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THE WEEK AHEAD:
Students in grades 3–8 will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) May 23–25. 

Fri., May 28:
HALF DAY – Teacher Inservice
Grades 6–8 dismiss at 11:10 AM
Grades 1–5 dismiss at 11:45 AM
Willow Grove AM KDG/EC Blended meets 8:30–11 AM
Willow Grove Structured meets 8:45–11 AM
NO SCHOOL for Willow Grove PM KDG/EC Blended ONLY

• IN THE KCSD96 SPOTLIGHT: TWIN GROVES 6TH-GRADE SCHOLASTIC SHORT STORY FINALIST AUTHOR
Congratulations to Twin Groves 6th-grader Sarah Sayed–named a finalist in a Scholastic publishers writing competition for her short story "My Pet Quaddledon." A one-line prompt she chose led to her story. READ MORE

• iPAD EXCHANGE THIS SUMMER
Action needed! This summer, District 96 will exchange your student's old iPad, charging cable, charging brick, and iPad case for new equipment. You'll need to schedule an appointment to make the exchange and the exchange must occur before Aug. 1. READ DETAILS about this process and how it affects ALL District 96 students. Info about the process to schedule your appointment is coming soon.

• REFUND OF 8th GRADERS’ POSITIVE LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCES
Positive lunch account balances for graduating 8th graders will be refunded. Refund checks will be mailed by District Business Office staff by June 4 to the home address on record.

• SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH JUNE 1 – Registration for Summer Enrichment Classes opened May 10
Although some classes are filled and waitlisted, many still have openings. Opportunities vary by grade level. REGISTER FOR SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES

• TRIMESTER 3 STUDENT REPORT CARDS
Trimester 3 student report cards will be available to view online after 3 PM on Thurs., June 3. 

• SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS AND KITS for 2021–22
SEE INFO to download grade-level school supply lists or order school supply kits to be delivered directly to your home. (Order by July 9 for home delivery by Aug. 13.)

• FREE MEALS PICK-UP SUMMER SCHEDULE
Please note: Free meals (3-meal bag) will be available for pickup on Wed., June 2, at Woodlawn Middle School only, 11 AM–2 PM.

Beginning the week of June 7, free meals may be picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 AM–2 PM, at either Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, OR Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Rd., Long Grove. 

On Mondays, meal bags for 3 days will be distributed. On Wednesdays, meal bags for 2 days will be distributed.

There is no preordering required. Meals will be distributed while quantities last. At both Twin Groves and Woodlawn, a limited number of vegetarian meals will be available for pickup.

Questions? Please contact the public information coordinator, 847.459.4260, ext. 8022.

• VACCINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UP
– COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic at Twin Groves Middle School
in partnership with Doctors Test Centers for children age 12 and up by appointment only
Sat., May 22, 10 AM–4 PM OR Wed., May 26, 4:30–8 PM   
SEE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINK

– COVID-19 Vaccines for children age 12 and up by appointment only via Lake County All Vax
SEE DETAILS

• PLEASE DON’T REFUTE THAT CREDIT CARD CHARGE...
After successfully submitting your student’s 2021–22 registration, you will receive an itemized receipt by email promptly that lists the total charge, including required fees and optional donations, if any, that you choose to make. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you select the credit card payment option when paying 2021–22 registration fees, look for either of the following identifying description labels on your credit card statement: POWERSCHOOL MD 512375–4514 or PB POWERSCHOOL. District 96 registration charges are NOT described with the District or school name.

Also, be advised that some banks code this transaction as a donation.

If you have questions, please refer to your registration receipt and/or contact the public info coordinator [email protected]

• BEFORE-/AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBHOUSE REGISTRATION FORM
See the REGISTRATION FORM for the 2021–22 school year. Registration forms are due July 2, 2021.

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

NEW – Stevenson High School Fall Play Auditions – videos due by May 25
NEW – Clubhouse Before- and After-School Care 2021–22 Registration Form
NEW – Long Grove Park District Summer 2021 Recreation Programs
NEW – Vernon Area Public Library Upcoming Summer Opportunities - June 5–Aug. 8
Chicago Rush North Soccer Tryouts–May 2021 
Buffalo Grove Bills Football and Cheerleading Registration Open
ComEd bill payment assistance options
BGRA Baseball Registration 2021 Spring/Summer Season

District 96 will communicate with you every Friday when school is in session 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 May 28, 2021.