Westmoor Weekly 09/19/2025

Dear Westmoor Families,

We had such a wonderful week at Westmoor! It’s always inspiring to see our students so engaged, connected, and thriving in their classroom communities. Their excitement for learning truly fills our school with joy.

With the first day of fall arriving this Monday, it’s the perfect moment to pause and celebrate the beauty of the changing season. Autumn brings cozy mornings, crisp air, and colorful leaves — along with so many chances to enjoy time outdoors with family and friends.

On a separate note, next time you are in the building check out our lobby digital display showcasing our families enjoying wonderful moments in our community! Please share a family celebration photo along with a brief description of the event. Here is the link to submit your pictures.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Bulldog Bash tomorrow. Have a wonderful weekend.

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.

Picture Day will email a parent with an access code on Wednesday, September 24th. All orders are placed online with first round orders due by September 30th. If you decide that you would like a retake once you have seen your child's proof, please sign up at picture-day.com/retake.

Per state requirement, we will be providing age-appropriate presentations to all students about sexual abuse prevention on October 10th. We will be using the same organization who has presented in District 28 for many years. Please click here for more information.

Westmoor Library is excited to announce that acclaimed authors, KARI LAVELLE AND LINDSAY LESLIE, will be visiting Westmoor School on Tuesday, October 7th! Kari is the author of the 2026 Monarch nominee, Butt or Face and Lindsay is well known for her book How to Build a Library!

If you'd like to purchase a personalized copy of Butt or Face: Super Gross Butts, please click this link. If you'd like to purchase a personalized copy of How to Build a Library, please click this link.

Important: On the payment page of the online checkout, in the “Additional Information/Customer Comments” section, indicate you are a Westmoor family and state the name for the dedication of the book as well as “In Store Pick Up.

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 25!

For any questions, feel free to contact our library media specialist, Mrs. LaCerra!

Per the Illinois Department of Public Health, hearing screening must be provided annually for the following students.

• Preschool students 3 years of age or older in any public or private educational program

• Students in grades kindergarten, first, second and third grade

• Students in special education classes

• Transfer students

• Students who have been referred by a teacher

In addition, vision screening must be provided annually for the following students.

• Preschool students 3 years of age or older in any public or private educational program

• Students in grades kindergarten, second and eighth grade

• Students in special education classes

• Transfer students

• Students who have been referred by a teacher

In lieu of the screening services required, a completed and signed report form, indicating the child had an ear examination by a physician and an audiological evaluation completed by an audiologist and/or an eye examination by a doctor specializing in diseases of the eye or a licensed optometrist has been administered within the previous 12 months, is acceptable.

On September 25th & September 26th, we will conduct annual screenings at Westmoor School. If your child’s test results meet the criteria for further evaluation, per the Illinois Administrative Code, a referral and further information will be sent home.

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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.

Fall Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held October 15-16. More detailed instructions with login information will be sent on Thursday, September 25. Families will be able to schedule conferences online beginning Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. The scheduling window will close on Monday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. Click here for more details!

Earlier this week, the district launched the first episode of the school year for its Insight 28 podcast! This season of Insight 28 will take listeners behind the scenes of the exciting changes happening across our schools as part of the district's Build 28 initiative, made possible by our community's support of the $94.9 million referendum passed last spring.

The first episode of the year focuses on the construction underway at Meadowbrook, where crews have started work on a new gymnasium. Click here to give it a listen and stay tuned for the Westmoor episode coming out later this year!

This year we will have a DJ and Dancing, Josh’s Hot Dogs (please bring cash), Glitter Tattoos and the Kona Ice Truck will be there too. We also have some special sponsors - Dreamscape Events & Rentals will be providing cotton candy and Hi-Five will be there to entertain students and families with games and activities.

Teacher Raffle IS LIVE! Online sales close at midnight on Friday!! After that time, you can buy raffle tickets at the Bulldog Bash with Cash or Zelle. The raffle will be drawn at the Bulldog Bash on September 20th; you do not need to be present to win. Follow the link to purchase or buy at the Bulldog Bash: https://westmoorpto.betterworld.org/events/westmoor-2025-teacher-raffle-buy-2

The SignUp Genius for Classroom Parties will open on Sunday, September 21 at 8pm. The link will be sent via email. There are three opportunities to volunteer - Halloween: Friday, 10/31, Winter Party: Friday, 12/19 and Valentines: Wednesday, 2/11(No Valentines Party for 5th Graders). All parties begin at 2:45. Please consider being a volunteer

Yearbook development is already underway and we need your HELP! All pictures should be emailed to wmyearbook2026@gmail.com.We are looking for photos of your students and their classmates throughout their time at Westmoor including (but not limited to):

• Bulldog Bash • Pool Party • Class Parties • Field Trips • Band • Orchestra • Choir • Winter Sing • Field Days

• Cultural Fairs • Sports • 5th Grade Pool Party • Science Fair; STEM Night

**We are also asking for a baby picture of each student (be sure to include your child’s

name in this submission).

Thank you for your cooperation in making this amazing keepsake for our kids**

~Your Yearbook Committee

Monday 9/22 - Chick Fil-A

Tuesday 9/23 - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday 9/24 - Culver's & Oki Sushi

Thursday 9/25 - Rosati's - Pizza Day

Friday 9/26 - California Pizza Kitchen

Order by Tuesday 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.

September 20: PTO Bulldog Bash @11am

September 23: NO SCHOOL (Rosh Hashanah)

October 2: NO SCHOOL (Yom Kippur)

October 6: Bulldog Pack Meeting - Tie Dye T-Shirts

October 7: Kari Lavell & Lindsay Leslie Author Visit

October 8: Picture Retake Day

October 10: WM PTO Meeting @2:15pm

October 13: Parent-Teacher Conference Sign up closes at 7:00pm

October 15: Afternoon/Evening Parent Teacher Conference 4:30-7:30pm

October 16: Noon Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-8:00pm

October 17: No School

District 28 invites local non-profit organizations and community government agencies to promote events for families and children. View the complete list of events on the Virtual Backpack web page. To submit an event, please email the web-friendly flier to Samantha Scheinman, Director of Community Relations. All fliers are subject to approval.