October 22, 2021
Principal Message
Westmoor Families-
We've been pretty lucky so far with sunny warm weather but it's about to take a turn next week. Please remember that we will go outside to eat lunch as long as there is no rain, the ground is dry, and the temps are 40 degrees or warmer. Please make sure to send students with coats and in warm clothing knowing our temperatures are beginning to drop. We will be outside for the recess as long as temps are above 10 degrees.
I'm excited to welcome back family volunteers next week for our Halloween parties! It feels good to have a little more normalcy back in the building. Thanks to all our parent volunteers that will be in next week. 🎃
Enjoy the weekend,
Mary
Happening Next Week
MONDAY 10/25
  • Marla's lunch - Tropical Smoothie Cafe
TUESDAY 10/26
  • Marla's lunch - Corner Bakery
  • Noon - Deadline to Order Marla's lunch for the week of 11/1
WEDNESDAY 10/27
  • Marla's lunch - Josh's
  • Voluntary SHIELD Testing - AM
THURSDAY 10/28
  • Marla's lunch - Piero's Pizza
FRIDAY 10/29
  • Marla's lunch - Subway & Love's Frozen Yogurt
  • Halloween class parties - 2:15-3:00pm (See school Info for more information)
Student Quotes of the Week
Thank you Alex for the quote of the week!
Thanks Avital for the Quote of the Week!
School News
Halloween:🎃
Like last year, students will be allowed to come to school on Friday, Oct. 29 in costume. Students will need to come in costumes that are functional since they will be in them all day.
As families begin thinking about children's Halloween costumes, we'd like to share a few reminders:
  • Costumes must be comfortable enough to be worn in school throughout the day, including sitting in class, attending P.E., using the bathroom, eating lunch, etc. Please avoid blow-up costumes or others that restrict movement.
  • Please do not send children to school with replica weapons.
  • Staff will not be able to help children with makeup or accessories, so please make sure children are self-sufficient with their costumes.
  • Face masks must be worn during the day, as usual, so please make sure your child can wear a mask under or as part of his or her costume. Masks must adhere to COVID safety guidelines (i.e., a costume face-covering does not count as an acceptable face mask for the day).
From the Nurse's Office
Vision and Hearing Screening
Begins at the end of October
Vision and hearing screening for students in mandated grades is conducted yearly. Students in kindergarten, first grade, and third grade will have their hearing screened. Students in second grade and fourth grade will have their vision and hearing screened. If any difficulty is identified, a re-screening is conducted. If a child fails two screenings, a referral is sent home informing the parent/guardian of the results. You will be asked to return the referral form, completed and signed by a physician, to the health office at Westmoor. 
Children who wear glasses should have a current (within two years) Vision Exam Report in their health record. A request for an updated exam report will be sent for those students. Just a friendly reminder, please send your child to school with their glasses. A vision screener will check the condition of your child’s glasses during the screening. 
Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete vision evaluation by an eye doctor. While screenings are not diagnostic procedures, they indicate further medical evaluation may be needed. Please call the health office with any questions about the Vision and Hearing Screening Program. Thank you! 

Ann Martin, RN
PTO News and Events
Upcoming PTO Announcements:

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the first Dine N Share of the year! We raised over $360 from Grill House!!! Woo Hoo!

 
  • Parents Volunteers at the Class Halloween Parties ARE BACK!
  • The Halloween Party will be Friday, Oct 29 @ 2:15 pm.
  • Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who signed up. Please ensure you send a copy of your vaccination card to Ann Martin or Mary Sturgill and stop by the office with your license by Wednesday, 10/27. You’ll be asked to bring a filled-out self-certification form with you on the day of the party. Watch your email for more detailed instructions. 
  • The Kindergarten Fun Night (Fri 10/29 5:30-6:30 pm) is being worked on if you want to help the co-chairs plan the event, please let us know.
  • This event is for the parents and kindergarten students only and kids are encouraged to come in costume. Sadly, we can't accommodate siblings this year.
  • 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: There have been some delays in the Spirit Wear delivery. We’ll keep you posted as we know more. Yoga mats have arrived and were distributed, and the masks and magnets have arrived, but we are awaiting on the delivery of the clothing.
2021-2022 PTO CHECK LIST
 
  • Save the Date - Next PTO Meeting, Friday, Nov. 12th @ 2:15pm via ZOOM
  • 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 [email protected].
 
