The Viking View

As we head into February, there is so much to celebrate at Albright. From girls basketball getting up and running, to a smooth and successful e-Learning day, to strong growth shown on our most recent i-Ready diagnostic, our students continue to show effort, resilience, and pride in their work. At the same time, we know that academic growth must go hand in hand with kindness. We are continuing to focus with students on how their words and actions impact others, specially when peers are struggling, and we invite families to join us in these conversations at home. A quick check-in about treating others with respect, choosing kindness, and speaking up when hurtful comments are made can go a long way in helping us ensure Albright remains a place where every student feels safe, supported, and valued. As always we appreciate the support of all our Salt Creek 48 families.

Good Afternoon Warrior Families:

We are excited to announce that registration for our 2026 Willowbrook Athletic Summer Camps is NOW OPEN!

Here is our list of offerings:

WBHS Athletic Summer Camp Offerings (2026)

You can register your child at:

https://dupage88.revtrak.net/rw-wbhs-athletics

We hope your child will join us this summer! We guarantee that it will be a Dubs Up!

With Warrior Pride,

Ed Sullivan

D48 is back with another community engagement event! Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or mentor, this community book talk is for anyone who supports children and adolescents. Join us as we explore practical, research-based strategies from Shift by Ethan Kross to better understand our inner voice, manage stress, and model healthy thinking for the kids in our lives.

The event takes place at Albright Middle School on Tuesday, February 10th from 6:00-7:30 PM. We will begin with a pizza dinner from 6:00-6:30 before diving into the engagement event from 6:30-7:30. Free childcare will be provided.

RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated if you plan to attend. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/1wVnRYYhRCmPVEFb7

We hope to see you there!

We would like to have a Cultural Night, but we need your help to make it a success! We are looking for families interested in hosting a table to share their heritage through food samples, traditional artifacts, or stories from their culture. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to learn from one another and celebrate the traditions that make Salt Creek 48 so special.

If you would like to participate or help host a table, please let us know by filling out this brief interest form below.

Albright Middle School has a new main entrance! Please note that Door One on the north side of Villa Ave is no longer in use for parent drop-offs or late student arrivals. All parents and students arriving after the start of the school day should now use the new main entrance located on the south side of Villa Ave, as shown in the photo. This update helps improve security and streamline our entry procedures. Thank you for your cooperation!

We want all of our students to start their day ready for success! A crucial part of that readiness is simply being on time.

Please remember that our arrival window is from 7:35 AM to 7:43 AM. If a student arrives at the front office after 7:43 AM, they are officially marked as tardy.

Consistent punctuality helps students:

• Catch the Day’s Key Information: The first minutes of class are essential for daily instructions and lesson overviews.
• Build Lifelong Habits: Being on time is a critical skill needed for high school, future jobs, and life responsibilities.
• Avoid Disruptions: Arriving on time ensures the classroom environment remains focused and free from interruptions.

Please help us reinforce the importance of a smooth morning routine at home. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring students are in their classrooms and ready to learn by 7:45 AM sharp!

Dear Families,

Please note that Willowbrook High School has mailed the Class of 2030 Save the Date flyer and a Welcome to Willowbrook letter to all of our 8th grade families.

For your convenience, both documents are attached below in English and Spanish.

Sports physicals are required for any students who would like to participate in school-sponsored sport activities. They are only good for one calendar year. If you are not sure if you child needs a new one please reach out to the school nurse Mrs. Simmons.

Due to our ongoing construction, we are hosting our basketball "home" games off-site this year at St. Alexander's Parish.

The church has been kind enough to rent out its gymnasium space so that we could have a place to call home while our new gymnasium is being built. Please be aware that the seating is more limited at this location. There is one small bank of bleachers, and we will be putting out folding chairs, but it's still not very large.

For athletes who will be competing at St. A's, we have arranged for bus transportation to the facility after school. Transportation home from games and practices will be the responsibility of the student athlete and their family. Coaches will send home more detailed information on transportation and expectations.

Students planning to attend the game as spectators will need to find their own transportation to and from the game and must remain in the gym at all times. There will be a staff member from AMS present to supervise students who wish to come cheer on their classmates. If a student spectator chooses to leave the gym, then they must leave the church campus and will not be allowed re-entry.

St. Alexander's Parish is located at 300 S. Cornell Ave, Villa Park.

Feb 2, 20264:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Girls Basketball (H) HauserFeb 2, 2026

Feb 4, 20264:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Girls Basketball @ LindopFeb 4, 2026

Feb 9, 20264:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Girls Basketball (H) SEGFeb 9, 2026

Feb 9, 20267:00 PM — 8:00 PM

FTC Meeting @ AMSFeb 9, 2026

Feb 12, 20264:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Girls Basketball @ HillsideFeb 12, 2026

Feb 13, 20267:00 PM — 9:00 PM

FTC Enchanted Evening Dance- Location TBD

The winter season is in full swing, and all that comes with it can leave kids feeling extra tired. This is a friendly reminder that getting enough sleep helps children feel their best at school and at home. During sleep, their bodies and brains recharge—supporting learning, focus, growth, and a healthy immune system.

FTC News

Enchanted Evening Dance February 13th from 7:00-9:00pm at Swartz!! Join us in our temporary location for the year at Swartz for our Enchanted Evening Dance! This is a family tradition for so many in our district and we are so excited to keep this tradition going. We will have pizza, cookies, trinkets for sale (including but not limited to slime, bag charms, & tumblers), and of course our biggest raffle of the year! See the flyer for further details.

Dine out Don't cook dinner, support FTC! Michael Anthony's is hosting a dine out on Thurs Feb 26. All day your order supports FTC with 20% of proceeds benefiting D48. See the flyer attached.

Save the Date Taste of 48 Tues March 10

Beginning late next week, we will offer a la carte snack items for purchase through the lunch lines. The items sold will include baked chips ($1.50), chocolate chip cookies ($1.25), and sparkling water ($2.00). There are a few rules around how much and when students can purchase the items:

• Students with a negative lunch balance will not be allowed to purchase these items
• Students may only purchase one of each type of item per day (i.e. only one bag of chips, one cookie, and one drink)
• If a student is only purchasing a snack item, and not a hot lunch, that student must wait until students getting their hot lunch have been served, then they can enter the lunch line to purchase their snack (we want to prioritize students getting their meals)
• The prices listed above will be consistent for everyone, regardless of whether the student receives free/reduced lunch prices
• Students must use money loaded on to their account for the snack items; we do not accept cash

Westway Coach Bus Co. 630-279-2720

Often there are times when our buses are running late. Westway Coach will notify us when there is a delay in time for buses so we can notify our parents of the bus that is running late. Sometimes a situation can happen when our office is closed and a parent tries to call us. If this is the case you may contact Westway Coach at 630-270-2720.

**Note that our School Office hours are 7:15 to 4:00 Monday thru Friday.

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