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THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon, Aug. 21:
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing in reading and math for kindergarten through Grade 8 begins (This MAP testing window is Aug. 21–Sept. 1.)
Wed., Aug. 23:
Curriculum Night (parents only) at Kildeer
Grades 1 & 2: 6:30–7:30 p.m.; Grades 3–5: 7–8 p.m.
Curriculum Night (parents only) at Prairie
Grades 3–5: 6:15–7:15 p.m.; Grades 1 & 2: 7–8 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 24:
Curriculum Night (parents only) at Country Meadows
All grades at Country Meadows: 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Curriculum Night (parents only) at Ivy Hall
Grades 1 & 2: 6:15–7:15 p.m.; Grades 3–5: 7–8 p.m.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
Scroll down to the MENU for the school(s) of your choice.
STEP INTO KCSD96 SCHOOLS
TAKE A LOOKas some of our students and staff enjoyed their Meet the Teacher opportunity earlier this week
WHEN WILL THERE BE ACCESS TO THE STUDENT FAMILY DIRECTORY ONLINE?
All District 96 parents who indicated in online registration that they wanted their information included in the directory will receive an email from My School Anywhere with information about how to log in with their temporary password. Instructions about setting a password, searching the directory, and downloading the mobile app will be included in that email. Note that access to this 2017–18 Student Family Directory is limited only to District 96 parents who chose to be included in the directory. NO link will be posted to give public access to 2017-18 student directory information.
We anticipate sending the My School Anywhere emails with log in instructions on or around Aug. 30.
In the meantime, families who were included in the previous school year’s online directory still have access. Find the Student Family Directory link in the drop-down “Directory” menu located at the top of District and school home pages.
LOTS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR WEBSITE
One question we’ve heard you’re asking: What’s a Virtual Backpack?
The District 96 district and school websites each have one–a place where links to flyers for community events and to school forms such as reading calendars or school event permission forms are listed.
A link to the Virtual Backpack on the District website is included weekly under COMMUNITY NEWS at the end of every E-NEWS 96 issue. Be sure to click each week to see what’s listed–links are updated frequently. In the District VIRTUAL BACKPACK, you’ll also find links to your student’s school Virtual Backpack – a convenient way to jump from one virtual backpack to another.
WORTH FINDING THE TIME
We know that parents’ time is limited, so we choose parent program topics/speakers we know will give you useful, relevant info. We start on time (at 7:00 p.m.) and end on time (at 8:30 p.m.). And no worries–parents who have to arrive late or leave early are welcome. Plan to attend for any or all of this helpful program:
Tues., Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., Twin Groves Middle School:
Guest speaker: Dr. Michael Maniacci discusses and answers your questions about
Effective Discipline for Elementary & Middle School-Age Children MORE INFO
D96 BAND & ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS
Membership ToolKit Sign-Up is Now Active!
Is your student in the band or orchestra this year? Be sure to create a Boosters Membership ToolKit account. That’s how you will receive forms/instructions you’ll need from band/orchestra directors AND how you can access order forms for required concert shirts, forms for Booster fundraisers and event volunteer and sign-up ( such as treats for after-concert socials, Gift Cards, Booster membership/donations, the End-of-the-Year party). Make payment with your credit or debit card, if you choose.
Create your BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT today. If you already have a PTO Membership ToolKit account, you can use the same e-mail and password to set up your Boosters Membership Toolkit account. Questions? Please contact Sharon Anderson at [email protected].
COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info about programs and activities in the community in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK
including:
• Youth Art Calendar Competition
• Long Grove Park District Chess School
• Long Grove Park District Yoga Classes
• Long Grove Park District Fall 2017 Program Guide
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Fri., Aug. 25.
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] .