Looking for an amazing start to your child's education? Residents of Maercker D60 can register now for preschool for the 2024-25 school year! There are options for blended preschool classes and preschool for all classes with morning and afternoon sessions available. Visit our website to learn more and apply today! https://www.maercker.org/article/1570912
Maercker School had a fantastic Band and Chorus Concert last week with a standing room only crowd! Students did an assembly for their peers during the day and a performances for parents in the evening. #d60learns
Band students at Westview Hills were recently visited by a quintet, mostly made up of Westview alums for a performance. The seniors are going to some impressive universities next year and were able to share their talents and advice with current middle school students. Thanks and congratulations to Austin Eldridge (horn, going to U of I), Amy Chen (flute, going to Northwestern), Vandana Sivakumar (bassoon, going to Northeastern), and Sonali Marion (oboe, going to Vanderbilt) for visiting and sharing your talents!
April is Autism Acceptance Month! This campaign works to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community to live fully. Maercker D60 proudly supports all students!
First grade students had a lot of fun making their illustrations “talk” while presenting their narrative writing for their ELA unit. They wrote a narrative about when they made a mistake, and what they learned from it and used iPads to illustrate the story. Then they used ChatterKid to make their stories come to life to share with friends and family on Seesaw. #d60learns
For this year’s One School, One Book, Maercker School is reading Restart, by Gordon Korman. Thanks to the generous gift of the Maercker PTA, each student and staff received a copy of the book and will discuss it together as they read through the chapters. The author will be visiting with students virtually on May 13! #d60learns
April is National Arab American Heritage Month! During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans.
Run Club at Maercker is off to a great start! Way to go runners! #d60runs
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! At Maercker D60 and each of our schools, we have amazing professionals who do so much to keep things running smoothly. Be sure to thank them today!
Maercker BPAC is holding their next meeting at Holmes on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. which will also feature a read aloud, craft for students, and delicious Mexican pastries, Conchas will be served after the meeting! All are welcome to join and discuss programs, budget, and planning for next school year! #d60learns
Maercker BPAC celebrará su próxima reunión en Holmes el jueves 25 de abril a las 6 p.m. que también contará con una lectura en voz alta, una actividad creativa para estudiantes y deliciosos pasteles mexicanos. ¡Se servirán conchas después de la reunión! ¡Todos son bienvenidos a unirse y discutir programas, presupuestos y planificación para el próximo año escolar!
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for the amazing drivers who get our students to and from school safely each day. Be sure to thank a bus driver! #d60learns
To all in the D60 community who celebrate, Happy Passover!
EXTRA! EXTRA! NEWSIES TO OVERTAKE ILLINOIS SCHOOL!
But seriously, don’t miss the spring musical at Westview Hills this weekend as our students put on Newsies Jr. with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Westview Hills Summer Band information for 2024 is available now. Learn more with the brochure and get your students ready to make music with us this summer! https://5il.co/2j2oo
Principal Scott spent some time learning the Choreography for Newsies Jr. from the cast at Westview Hills. It's going to be a great show! #d60learns #d60dances
We are loving the new D60 mobile app! Download it to be able to access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications on your device!
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Remember back in February when Westview Hills students participated in a solo and ensemble night? We’ve talked to lots of students and band teachers Mr. Huff and Mrs. Moffett for a closer look at this event. Check out the full story: https://www.maercker.org/article/1537884
First and Second grade students have joined an after school club with Mrs. Blake called the Creation Club. They learn about coding, stop motion animation, green screen recordings and more while having a lot of fun! #d60learns
Open the gates and seize the day!
Westview Hills Middle School presents Newsies Jr. with shows on:
Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for students and seniors.
Don't be afraid and don't delay!
Maercker School recently wrapped up the second annual Tournament of Books where 16 picture books, read by 16 teachers faced off every day in March. Students watched and listened to each story and then voted for their favorite until we came down to the championship between The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School (read by Mrs. Setter) vs. Little Pea (read by Mr. Sepich) When the votes were tallied, we had a tie! This is such a fun event; the kids get so excited to take part in the voting process and the teachers have a blast selecting and reading their book. #d60learns
