November 5, 2021
Principal Message
Happy Friday Westmoor Families,

It feels like the days are starting to fly by now! We continue to make the most of our days with a continued focus on teaching and learning. Students will continue to get outside for much-needed mask breaks, even as the days are turning cooler. Please remember to send in gloves, jackets, and hats as we continue to get outside as much as possible.
Thanks to our Westmoor PTO for organizing the spiritwear orders and distribution. If you ordered spiritwear you can expect to have it early next week. Thanks to our families that helped support the PTO through the ordering of Westmoor gear.
Please check out the District News section below for updates regarding international travel and vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11. Also, we are happy to provide a live streaming link for the Veterans Day ceremony on November 11. The program to honor veterans will be held at the Northbrook Junior High beginning at 10 a.m. While the 30-minute program will be closed to the public families can view the ceremony live on the NorthbrookDistrict28Music YouTube channel. Please see the link for the full story!
Next week we have our November virtual PTO meeting. Please join us if you can!
Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 847 7844 9117
Passcode: 557010

Have a great weekend!
Mary
Student Quotes of the Week
Thank you Allison for the quote of the week!
Thank you Sarah for the quote of the week!
Happening Next Week
SUNDAY 11/7
  • Don't forget to turn back your clocks!
MONDAY 11/8
  • Marla's lunch - Jade Chinese Cafe
TUESDAY 11/9
  • Marla's lunch - Panera
  • Noon - Deadline to Order Marla's lunch for the week of 11/15
WEDNESDAY 11/10
  • Marla's lunch - Josh's
  • Voluntary SHIELD Testing - AM
THURSDAY 11/11
  • Marla's lunch - Piero's
FRIDAY 11/12
  • Marla's lunch - Jimmy John's & DQ
  • End of 1st Trimester
  • PTO Meeting @ 2:15pm via Zoom
  • WM Spiritwear day (or wear blue & white)
School News
Winter Music Sharing for 1st-4th *Repeat*:
We are pleased to let our community know that students in 1st-4th grades will participate in a winter music sharing this December. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, we are unable to return to our traditional Winter Sing programming this year, but we are excited for our students to have a chance to perform. Each grade level will learn new songs during music class and will perform them to be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel for our community to enjoy. More information will be shared about the date of recordings and how to access them as we get closer to December. 
Picture Day
Picture Retakes will be emailed to those that took them on November 10. All picture previews were emailed this year. The deadline to order pictures is Tuesday, November 16. If you have questions or did not receive the email, please contact support@picture-day.com.
PTO News and Events
THANK YOU

Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who helped make Halloween a special day. It was so fun being back in the classrooms and the kids had a blast!
Planning has started on the 2022 Westmoor READ-A-THON. If you want to help us get the Red Carpet ready, send us an email.

SPIRIT WEAR UPDATE: Orders are coming in! Next week we should be able to distribute all of the Sprit Wear items except for the zip-up fleeces. The Fleeces are on backorder. We will share those once they arrive. If you have any questions about your orders, please reach out to Kelly Parikh kellyparikh@gmail.com. 
2021-2022 PTO CHECK LIST
 
  • Save the Date - Next PTO Meeting, Friday, Nov. 12th @ 2:15pm via ZOOM
Join Zoom Meeting - Click Here
Meeting ID: 847 7844 9117
Passcode: 557010
  • Pay your FAMILY PTO dues ($10/family). Purchasing PTO dues will allow you to download/use the Directory PTO APP (up to 3 downloads / family). 
  • Pay Class Room Party Fees ($5/kid in K-5th)
  • Donate Hands-Free(Will); submit company matching donation.
  • All of the above items can be found at westmoorpto.com.
 
If you want to know more about your PTO and want to get involved, email wmpto28@gmail.com.
 
Jackie Earley 
PTO President
Gift Card Plus Gives Back
The Gift Card Plus sale is back! Get a jump on holiday shopping and support PTO programs at the same time. To purchase gift cards simply complete the paper form and e-mail your school rep, complete an online order with the District 28 Enrollment Code BD68CB5E55861 or download the RaiseRight app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

Your gift will give twice by supporting PTO-sponsored family programming, the directory app, and the Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund.

