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Monday, October 5

• Registration opens at 6 a.m. for online Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, October 6

Wednesday, October 7

• Grandparents' Night 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 8

Friday, October 9

• Registration closes at 3 p.m. for online Parent-Teacher Conferences

Monday, October 12

• District holiday -No school

Wednesday, October 14

• Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:30-8:00 p.m.)

Thursday, October15

• Parent-Teacher Conferences (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) - No school for students!

Thursday, October 22

• Picture re-take day

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!

We wanted to share a quick follow-up from our recent intruder drill. We had a very successful drill, and our students and staff did a wonderful job following directions, remaining calm, and responding appropriately throughout the exercise. The drill provided an important opportunity for our school community to practice the safety procedures we have in place and ensure that everyone understands how to respond in an emergency situation.

Our students and staff represented Maple so well, and we are incredibly proud of the way everyone responded. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership as we work together to keep our students and staff safe!

We are excited to welcome Ada Cheng, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, as our featured speaker for Maple Grandparents Night, happening October 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Maple LMC.

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.

Congratulations to Maple's new 2026-27 Student Council Officers, who were inducted with class representatives at a school-wide assembly this morning! We are proud of these young leaders and thank Ms. Reimer and Mrs. Murukurthy for providing them this wonderful opportunity. Click below to see a photo album of the ceremony.

Please follow the Maple LMC team and student on their amazing journeys! Look for them: @maplepageturners!

Give them a follow to get a peek into the LMC space, learn about new books, and experience our many events and activities! Join as they continue to build a community of readers at Maple.

All Northfield Township middle schools will administer the PreACT 8/9 to 8th-grade students during the school day. At Maple School, testing is on Wednesday, October 7, and will take about three hours (including login and a short break). Please avoid scheduling appointments on that day. Students who arrive late or leave early will be required to complete the full test on a makeup day.

Why it matters:

• Meets Illinois’ Accelerated Placement Act (APA) requirements; students meeting state benchmarks may qualify for automatic placement into accelerated/honors courses in high school.

• Helps Glenbrook High School District 225 with preliminary course placements; family-school placement conversations begin in November.
  

• Provides practice for the ACT and insights into strengths and growth areas.
  

• Minimal prep needed—good sleep, breakfast, and hydration are best.
  

• Results will be sent directly by the high school (no ACT account required).
  

• IEP/504 accommodations will be provided per ACT guidelines; we’ll notify you if any specific accommodation is not permitted.
  

We are excited to welcome speaker and philanthropist Jakhil Jackson to Maple on October 9! At just 8 years old, Jakhil founded the I Am Project to support individuals experiencing homelessness. More than 10 years later, the organization has grown to include sites across several countries. Now a first-year college student, Jakhil will speak with Maple students about social entrepreneurship and how young people can use their ideas to make a positive difference.

If your family is interested in purchasing one of Jakhil’s books, you can find "Don't Wait to Be Great" and "Built Different" on Amazon, and Jakhil will be available to sign them during his visit.

Maple will hold tryouts for all 6th, 7th, 8th grade girls and boys basketball in October.

Tryouts are as follows:

Boys and girls - 6th grade - October 21-22

Boys - 7th and 8th grade - October 26-27

Girls - 7th and 8th grade - October 28-29

Tryouts will be held over two days in the West Gym, beginning at 3:35 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. sharp. Students who do not come in athletic attire to school will be allowed to change and participate in the tryout. Athletes are expected to attend both days of tryouts.

Poms - This is a non-tryout sport. We will have more information to come soon!

Important reminders:

• Basketball is open to boys and girls in grades 6-8. Please note that teams are not co-ed, and tryouts are required.

• Students interested in Poms will receive more information at the first team meeting. Please watch here for the date.

• The basketball schedule can be found on the district website under Athletics and will be shared to student emails.

Please click here or below to complete the form if interested in participating in Basketball or Poms. We look forward to a great season ahead!

PLEASE NOTE: All athletes need a sports physical on file with the school nurse.

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• Thanks to all the families who attended the Parent Virtual Meeting for the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip on Tuesday. For those that were not able to attend, here’s the slideshow link for additional information.

• TOMORROW is the last day to receive the $100 credit! Don't miss this opportunity to save.

• Families who attended the Parent Virtual Meeting for the 8th Grade Washington DC Trip on September 29 will receive a $75 credit and those who register for the trip by October 3 will receive a $100 credit. To register: DC Trip Registration Trip ID: 230108 or call 800-468-5899

• WorldStrides will review the list of families who attended the meeting, as well as everyone who registers before October 3, and will apply the discount/s accordingly. The discount will not appear at the time of registration but will be applied within a couple of weeks.

