THE WEEK AHEAD:
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing in reading & math, Grades 1–8, begins Dec. 5 and continues through Dec. 16
Mon., Dec. 5:
Connecting… (our diverse community)
A parent program presented by District 96 (see description below)
Twin Groves Learning Center, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., BG, 7 p.m.
RSVP to attend is not required, but helps us plan
Tues., Dec. 6:
D96 Parent Conversation (all parents welcome for focused discussion & open conversation)
Sunset Foods 2nd-floor Community Room, 9–10:15 a.m.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
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WILL YOU ATTEND?
Connecting...
Parents, please plan to join us Mon., Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Learning Center at Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., BG, for important work together:
Ms. DeEtta Jones–a leadership, diversity, inclusion, and equity speaker and District 96 parent–and Ms. Kathryn Schneider–District 96 director of language and early literacy–will guide discussion/activities and help frame the group's work.
On Dec. 5, we invite you to listen, learn, and participate in leader-led interactive activities with parents district wide who–like you–want the best for their children. You will:
• learn about current efforts to build cultural awareness in teachers and administrators;
• hear about the new parents’ group that adds access points for constructive involvement;
• share with each other and district leaders your expectations for our diverse community. Don’t miss this opportunity to increase our understanding together of who we are and what we value, to meet new friends, to connect as a community, to envision our future together. YOUR RSVP to attend is not required, but does help us plan.
Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022. This program is presented by District 96 in collaboration with the D96 Parent-to-Parent Network.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
ILLINOIS 5ESSENTIALS PARENT SURVEY
D96 Parents, please take time to participate in the statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey–your opportunity to join our teachers and our middle school students in having a voice in improving our schools. The online survey is conducted by UChicago Impact, a division of the Urban Education Institute of the University of Chicago, on behalf of the IL State Board of Education (ISBE). The multiple-choice questions address five predictors (that is, 5 Essentials) of school success: Effective leaders; Collaborative Teachers; Involved Families; Supportive Environments; and Ambitious Instruction. The parent survey is available in both English and Spanish and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Responses are confidential. Please complete this survey before Jan. 16.
CLICK HERE to begin. On the webpage that opens, select the Parent Survey and follow instructions. MORE INFO/FAQs
SCHOOL DAY OR SNOW DAY?
None of us knows what winter weather is ahead, or if it will be extreme enough to require cancellation of a school day and after-school activities. What goes into the decision to close and when is that decision made? SUPERINTENDENT SCHMIDT EXPLAINS
TIME TO TALK?
Join the conversation with D96 parents on Tues., Dec. 6, at Sunset Foods 2nd-Floor Community Room, 9 – 10:15 a.m. All interested parents are welcome. Time together includes focused discussion on relevant topics as well as opportunities to meet and talk with other friendly and supportive D96 parents. Arrive late/leave early as your schedule requires. Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or send email to [email protected]
BAND & ORCHESTRA BOOSTER NEWS
NEW!
• Volunteers’ Info Meeting is Wed., Dec. 7, Woodlawn Band Rm, 7 p.m.
This meeting is for anyone interested in learning more about volunteering at the Solo & Ensemble Contest.
District 96 is hosting the 2017 IGSMA (Illinois Grade School Music Association) Solo & Ensemble Contest bringing hundreds of band, orchestra, and choral students from middle and elementary schools across Lake County to perform a musical piece for a judge. Many D96 students will be performing at this event Sat., Feb. 4, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., at Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove. Over 100 volunteers are needed to work shifts as room monitors, parking assistants, contest office, concession sales, and event set-up and take-down, as well as cooks for a potluck luncheon for contest judges. Your student does not need to participate in IGSMA for you to volunteer. To be directed to our Sign-Up Genius webpage to sign up for all the specific jobs and shifts/times you can work, please CLICK HERE.
• Manna Gift Card Fundraiser
Order gift cards for family, friends, and teacher gifts. A percentage of your purchase will benefit the KCSD96 bands and orchestras.
Order by Dec. 8 and receive your gift cards the following Thursday (Dec. 15).
MORE INFO/ORDER FORM
CONGRATS TO WOODLAWN POSTER DESIGN WINNERS
Woodlawn 6th graders Michelle Young and Hannah Robertson had their designs selected by Countryside Fire Protection District firefighters for the 2016 Smoke Signals Fire Safety & Burn Prevention Poster Contest. Countryside Firefighter Tony Rodkey and colleagues unveiled the two banners bearing Michelle’s and Hannah’s designs at the school’s U.S. Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Celebration on Nov. 21.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Learn about programs, activities, and more in the VIRTUAL BACKPACK, including
Buffalo Grove Park District ENCORE! Concert – 12/3
Long Grove Park District Santa’s Visit – 12/4
Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) Winter programs
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Fri., Dec. 9, 2016.