Westmoor Weekly 02/27/26

Dear Westmoor Families,

We are excited that our school will be welcoming a new principal, Mitch Dubinsky, beginning in July. It is truly wonderful to have someone with such strong experience and leadership, who is also already a valued member of our school community.

Our Science Fair & STEM Night was a tremendous success! We had 27 science fair projects and 38 student participants. On the STEM side, families enjoyed incredible demonstrations led by parent volunteers, local businesses, and student volunteers from NBJH and GBN. It was a fantastic evening filled with curiosity, creativity, and fun.

A special congratulations to our Student Choice winners from each grade level, and a big thank you to our wonderful PTO for organizing such an engaging event!

Student Choice Winners:

• Kindergarten: Henry Bissell – What is the Most Common Color of M&Ms?

• 1st Grade: Carlyle and Vivian Turk – How to Make Gummy Candy

• 2nd Grade: Joey Georgopulos – Do People Know Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and RC by Taste?

• 3rd Grade: Davis Becker – Lucky Penny

• 4th Grade: Mason Lerner – Parent Detector Alarm System

• 5th Grade: Aliza Silver-Schack and Maddy Sutherland – Real vs. AI

This week, students had a blast participating in our paper plane challenge during Pack meetings. We wrapped up with a spirited, school-wide assembly to celebrate our pride—and of course, Buddy, our mascot, made a special appearance!

We also want to remind families that your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey. Family participation is a critical part of the feedback process and helps guide our continued growth and improvement.

Next week, Westmoor will launch March Picture Book Madness in the spirit of NCAA March Madness! March Picture Book Madness is a bracket-style reading tournament that mirrors the college basketball tournament. Sixteen picture books will face off against each other in head-to-head matchups, and students will vote for their favorites as the competition moves through each round—all the way to a final championship book. It’s a fun and engaging way to celebrate reading across our school community!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our Westmoor community.

Each week students may submit a positive quote that captures and motivates their peers to persevere and feel good. We then showcase the quotes throughout the school building. Students may submit a quote, using this link.

Between now and March 13, students, teachers, and families across Illinois have the opportunity to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about Westmoor. We want to hear your perspective on your child’s education and learning environment.

Percent of Parent 5Essentials Survey Completed

We’re excited to showcase the special moments and achievements of our students and their families. Whether it’s a holiday, cultural tradition, a child’s milestone like riding a bike without training wheels, a big win at a soccer game, welcoming a new pet, or anything else that makes you proud — we’d love to feature it! Here is the link to share a photo and brief description.

Are you seeking a nurturing and engaging early childhood program (ages 3-5) for your little one? Come enjoy a cup of coffee and donuts while you meet the caring staff from District 28's Young Explorers Early Childhood Program!

See how the program inspires young minds through fun and education at a FREE community play date on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Westmoor School.

• Tour classrooms and program spaces with our dually-certified teachers (Early Childhood and Special Education)
• Learn how we embed lessons from our team’s specialists (Speech Language Pathologist, School Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker)
• Experience how we teach the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards through play!

LEARN MORE: www.ye.northbrook28.net

NBJH students are bringing Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat and others, from the page to the stage, with their production of Seussical Jr.! Students will unlock the imaginations of Northbrook citizens when they bring the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, the Whos in Whoville, and other Seuss favorites to life. The show takes place in the NBJH Small Gym. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 or can be purchased online through Sunday, March 8.

Online registration is now open for Glenbrook High School District 225 youth summer camps! Athletic Camps are offered to incoming first through eighth-grade students and will run throughout the summer. They are held at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South unless otherwise noted. Please visit the summer camp website for camp offerings and instructions on how to register. For assistance with camp registration or cancellations, please get in touch with the Summer Athletic Camp Office at athleticcamp@glenbrook225.org or 847-486-4717.

We just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of our volunteers for being part of our STEM Night & Science Fair. We especially want to thank Tina Bissell for planning the entire event.

The evening was an incredible success. We had a wonderful turnout, and it was so special to see the excitement throughout the building—students proudly sharing their projects, families exploring the demonstrations, and so many hands-on moments sparking curiosity and joy. That kind of experience doesn’t just happen on its own; it happens because of dedicated volunteers like you.

We are especially grateful that this event brought together not only our amazing teachers and parent volunteers, but also members of our broader community. From local businesses to our junior high and high school student volunteers, it was inspiring to see so many people invest in our students and show them that learning and innovation are supported far beyond our school walls.

And to our incredible students who participated in the Science Fair — thank you. Your hard work, creativity, and courage to present your ideas made the night truly special.

Thank you to everyone for helping create such a meaningful and memorable night for our students and families. We are so appreciative of this incredible community!

— Your PTO 💙

We are so excited to see everyone who has purchased tickets for this Saturday — it’s going to be a wonderful evening!

If you’re unable to attend, we completely understand and would be so grateful if you would consider making a donation in your absence. Your support, in any form, makes a meaningful difference for our students and school community. 💙

Donations here: Cheers to 28!

Join Westmoor families and friends for an afternoon of fun at a Chicago Wolves game on Sunday, March 8 at 3pm. Everyone who attends will receive a Chicago Wolves hat and will be seated together in the same section. Game day promotions include a Bobblehead Giveaway, courtesy of Republic Bank of Chicago, Family Sunday presented by Scott Credit Union and an autograph session with Wolves players after the game.

https://www.gofevo.com/event/westmoorfamilyday

Dine and Share at Grill House on Monday, 3/16.

Monday 3/2 - Corner Bakery

Tuesday 3/3 - Viccino's

Wednesday 3/4 - Steak-n-Shake & Oki Sushi

Thursday 3/5 - Rosati's Pizza Day

Friday 3/6 - Guanajuato

Order by Wednesday at 12pm for the following week

To order click on the link below. If you are new to Marla's Lunch, use code NPS302 when creating an account.

Volunteer to help with Marla's Lunch here! - Slots through end of year are available.

Thanks for volunteering!

February 28: Cheers to 28 Fundraiser at the Putt Shack

March 2: NB28CC Laetus and Something More Concert @GB - 7:00pm

March 3: NB28CC Singers Concert @ GB - 6:00pm

March 3: NB28CC Gleo Concert @GB - 7:00pm

March 4: Junior, Concert Band & Jazz Factory Concert @NBJH - 7:00pm

March 6: End of Trimester 2

March 6: Westmoor PTO meeting @2:15pm

March 10: Board of Education Meeting @7pm

March 13: Kindergarten Parent Share Time: Ms. Andersen @12:25pm, Mr. Winters @1:25pm,Mrs. Baque @2:25pm

March 17: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day

March 18: Bulldog Packs - Wear your tye-dye shirt

March 20: Report card access emailed to parents

March 23-27: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

March 30: School resumes

April 3: NO SCHOOL