E-NEWS 96, Nov. 6, 2020

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THE WEEK AHEAD:
Tues., Nov. 10
Parent Learning Opportunity: Managing Stress During Coronavirus: Tips for Parents and for Parenting Our Kids, 7 p.m., Virtual, REGISTER HERE to receive meeting link

Fri., Nov. 13
HALF DAY – School Improvement
Grades 1–5 dismiss at 11:45 a.m. Elementary Half-Day Schedule
Grades 6–8 dismiss at 11:10 a.m. Middle School Half-Day Schedule
NO SCHOOL – Willow Grove students ONLY


PARENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY NOV. 10
In these pandemic times, stress levels are rising for all ages. More than ever, tips for managing stress–as children and as adults–are useful.

On Tues., Nov. 10, at 7 PM, Dr. Victoriya Tsaran and Jennifer Goss will present a virtual program discussing stress management strategies. LEARN MORE about these highly qualified presenters. The program will include a Q&A moderated by Mental Health Counselor Elena Silberman Scott

REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom meeting link. 

Questions? Please contact District 96 Community Liaison Lubna Andrabi, 847.459.4260, ext. 8136.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH FOR STUDENTS IS AVAILABLE
KCSD96 families may pick up breakfast/lunch for their students. Drive-up pick-up is in front of the Exceptional Learners Collaborative (ELC) building, 990 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. weekdays when District 96 students have school. Please pull up to the sign and remain in your vehicle. Children do not need to accompany parents to receive meals and pantry items. Meals may be delivered in extenuating circumstances. Questions? Contact [email protected] 

HELP WANTED
District 96 has a significant and immediate need for substitute teachers and instructional aides. SEE DETAILS in Superintendent Julie Schmidt’s Oct. 13 Superintendent Message regarding qualifications, compensation, and links to apply.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Find info about programs and activities in the community in the KCSD96 VIRTUAL BACKPACK, including:

NEW - Academic Enrichment Exposition for Grades 3–5 – virtual fun STEM opportunities from Stevenson NHS Students – Nov. 15
NEW – Long Grove Park District Virtual Owl Prowl – Nov. 20
NEW - College of Lake County Engineering Dept. Lake County Robotics Competition, Grades 6–12
ComEd bill payment assistance options
BGRA Baseball Registration 20-21 Spring/Summer Season


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 Nov. 13, 2020.