NT_010418

More documents

Recommendations

Info

12 | January 4, 2018 | The Northbrook tower YEAR IN REVIEW 2017 northbrooktower.com D31 celebrates another year of improvement Alexandra Nicholson Superintendent West Northfield District 31 2017 has been another year of continuous improvement for West Northfield School District 31. Our focus remained on the District’s sevenyear strategic plan, and we have made multiple facility safety improvements to increase security. Highlights from the strategic plan include: • Goal 1: student growth and achievement — District 31 is actively developing and implementing defined and coordinated curricula for English language arts and math that identify standards-based learning outcomes, as well as align resources and materials to achieve Calling all PET BOUTIQUES WALKERS GROOMERS BOARDERS & MORE! DOES YOUR BUSINESS PAMPER PETS? Advertise Today! Contact the Classified Department 708-326-9170 22ndcenturymedia.com those outcomes. Additionally, a multitiered system of supports has been developed and implemented that provides students with services within and beyond the classroom to ensure academic, social and emotional success. • Goal 2: learning environment — Winkelman and Field schools developed behavior systems that clearly identify common expectations that teaches, monitors and positively reinforces these throughout the school year. Additionally, District 31 has developed a wide range of after-school experiential learning opportunities, which promote creativity, exploration and application to help students discover their passions and interests. • Goal 3: professional practices — Proactive and systematic professional development is being offered to all staff that is focused on critical areas and provides ongoing implementation support through coaching and other resources. A collaborative leadership structure for shared decision-making has been developed and implemented, including a district leadership team, school leadership teams and grade-level/ department-level teams that are responsible for implementation of the strategic plan and are held accountable for the achievement of identified goals. • Goal 4: engage families and communities – Communication with families is expanding through the implementation of SeeSaw and Twitter at Winkelman School. Input from parents, students and staff is being sought through a variety of surveys prior to making final decisions, as well as input regarding satisfaction with District procedures, offerings, etc. • Goal 5: resources – District 31 has maintained its excellent financial ratings from the State, and our reserves are above the minimum 35 percent established via policy. For more detailed information, look for our District newsletters. GLENVIEW OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE 1015 Sq. Feet | $1,425 per month Serving the north Shore Since 1981 (847) 724-7850|1761 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL www.nimrodrealty.com D30 fosters lifelong learning in the community Chuck Gitles President D30 Board of Education Northbrook/Glenview School District 30’s Maple, Wescott and Willowbrook schools proudly serve both the Villages of Glenview and Northbrook. We exist to create a community that craves learning, fosters resiliency and cares deeply for every child. We continue to value lifelong learning, relationships, collegiality and child-centric practices. We are proud of our District 30 students, who continue to demonstrate solid character and perform at a high level, according to multiple measures of local and national assessments. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Wegley is now serving in his third year. He firmly embraces the growth mindset that continues to drive District 30. In the spring of 2017, Dr. Wegley was honored with the Family Service Center’s Heart of the Family Award, in recognition of his outstanding support and contribution to the well-being of families in the community. We are very proud to have him lead Maple, Wescott and Willowbrook schools. Our Board of Education goals are reviewed each year through a collaborative process with our administrative team. District goals for the 2017-2018 school year are: • Increase child-centered learning experiences while implementing rigorous instruction and coherent educational programs • Ensure District 30 facilities possess the capacity to support our evolving and emerging programs and contribute to optimal educational experiences District 30’s Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Dale Falk continues to manage the District’s financial operations. Our financial outlook remains promising, due to the Board of Education’s financial oversight, as well as continued, strong, local revenue and support. District 30 has consistently received the highest level of state recognition for its financial stability. Most recently, the District received a AAA rating by Standard & Poor’s when issuing $36.3 million in bonds for the new Maple School construction project. In addition to these bonds, the Board of Education plans to contribute an additional $5.2 million from proactively planned fund balances to not only build a new school, but also transform the entire Maple campus over the next two summers. We are sharply focused on finalizing plans for the new Maple School, which will be a tremendous resource for our students and community. District 30’s new Maple School will begin construction in the spring of 2018, with targeted completion and occupation in the fall of 2019. Follow our exciting progress on this community resource at www. d30facilities.org. We welcomed 16 new staff members in August. We are proud of the fact that 86 percent of our faculty holds a master’s degree or higher. The District’s outstanding staff shows continuous improvement due to a world-class, comprehensive and job-embedded professional development program, led by Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Melissa E. Hirsch. District 30 also embraces community service through food, toy and book drives at our schools. We invite our community to participate in District 30’s 18th annual Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Run. This community fixture helps support ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) research through the Les Turner ALS Foundation, provides scholarships to graduating seniors at the high schools and allows for special school projects. The event will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Maple School. For more information, visit lewblondrun.org. On behalf of our board, administrative team and staff, we thank our community for their engagement in and support of District 30 as we continue our development of our most important resource: our children. Here’s to a great 2018!
