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THE WEEK AHEAD:
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing continues through Sept. 18.
Sept. 14 – Materials Pick-Up Day
11:30 AM – 6:30 PM at Willow Grove, Country Meadows, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, Prairie
8:30 AM – 7 PM at Twin Groves
Noon – 7 PM at Woodlawn
See Principal Messages for school-specific details.
Sept. 15 – Early Release Day
Willow Grove AM KDG/ EC Blended dismiss at 10 a.m.
Willow Grove PM KDG/EC Blended dismiss at 2 p.m.
Willow Grove Structured dismisses at 2 p.m.
Grades 1 – 5 dismiss at 2 p.m. ELEMENTARY EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE
Grades 6 – 8 dismiss at 1:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE
Sept. 16 – Guiding Coalition of Interculturalism (GCI), 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)
This is an opportunity for parent involvement in a learning community working to reflect and connect KCSD96 values of diversity and inclusion, aligning parents, educators, and students. Interested in learning more? Contact Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi
Sept. 17 – PTO Coordinating Council All Exec Board Transition Meeting, 9 a.m., Virtual
TECH TIP HIGHLIGHT
How to Troubleshoot Logitech Crayons VIDEO (approx.1 min.)
Simple steps to take to fix an issue with your student’s Logitech Crayon stylus in just about a minute.
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS: COMMUNITY PARENT NETWORK VIRTUAL PROGRAM – Sept. 22
The Community Parent Network, serving families in the Area 125 Stevenson Consortium, has invited Clinical Psychologist Dr. Doug Bolton to present a virtual program on Tues., Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. The topic is Building Resilience During a Pandemic. Dr. Bolton will share strategies to help parents teach and model resilience to manage stress effectively in anxious pandemic times and in the future. REGISTER HERE to receive a link to this free virtual program.
FAMILY EDUCATOR CONFERENCES IN OCTOBER
Family Educator Conferences will be held virtually by appointment on Thurs., Oct. 8, 5–8:30 p.m., and Fri., Oct. 9, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Conferences were moved from November to October to provide teachers and families the opportunity to discuss action steps for improvement before the reporting period closes. Check Principal Messages in the weeks ahead for more information about how Family Educator Conference appointments will be scheduled.
HAVE YOU MET HEALTH FORM REQUIREMENTS?
Health forms are due Oct. 15 to your school nurse for all kindergartners, all students new to District 96 in the current 2020-21 school year, and all new and returning students enrolled in Grade 6. Form requirements vary. See health form links/requirements HERE and call the school office if you have questions. SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS
COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info about programs and activities in the community in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK, including:
NEW – Center for Gifted: In-Person Learning Opportunities
NEW – Center for Gifted: Fall Friend Group Programs
NEW – Center for Gifted: Support for Remote Learners
Long Grove Park District Fall 2020 Programs
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 KCSD96 communications? Call 847.459.4260, ext. 8022, or send email to the public info coordinator.
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Sept. 18, 2020.