Maercker D60 families, don’t forget that on Wednesdays students will be dismissed an hour early from all three schools. That means that tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 10) is an early dismissal day! This will be the last reminder we give so keep up the great work.
Let’s spotlight our final D60 Board Member, Jenny Lee!
Jenny has lived in Maercker District 60 for the past five years. She is a senior leader in commercial real estate. With nearly 20 years of experience in public and private asset and portfolio management, she has led the strategic oversight of multi-million dollar real estate and infrastructure projects nationwide. Her expertise spans investment strategy, risk management, and operational execution.
“I want to serve on the D60 Board of Education because I believe every child deserves access to quality education and opportunities to succeed,” said Jenny. “I have two children in the district, and I’m deeply committed to supporting policies and initiatives that support our students and educators, and ensure responsible stewardship of our district resources.”
In her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially movie nights where she says they have become popcorn connoisseurs. She also loves hiking, biking, and playing tennis.
Jenny has lived in Maercker District 60 for the past five years. She is a senior leader in commercial real estate. With nearly 20 years of experience in public and private asset and portfolio management, she has led the strategic oversight of multi-million dollar real estate and infrastructure projects nationwide. Her expertise spans investment strategy, risk management, and operational execution.
“I want to serve on the D60 Board of Education because I believe every child deserves access to quality education and opportunities to succeed,” said Jenny. “I have two children in the district, and I’m deeply committed to supporting policies and initiatives that support our students and educators, and ensure responsible stewardship of our district resources.”
In her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially movie nights where she says they have become popcorn connoisseurs. She also loves hiking, biking, and playing tennis.
Don’t forget to head to Chipotle in Willowbrook tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 9) from 4-8 p.m. and show the flyer to have 25% of sales donated to the Maercker PTA!
Students at Holmes spent some time during science class focusing on collaboration and teamwork! They worked on making predictions and sharing information with their team as well as on using tools and following directions. #d60learns
Maercker D60, don’t forget that students will be taking the NWEA Map assessment beginning tomorrow! How can you help? Make sure that your student is well-rested and fed during testing and give them positive encouragement by reminding them that they are not supposed to know all the answers so they should just do their very best! #d60learns
https://www.nwea.org/blog/2024/12-common-questions-parents-ask-map-growth-assessment/
https://www.nwea.org/blog/2024/12-common-questions-parents-ask-map-growth-assessment/
How is the NWEA Map Growth Assessment different? NEWA says as a student answers questions correctly, questions get harder. If the student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. By the end of the test, most students will have answered about half the questions correctly, as is common on adaptive tests. Get more information at the link! #d60learns https://www.nwea.org/blog/2024/12-common-questions-parents-ask-map-growth-assessment/
Holmes Primary School is happy to have Patricia Aguilar as a new second grade teacher!
She shared that she chose District 60 because of our community’s welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to students.
She has great plans to empower and inspire her students to be lifelong learners by encouraging them to accept challenges, encourage them to ask questions, and model how we all learn from each other.
She shared that she chose District 60 because of our community’s welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to students.
She has great plans to empower and inspire her students to be lifelong learners by encouraging them to accept challenges, encourage them to ask questions, and model how we all learn from each other.
Students at Holmes spent some time learning about the behavior expectations in different areas of the school. They learned how to be safe, caring, and ready while following the rules. They also learned that together, we roar! #d60learns
The Maercker PTA is hosting their first benefit night of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 9. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy delicious food while supporting this organization. Just head to Chipotle in Willowbrook and show the flyer to have 25% of sales donated to the PTA!
We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Olivieri at Westview Hills! She will join the team as a school psychologist. We asked Jennifer a few questions to get to know her better.
Why did you choose to work at Maercker D60?
“I chose to work in this district because of its strong sense of community and dedication to supporting the whole child to achieve their highest potential, which aligns with my values as a school psychologist.”
What attracted you to the field of education?
“When I was in grade school a counselor supported me through some difficult familial challenges. It was very minimal but absolutely changed my life in a positive way. This inspired me to join the helping profession in education, and especially cultivated my passion for prevention and early intervention.”
How will you empower and inspire lifelong curiosity for learning in your students?
“I will help each student align and identify with their personal strengths and individual values to empower them and ground them in their inherent worth. I will also help them to develop and build their resiliency so they will be able to successfully navigate challenges as they arise.”
Why did you choose to work at Maercker D60?
“I chose to work in this district because of its strong sense of community and dedication to supporting the whole child to achieve their highest potential, which aligns with my values as a school psychologist.”
What attracted you to the field of education?
“When I was in grade school a counselor supported me through some difficult familial challenges. It was very minimal but absolutely changed my life in a positive way. This inspired me to join the helping profession in education, and especially cultivated my passion for prevention and early intervention.”
How will you empower and inspire lifelong curiosity for learning in your students?