northbrooktower.com sound off the northbrook tower | January 4, 2018 | 13 Social snapshot Top Web Stories From northbrooktower.com as of Tuesday, Jan. 2 1. Small-screen debut: Northbrook native to appear on ‘The Bachelor’ 2. Police: Diversion plot used in home burglary 3. Announcement: The Zagon family celebrates 2 milestones 4. Boys Hockey: Spartans looking for right finish 5. Boys wrestling: GBN overpowers GBS Become a Tower Plus member: northbrooktower.com/plus from the editor First we look back, then forward Martin Carlino martin@northbrooktower.com This week’s issue of The Tower gives us all a chance to look back at 2017. As we can all probably agree, 2017 was a year filled with a wide variety of stories. These stories hopefully inspired, moved and put a smile on your faces. Assembling this week’s issue was a bit of a different experience for myself. Normally, I have a strong working knowledge of every story that is to be included in an edition of The Tower. However, since I’ve only been with The Tower for about six months, some of the stories included as part of our look at 2017 were stories that were a little unfamiliar to me. I truly cherished the chance to take in some of these great stories that I missed in the first half of 2017. I hope that all of you will have the same joyful experience as myself when looking through The Tower this week. There are so many truly amazing stories that happened throughout Northbrook this year. It would be nearly impossible for us to look back at all the great stories we came across in 2017, but we hope you enjoy our look back at the many we were able to in this week’s issue. As 2018 begins to progress, we hope to bring you the same caliber of stories we were able to in 2017. We know that with a great community like Northbrook, finding stories about the wonderful accomplishments of residents should be no problem on our end. Last year gave us so many memorable moments. We’re confident 2018 will do the same. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2018. Students Receive a Side of Smiles with Their Pizza! Festive lunch volunteers at Willowbrook School were caught with their smiles showing, the day before Winter Break. Principal Scott Carlson’s photo is a reminder of the importance of dedicated volunteers who serve District 30 children every day! Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 posted this photo on Dec. 27 Follow The Northbrook Tower: @northbrooktower Adult Men’s and Women’s Basketball Leagues start up in early February. Gather your team and register today! @nbparks tweeted this on Dec. 27 Like The Northbrook Tower: facebook.com/northbrooktower d28 From Page 11 The program offers morning and afternoon sessions in a blended model that combines typically developing, at risk and special needs students. The inclusive environment is built on the belief that children learn best through play-based experiences designed to encourage problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork. This play-based learning model extends to our fullday kindergarten program, which provides time for our younger learners to explore their interests along with building a solid foundation in literacy and math. Continuing our tradition of caring for others, several community outreach projects were completed by students and staff in each of our schools. Meadowbrook collected dozens of boxes of school supplies to send to a classroom in St. Thomas that was devastated by two go figure 9 hurricanes. A food drive helped restock the township food pantry shelves and 200 letters were written to our troops overseas. At Greenbriar, families gathered to create 556 birthday bags containing the makings for a celebration for the Families Helping Families organization. The school also collected more than 3,000 books that were donated to a school with a high population of low-income families. At Westmoor, the PTO held a Rockin Jump fundraiser for hurricane relief. Students also sent Halloween candy to troops and held a clothing drive for hurricane victims. Our Young Explorers raised $10,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital with a Trike-a-thon last May. Northbrook Junior High raised $1,300 for breast cancer research in October by staging a ‘Pink Out’ at school. Each year, the students vote on a charity of choice and raise money throughout the year. Last spring, the school presented Heartland Animal Shelter with a $3,000 donation. Also, $14,000 in scholarships were awarded to high school seniors from the Homer O. Harvey Scholarship Fund. The main fund-raiser for this event is the HOH5K, held the first Saturday in May and organized by volunteers of the PTO Council. On behalf of the Board of Education, Thank you! We continue to be blessed by incredible support from our wonderful families, our committed community and the exceptional children we engage with every day. An intriguing number from this week’s edition The number of gold medals the GBN math team captured in May at the state tournament (please see page 3) The Northbrook Tower Sound Off Policy Editorials and columns are the opinions of the author. Pieces from 22nd Century Media are the thoughts of the company as a whole. The Northbrook Tower encourages readers to write letters to Sound Off. All letters must be signed, and names and hometowns will be published. We also ask that writers include their address and phone number for verification, not publication. Letters should be limited to 400 words. The Northbrook Tower reserves the right to edit letters. Letters become property of The Northbrook Tower. Letters that are published do not reflect the thoughts and views of The Northbrook Tower. Letters can be mailed to: The Northbrook Tower, 60 Revere Drive ST 888, Northbrook, IL, 60062. Fax letters to (847) 272-4648 or email to martin@ northbrooktower.com. www.northbrooktower.com
Page 1 and 2: ® The Northbrook Tower Northbrook
Page 3 and 4: northbrooktower.com year in review
Page 5 and 6: northbrooktower.com northbrook the
Page 11: northbrooktower.com YEAR IN REVIEW
Page 15 and 16: the Northbrook Tower | January 4, 2
Page 17 and 18: northbrooktower.com Year in Review
Page 23 and 24: northbrooktower.com real estate the
Page 25 and 26: northbrooktower.com classifieds the
Page 27 and 28: northbrooktower.com SPORTS the nort
Page 31 and 32: northbrooktower.com sports the nort

NT_010418

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?