After reading the book Pumpkin Jack, students are observing the life cycle of a pumpkin plant, making observations each week and discussing decomposition and the regrowth of the seeds! 🎃 #d60learns
Another Elf on the Shelf sighting at Westview Hills means it's a good time for a photo op!
🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Beatriz Solorzano🌟
No matter the changes or challenges that arise, Beatriz approaches each day with adaptability and grace, always keeping students’ best interests at the center of her work. Her thoughtful approach to problem-solving, such as finding ways to use specials time to better serve more students, reflects both her creativity and her drive to make a meaningful impact on learning. We are grateful for all she does and are proud to recognize her as The Gold Standard! 👏
No matter the changes or challenges that arise, Beatriz approaches each day with adaptability and grace, always keeping students’ best interests at the center of her work. Her thoughtful approach to problem-solving, such as finding ways to use specials time to better serve more students, reflects both her creativity and her drive to make a meaningful impact on learning. We are grateful for all she does and are proud to recognize her as The Gold Standard! 👏
Congratulations to Vihaan B., Matt C., Alex D., Sophia L., Owen M., and Ahmed S. on the awesome achievement of being selected to represent Westview Hills at the Illinois Music Education Association District 1 festival. These students auditioned among over a thousand other musicians, and were selected to be a part of this exciting day! #d60learns
The Westview Hills Student Leadership Team has done many different things throughout the year to celebrate and support our community. Their latest endeavor was a Grinch movie night (afternoon) fundraiser benefiting the Maercker Giving Tree. The awesome community of Westview came together to enjoy a movie and raised $541 along the way. Well done to the Student Leadership Team, and thank you to the community for supporting each other! #d60learns #d60leads
Even the Westview Hills Elf of the Shelf needs a little break sometimes.
The Westview Hills Elf on the Shelf made another appearance today. Where will he show up next?
Students at Maercker School have been turning in their Maercker Paws to have lunch with the principal!
🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Laura Koschnitzke🌟
Laura exemplifies continuous improvement in action. She approaches every challenge with curiosity and a learner’s mindset, particularly in her work with bilingual curriculum and biliteracy strategies. By closely partnering with her bilingual assistant and multilingual specialist, she has strengthened instruction and created meaningful opportunities for students to build oracy and confidence. Laura Koschnitzke is an inspiring example of what it means to learn, lead, and serve with heart. Her commitment to students and colleagues alike makes her truly The Gold Standard! 💛
Laura exemplifies continuous improvement in action. She approaches every challenge with curiosity and a learner’s mindset, particularly in her work with bilingual curriculum and biliteracy strategies. By closely partnering with her bilingual assistant and multilingual specialist, she has strengthened instruction and created meaningful opportunities for students to build oracy and confidence. Laura Koschnitzke is an inspiring example of what it means to learn, lead, and serve with heart. Her commitment to students and colleagues alike makes her truly The Gold Standard! 💛
Many students recently submitted writing to the Indian Prairie annual Write-On competition, and we are proud to share that there were a few winners from Westview Hills!
Eighth grader Sreyashi was the overall winner in the 7-8 grade short stories category, and placed second in poetry.
Sixth grade students also had a great showing. Alec placed first in the 4-6th grade short stories category, Rosie placed second overall for poetry and Glori also placed in the top three for her poem. Congratulations to all the winners! #d60learns
Eighth grader Sreyashi was the overall winner in the 7-8 grade short stories category, and placed second in poetry.
Sixth grade students also had a great showing. Alec placed first in the 4-6th grade short stories category, Rosie placed second overall for poetry and Glori also placed in the top three for her poem. Congratulations to all the winners! #d60learns
Participate in our community’s Holiday Giving Tree! District 60 families in need have anonymously completed a request form and the items requested have been uploaded into our online “Giving Tree.” Families have requested gift cards in the denominations of $25 so that they may gift to their child or shop for something special for them.
