Westmoor Weekly 03/20/26 resend

Dear Westmoor Families,

Happy first day of Spring! We had a fantastic week. While learning is always our top priority, this week brought some extra excitement. We were thrilled to welcome Chloe, the therapy dog from the Northbrook Police Department, and our students also came together to create a whole-school video—an experience that was both fun and memorable for everyone. Be sure to take a moment to check out the video (linked on the Buddy the Mascot picture) and see the joy and creativity our students brought to life!

Report cards have been posted! To view your child’s report card, please log in at: teacherease.com and click where it says “Login.” Your user name is your email address. If you are unable to recall the password you used to access report cards last year, please click the “Forgot Password” link to reset it. For parents with multiple children, you can toggle between student accounts by clicking on the silhouette of a person on the upper right side of the screen. If you need assistance, please contact Lisa Brown at the District 28 office - lbrown@northbrook28.net.

As a reminder, April 6-10 is state testing (IL Assessment of Readiness-IAR) for 3rd-5th graders. We will test each morning from 9:00 am until about 10:30. Please make every effort for students to be on time for these days as they will not be able to test that day if they arrive late and miss the instructions. Please also avoid student absences for appointments if at all possible.

As we look ahead, it’s time to begin planning for the upcoming school year. Below, you’ll find important information about class placements and the request process.

We hope you and your families enjoy a wonderful spring break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday, March 30!

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.

Westmoor Library is excited to announce that acclaimed author, CHRIS BARTON, will be visiting Westmoor School on Tuesday, April 14! Chris is the author of the 2010 Seibert Honor book, The Day Glo Brothers, the 2011 Children's Book Choice Book Award Shark Vs. Train, and the 2020 Bluestem Nominee Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion and many more!

If you'd like to purchase a personalized copy of his books, you can use the QR codes on the order form or click on the following links:

Fire Truck Vs. Dragon

We Match

How to Make a Book

Dazzle Ships: WWI and the Art of Confusion

Important: On the payment page of the online checkout, in the “Additional Information/Customer Comments” section, indicate you are a Westmoor family and state the name for the dedication of the book as well as “In Store Pick Up."

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY MARCH 30!

For any questions, feel free to contact our library media specialist, Mrs. LaCerra!

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/.

As children grow, physical play is an important part of their development. Activities such as running, climbing, wrestling, building, balancing, and other forms of active movement help children strengthen their muscles, improve coordination, develop body awareness, and practice social skills like cooperation and self-regulation.

While school recess must remain a safe and structured environment for all students, some types of rough-and-tumble or high-energy play are better suited for supervised settings outside of school. Providing opportunities for active physical play at home, at parks, in sports, or during other supervised activities helps children meet their developmental movement needs.

The following handout from our occupational and physical therapy staff includes ideas for safe, developmentally appropriate ways children can engage in physical play outside of school to support their strength, coordination, and overall well-being.

Students in grades 3-5 will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) during the week of April 6-10, and the Illinois Science Assessment the week of April 13-17 for grade 5. IAR tests will begin in the morning, and will take 60-90 minutes.

As we approach our upcoming spring assessments, we want to ensure our students feel confident and ready to do their best. These tests will measure growth and grade level achievement in reading, writing, and math (and also science for grade 5). The best way to prepare students for any standardized test is to maintain consistent daily routines, and parents can support by:

• ensuring students come to school each day on time

• minimizing the scheduling of doctor’s appointments, dental visits, or family vacations during our testing window.

• providing healthy foods, especially in the morning, and avoiding foods with high amounts of sugar or caffeine.

• getting a good night's rest.

• celebrating your child's effort and hard work! Consider planning a fun end-of-week celebration together!

Thank you, families, for your partnership and support in helping to make our assessments go smoothly.

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.

Summer courses for incoming 1st through 8th-grade students are now available on the district's Summer Programming webpage. The 2026 session will run from Thursday, June 4, to Friday, June 26. There is no Summer Enrichment/ESY on Friday, June 19. Students in grades 1-4 attend Summer Enrichment/ESY at Westmoor School. Students in grades 5-8 attend Summer Enrichment/ESY at Northbrook Junior High. Registration will begin on Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m.

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.

Online registration is now open for Glenbrook High School District 225 youth summer camps! Athletic Camps are offered to incoming first through eighth-grade students and will run throughout the summer. They are held at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South unless otherwise noted. Please visit the summer camp website for camp offerings and instructions on how to register. For assistance with camp registration or cancellations, please get in touch with the Summer Athletic Camp Office at athleticcamp@glenbrook225.org or 847-486-4717.

Join your friends and neighbors to walk or run a 5K on Saturday, May 2, at 8 a.m.! 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. Sign up before Friday, April 10 to guarantee a race t-shirt! Click here to learn more and sign up!

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.

The chair leads and coordinates the volunteers for our Cultural Fair. The Westmoor Cultural Fair has delicious food, performances, and parents who host country tables that help our students learn about different cultures!

We are also looking for parent volunteers who would like to help or host a table. Please see below for the sign up genius.

Monday 3/30 - Chick Fil-A

Tuesday 3/31 - Panera

Wednesday 4/1 - Steak-n-Shake & Oki Sushi

Thursday 4/2 - Rosati's

Friday 4/3 - NO SCHOOL

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! - Slots through end of year are available.

Thanks for volunteering!

March 20: Report card access emailed to parents

March 23-27: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

March 30: School resumes

March 30: Summer Programming Registration begins at 7:00pm

April 3: NO SCHOOL

April 6-10: IAR Testing, Grades 3-5

April 8: WM PTO Meeting @7pm via Zoom

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

April 17: PTO Cultural Fair 5:30-7:00pm

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