Jackie Earley 
PTO President
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.
Music Parents Club Fundraiser
The Music Parents Club has supplied Northbrook with the highest quality Wreaths, See’s Candies and Papa Nicholas Coffee and Cocoa for 65 years running.
If you’re looking for 100% real, all-natural, amazingly fragrant, Upper Peninsula Wisconsin Wreaths for the best price in town…
...Or you’re looking for high-quality candy and coffee gift items…
...Order today! Pickup is Nov. 19 at the Village Green.
The Music Parent’s Club has been able to donate over $18,000 in COVID relief funds since the pandemic started. Your support is needed more than ever! 100% of profits go directly to benefit music students and music programs.
Future Events
MONDAY 11/1
  • Marla's lunch - Viccino's
TUESDAY 11/2
  • Marla's lunch - Once Upon a Bagel
  • Noon - Deadline to Order Marla's lunch for the week of 11/8
WEDNESDAY 11/3
  • Marla's lunch - Meathead's
  • Voluntary SHIELD Testing - AM
THURSDAY 11/4
  • Marla's lunch - Sarpino's
FRIDAY 11/5
  • Marla's lunch - Potbelly & Love's Frozen Yogurt
  • WM Spiritwear day (or wear blue & white)
District News
Building Leaders Appreciation Week
District 28 is joining the Illinois Principals Association in recognizing the important role of school building leaders during Principal Appreciation Week Oct. 24-30 and Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, Oct. 29.
 
This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990 and is celebrated annually. The IPA also joins the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA) to recognize October as National Principals Month.
 
Principal Appreciation Day on Friday, Oct. 29 is an opportunity for teachers, students, parents and community members to publicly recognize the work, commitment and importance of all building leaders.
 
District 28 salutes all of our building administrative leaders for navigating the ever-changing landscape of the pandemic while striving to keep students and teachers safe and healthy.
 
In expressing his deep appreciation, Superintendent Dr. Larry Hewitt said, “Scott, Ginny, Pat, Mary, Christine, Heather, Jenna, and Nora work tirelessly to collaborate, guide, lead, iron-out, protect, problem-solve, and encourage every minute of every school day so that our staff, students, and families have outstanding schools with supportive cultures. Their work is hard and exhausting, but so vital to our success!”
COVID Dashboard, Letters Monitor Cases
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.
The district also notifies staff and parents by email when a COVID-19 positive individual was in a school during their infectious period (48 hours prior to symptom onset for a symptomatic person or 48 hours before specimen collection for an asymptomatic person through the date of last attendance).
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!
Coffee Talk for Parents Oct. 26
Join other parents and caregivers for a confidential conversation at this month's CATCH Coffee Talk on Oct 26 at 1:15 p.m. 

It’s an opportunity to listen, share, and find support especially with the pace of schoolwork is picking up, the weather changing, and the holidays on the horizon. All of that comes with added stress and pressure. Take time to talk about it. When we connect with one another we feel less alone, and the daily challenges seem a bit more manageable.
 
Register, and you’ll receive the Zoom link shortly before the event.
Northbrook Softball Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the Northbrook Girls Softball Spring 2022 House League Season!  Girls in 2nd-9th grade are invited to participate. Download the flier for more details. 
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.
GBN Key Club will host its annual Halloween Party 4:30-6 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the theatre parking lot at GBN. Click for details
Westmoor School | Mary Sturgill, Principal | 847-498-7960 | Email | Website