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THE WEEK AHEAD:
PARCC testing in KCSD96 continues through Apr. 28.
Mon., Apr. 24:
Current 8th Graders & Their Parents: Ease the Social Transition to Stevenson
Twin Groves Middle School Learning Center, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., 7 p.m.
Expert panels share insight & suggestions with parents in one room and students in another
STEP INSIDE KCSD96 SCHOOLS:
The Illinois State Qualifier for the National Geographic Bee is Twin Groves 7th-grader Sahan Yalavarthi. LEARN how this young competitor discovered and fosters his interest in geography and focuses in competition. (video: 2 min.)
CURRENT 8th GRADERS AND THEIR PARENTS
Ease the social transition to Stevenson for your family
Mon., Apr. 24, Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., 7–8:30 p.m.
Simultaneous learning opportunities for the graduating Class of 2017 and their parents:
In one room incoming SHS students hear from SHS Catalyst students and have a casual, candid Q & A opportunity about social life at school and on weekends for SHS students.
… while in another room
Parents of incoming SHS freshmen hear from SHS Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator Dr. Cristina Cortesi, law enforcement officers, and other experts on social hosting considerations and ways you can support your student’s social transition to SHS.
MORE INFO | RSVP
NEXT PARENT CONVERSATION: May 2
You’re invited to Sunset Foods 2nd-floor Community Room in Long Grove on Tues., May 2, 9–10:15 a.m., for interesting conversation with KCSD96 parents with students of all ages/grade levels. We’ll get acquainted, discuss a topic relevant to parents, and choose speakers, topics, and book studies for some 2017–18 parent programs. All are welcome! This is an ideal opportunity for those new to the District to meet other parents and help build a connected D96 parent community. Arrive late or leave early as your schedule requires. Questions? Please call the public info coordinator at 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or send email to [email protected]
REGISTER YOUR RETURNING KCSD96 STUDENT SOON TO SAVE Fees increase after May 19
2017–18 Registration is underway. Registration emails have been sent for all currently enrolled students who will attend District 96 schools next year. Your prompt registration of your student is important, as it helps us anticipate staffing needs. Registration fees for returning students will increase by $20 per child after May 19, so don’t delay.
If you have questions or need your student’s registration email sent again, please call the administrative assistant at your child’s current school, call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or send email to the public information coordinator.
REGISTERING FOR SUMMER SCHOOL?
• Jump-Start Kindergarten
Session 1: June 12 – June 30 and/or Session 2: July 24 – Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. – noon
MORE INFO | DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
• Academic Summer School
June 12 – June 30, from 9 a.m. – noon
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? Call 847.850.2134.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info on the following - and more - in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK:
BG Park District Clubhouse Parent Meeting – 4/27
BG Park District Spring Programs
Village of Buffalo Grove Public Works Open House – 5/20
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 is Fri., Apr. 28, 2017.
Math Fair