Paper forms are due to your Gift Card Plus Reps and online orders must be placed by November 26th. We are expecting gift cards will be available for pickup by Dec. 10. 
Questions?
Westmoor GCP REP- Kristin Corradini

Download the Gift Card Plus Form for more detailed instructions and a paper order form.
Fresh Midwest is an online grocery delivery service focused on bringing the best of fresh to you. We cut out the middleman to connect you directly with farmers, restaurants and artisans. Use D28HOH and 3% will go to college scholarships for D28 grads. Click for details.
Future Events
MONDAY 11/15
  • Marla's lunch - Hometown Cafe
TUESDAY 11/16
  • Marla's lunch - Corner Bakery
  • Noon - Deadline to Order Marla's lunch for the week of 11/30
WEDNESDAY 11/17
  • Marla's lunch - Little Louie's
  • Voluntary SHIELD Testing - AM
THURSDAY 11/18
  • Marla's lunch - Sarpino's
FRIDAY 11/19
  • Marla's lunch - Subway & Love's Yogurt
  • WM Spiritwear day (or wear blue & white)
MONDAY 11/22 - FRIDAY 11/26
  • NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
District News
Reminder: Vaccination Registration coming at noon Saturday

An email was sent to all parents at 8 a.m. Thursday with details on a township vaccination clinic for children ages 5 to 11. All of the elementary school districts in Northfield Township have collaborated to offer vaccine clinics for our students ages 5-11 at the former Grainger site at 1657 Shermer Road in Northbrook. Our partner, Jewel-Osco, has confirmed allocation of first and second pediatric doses of the Pfizer vaccine for 2,000 children, 1,000 doses at each of two clinics: 

  • Thursday, November 11 (1st dose) / December 2 (2nd dose) 
  • Wednesday, November 17 (1st dose) / December 8 (2nd dose)

Appointments are available from 2 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. at both clinics. 

Please note that these clinics will only have pediatric doses; there will not be an opportunity to vaccinate children 12+, or adults. If your child is turning 12 soon, please talk to a trusted health advisor about which vaccine is best for your child. Also talk to a trusted health advisor if your child recently tested positive for COVID. 

A registration link will be sent to all parents at noon on Saturday, November 6.
International Travel Guidelines Update
The Cook County Department of Public Health has officially aligned international unvaccinated student travel guidance with domestic unvaccinated student travel guidance. Therefore, starting Monday, our CrisisGo student health certification will change. The travel question will not distinguish between domestic and international travel.

  • Unvaccinated Students who return from an ‘orange’ state or who travel out of the country may come to school if they are asymptomatic. They must obtain a negative PCR test 3-5 days after travel. 
  • Unvaccinated students who return from an orange state and do not obtain a PCR test must quarantine for 10 days.
The travel advisory map continues to be updated bi-weekly. All travel guidance is posted on the district website.
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.
Virtual Backpack
District 28 shares local non-profit and community partner flyers here in the District's "Virtual Backpack." 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!
International Film Festival With Library
Northbrook Public Library invites children ages 5-10 to attend a virtual Film Festival on Saturday, November 6, featuring captivating films from 12 different countries, including South Africa, Switzerland, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Japan, and more.
 
This year’s event will be held virtually so attendees can watch the films at home on Vimeo and then attend a Zoom afterparty to meet some of the films’ international directors! This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration for both the films and the afterparty is required. Register at www.northbrook.info/filmfest.

Coach Potter is a former D2 basketball coach who now speaks about his mental health journey and the importance of reaching out for help when you are hurting or struggling. Mark is a warm, approachable guy and his message is down-to-earth but very powerful. Stigma Buster will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Click to register.
Try Hockey for Free!
Boys & Girls ages 3-9 can join the Bluehawks on the ice to try hockey on Saturday, Nov. 6. Click for details.
Symphony Presents "French Flair"
The Northbrook Symphony presents its second live concert of the season French Flair on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 4 p.m., at Sheely Center for the Performing Arts.
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