What's Up Willowbrook
September 18, 2026
Monday, September 21
- No school - District holiday
Thursday, September 24
- District 30 Conversations with the Community - 12 p.m. in person or 6 p.m. virtual
Friday, September 25
- Walk for Willowbrook - (2:30-3:10 p.m.)
- Walk for Willowbrook afterparty (3:20-5:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 28
- Registration opens for in-person Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 2
- Walking School Bus (8:00 a.m.)
- Registration closes for in-person Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 5
- Registration opens for online Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 6
- School Store (during lunch time)
Friday, October 9
- Registration closes for online Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, October 12
- No School - District holiday
Please save the important dates below for Parent-Teacher Conferences coming next month! District 30 will again offer options for both online and in-person conferences with your child's teachers.
Signup for In-Person Conference: Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2
Signup for Online Conference: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9
Conference Dates: Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15 (no school for students on this date)
Please watch this newsletter, your email and our website in the coming weeks for more details on how to signup for your preferred method of conference (in person or virtual).
Right now, our elementary learners are engaging in Digital Citizenship lessons, which helps guide their online safety and ethics and into Maple and beyond. As we continue our video series that explores our iPad One-to-One program, find out more about what District 30 students learn to help them become responsible digital navigators.
Please click below to watch video and click here to explore a parent handbook that also answers frequent questions on our One-to-One iPad program. Next week, please watch this newsletter for Part 2 of this video on Digital Citizenship.
Join Conversations with the Community Sept. 24
All who live in District 30 boundaries are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Tammaru and a member of our Board of Education to learn about what's new in District 30; hear about economic and residential developments in Northbrook that will impact our schools; and share questions and ideas about issues that are important to you.
You can pick from either the 12 p.m. session on Thursday, September 24 at our District 30 Offices, 2374 Shermer Road, Northbrook, or a 6 p.m. online session that same day. RSVP is required for online so we may email you a link, and appreciated for in-person so we can plan for space and send a reminder to participants close to the event date.
Please share with neighbors, as this event is for everyone in our boundaries – even if they do not have children in our schools. Click below to join us!
The Willowbrook PTO will host the Walk for Willowbrook fundraiser on Friday, September 25th, from 2:30-3:10pm. On the day of the event, all students and staff members will walk around the track next to the elementary school and families are invited to come and cheer on those walking.
Community After-Party - 3:20-5:00pm Stick around after the walk for music, games, and fun with friends. Shaved ice and foam Wildcat paws will be available for purchase at the After-Party. Grab a Wildcat paw to show your Willowbrook spirit!
Donate - students are taking steps toward purchasing a new entry way rug and ice cream freezer. Together, we can make every welcome a Wildcat one!
Volunteer - Please help us provide a memorable experience by supporting our efforts in the following ways:
Set up Friday morning or afternoon before the walk
Face painting
Rock painting
Merch table
Don’t delay, donate today!
Today through October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Learn more and find resources at latino.si.edu, and explore these children's book recommendations from our librarians for elementary students:
- "Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash" by Monica Brown
- "Federico and the Wolf" by Rebecca J. Gomez
- "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson
Parent Power-Up:
Organization is a skill that develops over time. Parents and guardians can support school success by helping children develop systems and routines rather than organizing everything for them. The goal is to build habits that transfer directly to school.
Ideas to Try:
Ask these questions:
"What do you need tomorrow?"
"How do you know you're prepared?"
“Have you checked your folder?”
“Is there anything special happening tomorrow?”
“Is your water bottle ready?”
“What's your plan for making sure your homework gets to school?”
“How do you know your backpack is ready?”
“Are your shoes, coat, and lunch ready?”
Spend five minutes each evening helping your child:
Empty their backpack
Organize papers
Pack materials for the next day
Return folders, library books, and the iPad to their backpack.
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 follows 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
