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District 96 will communicate with you every Friday through E-NEWS 96 and through Principal’s Messages from each school in which you have a student enrolled. It’s important to read these messages weekly.
Questions about D96 communications? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022 or send email to [email protected]
THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon., Aug. 14:
Opening Institute for District 96 Faculty and Staff only
Tues., Aug. 15:
Meet the Teacher, Willow Grove & Grades 1–5
Elementary Schools @ 8:30–9:30 AM
Willow Grove Kindergarten, Early Childhood/Blended AM, & Structured @ 10–11 AM
Willow Grove Early Childhood/Blended PM @ 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting:
The Dist. 96 Board of Education will meet on Aug. 15 in the Boardroom in Ivy Hall School, 1072 Ivy Hall Ln., Buffalo Grove, at 7 p.m. SEE AGENDA
Wed., Aug. 16:
Middle School Locker Set-Up Day
Twin Groves & Woodlawn Middle Schools @ 4–7 PM
Thurs., Aug. 17:
First Day of School for All District 96 Students
EARLY RELEASE DAY
Full-day kindergarten & Grades 1–5 dismiss at 2 p.m.
Grades 6–8 dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
Willow Grove Blended students attend 12–3 p.m. on this date
CURRICULUM NIGHTS FOR PARENTS Plan ahead to attend
Please plan ahead and make a note of the date and time scheduled, by school and (as applicable) by grade level: CURRICULUM NIGHTS
SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AUG 17
Grades KDG – 8 have a 2017 summer reading assignment due the first day of school!
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
WHAT TO PACK IN THOSE BACKPACKS?
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS are available online for download by school and grade level.
PLEASE CHECK BACK…
We are in process updating the District and school websites and calendars. More info will be added in the days ahead. Be sure to check for updates as the new school year gets underway.
This is important, as the District will not be distributing a printed multipage calendar this year. Read E-NEWS 96 and Principal's Messages for date reminders, as well as other info you’ll want to know.
APPLYING FOR FREE & REDUCED MEAL BENEFITS?
Free and reduced-price meals are available throughout the 2017–18 school year to families who qualify. If you believe your family might qualify, CLICK HERE to apply online.
Fiscal year 2017–18 Income Eligibility Guidelines
INTERESTED IN THE BLENDED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM?
District 96 will have screening on Fri., Sept. 15, for students who are interested in the blended program for the 2017-2018 school year or for parents who have concerns about their child's development. MORE INFO
Parents of students 3 and older can call Mrs. Graham at Willow Grove to sign up for screening (847.541.3660). The screening will take place at Willow Grove Early Learning Center.
DISTRICT 96 BAND & ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT SIGN-UP IS NOW ACTIVE
Do you have a student participating in the band or orchestra programs this year? If so, you will want to stay "in the know" and create an account in the Boosters Membership Toolkit! In our Toolkit you'll have access to the order forms for the required concert polo shirts, forms to order items for Booster fundraisers and to register for events (such as treats for after-Concert socials, gift cards, Booster membership donations, and the End-of-the-Year Party) as well as forms to sign up to volunteer at Booster events. You'll also be able to make purchases with your credit card! Offerings will be added throughout the year as we get closer to event dates. Please note that most forms will now be located here, and will no longer be sent out by your band or orchestra director, so it's important that you set up an account to stay informed! To create an account and get started, CLICK HERE and follow the prompts. We suggest you bookmark this site for your convenience. If you already have a Membership Toolkit account with the PTO at your school, you can use the same email and password to set up this account. Questions? Please contact Sharon Anderson at [email protected]
COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info on the following–and more–in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK:
Northwest Special Recreation Association Fall program
Stevenson High School Community/PREP Education programs
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 is Aug. 18, 2017.