Wed., Aug. 7, 7 PM
Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove
Has your family recently moved to School District 96? Parents of registered students in KDG–Grade 8 are invited to Twin Groves Middle School for a program to welcome you to our community and introduce you to District 96. The focus will not be on curriculum, but rather on how we can best support you in acclimating to the culture of a new school district, neighborhood, and community. Questions? Contact Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136.
Counting down the days...
We will welcome our students to begin the 2019–2020 school year on Thurs., Aug. 15.
Please note that the first day of school is a HALF DAY, with dismissal times scheduled as follows:
• Grades 6–8 dismiss at 11:10 AM
• Grades 1–5 dismiss at 11:45 AM
• Willow Grove Full-Day & Half-Day KDG & SLC dismiss at 11:45 AM
Buses will run on the Half Day schedule.
(Note: Early Childhood Blended Preschool AM students attend 8:45–11:15 AM. Blended PM is not in session.)
Required reading for parents!
Kildeer Countryside School District 96 (KCSD96) will communicate every Friday when school is in session through E-NEWS 96 and Principal’s Messages from each school in which you have a student enrolled. Our expectation is that you read our weekly emails regularly. They are the main tools we use to inform and remind you.
During the school year you’ll also receive Superintendent Message emails from Superintendent Julie Schmidt with news and insights she wants to share with you. Make a note to check for her first message of the school year, coming Aug. 12.
If you stop receiving KCSD96 Friday emails or have questions, please contact the public info coordinator or call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.
Dates to note...
• Classroom teacher assignment/Middle School schedule/Middle School locker number & combination/Bus Info Communication: Thurs., Aug. 8, after 3 p.m.
As in previous years, KCSD96 will use email to send information regarding classroom teacher assignment, middle school schedule, middle school locker number & combination, bus route number and pick-up/drop-off times/location. These emails will be sent to both parent email addresses that were provided by registering parents through online registration. Check for these emails after 3 p.m. on Aug. 8.
If you do not receive this info on Aug. 8, one or more of the following might be the reason:
–The school nurse does not have your student’s required health info requested during online registration
–Required registration payment still has not been received for families who selected “check” as their method of payment
• Meet the Teacher for Willow Grove & Elementary: Tues., Aug. 13
Grades 1–5: 8:30–9:30 AM only, at the elementary schools
All Willow Grove students: 10–11 AM only, at Willow Grove Early Learning Center
At Meet the Teacher, Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) volunteers will help with volunteer sign-ups, purchasing Special Lunch/Dessert Days and school spirit wear, and more.
• Locker Set-Up Day for Middle School: Wed., Aug. 14
Grades 6–8: 4–7 PM at Twin Groves & Woodlawn Middle Schools
See your Principal’s Message for details about Locker Set-Up Day
• Curriculum Nights for Parents
Curriculum Nights are for parents only. Plan ahead and note the date/time scheduled and (as applicable) the grade level. CURRICULUM NIGHTS
Beginning Band & Orchestra Registration! There still is time to sign up....
Just a reminder to register your child for Beginning Band or 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 2019. Please see the links below for more information. We look forward to seeing the students in the fall!
Registration:
Beginning Orchestra for ALL SCHOOLS:
Click Here for Beginning Orchestra Registration Form
Click here for Beginning Orchestra Parent Info Night Presentation (link is located under "Register for Orchestra")
Ivy Hall/Prairie Beginning Band:
Click Here for Ivy Hall/Prairie Beginning Band Registration and Info
Country Meadows/Kildeer Beginning Band:
Click Here for Country Meadows/Kildeer Beginning Band Info
Click Here for Country Meadows/Kildeer Beginning Band Registration
Summer Reading Assignment Reminder: Grades KDG – 8 have a 2019 summer reading assignment!
Reading during the summer is critically important for a student’s continued growth. KCSD96 faculty have provided a parent letter, reading resources, and assignment details for all 2019–20 students:
SUMMER READING RESOURCES/ASSIGNMENT FOR GRADES KDG–5
SUMMER READING RESOURCES/ASSIGNMENT FOR GRADES 6–8
Shopping for School Supplies?
If you preordered a school supply kit last spring for the 2019–20 school year, you’ll find it in your student’s classroom or an area designated for pick-up in your student’s school.
If you did not preorder a school supply kit, SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS are available online by grade level.
If you aren’t sure whether you ordered a school supply kit, log in to your PTO Membership Toolkit account at the school your student will attend in 2019–2020 to look for a record of your purchase.
Sorry–school supply kits are pre-order only and are not available for purchase at this time.
Applying for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits?
Free and reduced-price meals are available throughout the 2019–2020 school year to families who qualify. If you believe your family might qualify, CLICK HERE to apply online.
See FISCAL YEAR 2019–2020 Income Eligibility Guidelines
Community News
The KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK will soon include info about upcoming programs and activities offered by local park districts, libraries, schools, and municipal organizations. Watch for student learning and family fun opportunities coming soon....
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 is Fri., Aug. 9, 2019.