E-NEWS 96, Sept. 10, 2021
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SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SURVEY
Have you taken the Superintendent Search Survey yet?
The survey can be accessed here or from a link on our website. The 18-question survey will stay open through Oct. 8. The results will contribute to a leadership profile that will be presented to the Board of Education during its Oct.19, 2021, meeting.
COMING UP
- Now through Oct. 8: Superintendent Search Survey open online
- Sept. 14: Board of Education meeting (6:30 p.m.)
- Sept. 16: No School (District Holiday)
- School Picture Days
- Sept. 24: Kildeer
- Sept. 30: Willow Grove
- Sept. 29: Parent Network Program with author Katherine Reynolds Lewis (free virtual session, 7 to 8:15 p.m.)
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FOCUS GROUPS
As previously mentioned, there are several opportunities planned for parents and parent groups, District staff, community members and other stakeholders to share input on desired characteristics in our next Superintendent of Schools. A separate virtual focus group will be held for the parents of each of our schools. In addition, two open virtual forums will be held that are open to all stakeholders.
Please look for invitations to these sessions in the coming days!
FALL PARENT/EDUCATOR CONFERENCES
Please look for invitations to the Fall Parent/Educator Conferences in the coming days!
The Fall Parent/Educator Conferences will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 7, and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 8.
We will continue using Meet the Teacher as an electronic sign-up for conferences. A sign-up link will be shared via email from the district at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20.
Parents and guardians will be able to schedule in-person or remote conferences.
Please continue to check the principal messages each week for more details.
THOUGHT EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIP
Could the Thought Exchange Partnership be looking for you?
KCSD 96 invites parents to consider joining the Thought Exchange Partnership, which offers them opportunities to give feedback and receive information about District instruction, programs and initiatives.
Understanding parent perceptions is helpful for planning and communications.
TEP meetings for the 2021-22 school year are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays (via Zoom):
- Oct. 21
- Nov. 11
- Jan. 13
- Feb. 17
- April 21
- May 1
If interested, contact Lubna Andrabi, the Community Parent Liaison, at [email protected] or learn more here by clicking here.
IN THE COMMUNITY
We live in communities rich in opportunities and activities for our children and families. Highlighted here are just a few such opportunities. Find others in the Virtual BackPacks on the District and schools’ websites.
- Sept. 14: 'Stand Strong’ Not My Kid Forum (virtual)
- Updated: This event is cancelled.
Sept. 18: Long Grove Fire Protection District Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Long Grove Park District fall programming
QUESTIONS?
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 Media & Communications Specialist.
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be September 17, 2021.