Westmoor Weekly 11/21/2025

Dear Westmoor Families,

On Wednesday, we celebrated our Trimester 1 success with a fun and spirited school-wide assembly! We recognized classrooms for their outstanding achievements and celebrated students who set new fitness records, as well as students who received Paws for Character Awards for courage and honesty.

To cap off the excitement, we had our staff vs. student game! The first challenge was a hula hoop pass, where both teams worked hard to move the hoop down the line by stepping through it one by one without letting go of the person next to them. Next came a fast-paced cone relay, with players moving the cone from one end of the gym to the other, hopping with it between their legs! The energy was high, the cheering was loud, and in the end… the students came out on top!

Our staff would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for our students and their families. The partnership we share with you is truly valued, and we do not take it for granted. We wish you a joyful and restful holiday filled with quality time spent with loved ones.

The next issue of the Westmoor Weekly will arrive on December 5th. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on December 1st.

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.

Dear Westmoor Families,

We have been working very hard this winter in art and music to create a performance for you. This year’s program is on Friday, December 5, and will feature students’ art, singing, dancing, and instruments.

Please send your child to school dressed for the concert on Dec. 5, and when they’re done performing they will be free to change into more comfortable clothes for the rest of the day.

The doors will open fifteen minutes before each performance. Enjoy the music and look for your child’s artwork displayed after! If you are unable to attend, the performance will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel.

Friday, Dec. 5 - Large Gym (Please enter at Door D - Doors will open at 9am)

9:15 - Grades 1-2 Concert & Art Show

10:15 - Grades 3-4 Concert & Art Show

Mrs. Blair & Ms. Havlicek

ablair@northbrook28.net

hhavlicek@northbrook28.net

Each month, our staff members nominate students who consistently demonstrate the featured character trait of the month. These students are celebrated with a certificate and a special photo alongside our very own Buddy the Bulldog! In addition, they are recognized during our end-of-trimester assemblies as we honor their positive contributions to our school community.

Students in 3rd and 5th grades will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) during the week of December 8. The assessment includes three sections: verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative. No special preparation is needed. As always, we simply encourage families to ensure students get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. Click here to learn more about the test.

The lost and found continues to grow. PLEASE make sure your students name is on their jackets, hats, sweatshirts!

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.

We are pleased to offer another Spirit wear sale just in time for the holidays! Please scan the QR code below to see all the new swag.

When dropping off your child for morning music lessons at NBJH, please keep your child in the car with you until 7:30 a.m. The building does not have supervision for your children until the bell rings at 7:30 a.m.

The temperatures are dropping, and it’s warm coat weather. For more than a decade, the Rotary of Northbrook has been helping our communities stay warm during the winter with its annual "Coat Off Your Back" collection drive. The coat drive will provide winter coats for infants, children, teens, and adults via multiple outlets serving people in need, from the homeless to veterans, displaced families, and the elderly. You can drop off your donation at the donation bin located at the front of our school.

School Districts 27, 28, and 30 are partnering with Cradles to Crayons for a charity coat drive, which will run through December 12, 2025. New and gently used coats, boots, and accessories will be accepted (in sizes 0-3 Months to Adult Medium). Donation boxes can be found at Northbrook Junior High and the Northbrook Park District. There will be a FREE community orchestra concert featuring all three school districts on Friday, Dec. 12 at 6pm at Wood Oaks Junior High.

Monday 12/1 - Chick Fil-A & Jamba Juice

Tuesday 12/2 - Piero's

Wednesday 12/3 - Epic Burger & Oki Sushi

Thursday 12/4 - Rosati's Pizza Day

Friday 12/5 - Potbelly & Baskin Robbins

Order by Tuesday 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! - More spots have opened up for November and December!

November 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving break

December 3: Beginning & Philharmonic Orchestra Concert at NBJH @7pm

December 4: Cadet, String and Chamber Orchestra Concert at NBJH @7pm

December 5: Winter Sing & Art Show, Grades 1 & 2 ~ 9:15-9:45am; Grades 3 & 4 ~ 10:15-10:45am

December 5: Report card access emailed to parents

December 10: Bulldog Pack Meeting - WEAR TIE DYE T-SHIRT

December 15-19: Westmoor Spirit week

December 19: Winter Parties 2:45-3:30pm

December 22 through January 2: Winter Break ~ NO SCHOOL

January 5: School resumes

January 9: WM PTO Meeting @2:15pm

January 14: Bulldog Pack Meeting - WEAR TIE DYE T-SHIRT

January 19: NO SCHOOL

January 22: PTO Bingo Night @6:30pm