E-NEWS 96, Mar. 15, 2019

E-NEWS 96 and Principal Messages will not be sent on Mar. 29, during Spring Break.

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THE WEEK AHEAD:
Mon., Mar. 18:
Thoughtexchange opportunity closes (See details below)

Tues., Mar. 19:
Board of Education meeting, Boardroom, Ivy Hall School, 1072 Ivy Hall Ln., Buffalo Grove, IL
AGENDA

Fri., Mar. 22:
Dual Language Program Interest Forms due
Parent Collaborative Conference Survey responses due
Last day of school before Spring Break

Mon., Mar. 25–Tues., Apr. 2: 
NO SCHOOL 
Students return to school on Wed., Apr. 3.


WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
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PARTICIPATE IN THOUGHTEXCHANGE
In her SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE sent on Mar. 7, Julie Schmidt asked you to answer one question. Please participate in this interesting opportunity to give your answer and rate your agreement with the answers of others in the KCSD96 community. This exchange will end on Monday, Mar. 18. Before then, please feel free to return to this Thoughtexchange and continue to rate the thoughts of others. In fact, we appreciate your returning and rating around 30 thoughts while this exchange is open. 

No log-in or sign-in needed!
CLICK HERE–then click the “Introduction” arrow to view Superintendent Schmidt’s brief video introduction and some simple instructions to make you comfortable using Thoughtexchange. Then simply click “Continue” to begin.

(To participate in any language OTHER THAN English, please see the instructions included in Mrs. Schmidt’s Superintendent Message, including a specific 9-digit code.)


CAN'T FIND YOUR CHILD'S 2019–2020 REGISTRATION EMAIL?
Please check your e-mailbox for registration email(s) for the 2019-20 school year, sent on March 1.

Can't find that email? Contact the D96 public info coordinator and request that it be sent again. Be sure to include your student's first and last names.

Each registration email includes a link and a unique “snapcode” needed for access to register your returning student for 2019 - 2020. 

EVERY student returning to District 96 for the 2019–2020 school year must be registered. 

Information you provided previously will appear in your student’s online registration record. Please check that info carefully and update it if it is not accurate. 

Completing and submitting online registration and making payment no later than Apr. 15, 2019, will save families $20 in registration cost per student. Fees increase after Apr. 15, 2019. Registration questions? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.


DUAL LANGUAGE DUE DATE REMINDER–Interest Form is due by Mar. 22
Parents/guardians interested in having their incoming 2019–2020 kindergartner participate in the Dual Language program must complete and return this INTEREST FORM–English or INTEREST FORM–Spanish to the Willow Grove Early Learning Center Office, 777 Checker Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL  60089, on or before 3 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 22. 
READ MORE about Dual Language in District 96


SO, WHAT DO YOU THINK? Comment on the Prairie View Metra Station Area Plan 
Please provide your comments by Apr. 4 on the Prairie View Metra Station Area Plan, regarding proposed development of 128 acres. 
•  VIEW THE VIDEO (proposal description)
REVIEW THE PLAN 
OFFER FEEDBACK TO THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
Find more information at www.prairieviewbg.com or contact Principal Planner Nicole Woods, [email protected], 847.459.5539.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info about programs and activities in the community in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK, including:
East Asian Festival at Stevenson High School–Mar. 16
Long Grove Park District Safe Sitter Class – Mar. 17
NEW! Indian Trails Public Library District Youth Calendar–Apr. 2019
Bowling with Buddies–Apr. 18 (sponsored by Rotary/BG Commission for Residents with Disabilities)


District 96 will communicate with you every Friday through E-NEWS 96 and Principal’s Messages from each school in which you have a student enrolled. It’s important to read these messages weekly. Questions about communications? Contact the District 96 public info coordinator. The next issue of E-NEWS 96 is Mar.22, 2019.

Note: E-NEWS 96 and Principal Messages will not be sent on Mar. 29, during Spring Break.