E-NEWS 96, Sept. 6, 2019

THE WEEK AHEAD:
Fri., Sept. 13:
Grade 8 Band Night at Stevenson High School 

WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
Scroll down to the MENU for the school(s) of your choice.
Did you know?... You can access nutrition and fitness INFO on the Food Service section of the District 96 website. Begin the school year with a focus on building healthy habits....

PARENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND CONNECTION
• WHAT GOES ON ONLINE?
Plan ahead to join our Buffalo Grove Police Department School Resource Officer Ashley Krozel for a daytime conversation on (NOTE: DATE CHANGE) Wed., Sept. 25, 10 a.m., at the Twin Groves Middle School Learning Center, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., BG.

Officer Krozel will speak candidly about her experiences in our community, focusing on inappropriate versus appropriate use of tech devices, cyberbullying, online predators, and more. Ask questions and benefit from this engaging expert’s advice and perspective. All interested adults welcome. No pre-registration needed. Questions? Contact KCSD96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8036.

• JOIN THE GUIDING COALITION OF INTERCULTURALISM
It's rewarding and meaningful. Be a part of a learning community that reflects and connects our school district values of diversity and inclusion. The Guiding Coalition of Interculturalism (GCI) brings together parents and educators, aligning them with our students in cultural and educational experiences. Meet and connect with parents from across the District engaged in this important, timely work. 

The first meeting of the year is Wed., Sept. 18, in the Ivy Hall Elementary School Mat Room at 6:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847-459-4260, ext. 8136.

COMMUNITY NEWS
The KCSD96 Virtual Backpack is loaded with new opportunities for learning and family fun.

Find info about programs and activities in the community in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK, including:
Long Grove Fire Protection District Open House – 9/8
NEW–Buffalo Grove Fire Department Open House – 9/14
NEW – Long Grove Players Youth Theatre Auditions – 9/7, /14, /21
NEW–Community Parent Network Film Screening: Like (a documentary about the impact of social media on our lives), 9-18 @ SHS
Stevenson High School Foundation Fall 2019 Programs: Catapult Shadow Dancers – 9/27
NEW Buffalo Grove Park District After-School Fall 2019 programs at Willow Grove, Country Meadows, Ivy Hall Kildeer, & Prairie (iCook, Wicked Science, & Young Rembrandts)


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? Send email to the KCSD96 public info coordinator or call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.

The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Fri., Sept. 13.