School closed Monday, Feb. 21, for Presidents' Day.
Happy Fri-Yay … and Happy long weekend … you’ve earned it!
The long weekend includes Presidents’ Day on Monday, which means schools are closed. Learn something new about your favorite Commander in Chief or something new about one of whom you know the least.
We return to school Tuesday, and here's what next week looks like:
Coming Up
- February 21: Presidents' Day (Schools closed)
- February 22: Early Release Day
- Early Release Day Dismissal Times
- Grades 1–5 dismiss at 2 p.m.
- Grades 6–8 dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
- Full-Day KDG dismisses at 2 p.m.
- Willow Grove Structured dismisses at 2 p.m.
- EC Blended AM in session 8:30–10 a.m.
- EC Blended PM in session 12:30–2 p.m.
- February 22: Ivy Hall / Prairie 4th-5th Grade Orchestra Concert at Stevenson Performing Arts Center
- 4th Grade Concert: 6:30 p.m.
- 5th Grade Concert: 7:30 p.m.
- February 24: Twin Groves 6th Grade Band / IH/P 5th Grade Band Concert (7 p.m., Twin Groves)
- February 24: "Meet the Teacher" sign-up opens for March 14-15 conference (check this week's Principal's Message for more info)
- March 1: Board of Education meeting (7 p.m.)
- March 14-15: Parent / Educator Conferences
Congrats to IGSMA Top-Scoring Student-Musicians
In early February, band, choir and orchestra students competed in the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest. Several KCSD 96 student-musicians earned 1/1(+) in their respective categories.
Some of them performed in concerts this week and are expected to showcase their skill in performances on Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 22 and 24.
Kudos to the participating student-musicians!
Here's a "big shout" out to their teachers:
- Cara Anderson, Orchestra Director, Twin Groves Middle School and Prairie Elementary
- Chad Craw, Band Teacher, Country Meadows, Kildeer and Woodlawn schools
- Daniel Nagle, Band Teacher, Twin Groves Middle School; Ivy Hall Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School
- Kathy Ok, Orchestra Director, Ivy Hall, Kildeer, Prairie Elementary Schools
- Sarah Wesbecher, Music Teacher, Woodlawn MS
- Eileen Wronkiewicz, Orchestra Director, Woodlawn and Country Meadows
Join us for 'Raising Kids Who Thrive'
Join journalist and parent educator Katherine Reynolds Lewis at 7 p.m. March 2 for ~ "Raising Kids Who Thrive: Responsibilities, Healthy Habits and Emotional Well-Being" ~ an interactive talk about how parents can raise children to thrive, be responsible, learn how to take care of their mental and physical health and manage anxiety and stress.
The author of “The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids Are Less Disciplined Than Ever — And What to Do About It,” Katherine will share problem-solving strategies for kids’ difficult behavior or disengagement. This talk covers how to tune in to children's emotions, develop helpful family routines and language for tough conversations, and deal with stress and your own sense of feeling overwhelmed.
Pre-register at: https://kcsd96.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-uoqTwtH9Frqo4U0boPDVi1-AMLihpl
For more information, contact Lubna Andrabi, the District's Community Parent Liaison, at [email protected].
From Our Schools
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School
This week, first-graders in Mrs. Keller’s class spent some of their day participating in Daily 5 ~ carving out time to either read a book, write something, or engage in some other literacy pursuit of their own. Daily 5 is a literacy framework that instills independent behaviors while creating a classroom environment of highly engaged readers and writers, according to Mrs. Keller. During Daily 5, students will select from meaningful reading and writing activities while the teacher meets with individual students or small groups.
Meanwhile, down the Kildeer Countryside hallway, Mrs. Goyke’s first-graders were visited by a 5th grader from the Student Council, giving them news about upcoming exciting events. She then wrapped up the day by listening as students self-reflected and celebrated their day as they gathered up belongings to leave school for the day.
In The Virtual BackPacks
Are you a student who enjoys playing soccer or wants to improve at your game? You might want to know more about the spring and summer programs hosted by the Chicago Rush North Soccer Club. Visit your school’s Virtual BackPack to learn more!
Be sure to check the District’s Virtual BackPacks ~ https://www.kcsd96.org/about/virtual-backpack ~ for other news and information for you and your family!
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 @ [email protected].
The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be Feb. 25, 2022.