Westmoor Weekly 02/06/26

Dear Westmoor Families,

It was a wonderful week at Westmoor! On Wednesday, we celebrated the 100th day of school and enjoyed a spirited Winter Olympics theme week filled with fun activities and school pride. We were also excited to welcome Meadowbrook Principal Dr. Hiltz as a special guest reader in honor of World Read Aloud Day. Students in YE through 5th grade loved the engaging stories—and the visit from Krieger, Meadowbrook’s friendly Facility Dog, made the day even more memorable!

We look forward to seeing all of our families at conferences next week. As a reminder, there will be an early dismissal on Thursday at noon and no school on Friday.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

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.

The winter parent-teacher conferences for K-5 will be held on February 11 from 4:30-6:30 in-person and 6:30-7:30 via Zoom and on February 12 from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom and 3-8 p.m. in-person. Pick-A-Time Scheduler opened at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and will close at 7 p.m. Feb. 9. You should have received an email from district data specialist Lisa Brown on Jan. 26 with instructions. Parent-teacher conference information. If you need assistance with scheduling a conference, please contact Tracy Ferraro - 847-498-7960.

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. Click here to take the survey today!

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.

Our Valentine’s Day Treat Day is around the corner! We are partnering with Do-Rite Donuts – Gluten Free and Vegan options are available! Order on the PTO Website by February 6th and we will deliver them to your child at lunch on February 11th!

Treat a staff member by buying them a donut too! We will purchase enough for each staff member – any extra funds raised will be used for staff treats at a later date and to fund goodies for teacher appreciation week!

Happy Shopping! Stop by the Anderson Book Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences February 10th – 12th. Peruse your child’s and teacher wish list and perhaps some books for yourself!

You can also order at www.abcfairs.com. Enter the school name at checkout!

If you would like to volunteer to help with the bookfair please sign up below for a shift or two.

- Please click here to volunteer!

Please sign up to help out with Marla's lunch! Slot have opened through the end of the year. Thanks for volunteering! CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Get ready for a night of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun! VOLUNTEERS are needed to help make this event great. Please sign-up below.

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

Do you have a child entering kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year? Northbrook 28 offers full-day kindergarten at each of our three elementary schools. To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment, children must turn five years old on or before September 1 of the enrollment year. Online registration for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, will be held from February 2, 2026, to February 9, 2026. Click here to learn more about kindergarten in District 28.

Are you seeking a nurturing and engaging early childhood program (ages 3-5) for your little one? District 28's Young Explorers program is offering a free developmental screening on February 19 for families who wish to enroll students at the start of the 2026-27 school year. Screenings are available for children ages three to five who live within the District 28 boundary area. To schedule a screening, please contact Helene Josephson, Administrative Assistant for Young Explorers, at 847-504-3809 or hjosephson@northbrook28.net. Click here to learn more about the program!

Monday 2/9 - Noodles & Co. & Jamba Juice

Tuesday 2/10 - Claim Company

Wednesday 2/11 - Culver's & Oki Sushi

Thursday 2/12 - No Lunch - Early dismissal @12pm

Friday 2/13 - NO SCHOOL

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 10-12: WM PTO Book Fair

February 11: K-4 Valentine's Day Party, 2:45-3:30pm

February 11: Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:40-7:30pm

February 12: Early dismissal @12pm; Parent-Teacher conferences 1-8pm

February 13: NO SCHOOL - Institute Day

February 16: NO SCHOOL - President's Day

February 20: Science Fair & STEM Night 6:30-8:00pm

February 21: Beginning Orchestra Recitals @ NBJH - 1:00pm

February 23: NBJH Wind Ensemble & Beginning Band Concert @NBJH - 7:00pm

February 24: Cadet, Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestra Concert @NBJH - 7pm

February 26: Beginning & String Orchestra Concert @ NBJH - 7:00pm

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