinics begin in early March. Click for details.
Register for Little League through Jan. 31

Northbrook Action Baseball is accepting registration for preschoolers through 2nd grade for boys and through 3rd grade for girls. January is the final registration period. Click for the program details Download the registration form
CATCH Parent Groups Forming
When your child is struggling with their mental health, you can help them by getting support for yourself. CATCH is forming Parent Connect groups now.
Westmoor School | Mary Sturgill, Principal | 847-498-7960 | Email | Website