Westmoor Weekly 04/10/26

Dear Westmoor Families,

We wrapped up our state standardized tests in Language Arts and Math—great job to all our students for their hard work and focus! Next up, our 5th graders will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment next week. You've got this!

This time of year marks our final trimester of learning. Students have built strong routines and confidence, allowing them to fully engage in and enjoy our lessons. It’s also the time when we begin looking ahead to next year. If you would like to share any information to support class placement, please see the form linked below so we can consider your input.

We have our monthly Bulldog pack meeting on Wednesday after lunch. Please have your student wear their t-shirt to school that day!

Finally, we had a fantastic time during our March Book Madness! Above, you’ll find the results by grade level.

I hope you have a wonderful 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.

We strive to establish a positive learning setting for your child by carefully considering various factors when determining class placements. These factors include the child's academic strengths, areas for improvement, IEP and 504 plan requirements, English language support needs, social-emotional considerations, peer interactions, and preferred teaching styles.

Please note that we do not accommodate specific friendship or teacher requests for class assignments. However, we value your input on the classroom environment that would best support your child's learning and development.

If you would like to provide us with your feedback, please complete this form. Any correspondence regarding class placements is due by 4 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Dr. Krauter's class is collecting toiletries to donate to the Housing Opportunities Development Corporation (HODC), an organization that assists people who need housing. People who are unhoused often need toiletries, and we can help. We’re also collecting T-shirts without distracting logos or sequins to make bags for the toiletries we collect. Donations can be placed in bins, which will be placed at every entrance around the school. This project will take place from March 20 through April 15. More information on HODC is available at https://hodc.org/.

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.

Registration for the 2026-27 school year will open on Monday, April 13, at 8 a.m. All families will receive an email from District 28 on Monday with a SnapCode necessary to register your student. Please visit our Student Registration webpage for more information.

KidCare registration for the 2026-27 school year will open on April 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. To register, click on the link to our Web Store. Please note, you will be charged a $15 non-refundable registration fee to hold your child’s spot, and enrollment in automatic payments will be mandatory. Please note that AM and PM registration will be completed separately.

In the event your child is placed on a waitlist for the AM or PM sessions, you will not be charged the $15 registration fee until your child is placed. Siblings will automatically be let in if one is put on the waitlist. If your child is placed on a waitlist, you will receive additional information via email from Grace Wilson, KidCare Director, once space becomes available. Questions about registration can be directed to Grace Wilson at gwilson@northbrook28.net.

The Northbrook Junior High French Club invites District 28 4th and 5th-grade students (and their families) to the annual French Fair at NBJH! Come learn more about the French language and culture at this free event, which will have (nut-free) snacks, arts and crafts, and fun games. This year it will be held on Wednesday, April 22, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the NBJH small gym.

The annual District 28 Homer O. Harvey 5K Walk/Run is Saturday, May 2 at 8 a.m. Be part of this treasured community event. Whether you are going for a personal best or would rather stroll, all are welcome! This is a fun family event that raises money for the Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund. Each year, scholarships are awarded to GBN graduates who went to D28 schools. This race is organized by the Northbrook District 28 PTO Council with volunteers from Greenbriar, Meadowbrook, Northbrook Junior High, and Westmoor. There is also a competition among the 4 schools to see who can get the most participants so please help boost Westmoor’s numbers! Sign up before Friday, April 10 to guarantee a race t-shirt! Click here to learn more and sign up!

Also, don't forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the amazing prizes that will be raffled off after the race. You can also "buy" tickets to sporting events, camps, and gift cards. Please check out our online store!

Sponsors & Volunteers
The PTO Council is also seeking sponsors and volunteers for the event. Additional information is available on the HOH website. You can also reach out to Cari Raymond at cari@bardesinteriors.com.

Practice during lunch recess

The PTO is sponsoring Practice Fun Runs for the HOH5K at lunch on Thursdays through the end of the month. Please volunteer to motivate and cheer on these students while they practice running the full 5K.

Parent Volunteer Sign Up

Due to low parent volunteers, we are cancelling the Cultural Fair this April and will look to move it to the Fall.

Volunteer to expand teacher/kid programming next school year! We have openings for:

VP Social
VP Treasurer
VP Classroom Activities

Reach out to Anna or Diana for more info! We cannot run great programming without help from parents!

Monday 4/13 - Max & Benny's

Tuesday 4/14 - Claim Company

Wednesday 4/15 - Raising Cane's & Oki Sushi & Dairy Queen

Thursday 4/16 - Rosati's

Friday 4/17 - Guanajuato

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! - Additional slots for "Alternate Standby Volunteer" have been added to the remaining dates in case there are last minute cancellations by those who have signed up. You will be contacted should those cancellations happen (and they do!). Thank you.

April 13: Registration begins for all students for the 2026-27 school year

April 14: Chris Barton Author visit

April 15: Bulldog Pack Meeting @12:55pm - have students wear their t-shirts!

April 15: KidCare registration for 2026-27 opens at 7:00pm

April 22: Galaxy on the Go In house field trip (all grades)

April 23: Incoming 6th grade orientation at NBJH 6:45-8:00pm

April 28: Board of Education Meeting - 7:00pm

April 29 & 30: WM 5th Grade Musical "The Claw" @ 7:00pm

May 1: 5th grade musical cast party at lunch

May 2: HOH 5k Run & Walk @8:00am

May 4: Beginning & Chamber Orchestra Concert @ NBJH- 7:00pm

May 6: Cadet, String, & Philharmonic Orchestra Concert @NBJH - 7:00m

May 7: 1st grade field trip - AM

May 7: Festival of Bands concert @ NBJH - 7:00pm

May 8: 2nd grade field trip

May 8: WM PTO Meeting @2:15pm

May 8: NB28 Choir - Something More Celebration Concert @GB - 7:00pm