Maercker Intermediate is getting a Spanish Club! This club will meet on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. starting right away. This is not a D60-sponsored club, but offers an opportunity to practice Spanish with peers. Register: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=535503&preLoadClassID=22334409

5th graders have been learning band basics with Band Prelude at Maercker School! #d60learns

The Westview Hills Boys’ Golf Team placed in 14th place in team competition in the Grant Park Sectional at Minne Monesse Golf Course on Wednesday.  Trevor H. was the top Wildcat Golfer and shot 54 and 55 to place in 59th place with a 109 over the 18 hole course.  Ethan H. shot a 116 in 71st place.  Caleb M. shot 119 in his first competitive round, while Jace B. finished in 83rd place. 

Trevor and Ethan will join Reagan K. and Mia H. in the SDEAA Conference Meet on Monday, September 14 at Twin Lakes Golf Course. 

These Maercker Wildcats were selected for being Kind, Safe and Responsible. They also demonstrate one or more pillars of the Wildcat Code: Effort in Academics, Responsible with time and focus, Follow School Rules, and being Respectful.

Congrats to Anna, Amelia, Abigail, Vivian, Muhammad and Samuel!

A huge congratulations to Reagan K. for qualifying for the IESA STATE MEET next week after firing an 82 at Countryside Golf Course yesterday. She shot a 39 on the front nine including a birdie on the par 5 sixth hole. Despite a slow start on the back nine, she stayed positive and proceeded to par four of the last five holes. We are so proud that Reagan will be making her third straight trip to Metamora for the state meet! #d60learns #d60wins

Need dinner plans? Head over to Skuddlebutts Pizza & Catering in Downers Grove anytime before 9 p.m. today, Sept. 10, to support the Maercker PTA! 20% of pre-tax sales will go straight back into funding awesome events and resources for our Wildcats.

Whiskers the Wildcat knocked it out of the park to help Maercker students do well on the MAP test during Spirit Week last week! #d60learns

Are you looking ahead to college and wondering about savings? Check out this event happening at Westmont Public High School on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6:30-7:30 that is all about starting your savings plan with experts from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office!

Don’t forget that Monday, Sept. 7 is a non-attendance day with all district and school offices closed!

Every autumn, Maercker PTA participates in the Reflections arts competition. This program offered by National PTA encourages our students to explore and express themselves through the arts. Our Wildcats have the opportunity to create original works to show us their artistic ability and creativity in expressing a common theme. Learn more and start brainstorming ideas!
https://www.maerckerpta.org/reflections

The first day of school at Westview Hills was full of high fives! #d60learns

Have you had an experience with a Maercker D60 staff member that made you feel great? We want to hear about it! We make it easy for members of our community to recognize and celebrate the incredible teachers and support staff that make Maercker D60 a safe, inclusive community that empowers and inspires life-long curiosity for learning with the Gold Standard! Learn more and share your Gold Standard moment today: https://www.maercker.org/article/1723786

Emma Panico, welcome to District 60! We are proud to have her as a new Special Education teacher at Maercker Intermediate.

She chose to work at Maercker D60 not only because she loves our mission of promoting collaboration and a supportive learning environment for all students but also that this job brings her back close to her hometown of Downers Grove.

She loves being a teacher because she enjoys watching students use the skills you've taught in the classroom, in real life. Emma shares it is such an honor to be a small part of shaping students' lives.

Her hope for the school year is that her students leave the classroom feeling like they can do hard things and be encouraged to get out of their comfort zones.

Congrats to the Westview Hills Boys Cross Country team for defeating both Cass and Old Quarry yesterday. Although it was hot and rained during the boys race, many of our wildcats had excellent performances.

Leading the way for Westview was Liam winning his second race of the season in 11 minutes and 35 seconds.

Sam finished in 2nd place while running his best time ever.

Suvan finished in 3rd and dropped an incredible 46 seconds off his personal best time.

Adam A. finished in 6th and also lowered his best time.

For Alex P., 10 was the lucky number. He finished in 10th in the race, earned a medal for being in the top 10, and moved into 10th place on the 6th grade hall of fame with his time of 12 minutes and 55 seconds.

A special shoutout to Lyla, Emma, Arlette, Sabina, Victoria, Dunja, Mrs. Moffett, Mr. Engberg, and Mr. Juarez for helping with the meet. Our boys race again Thursday at Westmont!

First day of school photos aren’t just for students! The 7th grade team made sure to capture the memories of Mr. Goss’s last first day of school before he retires at the end of the year. #d60learns

Join us for a Parent Coffee on School Safety on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Wildcat Den at Westview Hills!

This is a great opportunity to connect with the principals as they share important updates on safety procedures and answer your questions. Learn how we’re working together to keep our schools safe and engage in an open conversation about supporting our students.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Help us welcome Katie Patrick to District 60! Katie is our new Differentiation Specialist at Holmes.

What attracted her to the field of education was to be able to make a positive impact on solving complex learning challenges.

This school year, she plans to empower her students by genuinely hearing, supporting and guiding growth from the heart.

Check out some great Back to School Resources from the Indian Prairie Public Library!

We’re proud to welcome Yasmine Kasi! She is a new Speech Language Pathologist at Holmes School.

When asked why she chose to work at Maercker D60 she shared that she loves how diverse yet inclusive the community is, and that she feels right at home.

Regarding the field of education, she has found working with younger students within speech and language is her passion. She shared, “I love helping children develop to their fullest potential. You can see their growth so clearly and it’s a joy to be able to contribute to that.”

During the school year, she looks forward to modeling curiosity for her students. She continued, “I want my students to see that learning is not about having all the answers; it is about being willing to wonder, ask questions, try again, and discover something new. By celebrating effort, creativity, and growth, I can help students develop confidence as communicators and build a mindset that learning is something they can enjoy throughout their lives.”

Thank you to the Bilingual Parent Association Council and our dual language families for the gifts to our dual language teachers! BPAC President Casey Rheaume and her son Charlie delivered them to staff. Our D60 community is the best!