If you are interested in donating gifts to our families, please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA8AF2BA4FCC52-60523757-holiday
Please drop off your gift donations directly to the office of your child’s school no later than Dec. 7.
If you are interested in donating gifts to our families, please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA8AF2BA4FCC52-60523757-holiday
Please drop off your gift donations directly to the office of your child’s school no later than Dec. 7.
This morning the elf on the shelf made a surprise appearance at Westview Hills in the IMC . We are not sure if he is going to make another appearance and where in the school he may show up, but we will be on the lookout!
🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Arlene Lopez🌟
Arlene’s inclusive and welcoming nature shines from the moment you meet her, and her daily visits to the office to greet staff help foster a culture of belonging across the school. Whether engaging in discussions about asset-based mindsets or building relationships through small daily gestures, Arlene models the heart of our Gold Standard community! 👏
Arlene’s inclusive and welcoming nature shines from the moment you meet her, and her daily visits to the office to greet staff help foster a culture of belonging across the school. Whether engaging in discussions about asset-based mindsets or building relationships through small daily gestures, Arlene models the heart of our Gold Standard community! 👏
Today is National Special Education Day! Today, we celebrate historic legislation requiring equal educational opportunities for all students. Thank you to our staff for ensuring all Maercker students receive the education they deserve! #d60learns
Don't miss an important presentation happening this week!
Westview Hills Middle School will be hosting a Parent presentation of "Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe" on Wednesday, December 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.
All parents, guardians, Teachers and Grandparents are welcome to attend as well.Detective Richard Wistocki, nationally recognized High Technology Cyber Crimes Specialist, will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight, and invaluable resources designed to empower you to combat Cyber-Bullying Vaping and Sexting.
Westview Hills Middle School will be hosting a Parent presentation of "Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe" on Wednesday, December 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.
All parents, guardians, Teachers and Grandparents are welcome to attend as well.Detective Richard Wistocki, nationally recognized High Technology Cyber Crimes Specialist, will be presenting proactive strategies, expert insight, and invaluable resources designed to empower you to combat Cyber-Bullying Vaping and Sexting.
Sixth grade ELA students were assigned a type of figurative language and went to the creation station to film videos that defined and showed this type of figurative language. The video links were turned into QR codes, and students were able to view each other’s projects! #d60learns
🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Courtney Benfield🌟
Courtney exemplifies what it means to be student-focused. As an inclusive and welcoming educator, Courtney has built a classroom environment where every child feels valued and excited to learn. We are proud to celebrate her as The Gold Standard! 💛
Courtney exemplifies what it means to be student-focused. As an inclusive and welcoming educator, Courtney has built a classroom environment where every child feels valued and excited to learn. We are proud to celebrate her as The Gold Standard! 💛
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Maercker D60! We hope everyone is enjoying a long weekend with loved ones.
The student leadership team at Westview Hills builds a positive school community by organizing special spirit days—such as Onesie Day and Jersey Day—that bring students together and celebrate school pride. They also lead activities like the “Be Thankful Turkey,” where students share notes of gratitude. Through these events, the student leadership team promotes engagement, creativity, and a supportive school culture while having some fun! #d60learns
Help us Fuel D60! We need your help to keep our pantry stocked. Please consider donating:
-Fruits packed in juice
-Canned vegetables
-Dried or canned beans and lentils
-Soup
-Rice
-Jerky sticks
-Hot chocolate
-Shelf-stable dairy
-Nut-free snacks for schools
-Snacks for the Wildcat Family Pantry - can include nuts!
Learn more about how you can support the program: http://www.maerckerpta.org/fueld60
-Fruits packed in juice
-Canned vegetables
-Dried or canned beans and lentils
-Soup
-Rice
-Jerky sticks
-Hot chocolate
-Shelf-stable dairy
-Nut-free snacks for schools
-Snacks for the Wildcat Family Pantry - can include nuts!
Learn more about how you can support the program: http://www.maerckerpta.org/fueld60
