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THE WEEK AHEAD:
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing in reading and math for kindergartners continues through Jan. 20
Mon., Jan. 16: (Last day to take the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey – info below)
NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr Day
KCSD96 Schools & District/Business Offices closed
Tues., Jan. 17:
Board of Education meeting, 7 PM, Ivy Hall Elementary School Boardroom, 1072 Ivy Hall Ln, BG AGENDA
Wed., Jan. 18:
Kindergarten Registration Night for 2017–18
Prove residency and begin the registration process for your 2017-18 kindergartner.
Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Dr., BG, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
(Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to attend kindergarten.) WHAT’S REQUIRED?
Thurs., Jan. 19:
Band & Orchestra Booster Fundraiser at Chick-fil-A
Location: 20429 N. Rand Rd., Kildeer, 11 AM–7 PM FLYER
Fri., Jan. 20:
Early Childhood screening by appointment
Willow Grove Early Learning Center, 777 Checker Dr., BG. Call 847.541.3660 for INFO.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
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WHEN WILL THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR BE AVAILABLE?
Development of the 2017–18 calendar is underway. The process: Stakeholder groups review and give feedback on multiple calendar options prepared by the Calendar Committee. Next, the Board of Education considers stakeholders’ feedback in approving a calendar. Find the approved calendar on the District website on Feb. 22 and watch for a link in the Feb. 24 issue of E-NEWS 96.
ILLINOIS 5ESSENTIALS PARENT SURVEY Survey closes Jan. 16!
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. CLICK HERE, then select Parent Survey and follow instructions. MORE INFO/FAQs
REGISTER A KINDERGARTNER ON JAN. 18 Get a free Willow Grove T-shirt!
Parents of 2017–18 kindergartners, take note:
Preregister for Kindergarten at Willow Grove School, 777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove on:
Wed., Jan. 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Parents of incoming kindergartners will be requested to prove residency with required documents and District forms and to complete an online preregistration form.
Required documents:
• monthly mortgage or lease statement or property tax bill AND
• current utility bill AND
• child’s birth certificate, passport, or visa AND
• enrollment forms (3) MORE INFO
Parents who preregister at Willow Grove Jan. 18 or weekdays Jan. 19 - Jan. 31 will receive a free Willow Grove T-shirt for their incoming 2017–18 kindergartner!
WHAT WOULD YOU ASK?
Simplifying Stevenson is Mon., Feb. 6, 7 p.m.
Simplifying Stevenson is a Q&A program for parents of current 8th-grade students.
The single purpose of this popular 14th-annual program hosted by the KCSD96 Parent Network is to give parents the opportunity to ask a panel of Stevenson students–seniors and freshmen (and SHS Principal Troy Gobble)–questions about how SHS students choose their classes and extracurricular activities, make summer school decisions, make the transition from middle school, balance the workload, and more. No preregistration/RSVP is needed and all interested adults are welcome. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.
Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022
DATE CHANGE!!!!
PARENTS OF CURRENT 5th Graders Transition Program will be Mon., Apr. 17.
The date of the Transition Program for Parents of Current 5th Graders has been CHANGED from Mon., Apr. 10, to Mon., Apr. 17. Join Middle School Principals Jessica Barnes and Greg Grana in the gym at Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., BG, on Mon., Apr. 17, 7 p.m. The principals will discuss academics, extracurricular opportunities, the middle schooler’s day, and the transition to middle school. This program is presented in collaboration with the KCSD96 Parent Network. Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.
BAND & ORCHESTRA BOOSTER NEWS
• Booster Fundraiser: Thurs., Jan. 19, 2017, 11 AM – 7 PM
Chick-fil-A Kildeer, 20429 N. Rand Rd., Kildeer
Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of sales from 11 AM – 7 PM on Thurs., Jan. 19, to the District 96 Band & Orchestra Boosters. FLYER
• URGENT Call for Volunteers! Even 2 hours of your time would be much appreciated!
Many volunteers still are needed to assist at the 2017 IGSMA (Illinois Grade School Music Association) Solo & Ensemble Contest, hosted by District 96 at Woodlawn Middle School on Sat., Feb. 4, from 8 AM – 4 PM. We urgently need volunteers to work shifts as room monitors, concession sales, and parking assistants. Even 2 hours of your time would be much appreciated! Your student does not need to participate in IGSMA for you to volunteer. High school students also are encouraged to volunteer and their service hours will be recognized. To be directed to our Sign-Up Genius webpage to sign up for available jobs and shifts/times, please CLICK HERE.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Learn about programs, activities, and more in the VIRTUAL BACKPACK, including:
CPN Parent Program: Dr. David Walsh: Why do they act that way? 2/8/17 – NEW
Buffalo Grove Park District Winter Park Post – NEW
Consortium 125 Band Concert–1/17/17–NEW
Buffalo Grove Park District After-School Enrichment Winter Session – NEW!
Long Grove Park District Winter/Spring Programs – NEW
Long Grove Park District Family Book Club – 1/30/17
The Center for Gifted Winter Programs
Northwest Special Recreation Association Winter Programs
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Fri., Jan. 20, 2017.