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October 16, 2026
Monday, October 19
- First Poms meeting
Tuesday, October 20
- Q1 FitnessGram Testing-All PE students
Wednesday, October 21
- Q1 FitnessGram Testing-All PE students
- PTO Special Lunch
- 6 grade boy/girl basketball tryouts
Thursday, October 22
- Picture retake day
- Q1 FitnessGram Testing-All PE students
Friday, October 23
- Q1 FitnessGram Testing-All PE students
- Q1 Ends
Tuesday, October 27
- Book Fair begins
- First Debate Team meeting
Friday, October 30
- 8th grade World Language Field Trip
Last week, the Maple Cross Country Team participated in the 2-mile IESA 3A Sectional B Cross Country Meet at Lane Tech High School in Chicago. Seven boys and two girls participated.
Out of the 79 girls competing, 8th-grader Melanie Shoemaker came in 3rd place with a time of 12:00 minutes and 8th-grader Claire Williams earned 6th place with a finish of 12:27 minutes! The girls will represent Maple on Saturday, October 17 at the IESA State Cross Country Meet in Normal. On Friday, students lined the halls to cheer on our runners and present them with congratulatory banners as they head off to state!
Congratulations and good luck!
Additionally, the team thanks the PTO for funding the incredible canopy, pictured above, for runners to utilize at their meets. We are so grateful!
The Physical Education/Wellness Department will conduct state mandated FitnessGram fitness assessment for all PE students during the week of October 21-25. All PE students will need to attend PE classes on those dates (Health students do not test).
If possible, please do not schedule any appointments during this class time. First period should be on time and ready for class. Thank you.
Do you like to have your voice heard? Do you like to argue with the people around you? Then Debate Team is for you!
We will hold our first meeting after school on Tuesday, October 27, from 3:45 to 4:35 p.m. in Room 207.
If you cannot make the meeting but are still interested in joining, please see or email Dr. Palmi! Our fall meetings will be practice for a tournament in December.
Our other meeting dates for the fall are November 10, November 13, November 17, November 20, December 1, and December 8.
Permission slips due today!
On Friday, October 30, the World Language Department will take the 8th grade class on full day educational trips.
- Spanish classes will visit the National Museum of Mexican Art Day of the Dead art exhibits, eat at an authentic Mexican restaurant, and tour the Pilsen neighborhood exploring muralism and local shops. This group will report directly to the West Gym at 8:15 am and depart promptly at 8:35 a.m.
- French classes will take a French-immersion cooking class, visit the French Market and attend a French cinema at the Alliance Française. This group will report directly to the West Gym at 7:45 a.m.and the buses will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m.
- Mandarin classes will explore the Chinatown neighborhood, go to a Chinese-American Museum, Buddhist Temple, see murals and eat at a local restaurant. This group will report directly to the West Gym at 8:10 a.m. and the buses will depart promptly at 8:30 a.m.
- Study Strategies, Guided Studies, students who don’t take a World Language, and ELL students will also go to Chinatown.
Buses will NOT wait for late students so please make sure your child is at school on time so we can take attendance and board the buses. Students should only bring their items for the field trip: jacket, water bottle, phone, drawstring/crossbody bag and some money to buy additional snacks. They should leave their school materials and iPads at home as they will not need them that day.
Spanish and Mandarin students will arrive back at school around 2:30 and will continue with the school day. French students will arrive back at school at 3:45, so please arrange transportation home for your student.
Signed field trip permission slips and money are due on Friday, October 16. Permission slips are submitted through PowerSchool (directions below). Money will be collected in the Maple front office. Please get those turned in as soon as possible. Feel free to contact a member of the World Language department with any questions.
Instructions to access the Permission Form on PowerSchool:
- Visit Parent Portal - ps.district30.org/public
- Click Forms in the left panel
- Under the General or All Forms tab, click 2026-27 World Language Field Trip - October 30, 2026 under the Permission Slip section
The Poms team will hold their first meeting on Monday, October 19, 3:35-5:00 p.m. in the West Gym.
Maple will hold tryouts for all 6th, 7th, 8th grade girls and boys basketball in October. Tryouts are as follows:
Boys and girls - 6th grade - October 21-22
Boys - 7th and 8th grade - October 26-27
Girls - 7th and 8th grade - October 28-29
Tryouts will be held over two days in the West Gym, beginning at 3:35 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. sharp. Students who do not come in athletic attire to school will be allowed to change and participate in the tryout. Athletes are expected to attend both days of tryouts.
Important reminders:
Basketball is open to boys and girls in grades 6-8. Please note that teams are not co-ed, and tryouts are required.
