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Monday, September 7

• District holiday - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 8

Wednesday, September 9

Thursday, September 10

• Picture day 📸

Friday, September 11

As the school year begins, this fall might be the first time your child is using an iPad for school work. Or maybe this coming winter might be the first time your 3rd-grader takes home their school-issued device.

We know parents can have many questions about the use of technology at school. We want to answer them so you can best understand what your child is learning in class, and and how you can support that at home.

We have created a series of five videos that share in detail how iPads are used to support and enhance learning in the classroom; how our Digital Citizenship program works and helps prepare students for the online world; and how you can still honor your own household rules on tech use. '

Please click below to watch the first video and click here to explore a parent handbook that also answers frequent questions on our One-to-One iPad program.

In the coming weeks, please watch this newsletter as we continue highlight the rest of the video series. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students become responsible digital navigators!

Dear future GBS Titans,

As we begin another exciting season of Titan athletics, we look forward to welcoming our future Titans to Glenbrook South. Our home football games are a wonderful opportunity to come together, show our Titan pride, and support our student-athletes. We want to remind families of an important expectation designed to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Middle school students: All students who are middle school-aged or younger must be accompanied and supervised by their parent(s)/guardian(s) throughout the game to attend home football games at Glenbrook South.

• Students will not be permitted to enter the event without their parent/guardian present.

• One parent/guardian cannot bring a large group of children, as each child must have their parent/guardian present.

• The accompanying parent/guardian is expected to remain with their child and provide supervision throughout the entire event.

• Middle school students found in the stadium without a parent/guardian will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to re-enter.

• Middle school-aged students, and their parents/guardians can only enter at the main gate of the stadium.

Reminders for tonight - On Friday, September 4, we are competing against Niles North at 7 p.m. However, prior to this game, there is also a Prelim Flag Football game vs Fremd at 5 p.m. Admission will be charged for this game, and Activity & Booster Passes will be honored.

We are proud to be a community high school and appreciate that our athletic events bring together current students, future Titans, families, alumni, and community members. The safety and security of everyone attending our events remains our highest priority. We appreciate your partnership in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for everyone who comes to support the Titans. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you under the Friday night lights! Go Titans!

Dear Maple Families,

Calling all scientists, engineers, problem-solvers, and science enthusiasts!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity for your student to explore science, engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving beyond the classroom?

Maple School’s Science Olympiad Team is gearing up for its third year! Science Olympiad is a national team-based STEM competition where students work together and compete in 23 hands-on events covering biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and engineering. Students have the opportunity to develop their scientific knowledge, build practical skills, solve challenging problems, and work as part of a team. This year, we are hoping to form one Varsity team and two JV teams, with space for approximately 45 students.

Interested in trying out? Tryouts for Science Olympiad tryouts will be after school Tuesday-Thursday, September 8-0 (attend one day only) until 5:00 p.m. in Room 10.

Please note that tryouts are competitive. Because we have a limited number of spots, not every student who tries out will necessarily be selected for a team. Team placement will be based on a variety of factors, including tryout test scores, previous membership, students’ knowledge, teamwork, engineering/building skills and collaboration during the tryout process.

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.

Parent coaches can work with students to prepare for their assigned event, help them practice, and attend competitions when possible. You don't have to be a Science Olympiad expert—we can help you get started!

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. We are excited to kick off year 3 of Maple Science Olympiad and look forward to another fantastic season of science, teamwork, and competition!

Mrs. Kearns
Maple School Science Olympiad Coach

Mark you calendar to ensure your student is dressed and set for photos on Thursday, September 10. All students will have their photo taken during gym/health class. You can expect to see these photos onine, ready for viewing, about 2-3 weeks after the photo date. All ordering is done online with free shipping for a limited time. Simply go to srphoto.com or email info@srphoto.com.

Picture re-take day will be held on Thursday, October 22.

Our Maple Parent/Teacher Advisory Council is seeking parent members for the 2026-27 school year. The Parent/Teacher Advisory Council (PTAC) has been created and designed to engage our learning community in discussion and dialogue about the education of our students. The PTAC focuses on topics regarding the school’s curriculum, programming, procedures, and any other areas that may impact our students and their learning environment. Additionally, the Parent/Teacher Advisory Council will review and explore educational research and best practices relative to Maple School and the middle-level child.

