Westmoor Families-
Happy Friday! As we get ready to shift to the second semester and return from our adaptive pause, I'd like to thank our Westmoor families for their flexibility and partnership this year. During this unique learning year, your support has been invaluable.
Do you want to support the WM PTO and take a night off from cooking dinner? Please think about ordering a large cheese pizza and/or ice cream sundae kit on www.westmoorpto.com by Wednesday, January 20. Pick up will be at Westmoor door 'A' (main office) on January 22 from 5:15-6:00. Thank you to our PTO for organizing this event for families.
We also have our first of two PTO-sponsored STEM Nights with Camp Galileo coming up. Friday, January 22nd students K-2 can participate in a virtual STEM night at 6:30. Please see our PTO section below for more information regarding registration.
Below is a complete list of upcoming assessments for in-person students. These dates have also been added to the Westmoor Parent Calendar. If you have any questions about the assessment please don't hesitate to reach out. The District 28 Assessment webpage has information regarding each individual assessment. District 28 Assessments Information.
- Winter MAP testing
- 2nd grade- Math Map Feb. 1st & Reading Map Feb. 10th
- 3rd grade- Math Map Feb. 2nd & Reading Map Feb. 16th
- 4th grade- Math Map Feb. 4th & Reading Map Feb. 18th
- 5th grade- Math Map Feb. 8th & Reading Map Feb. 22nd
- Cognitive Abilities Testing (Cogat) 3rd & 5th only
- 3rd grade- Feb. 8, 9, 10
- 5th grade- Feb. 17, 18, 19
We are looking forward to welcoming back our in-person learners on Tuesday, January 19. Please remember to bring back iPads AND chargers. iPads should also be fully charged when brought back to school. Also, any books or school materials should also come back to school on Tuesday. Some grade levels may have sent home headphones- please bring those back too.
Have a great weekend,
Mary
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Monday 1/18
- Martin Luther King Day - No School
Tuesday 1/19
- First day of the second semester
- Students return to in-person learning or Remote Learning Academy
Friday 1/22
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PTO sponsored STEM Night with Camp Galileo K-2 students at 6:30 pm
Friday 1/29
- PTO sponsored STEM Night with Camp Galileo 3-5 students at 6:30 pm
Tuesday 1/26
- Board of Education Meeting at 7:00pm
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Student Quote of the Week:
We love featuring our student quotes of the week in the Westmoor Weekly. Please use the link below to submit one and we will use it in the WM Weekly.
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Crisis Go Student Certification
Thank you for entering your student's Crisis Go self-certification during the past two weeks. We will need you to continue to do so as we start back in person on Tuesday. Please enter this information no later than 8 a.m. If we have not received it by 8 a.m. you will receive a phone call from the school. Students are not allowed into their classrooms until we receive this.
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Please make sure your child has dressed appropriately for the weather. The District 28 weather policy is: Students go outside for recess and mask breaks, 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 afternoon recess it will have warmed up. Please send your student daily with the items they will need throughout the day. Students must have boots, snow pants, and gloves to be allowed to play in the snow.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Group Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for 5-6 parent volunteers to support the district's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. This group will be tasked with reading and providing feedback on materials created by the DEI steering committee.
All of the work will be independent with specific timeframes in which to submit comments. No meetings -- virtual or in-person -- will be required. Volunteers need only have an interest in supporting the district's DEI efforts, though perspectives from volunteers of diverse ethnic, cultural, and family backgrounds are always appreciated. Please complete this form if you're interested in participating.
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Updated In-person Health and Safety Guidelines
Whether your family is new to in-person learning this semester or returning, if you have not already had a chance, please take a few minutes to review the elementary guidelines.
The guidelines have been updated with the latest health protocols and modifications we have made to accommodate the colder weather.
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Fourth Grade: Request for Advanced Math Placement Review
If your child is not currently placed in advanced math and you wish to request a math placement review, a parent nomination form must be completed and returned to the school principal and the building GT services coordinator by January 19, 2020.
Please note, all students are reviewed for math placement in the winter and spring of their 5th-grade year. This process determines placement for 6th grade into one of three math courses: Grade 6, Accelerated 6 or Pre-Algebra 6.
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Valentine's Day
With our continued focus on safety precautions, we will not be able to allow students to exchange Valentine's Day cards this year. Teachers will still find ways to celebrate the holiday but we will not be able to follow our tradition of students bringing cards/gifts to pass out.
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Remote Learning Academy News |
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Second Semester Begins Tuesday, January 19
Just a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday, January 19 will begin the second semester of the school year. This marks a transition for some Northbrook 28 students who may be starting onsite instruction or joining RLA. We would like to thank our RLA families who have students transitioning to onsite instruction. We appreciated your support during the first half of the school year. To new families joining RLA, welcome! Please check this section each week for RLA news and notes.
