Maplebrook Families,  

We had a great last week at Maplebrook!  Thanks to all that volunteered at Field Day on Wednesday.  Our students had so much fun!  Allow us to send a special shout out to Diedra Hogan and Rachel Strang for our EC-4 Field Day, and Michelle Bain, Sheryl Henson and Julie Jur for the 5th Grade Field Day at Winding Creek Park.  Throughout the week, our students remained engaged in quality learning activities and time together.  Today, students and staff gathered one last time to recognize some, and celebrate all, students for our accomplishments, participation in activities, and PROWL this year.  It was a wonderful event with plenty of smiles, but as it came to a close, it was emotional, as I received cards from my students and I said goodbye to all of my Wildcats.  It was equally emotional at the end of the day for our 5th graders and many of our preschoolers that were also saying goodbye to Maplebrook.

As a reminder, I’ll continue to be at Maplebrook until June 30, serving as principal and supporting the transition of your new building leader.  Since I announced in April that I would be leaving, I have appreciated the kind words of support for my future endeavors and have been humbled by the compliments I’ve received about my leadership of this outstanding school.  Maplebrook is a wonderful place due to the collective efforts of great students, a dedicated staff, and supportive families.  I’m proud of what we accomplished together during my time as principal.  I will always be thankful for your support, will cherish our memories, and will forever be a Wildcat.  #wearemaplebrook 

Have a wonderful summer!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families,  

The end of the year continues to be busy.  As shared last week, we hosted Mario the Maker Magician for two amazing assemblies on Tuesday.  On Wednesday, we hosted our early childhood families for our inaugural preschool moving on celebration.  It was a wonderful gathering of families to engage in play, watch performances, and individually recognize each preschooler.  While some will return to Maplebrook in the fall, we will sadly say goodbye to most, as they will be enrolled into their K-5 homeschool in the fall.   Also on Wednesday, our H&S held a lovely reception for our three retirees (Mrs. Kaduk, Ms. Reynolds, and Mrs. Trevizo). We wish them well in their future endeavors.  Lastly, yesterday, we celebrated our fifth graders during our traditional 5th Grade Program. We held an all school assembly in the morning and hosted our families for the program last night.  They performed and sounded amazing. These past six years, they have made tremendous growth. We are proud of them and wish them all the best in junior high school.

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families,  

Next Tuesday, we will be welcoming Mario the Maker Magician, for two assemblies.  A brief description from his website: As seen on Sesame Street and Sprout, Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a New York based, touring children's performer known for his DIY robotic creations, handmade props, and signature slapstick character. He has been touted “the best kids magician in the world!!” by David Blaine and was the opening act for the most recent 2018 David Blaine live tour.  Mario’s show is an upbeat, hilarious, and very interactive experience that leaves children and families inspired to nurture their own creative paths.  We feel very fortunate to welcome this renowned performer to Maplebrook.  Many thanks to Home & School for sponsoring this performance!

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families,  

Wow!  We certainly feel appreciated!  On behalf of the Maplebrook staff, thank you so much for your kind words, gifts, food, treats, and support during Teacher Appreciation Week.  Our community is incredibly thoughtful and caring! Thank you! Also, thanks to all that attended FunFest last Friday. While it was a little cool and there was a little drizzle, overall it was a lovely evening.  Your financial support is very much appreciated - it goes towards field trips, assemblies, activities (such as roller skating), gifts (such as Birthday Books for students) and more! To those of you that volunteered, we can’t thank you enough for creating such a memorable event for our students.

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families,  

After a week of rain, it was great to see a little sunshine today.  This change in weather happened just in time for FunFest! Hopefully you will be able to join us sometime in the 4:30-7:00 p.m. window.  In advance, thank you to everyone that helped coordinate the event, and thank you to all that are volunteering your time tonight. Without your help, we wouldn’t be able to create such a fantastic experience for our Wildcats.

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families, 

One of the best parts of Maplebrook is when our community comes together.  Yesterday, we brought all of our students together for a quick assembly where we celebrated that “We Are Maplebrook!” while also talking to our students about the GLOW Run.  Certainly it’s not required for you, or your student(s) to participate, but it is for a good cause, and on May 18th, it will be fun to see many members of our community gather and participate in the race.  See the entry below for more details.

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families,  

Annually, the district holds an Awards Night to celebrate staff and community members for their contributions to Naperville School District 203.  Join me in celebrating Maplebrook’s nominees that will be recognized at next week’s program: Renee Abbott, Instructional Assistant; Kerri Gborigi, 3rd Grade Teacher, Lauren Ralph, Learning Behavior Specialist; Jennifer Schemidt, Assistant Principal; and Kelli Stanford, 3rd Grade Teacher.  The contributions of these dedicated professionals to our students and community are invaluable and all are very deserving of this recognition.    

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Maplebrook Families,

Please make sure your students get a good night sleep on Sunday and his/her Chromebook is plugged in.  We want both “charged up” and ready for the first day back at school!

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families,

Wishing you an enjoyable Spring Vacation next week.  Along with enjoying time with families and friends, please encourage your Wildcat(s) to read, draw, write, create, explore, innovate, and play to keep his/her brain and body active while away from school.

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

Maplebrook Families,

We’ve had a great week at Maplebrook!  On Tuesday, our band and orchestra students sounded fantastic at their concert.  Many thanks to Dr. Carroll and Ms. Reynolds for their continued work in helping our Wildcat musicians.  We held an amazing STEM Fair last night! All of our participants demonstrated outstanding scientific inquiry and communication skills.  Thanks to all that volunteered and helped make it a great event including Mrs. Bass and our Home & School Chairs, Erin Brignac, Rachna Prasad, and Leah McGrath.  Finally, we wrapped up the week by welcoming our future Wildcats and their families at Kindergarten Preview today. We look forward to seeing them again in the fall!

We Are Maplebrook!

Ryan DeBora

Principal

rdebora@naperville203.org

Follow Maplebrook on Twitter:  @Maplebrook_203

1. Design and implement effective practices that promote learning experiences for all.
2. Foster a high-performance culture focused on student learning.
3. Steward resources effectively to promote student learning.
4. Effective communication and community relations.