Maplebrook Home and School Association

⏰ LAST CALL! School supply kits must be ordered by TOMORROW, June 16th, to be delivered directly to your student(s) classroom before the first day of school.
Visit www.schooltoolbox.com and search "Maplebrook" to place your order.

*Ordering a kit is optional. You may choose to purchase the required school supplies separately if you wish.

⛳️ SAVE THE DATE ⛳️
The 1st Annual Maplebrook Home & School Golf Outing will take place on Sunday, September 22nd at The Links at Carillon. We will tee off with a shotgun start at 12pm, with a dinner to follow. Mark your calendars now!

Contact Jillian Langer with any questions at [email protected]

✏️ One week left to order school supply kits! Order by June 16th to have your kit delivered directly to your classroom before the first day of school.
Visit www.schooltoolbox.com and search "Maplebrook" to place your order.

*Ordering a kit is optional. You may choose to purchase the required school supplies separately if you wish.

💙☀️💚 Wishing a very HAPPY SUMMER to our Maplebrook families and staff from Home & School! Thank you so much for your involvement, generosity, and enthusiasm in supporting all of our events this year. We hope you have a safe & fun break - you've earned it!

🚨Only TWO DAYS left to claim your items from Lost & Found! Many, many sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, and hats would love to be reunited with their owners this week! All items will be donated once the school year has ended.
Parents are welcome to stop in after 2:30pm to pick up items.

💚 Today, for our final Staff Appreciation day of the year, we are thrilled to recognize Mrs. Hannah Conger for Crossing Guard Appreciation Day! In addition to supporting our Wildcats as one of our Maplebrook speech pathologists, she begins and ends every school day by ensuring our families get to & from school safely - no matter the weather! Thank you, Mrs. Conger!!
💙 Special thanks to the Fanning family for their donation on behalf of Home & School to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day!

⏰ LAST CALL!! The deadline to register for Maplebrook's Got Talent, our Virtual Talent Show is TODAY! https://form.jotform.com/241278207534153
Please fill out the Talent Show form for each child you wish to have participate.

Questions? Contact Greg Mulvey at [email protected]

💚 Today we celebrate our Maplebrook speech pathologists, Mrs. Hannah Conger, and Ms. Anita Strassman in honor of National Speech Pathologist Day! We are so lucky to have the best SLPs around working with our Wildcats, and we appreciate them more than words can say!
💙 Special thanks to the O’Donnell and Pierce Families for their donations on behalf of Home & School allowing us to celebrate our wonderful SLPs today.

📣 FUNDRAISING UPDATE!
Thanks to your generous support, FunFest raised $3391 for Home & School programs!! THANK YOU! 🎉🎉🎉

⛳️ We are still hoping for a few more parent volunteers for Field Day THIS THURSDAY! We could especially use more help for the morning shift (grades: EC, K, and 3rd).
Sign up to lend a hand HERE: https://tinyurl.com/38fd437p
Volunteers are more than welcome to sign up for the full day. We always have a blast, and hope you can join the fun!

⛳️ 5th Grade Parents - sign up here to volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/4669w69f

🌟 Don't forget to register for Maplebrook's Got Talent, our 3rd Annual Virtual Talent Show: https://form.jotform.com/241278207534153
Fill out the Talent Show form for each child you wish to have participate by Friday, May 17.

Questions? Contact Greg Mulvey at [email protected]

🍦Thank you for participating in our fundraiser at Dairy Queen this week! We earned $175 for Home & School programs!!
Your support is so appreciated! 💙💚

💙 H&S GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 14 at 7pm
Zoom link registration: https://tinyurl.com/4whwy96x

💚 FIELD DAY K-4 (Thursday, May 16)
Volunteer signup: https://tinyurl.com/38fd437p

💙 5th GRADE CELEBRATION & FIELD DAY (Thursday, May 16)
Volunteer signup: https://tinyurl.com/46mvrce6

💚 TALENT SHOW
Deadline is May 17th: https://form.jotform.com/241278207534153

💙 SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS
www.schooltoolbox.com
Direct shipping if ordered by June 16th

It's a busy month for everyone! Here are your important dates and links all in one place.

