Westmoor Families,

Happy Friday! As we prepare for the last full week of school I'd like to send out a big thanks to our families for all the support and flexibility this year. We were pleased the second part of the year to bring back volunteers and some of our student celebrations.

Next week we are excited to have the Westmoor end-of-year picnic and carnival for our families. I'm looking forward to seeing you all there. We still need a few volunteer spots filled so please check out the link below in the PTO News. 

I'd like to thank Jackie Earley for her two years of dedication and service as our Westmoor PTO president. She did a fabulous job pivoting as COVID protocols changed and helped us stay connected through her leadership. Thank you again Jackie for all you've done for us!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mary

MONDAY 5/23

• Marla's lunch - Viccino's

TUESDAY 5/24

• Marla's lunch - Panera
• Noon - Deadline to Order Marla's lunch for 5/31
• Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00pm in HOH Room in the District Office

WEDNESDAY 5/25

• Marla's lunch - Little Louie's
• WM End of Year Picnic at 5:30pm

THURSDAY 5/26

• Last PIZZA DAY

FRIDAY 5/27

• Marla's lunch - Jimmy John's
• Field Day
• WM Spiritwear Day

Family Math  Congratulations to Reva, Dany, Maddy, and John as they enter the 1st grade Family Math Hall of Fame! GO MATH!

End of Year Library Information

It's that time of year to start thinking about our library and the process of ordering and inventory of materials. The library will begin the process of the end-of-year inventory of books and items in the next few weeks. Please refer spring cleaning document to help us make this a smooth process. 

End of Year Technology Information:

The last day for 5th graders to bring home their iPads will be May 20th. We will be collecting chargers from 5th graders beginning on Monday, May 23rd. Please return the district-issued Apple brand iPad charger and cord. Lost or damaged chargers will be assessed a fee: $19 for charging brick. $19 for cord. $38 for both pieces. Only Apple brand iPad chargers and cords will be collected. iPhone charging bricks will not be accepted.

For the complete gallery of District 28 2022 retirees, visit our 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.

END OF YEAR PICNIC: MAY 25, 2022 5:30-7:30 PM.

(Rain Date, May 26^th)

Come one, come all! Students, teachers, parents and families, step right up to the Westmoor End of Year Picnic and Carnival! We are SO excited to celebrate the end of a wonderful school year, so save the date for the whole family to come together for one EPIC end of year bash. There will be Carnival Games, Pre-Ordered Picnic Food from Little Louie's, Ice Cream Truck, DJ and Playground Games.

We are excited to welcome back this end of year celebration. To make this event possible, we are going to need DAY OF support. PLEASE SIGN UP!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4CA8AA2FA1FE3-westmoor2

We really need people to oversee Carnival Games and fill volunteer slots for the second half of the event. These are great roles for middle and high school kids too!

Please RSVP here: FREE – We just need to know numbers for prize purposes.

https://paperlesspto.keritech.net/pto/members/regmerch.cfm?evnt=460990

Questions? Email: Michelle Nicholls [email protected]

RETIRING TEACHERS

The PTO would like to thank four of our amazing teachers for their service to the school before they retire this spring. We know that they impacted many in their years here and we wanted to give the chance to everyone to contribute a card, picture or note to be compiled together and delivered to them. Please drop off the memories to Tracy Ferraro in the front office by Monday, May 24th and we will compile a Westmoor Memories Thank you for them!

Retiring teachers:

Mrs. Robson (1st grade teacher)

Mrs. Roth (Kindergarten Assistant)

Mrs. Russell (3rd grade teacher)

Mrs. Wippman (Gifted/Talented Teacher)

Also retiring - Mr. Schuler (Band Teacher), Mrs. Stanley & Ms. Petersen (Orchestra Teachers)

We know they will love to hear from families and former students throughout their alumni group!  

2022-2023 Volunteer Sign Up is OPEN! 

Looking to get involved next year? Thinking we’re crazy for sending this to you now??? Well don’t forget, some events take place right before school starts or shortly there after. To ensure these events are a success we need to identify volunteers before we all disperse this summer. If you want to get involved but need more info, give us a shout. Thanks for your support! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4ca8aa2fa1fe3-westmoor3

School supply kits are now available for K-5! 

Orders will be placed directly through the EPI website this year and will be delivered to Westmoor in August and will be waiting in your child’s classroom. Super convenient! Please remember to order the kit for the grade your child will be in in the Fall! Order via the EPI Website or via the PPTO using the green circular button on the homepage. Sales tax will be applied at check out. THE SALE ENDS JUNE 13th and we cannot accept late orders. Please check for email confirmation of your order. Thank you for supporting the Westmoor PTO!

Here’s how you order:

1.       Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks

2.       Enter the school ID, WES760

3.       Follow the directions to complete your order for the 2022-2023 grade kit

4.       Check your email for confirmation of sale from EPI. If you don’t get a confirmation, please reach out to one of us, so we can check with the company to make sure the order was placed. 

NBJH 6th -8th Grade School Supply Kits for 22-23 School Year

For current 5th grade parents, NBJH school supply kits are now available for the 2022-2023 school year. Online ordering runs from May 2-20 through our outside vendor, SchoolKidz. May 20th is a firm deadline, so please make sure you place your order before then. Also, please print a copy of your order receipt in case it is needed at supply pickup on Thursday, August 11th. (Note: the form says kits can be picked up on the first day of school, but we will have student schedules and school supply kits available for pickup on August 11th.)

Use this link to order your kit: NBJH School Supply Kits 22-23.

MONDAY 5/30

• NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

TUESDAY 5/31

• Marla's lunch - Corner Bakery

WEDNESDAY 6/1

• Year end party for 5th grade students
• Report Cards emailed to families @3pm
• Last Day of School - Early Dismissal @ 12:00pm

Ending the Silence

Let’s Talk About Our Children’s Mental Health

Are you concerned about your child’s moods or behavior? Are they part of a “phase” or signs of something more serious? Explore these and other questions about youth mental health with experts from NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Join CATCH and Northbrook School District 28 for a 60-minute, interactive presentation where you will learn insights and strategies to help better understand your child’s emotional development and the importance of communication.

7 p.m. Monday, May 23rd Via Zoom

Click to register

Symphony Finale May 29

The Northbrook Symphony’s 2021-22 Season Finale is Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 4 p.m. under the direction of Music Director Mina Zikri at Glenbrook North's Sheely Center for the Performing Arts.

Performing the Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op.19 is Maya Anjali Buchanan. The program will also include the Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op.64.

The Northbrook Symphony offers free admission to children 6 to 17 years old. This is a great way to introduce classical music. For additional information, visit northbrooksymphony.org

NBPL Summer Reading Kickoff

Northbrook Public Library is hosting a summer reading kickoff celebration with games, crafts, live music and fun for all ages from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5.

Click for details

Register for Summer League Ball

Summer league for preschool through 2nd-grade boys and girls baseball is now open. Individual & Team entries accepted. Visit www.northbrookactionbaseball.org for more information.

Soccer Club Tryouts May 23-26

The Spartan FC Northbrook Soccer club is holding tryouts May 23-26 for children born in 2011-2016. Download the Flier for more details.

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