What's Up Willowbrook
October 2, 2026
Monday, October 5
- Registration opens for online Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 6
- School Store (during lunch time)
Thursday, October 8
- 5th grade musical "Expressions of Joy" (6:00 p.m.)
Friday, October 9
- Registration closes for online Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 12
- No School - District holiday
- PTO Ice Cream Day
- Parent Teacher-Conferences (4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, October 15
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
- No school for students
Monday, October 19
- Picture retakes - (please fill out form below)
Signup for virtual meetings starts 6 a.m. Monday
Registration for online Parent-Teacher Conferences begins at 6 a.m. Monday, October 5 and runs through 3 p.m. Friday, October 9.
An email will be sent this weekend with instructions on how to complete online registration for your virtual conferences through Meet the Teacher software. Following this email, registration codes and directions will also be available in the Parent Portal on form 2026-27 School Year Information.
Conferences dates and times are:
Wednesday, October 14, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (No school for students!)
Conferences are collaborative meetings between families and teachers, with time for your questions. Your classroom teacher will discuss academic and social-emotional goals, talk about how your child's learning experience is progressing at school and at home, and share details about the classroom community with you. Our teachers look forward to meeting with you!
Parent Power-Up:
Children are often more motivated and invested when they help set their own goals. At Willowbrook, we want students to understand that goals are not about being perfect; they are about growing. Goal setting helps students identify where they want to go, create a plan for getting there, and reflect on their progress along the way.
By regularly discussing goals and progress at home, families can help children connect their daily actions to long-term growth. These conversations build self-awareness, ownership, and confidence as students begin to recognize that their effort and choices play an important role in their success. Every small step toward a goal is another way students can level up their learning.
IDEAS TO TRY
Reflect Every Friday
Ask:
- What was your goal this week?
- What went well?
- What was challenging?
- What would you do differently next week?
Make a Plan for Obstacles
Ask:
- What might make this goal difficult?
- What will you do if that happens?
Connect Goals to School
Help your child think about goals beyond academics. Examples:
- I will be more organized.
- I will be kind to a new classmate.
- I will ask for help when I need it.
- I will keep trying when work feels difficult.
This week, please explore the final video in our series by clicking here or below, which explains how you can support digital learning at home while also sticking to your own principles on screen time. You can also click here to explore a parent handbook that also answers frequent questions on our One-to-One iPad Program. Thank you for your ongoing input in our program, which is the reason this series was created!
The Willowbrook School Store is back and open to all K–5th grade students during lunchtime! If you would like your child to participate, please send them to school with cash or spare change.
Please save the following School Store dates:
October 6
December 8
February 9
April 20
The store is run by select 5th graders and all proceeds benefit the PTO.
For families of 5th graders
Maple welcomes families who will join middle school next year to its annual Grandparents Night, happening October 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Maple LMC.
They are excited to welcome Ada Cheng, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, as the featured speaker. Ada is an award-winning educator and storyteller who uses storytelling to build understanding, create community, and uplift diverse voices. Her presentation will focus on the power of intergenerational storytelling, the importance of sharing our own stories, and how stories help young people develop a sense of self, identity, and belonging.
The evening will also include a Student Q&A panel and an opportunity for guests to tour Maple School.
While this event is designed to engage and honor grandparents and those who fill that role in students’ lives, all family members are welcome to attend together.
Please click here to RSVP so we can anticipate numbers! We look forward to celebrating this meaningful connection with you!
Ada Cheng’s presentation is made possible in part through sponsorship from Illinois Humanities.
Our 5th-grade musical event, "Expressions of Joy," will be Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. More information will be sent to parents.
Trunk-or-Treat discount until Oct. 9
Join us for Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 23 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Willowbrook! All students and their families are welcome to come dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy an evening filled with music, games, and plenty of treats. Admission is $10 per child (ages 3 and up) through October 9 and $15 per child (ages 3 and up) after October 9.
HOST A TRUNK! We are also looking for families to help make the event extra special by hosting a trunk. Sign up using the link below and help us create a fun-filled Halloween experience for our school community!
This feedback prepares for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our first Parent-Teacher Conferences of the year are October 14 and 15 and will focus on “planning for success.”
Conferences are a collaborative process between parents/guardians and classroom teacher. The Parents as Partners questionnaire can inform the goal setting process alongside other information collected in the fall.
In order to make the process meaningful and productive, we request that you complete the Parents as Partners 2026-27 form:
Log into Parent Portal
Click Forms in the left navigation menu
Click on the General Tab, click on “Parents as Partners 2026-27” form
This information will help your child’s teacher better plan for your child’s success. Goals (academic and/or social) will be set together, keeping your child’s individual needs in mind.
