Westmoor Weekly 01/16/26

Dear Westmoor Families,

What an incredibly fun week we had celebrating our students during Student Underground Week! Teachers were surprised each day as students arrived dressed alike, and Thursday was especially memorable with so many students choosing to dress like a teacher. Best of all, not a single person spilled the beans—well done, everyone! 😊

Today, our Mascot Buddy joined in the excitement. Buddy proudly sported his Bears gear, and students enjoyed wearing blue and orange beads to show their spirit. We wish our Chicago Bears the very best this Sunday!

Due to the wet weather and slippery blacktop conditions, we remained indoors for recess today to ensure everyone’s safety.

Looking ahead, there is no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are also looking forward to PTO Bingo Night on Thursday. Additionally, our fourth-grade students will take the MAP assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday, while third-grade students will test on Thursday and Friday.

Have a wonderful and restful 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.

The Westmoor PTO is joining forces with Dr. Krauter and his class for a food drive challenge. Starting Monday we will be collecting non perishable food items and there will be a competition between classes. The winning class will get a prize!

Dr. Krauter’s class is collecting food to donate to the Northfield Food Pantry. Why are we doing this? We want to help reduce food scarcity and hunger. When are we doing this? We are collecting food from January 5th through the end of the month. How can you help? There will be bins at the playground entrances, at 5th grade doors, and in the office. You can donate shelf-stable food and nonperishable food. Your community and your neighbors need your help. Please donate now.

Chess Wizards offers challenging chess lessons, fun group activities, exciting tournaments, and more! These classes will be held at Westmoor after school. If you have specific questions, please contact Grace Wilson - gwilson@northbrook28.net.

Get ready to show your school spirit—Olympic style! District 28 students and staff are participating in an Olympic-themed spirit week, Feb. 2- Feb. 6, ahead of the 2026 winter games in Italy!

• Monday 2/2: Opening Ceremonies Day (Dress in your country's colors or Olympic colors, USA or International Colors Encouraged!)
• Tuesday 2/3: Winter Wonderland Day (Wear white, silver, or blue to create a “snowy” look.)
• Wednesday 2/4: Team Spirit/Sports Jersey Day (Wear your favorite team’s gear- Olympic, college, or professional!)
• Thursday 2/5: Go for the Gold Day (Dress in gold, or go all out in metallics (gold, silver, bronze).
• Friday 2/6: Cozy Closing Ceremonies (Wear your favorite pajamas, slippers, or cozy socks.)

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 second Westmoor BINGO night will be held on January 23rd from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Westmoor small gym. We ask that you register for this event on the PTO website. The cost is $10 per family. There will be prizes for our BINGO winners. NEW this year: Optional Pizza Dinner during BINGO night! $5 gets you 2 slices of pizza, a bottled water and a dessert!

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!

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

• STEM Night & Science Fair - Feb. 20
• Cheers to 28 Feb 28th at the Putt Shack - Feb. 28

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!

JANUARY -JUNE ordering NOW AVAILABLE

Monday 1/19 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 1/20 - Epic Burger

Wednesday 1/21 - Raising Cane's, Oki Sushi, & Dairy Queen

Thursday 1/22 - Rosati's Pizza Day

Friday 1/23- Jade's Chinese Cafe

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.

Volunteer to help with Marla's Lunch here! - Slots through end of year are available.

PLEASE do not take more than 1 slot until others have had a chance to sign up. After Feb 1, you may sign up for more. Thanks for volunteering!

January 19: NO SCHOOL

January 22: PTO Bingo Night @6:30pm

February 2-6: Olympic Spirit Week (All D28)

February 6: WM PTO Meeting @2:15pm

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 28: Cheers to 28 Fundraiser at the Putt Shack