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THE WEEK AHEAD:
PARCC testing in KCSD96 continues through Apr. 28
Thurs., Apr. 13:
Middle School Schedule Parent Night @ Twin Groves, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo 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. (This is the same program held previously on Apr. 5 at Woodlawn.)
Fri., Apr. 14:
NO SCHOOL – District Holiday
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
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IT’S NOT HAPPENING – Please make note…
The Parent Network Conversation originally scheduled for Tues., Apr. 11, at Sunset Foods is canceled. Instead, D96 parents will be volunteering together in Libertyville at Feed My Starving Children the next week–that is, on Apr. 18 at 9:15 AM. Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or contact [email protected]
REGISTER FOR THE 2017–18 SCHOOL YEAR BY MAY 19 TO SAVE
Registration emails have been sent for all currently enrolled students who will attend District 96 schools in the 2017-18 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 call the administrative assistant at your child’s school, call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or send email to [email protected]
COMING APRIL 17 FOR PARENTS OF CURRENT 5th GRADERS
Note: This program specifically for parents of current 5th graders includes different info from the middle school schedule programs presented on Apr. 5 & Apr. 13.
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 a student panel will help answer your questions.
Mon., Apr. 17, 7 PM, Twin Groves Middle School Gym, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., BG, for all parents of current 5th graders.
KCSD96 8th GRADERS AND THEIR PARENTS INVITED ON 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
REGISTERING FOR SUMMER SCHOOL? Don’t delay!
• 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
CLUBHOUSE PARENTS TAKE NOTE!
Attention District 96 parents of Willow Grove full-day kindergartners and students grades 1–5 who use Clubhouse before-/after-care in District 96 schools: Clubhouse registration opens May 1 for the 2017-18 school year. An informational meeting for parents new to and considering Clubhouse is scheduled for Thurs., Apr. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Dr., BG. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 847.850. 2134
COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info on the following–and more–in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK:
Long Grove Historical Society Egg Hunt – 4/8
NEW! BG Park District Clubhouse Parent Meeting – 4/27
NEW! BG Park District Spring Programs – Apr – May
Village of Buffalo Grove Public Works Open House – 5/20
The Center for Gifted Summer Programs
NWSRA Summer Camp
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 is Fri., Apr. 14, 2017.