Students interested in Poms will receive more information at the first team meeting. Please watch here for the date.
- The basketball schedule can be found on the district website under Athletics and will be shared to student emails.
Please click here or below to complete the form if interested in participating in Basketball or Poms. We look forward to a great season ahead!
PLEASE NOTE: All athletes need a sports physical on file with the school nurse.
The Maple PTO Book Fair will run from Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29 at the Maple Cafetorium during ELA class. The Book Fair will also be open for students to browse and shop during recess. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to purchase books, support teachers by purchasing wishlist books for classroom libraries, and pick up holiday gifts! We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair! Purchases may be made with cash, crest card, or Apple/Google Pay.
Event is Jan. 15
Parent volunteers are needed for the Maple’s annual 8th grade Career Day. The aim of this session is to improve our 8th graders’ interview skills. Volunteers will be expected to kindly and professionally lead students through a series of 20 minute mock interviews. For many of our students, this will be their first experience interviewing.
We are looking for people who are eager to offer thoughtful feedback and encouragement. If you are able to participate between 8:00 and 11:30 a.m. on January 15, 2027, please complete this form.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer at the Book Fair! Many of the volunteer slots have already been filled, but we still have a few spots available. If you are able to help, we would greatly appreciate your support!
Our school Book Fair is coming the week of October 26, and we need parent/guardian volunteers to help make it a success!
Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up/taking down, helping students during the fair, and keeping things organized. Whether you can help for one shift or several, your support is greatly appreciated.
It’s still not too late to consider signing up to volunteer and help our students enjoy a fun and successful Book Fair! Volunteer for the Book Fair
Help Us Reach 80 Participants for the 8th grade trip
We’re excited to share that 70 participants have signed up for 8th Grade Washington DC trip! If we reach 80 participants by October 31, we’ll qualify for additional funding to support our school community. If your family is still considering participating, now is a great time to join us. Every participant makes a difference!
Students will explore our nation’s history, learn beyond the classroom, and make lasting memories with their classmates. Payment plans and scholarships are available.
FLAG Scholarship: Financial assistance may be available for eligible families.
Extended Payment Plan: Spread the cost over a longer period.
Just a $115 deposit to reserve your student’s spot.
We encourage interested families to explore these options and take advantage of this exciting opportunity.
Trip ID: 230108
Register: WorldStrides Registration
Questions? Call 800-468-5899
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8th grade parents, save the date!
Incoming freshman night for Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South High Schools is scheduled for January 12, 2027 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please continue to watch here for more information.
District 30 is seeking our next Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations! We know our District 30 families have strong professional networks, and we ask that you please consider sharing this opening with highly qualified candidates.
Those interested can apply directly at district30.org/apply, plus learn more about District 30 overall at district30.org/jobs.
Thank you for your support in helping to recruit a student-centered leader who will maintain District 30's strong finance and operations systems!
File petitions Nov. 16-23
Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 will have four school board seats to be filled at the Consolidated Election on April 6, 2027. Candidates who are elected will fill four-year terms expiring in April 2031.
Candidates for the office of the school board can begin circulating nominating petitions for signatures. The period for filing nominating petitions runs from November 16-23, 2026.
A candidate for the school board is required to file the nominating petitions, Statement of Candidacy, and receipt for filing their Statement of Economic Interests with the applicable county election clerk and not with the school board secretary or the administrative offices of the school district. The county clerk may have petition forms available, or blank petitions may be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website.
Candidates may also want to consult the “2027 Candidate’s Guide,” which can be downloaded from the Illinois State Board of Elections website, or contact the county clerk or board of election commissioners regarding the requirements of filing. Candidates and voters can get information about District 30 from our website and learn about being a school board member from the Illinois Association of School Boards at: iasb.com/elections.
Candidates who are interested in seeking endorsement from the District 30 School Board Caucus should contact Katie Schick (kateschick0609@gmail.com) by Friday, October 16. The School Board Caucus is a committee of District 30 residents that includes families both with and without children enrolled in Willowbrook, Wescott and Maple schools. The Caucus's role is to source, screen and endorse potential school board candidates. To be considered by the Caucus, candidates will need to complete a detailed application as well as an interview. If you are interested in learning more about joining the Caucus, please contact Katie.
Please follow the Maple LMC team and student on their amazing journeys! Look for them: @maplepageturners!
Give them a follow to get a peek into the LMC space, learn about new books, and experience our many events and activities! Join as they continue to build a community of readers at Maple.
Anyone wishing to purchase a yearbook for their student should click here to complete the online order or call Jostens 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
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
Health Office: 847-400-8908Location: 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, USA
Website: district30.org/maple