“I will help each student align and identify with their personal strengths and individual values to empower them and ground them in their inherent worth. I will also help them to develop and build their resiliency so they will be able to successfully navigate challenges as they arise.”
Students across Maercker D60 will begin taking the NWEA MAP Assessment next week! The MAP Growth assessment is a computer-adaptive test, which means it is unique for every student based on responses. Your child’s teacher will be sending home the exact date and time that they will be taking the MAP assessment.
Be sure to encourage your students to do their best and get answers to common questions at the link! #d60learns
https://www.nwea.org/blog/2024/12-common-questions-parents-ask-map-growth-assessment/
This is a friendly reminder that all D60 schools will be hosting picture day tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 4) so get ready to smile! #d60learns
Welcome to Anne Donatelli! She is a new first grade special education teacher at Holmes Primary School.
She is excited to get back into the classroom and work with students again, and in turn make the world a better place.
Her goal to empower and inspire lifelong learning in her students is to continue to expose them to things that will make them curious and want to learn.
She is excited to get back into the classroom and work with students again, and in turn make the world a better place.
Her goal to empower and inspire lifelong learning in her students is to continue to expose them to things that will make them curious and want to learn.
Maercker D60 families, don’t forget that on Wednesdays students will be dismissed an hour early from all three schools. That means that tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 3) is an early dismissal day!
Join the principals for the first Parent Coffee of the year! The topic will focus on School Safety and it will take place on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Wildcat Den at Westview Hills!
This is a great opportunity to connect with the principals of Holmes, Maercker, and Westview Hills 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!
This is a great opportunity to connect with the principals of Holmes, Maercker, and Westview Hills 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!
Maercker D60 families, don’t forget that on Wednesdays students will be dismissed an hour early from all three schools. That means that tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 3) is an early dismissal day!
Please give a warm welcome to Danielle Grow! She is a new ELL Interventionist and ELA Teacher at Westview Hills. Let’s get to know Danielle and how her teaching aligns with our mission!
“I chose to work at Maercker D60 because I identify and agree with the mission statement. I am also a lifelong learner who values diversity and world languages. I love the fact that Maercker D60 has so much diversity both in the student population as well as the staff. I enjoy how united this community is, and how involved the stakeholders are in support of students and families in the district.”
“I am a lifelong learner myself who enjoys working with young scholars to help them achieve their goals. I had so many great teachers, coaches, and professors in school who inspired me to give back to the younger generation. I was attracted to the field of education to be an advocate for students and encourage them to achieve high standards.”
“I will empower and inspire students to learn by building relationships with them, and by having structured routines and procedures that create a safe environment. I will celebrate the diversity, cultures, and home languages of all of my students. My classroom will be an inclusive space where students feel safe taking risks in their language learning, and are not afraid of making mistakes.”
“I chose to work at Maercker D60 because I identify and agree with the mission statement. I am also a lifelong learner who values diversity and world languages. I love the fact that Maercker D60 has so much diversity both in the student population as well as the staff. I enjoy how united this community is, and how involved the stakeholders are in support of students and families in the district.”
“I am a lifelong learner myself who enjoys working with young scholars to help them achieve their goals. I had so many great teachers, coaches, and professors in school who inspired me to give back to the younger generation. I was attracted to the field of education to be an advocate for students and encourage them to achieve high standards.”
“I will empower and inspire students to learn by building relationships with them, and by having structured routines and procedures that create a safe environment. I will celebrate the diversity, cultures, and home languages of all of my students. My classroom will be an inclusive space where students feel safe taking risks in their language learning, and are not afraid of making mistakes.”
Before the school year began, 93 incoming kindergarten students participated in the Summer Leap Into Kindergarten program at Holmes. The program provided a nurturing, structured environment where students built social-emotional skills, learned school routines, and formed strong connections with staff and peers and was organized and run by 21 dedicated staff members. #d60learns
Growing up and currently living in Downers Grove, Abbey McCormick is already engrained in our community! She is a new first grade teacher at Holmes Primary School!
From a young age, Abbey wanted to become a teacher. She loves working with young children and finds that teaching comes naturally to her. And she looks forward to sharing her love of learning with her students.
Abbey is excited to build strong relationships with her students and to ensure that they feel comfortable, valued, and respected within the classroom and school. She has big plans to make learning fun and engaging for students, while ensuring that it is meaningful and leads students to the most success.
From a young age, Abbey wanted to become a teacher. She loves working with young children and finds that teaching comes naturally to her. And she looks forward to sharing her love of learning with her students.
Abbey is excited to build strong relationships with her students and to ensure that they feel comfortable, valued, and respected within the classroom and school. She has big plans to make learning fun and engaging for students, while ensuring that it is meaningful and leads students to the most success.
Monday, Sept. 1 is a non-attendance day with all district offices closed. We’ll see you back on Tuesday ready to learn!