We intend to maintain a 15- to 20-member council that is representative of the diversity of our Maple School community. Members of the Maple Parent/Teacher Advisory Council will be a well-informed group in order to provide support and guidance for our learning community during the school year.

Planned meeting dates are: October 5, December 7, March 1, and May 10 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. The meetings will be held in Maple School’s LMC.

If you are interested in serving on the Maple Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, please complete the PTAC Google Form below by Friday, September 11.

On Tuesday, September 8, Maple School will conduct our first fire drill of the school year. These drills are an important part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety, providing an opportunity to practice our emergency procedures and ensure that everyone knows how to respond calmly and safely in the event of an actual emergency. We appreciate our students, staff, and families for their continued support and partnership as we work together to keep Maple a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

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New registrations: You may still register for the PTO if you did not have a chance to during the early registration period. Your support has helped fund classroom needs, playgrounds, AV systems, staff appreciation and so much more! You also get access to Directory Spot, a secure and convenient access to contact information of all PTO members. Thank you for your continuous support!

Adding Ice Cream and/or Boba: If you already registered to be a PTO member, but did not add in the Ice Cream or Boba Days - please use this link to add on these special treats for your student.

Ice Cream Day takes place the second Wednesday of the month from September through May. The first Ice Cream Day is on September 9. If you prepaid for Ice Cream during PTO registration, your child will receive a frozen treat of their choice this Wednesday. Thank you!

On September 16, students will enjoy the first PTO Special Lunch from Epic Burger! Orders are due by 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 10 - details can be found at this link.

Please note: Hot Lunch is NOT available on PTO Special Lunch Days. If your child isn’t participating, be sure to send lunch and a drink from home.

Join us virtually for the first PTO General Meeting on September 15 at 6:00 p.m. Please use this: Google Meet Link to join.

Our first Boba Day is September 25. Treats cannot be purchased with cash. All purchases must be made in advance through the PTO registration form - please see the information above.

It’s not too late to get involved! Thank you for your incredible support! We’re still looking for volunteers to help make our upcoming events a success. Please sign up using this link.

All who live in District 30 boundaries are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Tammaru and a member of our Board of Education to ask questions and share what is important to you in our schools.

You can pick from either the 12 p.m. session on Thursday, September 24 at our District 30 Offices, 2374 Shermer Road, Northbrook, or during 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!

GBN Radio WGBK 88.5 FM is looking for local middle school students to step into our Northbrook studio and serve as a Guest DJ! No experience is required. If you love music, sports, podcasts, or just talking into a microphone, fill out this quick survey. We hope to hear from you!

See photos of GBN students in action at https://gbnradio.org/ and GBN's Instagram @gbnradio

To view your child’s Schoology activity, your Parent Access Code and instructions are located on the Parent Portal website. Click Forms in the left navigation, then click Student Information for the 2026-2027 School Year. The Schoology Parent Access code will appear near the top right of the form. Once you have your code, use this guide to setup your Schoology account.

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To ensure a smooth start to the school year, please review the following Illinois health requirements:

Sixth-graders and students new to District 30

• Health exam - All 6th-graders and any student who is new to District 30 must have a completed Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination on file before the first day of school. The physical exam must have been completed within the past 12 months and include all required immunizations. Students who do not have the required documentation after October 15, 2026, may be excluded from school per state mandate until it is received.
• Dental exam: Illinois law requires students entering 6th grade to submit a completed Dental Examination Form by May 15, 2027. The dental exam must have been completed within the required state timeframe (18 months prior to the deadline).

• If your child requires medication at school or has a medical condition that requires a health care plan, please complete and submit the required forms before the first day of school. If updated forms are not received, the school will continue to follow the previous year's health care plan for students with life-threatening allergies or other qualifying medical conditions until new documentation is provided.

All forms are available on the Maple website.

Maple athletics:

If your child will be participating in Maple athletics, it is required that your student have a health exam that was completed within one year prior to the last game of the season, on file in the health office.

Medication dispensation:

Before any medication can be dispensed, the school must receive written instructions and a signed permission form from the student’s physician and parent. All medications must be properly labeled and kept in the Health Office. Parental permission must also be obtained for non-prescription medication.

All forms can be dropped off with a member of the Maple front desk team, or emailed to School Nurse Mrs. Katie Weissler (kweissler@district30.org). Please contact the Health Office at 847-400-8908 if you have questions.

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