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Our girls basketball teams have been crushing it! At their first home games of the season, the Varsity team won 30-18, and JV followed up with a 28-10 victory. Let’s go, Wildcats! 🏀 #d60knowsball

In 6th grade Social Studies, students have been learning factual information about the five major world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Through guided lessons, discussions, and comparative activities, students explore each religion’s core beliefs, symbols, traditions, and places of worship. The goal of this unit is to build cultural awareness, promote respect for global diversity, and help students understand how religion has shaped societies and world history! #d60learns

Westview Hills Middle School is looking for a Head Wrestling Coach in order to be able to offer Wrestling beginning in December. Applicants must meet all sport specific coaching certifications and district mandated training requirements. Get more information and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/maercker/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=907&ref=

Holmes has a new social focus this week - following teacher directions!.=We kicked off our focus with a read aloud featuring Mr. Frasz. We know when we all work together we can meet our goals - use our coping strategies and we know you can make good choices to follow teacher directions. #d60learns

Holmes kindergarten students loved being junior directors in their mini green screen debuts! They created their own character, setting and one special event to tell their own story to share with family and friends. #d60learns

Join us online tomorrow, Nov. 5 for the Community Speaker Series webinar on mental health with Dr. Jonathan Singer. Today's adolescents are facing more mental health challenges than any previous generation. In this webinar, Dr. Singer will discuss how to tell the difference between everyday stress and more serious conditions like anxiety or depression, how to recognize warning signs of crisis, and how to talk with kids about these sensitive topics. Register here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E127580&id=61

There is QUITE a buzz in the library at Holmes with the second annual Literacy Pumpkins! We had 114 pumpkins sent in and everyone in the building loved walking through them to see all of the amazing creativity! Thank you for helping your students be creative, have fun and celebrate literacy together! #d60learns

This week is National School Psychology Week! Thank you to our school psychologists who have the wellbeing and success of our students at the center each day.

We love these adorable and spooky submissions for our staff pumpkin decorating contest! Which one is your favorite? #d60halloween

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has updated the proficiency benchmarks for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) to better reflect students’ progress toward real college and career readiness expectations. These new benchmarks ensure that student scores more accurately represent what students know and can do.

Check out the latest issue of the D60 E-Newsletter for more information:

https://maerckersd60il.edurooms.com/engage/important-updates-from-maercker-school-district-60/newsletters/maercker-d60-news-notes-october-29-2025

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Sarah Erwin 🌟
Sarah’s adaptability, data-driven leadership, and collaborative spirit inspire both staff and students. She empowers teachers, strengthens PLCs, and models resilience every day. Thank you, Sarah, for being The Gold Standard! 👏💛

Thank you to everyone who joined D60 BPAC on Tuesday, Oct. 28 for the incredible Día de los Muertos event at Holmes! It was a wonderful celebration of family and culture that taught great lessons about the traditions of this important day. Families were able to get involved with crafts, visit ofrendas and hear some great live music!

Tell us what you think of our school nutrition program! Families are invited to take a short survey to share how our food service provider, Whitsons Culinary Group, can continue to make improvements to better serve our school community.

Take the survey today! https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/Interview/2d935949-52d0-440c-962e-7e91df4d7597

Westview clarinet and saxophone students experienced a clinic from professional jazz musician and VanDoren artist Shawn Maxwell. What a cool opportunity! Thank you for visiting with us! #d60learns

🌟 Gold Standard Spotlight: Julie Milos 🌟
Julie’s dedication, creativity, and collaborative leadership inspire both students and colleagues. From designing engaging lessons to building confidence in her students, she is a true role model and superhero teacher. Thank you, Julie, for being The Gold Standard! 👏💛

Staff members made homemade tamales with Dr. Corona during Hispanic Heritage Month. ¡Que sabroso!

Join us for our special Dia de los Muertos event TOMORROW, Oct. 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Holmes School!

All families are welcome to:

-Visit the community ofrenda (altar) honoring family and culture
-Learn about the traditions of Día de los Muertos
-Enjoy craft stations for families
-Celebrate culture, memory and togetherness

We’ll see you there!

Throw kindness around like confetti! Club Lead at Holmes created posters all about spreading kindness in the building. #d60learns

We’re excited to share that the Maercker D60 PTA Family Trunk or Treat is coming up this weekend! Join in the spooktacular fun this Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3-5 p.m. at Westview Hills Middle School at 630 65th St. in Willowbrook​. The free event is open to all families and students across the district and is organized and hosted by the PTA. Families are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to the People's Resource Center Food Pantry.

Costumes are encouraged, but please note: no masks, weapons or backpacks.

To find more event details and to sign up to volunteer or donate items, visit the PTA website:
https://www.maerckerpta.org/trunk-or-treat