UPCOMING EVENTS & LINK ROUND-UP! 🗓️

💙 GIFT CARD PROGRAM
English Form: https://tinyurl.com/4ejzpc7k
Spanish Form: https://tinyurl.com/2p9tpmsf
Due Friday, April 26

💚 FUNFEST - May 3
Preorders due April 29: https://funfest-2024.cheddarup.com
Volunteer & Donation signup: https://tinyurl.com/yk52yrnp

💙 COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/10f5cd60-52ce-4cce-a424-729304c3466e
Orders due May 3
Pickup after school on May 9

💚 TEACHER APPRECIATION
Hospitality contributions signup: https://tinyurl.com/yt8uptvx
Drop-off by May 5

💙 DAIRY QUEEN FUNDRAISER
May 8 (2-9pm)

💚 FIELD DAY K-4 (Thursday, May 16)
Volunteer signup: https://tinyurl.com/38fd437p

💙 5th GRADE CELEBRATION & FIELD DAY
Volunteer signup: https://tinyurl.com/46mvrce6

💚 SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS
www.schooltoolbox.com
Direct shipping if ordered by June 16th

🌟 Home & School is excited to host our 3rd Annual Talent Show! We know our Wildcats have incredible talent, and we do not want to miss out on the opportunity to let their talent shine! Register here to learn more about the show and indicate that you will be participating: https://form.jotform.com/241278207534153
🌟 Fill out the Talent Show form for each child you wish to have participate by Friday, May 17.

Questions? Contact Greg Mulvey at [email protected]

TODAY! Visit Dairy Queen (Wehrli Rd. location) between 2-9pm today and mention Maplebrook to support Home & School! Bring the whole family, or the whole team! It's a great day for ice cream! 🍦☀️

Preheat those ovens! 🍪 Cookie Dough orders will be available for pickup this Thursday, from 2-3:15pm outside school! Please note that orders cannot be delivered.
Thank you for your SWEET support!

Contact Colleen O'Donnell with any questions at [email protected]

💙 Today we recognize our wonderful school nurses in honor of National School Nurses Day! We appreciate Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. Bayer, and Mrs. Dermos for keeping our Wildcats feeling their best, and caring for them on days they don't. We are so grateful for you!
💚 Special thanks to the Pierce Family, Fanning Family, and Diederich Family for their donations on behalf of Home & School allowing us to celebrate our nurses today.

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🍎📚 We shine a spotlight on the next 10 remarkable teachers out of 28. Their mentorship in the Introduction to Teaching 2 program and dedication at the Future Educator Signing Day inspire students to pursue education passionately. Meet these inspiring educators:

Kim Jachim, Washington Junior High/Social Studies
Brooke Jensen, Jefferson Junior High/Mathematics
Emily Jumbeck, Madison Junior High/Mathematics
Allen Lisnich, Jefferson Junior High/Science
Megan Lynch, Naperville Central HS/Mathematics
Jessica Markelz, Washington Junior High/Language Arts
Michelle Michalek, Steeple Run Elementary/3rd Grade
Ali Morrison, Steeple Run Elementary/1st Grade
Andrea Murphy, Maplebrook Elementary/3rd Grade
Heather Pate, Washington Junior High/Language Arts

Their commitment fuels the future of education. 🌟

💚 Wishing a very Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to each and every one of our fabulous Maplebrook teachers! We are grateful for your dedication to our students every single day. You are simply. the. BEST.