CogAt Testing in February for 3rd and 5th Grade
Parents of 3rd- and 5th-grade students should have received an email last week about CogAT testing that will take place in February. In order to ensure a successful testing experience for all, we are planning to administer the CogAT in-person at school, including for RLA students. Third-grade students will test from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Wednesday, Feb. 3. Fifth-grade students will test from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Our principals have identified testing locations that will have safety protocols in place, including 6-foot social distancing, face coverings, and sanitizing of testing locations. You will receive additional reminders and information closer to the testing dates. Please contact your principal if you have questions.
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Please consider joining our PTO Executive Board and help plan and shape the PTO sponsored experiences of our kids. In the 2021-2022 school year, we will have open positions for: Vice President (this will be 1 yr as Vice President followed by 1 yr as President), VP of Fundraising, VP of Programs, VP Social & VP Recording Secretary.
Click here for more details and an application form due February 7th.
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Virtual STEM Nights in JANUARY 2021
We hope you can join us for Virtual STEM Night hosted by Camp Galileo & the Westmoor PTO!
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade: Paper Builders: Majestic Castles- Friday, January 22 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
3rd to 5th Grade: Paper Engineers: High-Flying Rockets- Friday, January 29 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Please fill out a form for each student participating and the session. There is no cost to you.
Be aware we might need to share your email address with Camp Galileo for you to receive the zoom link.
PLEASE RESPOND BY Monday, JANUARY 18th for each student participating!
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"Into the Future" Virtual Science Fair due FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Put on your thinking caps and join us for the virtual science fair. Like in previous years, we look forward to seeing everyone present their work. Please use FlipGrid for your students' grade to submit your presentation. We will have raffle prizes, participation medals, and "Best of" awards! Also, the paper airplane competition must go on.
Detailed instructions are in the link.
Any questions, please contact: Co-Chairs of STEM Night/ Science Fair,
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Family Pizza & Ice Cream Night – Curbside Pick-up @ Westmoor on Friday, January 22nd
Westmoor PTO is teaming up with two of our favorite locally owned restaurants, Rosati’s and Dairy Queen, to bring you an easy and delicious dinner for 4-5 people.
Order a Large Cheese Pizza and/or Ice Cream Sundae Kit on www.westmoorpto.com by Wednesday, January 20th & pick up your dinner on Friday, January 22nd – 5:15-6:00 pm.
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Substitutes Needed!
District 28 needs substitute teachers and substitute classroom aides. To substitute teach, individuals need an Illinois Substitute Teaching certificate. Learn more about substitute teaching.
To qualify as an aide, individuals need 60 semester hours of college credit or a high school diploma and either the WorkKeys or Parapro test.
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Kindergarten Registration Opens Feb. 2 |
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All children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2021, should register for kindergarten. Parents have the option to select a full-day or half-day program. For health and safety accommodations, parents will be invited to register online and upload required documents between February 2 and February 7. Visit the kindergarten registration webpage for details.
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Young Explorers Enrollment Open for Fall |
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The Young Explorers Early Childhood Program is now enrolling students for the AM and PM sessions of fall 2021.
Young Explorers features a blended model to serve students identified as typically developing, at-risk, and in need of special education services. The program is located at Westmoor School and is open to all students who live within District 28 boundaries.
Young Explorers utilizes rolling enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis. Families interested in the program need to sign up for screening by contacting Helene Josephson at 847-504-3809.
The AM session is for 3- and 4-year-old children. A child can start on his/her 3rd birthday. Parents can register for a screening six months in advance of a child's 3rd birthday. The PM session is for children who will turn 5 years old between Sept. 2, 2021 and Sept. 1, 2022.
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Chicago Food Depository Giving Campaign Extended |
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We know many families have been impacted by the pandemic and associated economic concerns this year. The elementary schools in District 28 are hoping to work together to bring food, dignity, and hope to our neighbors across Cook County who are experiencing hunger. Please join us in a virtual food drive! Every $1 can help provide 3 meals!
Our goal is to raise $28,000 for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. We are extending the fund-raising drive until Jan. 22. So far, we have raised $8,090. We can do this!
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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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Winter Gear Drive at NBJH |
Clean out your closets and donate to a good cause!
The Northbrook Junior High Builders Club is collecting gently used coats, boots, and other winter gear for Cradles to Crayons charity Jan. 13 - Jan. 22. Drop off your items at the main entrance after school!
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NSYMCA Offers Remote Learning
Child Care
The NSYMCA will be offering Remote Learning Days for families that need supervision and care for their 2nd-8th grade student. Click for details.
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Spring Softball Registration
Registration is now open for the Northbrook Girls Softball Association's Spring 2021 House League Season for girls in 2nd grade through 8th grade. Download the flier for more details.
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Baseball for early grades
Northbrook Action Baseball offers programming for children preschool ages through 2nd grade for boys and preschool through 3rd grade for girls.
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Westmoor School | Mary Sturgill, Principal | 847-498-7960 | Email | Website
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