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Monday, September 21

• No school - District holiday

Wednesday, September 23

Thursday, September 24

• PTO Dessert Day
• Conversations with the Community - 12 p.m. in person or 6 p.m. virtual

Friday, September 25

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).

The Board of Education adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget at its September 17, 2026 meeting. The budget is available online at the district website at district30.org.

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.

Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 is partnering with Bertog Landscape to treat the grounds on and around the Maple School soccer field. On the afternoon of Friday, September 18, Bertog Landscape will apply 20-0-20 fertilizer with potassium to promote turf growth in the roots for the winter season.

In the event that the application cannot be applied on this date, the alternate date of application will be Saturday, September 19. For questions, please contact District 30 Buildings and Grounds Coordinator Jason Borst at 847-400-8964.

On Tuesday, September 22, Maple students will participate in a bus evacuation drill during lunch periods. This drill will provide students with an opportunity to practice safe and orderly evacuation procedures and help them understand what to do in the event of an actual emergency while riding a school bus. Students will receive directions from staff and bus drivers and will be reminded that the drill is designed to help everyone feel prepared and confident in responding safely.

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!

District 30 will send your child's MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) and ISA (Illinois State Assessment) scores to parents on Friday, September 25 by email. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Katie Kelly, Director of Teaching and Learning.

This year, Maple 7th grade students are invited to attend a day trip to Springfield, Illinois, on Monday, November 2. We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity in partnership with WorldStrides. Please click the link for more information about registering (use TRIP ID Code: TDGZMAE) for this opportunity.

Please register by September 25S! In addition to registering on the World Strides Site, please complete and sign the Student Expectations form for the trip through the parent portal.

First Action: register through link above (use TRIP ID Code: TDGZMAE)

Next Action: You will need to complete the Maple forms through the Parent Portal.

• Log on to Parent Portal: ps.district30.org/public
• Click on Forms in the left panel
• Click "Maple School Springfield Trip 2026” under Permission Slips on the All Forms or General tab

Please reach out to kdarling@district30.org with any questions and we are thrilled to continue our practice of offering such enriching opportunities for our students.

Maple School continues to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. This includes reviewing our social and emotional learning curriculum and our preventive measures to support all students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

In addition to programs such as Snowflake, Erika’s Lighthouse, RULER, Illuminate, and our Social-Emotional Learning curriculum, Maple uses the SAEBRS universal screener for all students in the fall, winter and spring. (SAEBRS: Social, Academic, Emotional, Behavior Risk Screener)

The fall screener will be administered during the week of September 28.

Students and teachers will complete a short questionnaire that explores social, academic, and emotional behaviors. This screener will help Maple provide necessary prevention through early identification and interventions, ensuring all students have access to the mental health, social, emotional, behavioral, and academic support they need to succeed in school.

Parent(s) and guardian(s) will be notified by a Maple Social Worker or School Psychologist if the results of the SAEBRS identify a child as at-risk or qualify for an intervention. The next steps may include support and resources such as school counseling interventions, community mental health resources, and/or additional classroom support.

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.

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 Library Media Specialist Mrs. Holmer:

• "The Last Cuentesta" (Higuera) - The story follows Petra Peña who, along with her family and a few hundred others, leave Earth to continue the human race after a comet strikes the planet. After awaking on a new planet, Petra is the only one who remembers Earth and must use storytelling to keep her people's history alive.

• "Cruzita and the Mariacheros" (Granillo) - Cruzita is going to be a pop star. All she has to do is win a singing contest at her favorite theme park and get famous. But she can’t go this summer. Instead, she has to help out at her family’s bakery, which has been struggling ever since Tío Chuy died. Cruzita’s great-uncle poured his heart into the bakery―the family legacy―and now that he’s gone, nothing is the same.

Congratulations to the 8th grade soccer team! Despite the rain, despite playing only 10 instead of the usual 11 players in a team, our brave Mustangs won their first game of the season on Wednesday. It was an away game against Northbrook Junior High and the final score was 5:3 for Maple.

The start of the season was a bit rocky but we hope the tables have turned and we will have many more wins to celebrate. TRRFCC job everyone!

- Coach Barszczewski

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.

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 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

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Boba Day takes place on the last Thursday of each month from September through May. Our first Boba Day is September 25. Ordering for September is now closed.

Thanks to our volunteers: Kathy Sikaras, Bora & Harold Hess, Jess Sherwood, Carie Radford, for making the first Special Lunch Day a success! Thank you!

The next Special Lunch is on October 21. Orders are due by 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 15. Details can be found at this link.

It’s not too late to sign up! We’re looking for volunteers to join our Special Lunch days to help make lunchtime extra special for our students. Many slots have been filled - but we do have several available through the end of the year. Sign up today and get involved!

Please register at this link to attend the Washington D.C. Parent Virtual Meeting. Before the meeting, please visit our trip website to explore everything students will see and experience. There is a $175 credit for families that attend this parent meeting and sign up by October 3.

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.

Please 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 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!

Anyone wishing to purchase a yearbook for their student should click here to complete the online order or call Josten's 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