💙 Huge thank you to Jen Dotson, Hospitality chair, for planning and executing several events to treat our staff this week. Today, they'll enjoy a luncheon provided by contributions from our families. THANK YOU to the following families for your amazing generosity: Calandriello, Hennessy, Evers, Miller, Weber, Fry, Kopinski, Whitt, Feyen, O'Donnell, Manfredo, Priest, Fanning, O'Shea, Riffice, Rash, Xiong, Mertz, Kiss-Zurad, McDaniel, Micele, Lilly, Biasco, Caltagirione, Shupe, Muszynski, Sheehan, Fang, Bird, Dyson, Kocsis, Peter, Tonon, Flanagan, Hornyak, Falco, Gallagher, Schulte, Vaccaro and Dotson Families.

We hope your family had the MOST FUN at FunFest last week! We were blown away by your enthusiasm for this beloved event! 🎉
🧡 Thank you...Jeannie Gentile for your tireless planning, coordination, and skill in executing such a large event so seamlessly! You are a star!
🧡 Thank you...to everyone who volunteered to work a shift on Friday. We truly could not have done it without you!
🧡 Thank you...to those who donated supplies (and cakes!) Your contributions turn into funds for Home & School programs!
🧡 Thank you...Maplebrook building staff, Mrs. Raymundo in the front office, and school administration for your support in hosting this event at school. Your partnership is priceless!
🧡 Thank you...to our FunFest sponsor, Erin O'Connell with Baird & Warner.
🧡 Thank you...to YOU! Everyone who attended FunFest, participated in activities, bought raffle tickets, or donated time or items, directly supported the Home & School programs our students enjoy every year.

Blizzards! Cones! Sundaes!🍦
The sun is out, and it's the perfect week for a frozen treat! Remember to visit Dairy Queen (Wehrli location) on Wednesday between 2-9pm and mention Maplebrook to support our final dine-out fundraiser of the year!

💙 If you signed up to contribute items to the Teacher Lunch or Trail Mix Bar for our staff next week (THANK YOU!), please remember to drop off your contributions to the Dotson home by the end of the day Sunday. We appreciate your generosity so much!
💚 View the signup and more drop-off information here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA5AE29A2F8C52-49086505-teacher #/

🍪 Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough orders are due FRIDAY!! Maplebrook receives an amazing 40% of sales from this fundraiser, so stock the freezer! Place your order here: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/10f5cd60-52ce-4cce-a424-729304c3466e

🍪 Orders will be available for pickup after school on May 9th from 2-3:15. Cookie dough will NOT be shipped to your home.

Contact Colleen O’Donnell with any questions at [email protected]

FUNFEST is TOMORROW! 🎉
Come and join the FUN from 4:30-7pm

📣 Any pre-sale ticket order that did not come home in backpacks today will come home with your oldest student tomorrow! 📣

Please remember to drop-off any cakes or other donations tomorrow morning, and thank you for considering filling one of the remaining open volunteer slots (only 30 minutes of the event!): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FACAB2EA4F58-48997093-funfest #/

See you at FunFest!

📢 Reminder for Naperville 203 Families: Tomorrow, May 3rd, is a half day! 🕛 Make sure to plan accordingly for early dismissal. Elementary will be dismissed at 11:35 AM, Jr. High at 11:15 AM, and High School at noon. Have a great afternoon! ☀️

💚 Today, May 2nd, we are thrilled to celebrate National School Lunch Hero Day! Our lunchroom supervisors have an absolutely vital role in the school day! Thank you: Andrea Murphy, Angela Brancato, Denise Jacobson, Emily Peter, Inka (Ingrid) Merta, Joanna Damron, Joanna Lopez, Katheen Carney, Maria Crisa, Maria Trevino, Megan Dickerson, Rita Guill, Teresa Rogers, Brittany Bagnall, Cindy Blumberg, Christy Bush, Katie Kiss, and Michelle Piazza.

💙 Special thanks to the Falco Family, Shreeram Family, and Dotson Family for their contributions on behalf of Home & School enabling us to celebrate our lunch supervisors!