If you missed the deadline earlier this month please submit the form today. Thank you for being our partner in education.
For students in kindergarten, grade 2, grade 6 or new to District 30
Health examination form:
- Required for students new to District 30, entering kindergarten, or entering 6th grade.
- Must complete the State of Illinois Health Examination Form, dated within the last 12 months.
- Students without this form and current immunizations may be excluded from school starting October 15, 2026.
Eye examination:
- Required for kindergarten students and students new to District 30 that have moved to the district from out of state
- Submit the completed State of Illinois Eye Examination Form by October 15, 2026
- The eye exam must have been conducted on or after August 20, 2025.
Dental examinations
- Required for all kindergarten, 2nd grade and 6th grade students
- Due by May 15, 2027
Questions?
- Contact your School Registered Nurse Mrs. Lisa Mullen at lmullen@district30.org or 847-400-8860.
First Student, which provides bus service for District 30, offers a bus tracking app for smartphones called First View that is now available. Additionally, this app provides communications regarding delays and/or important reminders.
You may download the app on your smartphone by searching "First View." When setting up, you will be prompted to:
- Enter the District Code B9P4M
- Enter your student’s ID number (available in the Parent Portal)
- Enter your student's last name.
For First View customer support, contact them at 888-889-8920 or support@firstview.com.
Running? File petition by Nov. 23
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will have four school board seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 6, 2027. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2031.
Candidates for the office of the school board can begin circulating nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating petitions runs from November 16-23, 2026.
A candidate for the school board is required to file the nominating petitions, Statement of Candidacy, and receipt for filing their Statement of Economic Interests with the applicable county election clerk and not with the school board secretary or the administrative offices of the school district. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website.
Candidates may also want to consult the “2027 Candidate’s Guide,” which can be downloaded from the Illinois State Board of Elections website, or contact the county clerk or board of election commissioners regarding the requirements of filing. Candidates and voters can get information about District 30 from our website and learn about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards at: iasb.com/elections.
Candidates who are interested in seeking endorsement from the District 30 School Board Caucus should contact Katie Schick (kateschick0609@gmail.com) by Friday, October 16. The School Board Caucus is a committee of District 30 residents that includes families both with and without children enrolled in Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple schools. The Caucus' role is to source, screen and endorse potential school board candidates. To be considered by the Caucus, candidates will need to complete a detailed application as well as an interview. If you are interested in learning more about joining the Caucus, please contact Katie.
Volunteering at lunch is a great way to become involved at Willowbrook! As a lunch volunteer, you get to spend time with your child, get to know your child's classmates and feel more connected with the Willowbrook community.
Volunteers are needed to set up the lunch line, help serve students and do minimal cleanup.
- Lunch service is approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- You can sign up for one or more slots
- Questions? Contact willowpto@district30.org
When adults volunteer, students benefit! There are many opportunities to get involved; please consider signing up for a committee so the PTO can continue to fund events, such as:
- School Store
- Students Night Out
- Staff appreciation events
- And more!
Any time a student feels unsafe, any adult in their school can help!
But sometimes, students or parents wish to reach out for help in a different way or after school hours. Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe way to share information 24/7 that might help prevent any threat to school safety, including bullying, self-harm or other serious concerns.
The goal of this program is to get students to “seek help before harm;" it is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish. Safe2Help Illinois also offers a Mental Health Toolkit that provides resources for parents and educators reinforce the components of this program.
Safe2Help Illinois offers around-the-clock help via:
- Hotline: 844-4-SAFEIL
- Text line: 72332
- Email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
- Plus a website full of resources for young people seeking help for themselves or a friend. Its Ways To Get Help page is a directory of specialized hotlines, and other sections of its website provide practical steps for dealing with depression or helping a distraught friend. The checklist called "20 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Feel Like Giving Up" can help older children overcome a bout of anxiety or depression.
Willowbrook School
Willowbrook School is part of Northbrook/Glenview District 30, which exists to create an inclusive community that inspires learning, fosters resiliency, and cares deeply for every child. We honor childhood and foster intellectual, physical and social-emotional growth. District 30 serves more than 1,200 students in pre-K through 8th grade across Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple Schools.
We prohibit harassment and discrimination of all forms within our district and follow all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all.
Main Office: 847-498-1090
Health Office: 847-400-8860
Location: 2500 Happy Hollow Road, Glenview, IL
Website: district.30.org/willowbrook