• The next Ice Cream Day is on October 14. If you prepaid for Ice Cream during PTO registration, your child will receive a frozen treat of their choice next Wednesday.

• Want to participate in our Boba/Ice Cream Days? You must be registered with the PTO to place an order.

• If you are already registered, please use this Boba & Ice Cream Days order link:Not registered with the PTO yet? Please register here. (Please select “Family Membership” unless you are a staff member.)

• No cash purchase on the day of. Thank you!

• On October 21, students will enjoy a PTO Special Lunch from Tropical Smoothie Cafe! Orders are due by 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 15 - details can be found at this link.

• Please note: Hot Lunch is NOT available on PTO Special Lunch Days. If your child isn’t participating, be sure to send lunch and a drink from home.

• Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer at the Book Fair! Many of the volunteer slots have already been filled, but we still have a few spots available. If you are able to help, we would greatly appreciate your support!

• Our school Book Fair is coming the week of October 26, and we need parent/guardian volunteers to help make it a success!

• Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up/taking down, helping students during the fair, and keeping things organized. Whether you can help for one shift or several, your support is greatly appreciated.

• It’s still not too late to consider signing up to volunteer and help our students enjoy a fun and successful Book Fair! Volunteer for the Book Fair

Follow Maple PTO on Facebook and Instagram!

Stay up to date on: school events and activities, important dates, reminders, volunteer opportunities, PTO news, and updates.

Facebook: Maple School PTO
Instagram: @MapleSchoolPTO

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Glenbrook North invite the entire community to celebrate this year’s homecoming festivities on Friday, October 9. Bring your family and friends, show your Spartan spirit, and join in on a full evening of fun, football, and celebration.

• 5 p.m. - Pre-Game Tailgate Party: Kick off the evening with food, fun, and community spirit! Inflatable games, music, and enjoy Hello Boba and San Judas Taco Food Trucks.
• 6:40 p.m. - Golf Cart Parade: Catch the creative floats and cheer on our parade participants as they parade around the track while our football team warms up.
• 7 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game: Cheer on the Spartans as they take on Maine East!
• Post-Game Fireworks Display: Stick around after the final whistle for a spectacular fireworks show to cap off the night.

All students kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to attend a GBN Orchesis Dance workshop on Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road in Northbrook. All dance levels and styles are invited to participate. Our workshop will conclude with a Parents Showcase Performance that will begin at 2:00 p.m. Click the link below to sign up. The cost is $30.

Incoming freshman night for Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South High Schools is scheduled for January 12, 2027 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please continue to watch here for more information.

Glenbrook North High School's Girls IN2 STEM (GIS) Fall 2026 mentoring program is accepting middle school students

Girls IN2 STEM is a student-led organization dedicated to encouraging middle school girls to explore STEM and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through mentorship, hands-on activities, and workshops, the group connects middle school students with high school mentors who help them discover new STEM fields and build confidence in their interests.

During this six-week cohort, each student is paired with 1-2 other mentees and 1-2 GBN mentors who share similar STEM interests and schedules. The program includes both virtual and in-person sessions at GBN, where mentors guide students through a STEM-focused curriculum and help them develop a final project based on their interests.

Click here or below to apply!

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• 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 Katie Weissler at 847. 400.8908 or kweissler@district30.org.

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's 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.

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.

Science Olympiad is a true community effort, and our program cannot run without parent volunteers! We are looking for parents who are willing to serve as volunteer coaches for individual events. You do not need to be a professional scientist or engineer—if you have an interest or experience in a particular area, we would love to have you share your expertise with our students.

We need coaches for the following events: Anatomy & Physiology (Immune, Respiratory & Digestive Systems), Botany, Elastic Launch Glider, Experimental Design, Meteorology, Roller Coaster & Solar System( Habitable Places).

If you have questions about the Science Olympiad team or would like to volunteer as a parent coach, please contact Mrs. Kearns. tkearns@district30.org.

Mrs. Kearns
Maple School Science Olympiad Coach

Anyone wishing to purchase a yearbook for their student should click here to complete the online order or call Jostens at 877-767-5217. Purchasing the yearbook is optional, but most students like to have one at the end of the year. The current cost per book is $35.00. This will increase to $37.00 after winter break.

Please use your students full name when ordering, do not use a nickname or a parent name. You will also be asked to provide your students MRT/Advisory Teacher name.

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.

Maple 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 follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for all.

Main Office: 847-400-8900

Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA

Website: district30.org/maple