Emerging Crocuses and other buds hint at spring to come!
What a beautiful week this was … and how we hope next week is just as beautiful!
This is such a wonderful beginning to a long weekend: Enjoy it, as we have No School on Monday, which is Casimir Pulaski Day.
We’re also entering our third Trimester … Can you believe that?
Here’s more news to be aware of:
Coming Up ...
- March 2: Registration open for the 2022-23 school year
- March 7: No School (Casimir Pulaski Day)
- March 9: Dual Language Parent Education Night (for Kindergartners; 6:30 p.m. via Zoom)
- March 11: Parents deadline for 5EssentialsSurvey (https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/)
- March 14: Early Release ((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.
- March 14-15: Family Collaborative Conferences (Parent / Educator Conferences)
- March 15: No School
- March 18: No School (Teacher Institute Day)
- March 21-25: Spring Break (School closed)
Congrats to Woodlawn MathCounts Team
Congratulations to the Woodlawn Mathcounts team, heading to State competition tomorrow, Saturday, March 5.
Woodlawn's Mathcounts 'mathletes' are one of 35 teams advancing to the State competition. This year’s Mathcounts team included Abhinav Reddeppagari, Aditya Tiwari, Akshay Mukund, Andy He, Landon Hutchinson, Matthew Sirota, Pooja Sampelli and Rachel Varghese.
The official Woodlawn team advancing to State includes Lylian Zhu, Jingyi Wu, Alex Han and Kyler Chou.
These students are among the more than 1,053 students from 149 schools across the state who participated in the annual Mathcounts competition.
All the best, Mathletes, on March 5!
Kudos are also in order for their team coach, Amanda Carpenter, seventh-grade math teacher at the school, and Keith Dunn, team co-coach.
Dual Language Parent Education Night
District 96’s Dual Language Parent Education Night ~ for families of children entering kindergarten ~ starts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9.
This session will be held via Zoom. To access the presentation as well as a Q&A, please join virtually at: https://kcsd96.zoom.us/j/86328379586?pwd=VldmcWo0eFVSQ0g1aG50TVB3WExxdz09
- Meeting ID: 863 2837 9586
- Passcode: 841300
The Dual Language Program was designed several years ago to implement instruction across the curriculum that provides an opportunity for students to develop a deep academic proficiency in two languages. In the district’s Dual Language program, 50 percent of the academic day curriculum is delivered in Spanish and 50 percent of the academic day is delivered in English.
Parents interested in enrolling their student(s) in the Dual Language Program are asked to fill out the Lottery Form at https://forms.gle/L9oLoHVU2EB6dost5 by 3 p.m. April 15.
Learn more about the District’s Dual Language Program at www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/dual-language
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Did you know the District has access to a multitude of translators and translation services ~ including features on the www.kcsd96.org website ~ that allow for communication in a myriad of languages?
All schools have access to telephonic, in person, and zoom interpreters for spoken communication.
In addition to the Google translate feature on the web, the District has access to interpreters for written communication.
When students register, we ask their preferred language for communication on the Home Language Survey, which is used by the staff. Additionally, individual staff members ask the families with whom they work directly. We also collect this information at every conference scheduling opportunity.
Should anyone have any specific communication needs, we are more than happy to oblige.
Contact either a teacher, principal, or the Parent-Community Liaison, and we can offer what is needed.
Registration now open for the 2022-23 school year
Registration is now open for the 2022-23 school year. This week, parents and guardians of returning students and pre-registered Kindergartners were emailed Notification letters with a SnapCode to start their registration process.
Register today to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount: Those who register after April 15 will pay an additional $20 (per child).
If you have questions about the 2022-23 Registration Notification email, please email [email protected] or call 847-459-4260, ext. 8022.
For information on registering a new student, visit https://kcsd96.org/registration.
Reproving Residency (for Kindergartners and 5th graders)
In KCSD 96, each year, parents of current Kindergartners and 5th graders are required to reprove their district residency.
To re-prove residency, parents are asked to provide three items to the Administrative Assistants at their child’s current school:
- A current monthly mortgage OR lease statement OR property tax bill OR Warranty Deed AND
- A current utility bill (e.g., water OR electric OR waste collection) AND
- This Proof of Residency Form (completed and signed)
For the email address for your school’s Administrative Assistant, and to learn information for other questions, please visit https://www.kcsd96.org/about/registration/the-requirement-to-re-prove-residency.
Joining Band and Orchestra Next School Year?
Thinking of returning to or joining the Band or Orchestra next year?
Here’s a note from your District music teachers:
“Attention, current band/orchestra families: It is time to start thinking of your registration for band and orchestra classes next year. Please be on the lookout for information from your student's teacher with specific details on course offerings. Additionally, we ask that you begin the conversation with your student to see what their thoughts are for next year. We understand there is still time to make decisions regarding enrollment, but it is never too early to start the conversation. Please direct any questions you may have to your student's band or orchestra teacher. We hope to continue working with your students next year and to continue their musical progress.”
In Our Schools
This week, Twin Groves students ~ AND staff ~ celebrated Tie Dye Day and other themed days.
Student-Teacher Ms. Kately O’Rourke with students near the end of class.
Twin Groves sixth-grade science teacher Mrs. Vileta answers questions from students about the nitrogen cycle, which they studied in class this past week.
In The Virtual BackPacks
The Northwest Special Recreation Association has released information about its 2022 Day Camps. Check out the Virtual BackPack to learn more.
Also check the Virtual BackPack for information about:
- Patriot Parent Association @ Stevenson HS
- Youth soccer club Spring and Summer programming
- SHS Spring/Summer Hockey for incoming students
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 is March 11, 2022.