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THE WEEK AHEAD:
PARCC testing in KCSD96 is Apr. 5–28
Mon., Mar. 27 – Tues., Apr. 4:
NO SCHOOL: District 96 Schools & School Offices Closed
(Spring Break is Mar. 27–Apr. 3; Schools are closed for Election Day/Teacher Institute Apr. 4)
District 96 Administrative/Business Offices will be open weekdays 8 AM–4:30 PM. Please call 847.459.4260, if you have questions.
Tues., Apr. 4:
Erin’s Law Informational Program for Parents of KDG–Grade 5 students
6 p.m., Ivy Hall School Mat Room, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove. MORE INFO
Board of Education Meeting, 6 PM, Ivy Hall School Boardroom, 1072 Ivy Hall Ln., Buffalo Grove
AGENDA
Wed., Apr. 5:
Classes resume/PARCC testing begins for Grades 3–8
PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) Testing begins for students in Grades 3–8. The testing window is Apr. 5–28.
Middle School Schedule Parent Night @ Woodlawn, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove @ 7–8 PM
Parents whose students are currently in Grades 5–7 in any KCSD96 school are invited to attend this informational program on the new middle school schedule. (Note: This opportunity also will be offered at Twin Groves on Apr. 13, 7 - 8 PM.)
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
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SET REMINDERS FOR APRIL PARENT PROGRAM DATES:
• ERIN’S LAW – Apr. 4 program info for parents of KDG–Grade 5
Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades Pre-K through 12. Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Victor Pacini to present Be Seen & Heard ©.
An informational opportunity for parents with Mr. Pacini will be held at 6 PM on Tues., Apr. 4, in the Mat Room at Ivy Hall School, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove. Attendees will be able to preview the information Mr. Pacini will present to KCSD96 elementary students. MORE INFO
• TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL - KCSD96 parents of current 5th graders invited Apr. 17
Get info you'll want to know about the transition to middle school. Principals Jessica Barnes and Greg Grana will discuss academics, extracurricular opportunities, and the middle schooler's day and answer your questions.
Mon., Apr. 17, 7 PM, at Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., BG, for all parents of current 5th graders.
This program is for students, too:
• EASE THE SOCIAL TRANSITION TO STEVENSON HS - 8th graders AND their parents invited Apr. 24
Ease the social transition to Stevenson for your family – Mon., Apr. 24
Don't miss these simultaneous learning opportunities at Twin Groves Middle School on Mon., April 24, 2016, 7 PM, for Stevenson incoming freshmen AND their parents.
In one room…
Incoming Stevenson students will hear from a panel of SHS Catalyst students and have a casual, candid Q&A opportunity about social life at school and on weekends for Stevenson students
… while in another room:
Parents of incoming Stevenson freshmen will hear from an expert panel including SHS faculty's Dr. Cristina Cortesi, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, law enforcement officers, and other experts. Learn considerations in hosting a party for your student, ways you can support your student's social transition to SHS, and more. All interested adults and incoming freshmen are welcome. MORE INFO | RSVP
REGISTER FOR THE 2017–18 SCHOOL YEAR BY MAY 19 TO SAVE
Registration emails were sent on Mar. 13. (Subject line: Register your District 96 student for the 2017-2018 School Year)
Your prompt registration of your student helps us anticipate staffing needs. Registration fees for returning students will increase by $20 per child after May 19, so don’t delay.
Do you have questions or need your student’s registration email sent again? Please send email to [email protected] or call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022
SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUR KIDS – Tues., Apr. 19, 9:30 AM (arrive 9:15 AM)
Join in meaningful, rewarding work together with KCSD96 parents on Tues., Apr. 18, to feed hungry kids around the world. We’ll volunteer side-by-side at Feed My Starving Children, 742 East Park Drive, Libertyville, IL. Come with friends/meet other KCSD96 parents as we scoop, bag, and pack meals. We have just a few spaces open, so sign up today! SIGN UP Questions? Call the KCSD96 public info coordinator: 847.459.4260, ext. 8022
SUMMER SCHOOL INFO Register soon!
• Jump-Start Kindergarten
Session 1: June 12 – June 30 and/or Session 2: July 24 – Aug. 4, from 9 AM – 12 PM
MORE INFO | DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
• Academic Summer School
June 12 – June 30, from 9 AM – 12 PM
MORE INFO | DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info for the following–and more–in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK:
New! The Center for Gifted–2017 Summer Wonders
New! The Center for Gifted–Summer Challenges for Advanced Learners
New! Long Grove Historical Society Egg Hunt–4/8
New! Village of Buffalo Grove Public Works Open House–5/20
NWSRA Summer Camp Info