Westmoor Weekly 02/12/26

Dear Westmoor Families,

What an incredible week it has been! Our students embraced Kindness Month with such enthusiasm and heart. One of the highlights was our Jar of Hearts activity, where students filled one another’s jars with thoughtful compliments and kind words. It was truly special to see their genuine care and encouragement for one another.

During conference days, we appreciated the opportunity to connect with families and celebrate the growth and progress of our students. Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s learning journey. A heartfelt thank you as well to our PTO for generously providing dinner and dessert for staff throughout conferences—we are so grateful for your continued support.

Looking ahead, please remember that school will be closed Friday and Monday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

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.

Between now and March 13, students, teachers, and families across Illinois have the opportunity to participate in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about Westmoor. We want to hear your perspective on your child’s education and learning environment. Click here to take the survey today!

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.

Join Westmoor families in an evening of Science and STEM on Feb 20th from 6:30-8:00PM.

If your child would like to sign up to contribute a Science experiment please use the following Google Form.

Deadline extended to February 18th! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWEhaWwNWSRnvF0Zl9EeN2f0LpA3xs1wYbg-t805ERqycipQ/viewform

NEW this year: Buy yourself and your family dinner to munch on while perusing all the fun science experiments! Purchase on the PTO website!

This is not a drop off event – so while you’re at the event, sign up to volunteer! Volunteers will get free dinner! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4CA8AA2FA1FE3-stem#/

Please sign up to help out with Marla's lunch! Slot have opened through the end of the year. Thanks for volunteering! CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

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

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!

Monday 2/16 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 2/17 - Epic Burger

Wednesday 2/18 - Raising Cane's & Oki Sushi & Dairy Queen

Thursday 2/19 - Rosati's Pizza Day

Friday 2/20 - Potbelly

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!

February 13: NO SCHOOL - Institute Day

February 16: NO SCHOOL - President's Day

February 20: Science Fair & STEM Night 6:30-8:00pm

February 21: Beginning Orchestra Recitals @ NBJH - 1:00pm

February 23: NBJH Wind Ensemble & Beginning Band Concert @NBJH - 7:00pm

February 24: Cadet, Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestra Concert @NBJH - 7pm

February 24: Board of Education Meeting @7pm

February 26: Beginning & String Orchestra Concert @ NBJH - 7:00pm

February 28: Cheers to 28 Fundraiser at the Putt Shack

March 2: NB28CC Laetus and Something More Concert @GB - 7:00pm

March 3: NB28CC Singers Concert @ GB - 6:00pm

March 3: NB28CC Gleo Concert @GB - 7:00pm

March 4: Junior, Concert Band & Jazz Factory Concert @NBJH - 7:00pm

March 6: End of Trimester 2

March 6: Westmoor PTO meeting @2:15pm

March 10: Board of Education Meeting @7pm

March 13: Kindergarten Parent Share Time: Ms. Andersen @12:25pm, Mr. Winters @1:25pm,Mrs. Baque @2:25pm