E-NEWS 96, July 1, 2017

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We hope you're enjoying a fun summer! The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be sent on Aug. 1.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL DATES & REMINDERS
• HEALTH FORM REQUIREMENTS

Health form requirements for returning KCSD96 students vary by grade level. Find requirements for new and returning students and links to required health forms HERE. Forms are due by Fri., Aug. 4, 2017, to the nurse at the school your student will attend. Schools are closed July 1–30, so please MAIL completed forms signed by your student's doctor to the school. SCHOOL ADDRESSES


• WHAT TO PACK IN THOSE BACKPACKS?
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
are available for download by school and grade level.


• APPLYING FOR FREE & REDUCED MEAL BENEFITS?
Free and reduced-price meals are available throughout the 2017-2018 school year to families who qualify. If you believe your family might qualify, CLICK HERE after July 5 to apply online.
Questions? Contact Cassie Smalley [email protected]

Fiscal Year 2017–2018 Income Eligibility Guidelines


• PARENT CURRICULUM NIGHT DATES
Please plan ahead and make a note of the date and time scheduled:
PARENT CURRICULUM NIGHT DATES
Meet your student's principal and teacher(s), learn about the curriculum your student will experience, and more....
Note: Curriculum Night programs are for parents only.


• FOR PARENTS OF INCOMING 2017–18 KINDERGARTNERS
Please see this detailed PARENT RESOURCE, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions.


• SUMMER READING
Grades KDG – 8 have a 2017 summer reading assignment!
Reading during the summer is critically important for a student’s continued growth.
NEW this summer, KCSD96 faculty have provided a parent letter, reading resources, and assignment details for all 2017–18 students:
SUMMER READING RESOURCES/ASSIGNMENT FOR GRADES KDG–5
SUMMER READING RESOURCES/ASSIGNMENT FOR GRADES 6–8


DISTRICT /BUSINESS OFFICE SUMMER HOURS/REGISTRATION
The District/Business Offices will have summer hours June 5–Aug. 4. During that time the office will be open to the public Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30–11:30 a.m. The office is closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. NOTE: The District Office building will be closed for renovation after June 6. District Office staff will work from Ivy Hall School, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove. District Office staff phone extensions will not change during this period.

District schools are closed July 1–30. Registration services for the 2017–18 school year for all District 96 schools will be offered Monday–Thursday, July 10–Aug. 3, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., from the Ivy Hall School Office, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove. Questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.


BEGINNING BAND & ORCHESTRA REGISTRATION–IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
Just a reminder to register your child for Beginning Band and Orchestra! Students must be going into Grade 5 to join the band and into Grade 4 to join the orchestra. These students will start band and orchestra in August 2017. Please see the links below for more information. We look forward to seeing the students in the fall!

Register for Beginning Orchestra:
Beginning Orchestra REGISTRATION
More info: Beginning Orchestra Parent Info Night Presentation

Register for Beginning Band:
Beginning Band: REGISTRATION AND INFO


INTERESTED IN THE BLENDED PROGRAM?
District 96 will have screening on August 10, for students who are interested in the blended program for the 2017-2018 school year or for parents that have concerns about their child's development. 

Parents of students 3 and older can call the District Office at 847.459.4260. The screening will take place at the ELC.


NEWS FROM KCSD96:
We're celebrating our METRA SAFETY POSTER DESIGN FIRST-PLACE WINNERS


COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info on the following–and more–in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK

Village of Buffalo Grove Lake Cook Corridor Market Study Second Public Meeting: Tues., July 11 (6:00-8:30 PM) @ Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Rd., Buffalo Grove, Il 60089 (MORE INFO)


The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Fri., Aug. 4, 2017.