Maercker SD 60 -

Eid Mubarak to all of our families and staff that celebrate!

Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, March 20.

Maercker band flutes were treated to a clinic last week by Carolyn Donnelly, a local flute expert. Our students worked extra hard on efficient breathing and articulation! #d60learns

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Stephanie Walker 🌟
Stephanie’s creativity, collaboration, and passion for literacy bring learning to life at Maercker. Thank you for inspiring a love of reading in our students! 💛👏

This April, students in grades 3-5 will have the opportunity to participate in Draw and Paint for Life at Maercker, where they will explore art through mathematical reasoning to understand geometric shapes! 🎨🖌️ This is not a D60 sponsored club. Class starts on April 6! Learn more and register: https://www.hisawyer.com/maureen-claffy-art/schedules/activity-set/1794046

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Shelby South 🌟
Shelby’s compassion, patience, and resilience make Holmes a welcoming place for all students. Thank you for the powerful impact you make every day! 💛👏

Westview Hills Physical Education classes are so excited to have Sauvé back for another year! Sauvé is a professional Hip Hop Dancer, Choreographer and Motivational Speaker.

He brings a fun and positive experience to our students with a variety of hip hop dance moves intertwined with positive motivational talks .Students with no dance experience to full dance experience can’t wait to come to their Physical Education class to see and hear what Sauvé has in store for them!

Sauvé's approach to teaching goes beyond just showing you how to move. He implements a philosophy where you will learn to appreciate and better understand the art of dancing as well as oneself as an individual. The dance lessons and motivational talks are one of the highlights of the year for the students! #d60learns

Is your little one ready to leap into kindergarten next year? Register for our Kindergarten Leap Summer Program to get them connected and comfortable before the fall! In this free program from July 27-Aug. 7, students will build relationships, learn school routines through play, and receive free transportation within district boundaries. Learn more and watch for more information!

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Nirmala Neelam 🌟
Nirmala’s empathy, high expectations, and dedication to our EL students make a lasting impact. Our Wildcats are lucky to have her! 💛👏

Save the date for Band-O-Rama! This fundraiser for our Westview Hills bands on Friday, April 10 will feature a night of exciting music, raffles, a bake sale, and more. We hope to see you there! #d60learns

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Erin Rzepka 🌟
Erin’s resilience, growth mindset, and proactive approach to student learning make a powerful difference every day. Thank you for your dedication to continuous improvement and student success! 💛👏

There are so many great upcoming spring opportunities at the Indian Prairie Public Library! With crafting, cooking, creating, and learning, there are exciting activities for all ages. Learn more on their website: https://ippl.info/

Last week, Westview band students got a visit from Julian Bliss, one of the best professional clarinetists in the world. He played and conducted a masterclass for students. What an awesome experience! #d60learns

Our preschoolers have big dreams of what they want to be when they grow up! #d60learns

The Westview Hills Middle School Jazz Band recently got to share the stage with musician Shawn Maxwell. Watch the district's Facebook page for video coming soon!

It’s National Disability Awareness Month! This month, we advocate for accessibility and equity for people with disabilities everywhere.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined D60 BPAC for Bilingual Bingo Night this week! It was an evening full of fun, culture, and of course delicious churros.

March is Women’s History Month! Join us as we celebrate the contributions, accomplishments, stories and legacies of women throughout history!

The Westview Hills Middle School Chess Team wins the state championship! 🏆 The team capped off another excellent season by first dominating the SDEAA Conference Chess Tournament. The team won 36 of their 40 total matches, finishing in first place and becoming repeat champions! All 10 Westview competitors won at least 3 of their 4 matches, and 6 Wildcats earned medals by winning all 4 of their matches.

The team then went on to compete in the IESA State Chess Tournament where they finished in first place! We’ll be sharing more about this accomplishment soon, but for now, we’re proud to celebrate our champs! ♟️ #d60wins

Join us for Bilingual Bingo tomorrow, March 4! There are two seating groups available: Early and Late - choose the ticket type that fits your schedule best but know that seats are limited. Please reserve tickets for everyone in your party (adults and children) Each group will have 45 minutes of Bingo in the gym and 30 minutes for a sweet treat in the cafeteria!
Learn more: https://www.maercker.org/article/2719977