E-NEWS 96, April 8, 2022

E-NEWS 96, April 8, 2022

Great things keep happening across District 96, and this week is no exception:  The Board of Education hired four extremely talented professionals as Assistant Principals at four district schools.  (Click here to read Supt. Schmidt’s Message about the announcements!) 

These Assistant Principals all start in those roles on August 1, 2022.  Congrats to everyone!

We're starting next week off with …

 

Coming Up

 

April 15th Deadlines

April 15 is not just the day to file your taxes, it’s also a pretty significant date in KCSD.

Note these two deadlines:

  • Sign-Up for Lottery for Dual Language Program

Deadline for Willow Grove parents to apply to enroll their children~ who must be fully registered for 2022-23 ~ in the Dual Language Program lottery.  (The form ~ https://forms.gle/L9oLoHVU2EB6dost5 ~ is due by 3 p.m. April 15.) 

  • Early Bird Registration 2022-23 Ends

April 15 is the deadline to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration for your child for the 2022-23 school year registrations. Registrations made after April 15 will be charged an additional $20 more per student. (Find registration information at https://www.kcsd96.org/about/registration.)

 

Contribute to the D96 Humanitarian Relief Support

District 96 families, you have a few more days to contribute to the D96 Humanitarian Relief Support for Ukraine families.  KCSD 96 is collaborating with other Lake County School Districts to collect emergency items for refugees from Ukraine.  These items are being collected during school days, through Thursday, April 14: Only the requested items are to be dropped off in the lobby of each District 96 school.

Financial donations are also being accepted.

Please mail checks directly to: 

  • Lake County Schools Relief Effort/ First Bank of Highland Park
                  Lake County Schools Relief Effort
                  C/O First Bank of Highland Park 
                  1835 First Street
                  Highland Park, IL 60035
          OR
Make a contribution to:

D96 Ukraine Help April 2022

 

Transitioning to Middle School session

Coming up:  Parents of 5th Graders, don’t miss the opportunity to learn what you and your child need to know as your young person transitions into 6th grade and a whole new school!

Sign up for “Transition to Middle School,” an information-packed virtual meeting program for parents of all current KCSD 96 fifth-graders. This program begins at 7 p.m. April 20 (via Zoom). 

Hear from Twin Groves Principal Jessica Barnes and Woodlawn Principal/Asst. Principal Greg Grana/Michelle Garlick, who will discuss academics, extracurricular opportunities, and changes that middle school years bring. A highlight?  Current 6th-grade panelists sharing their perspectives.

To register, Click here: https://kcsd96.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdOmopzovH9Gf4GSdemIUYKJ39yg0Y6js

Questions? Contact KCSD 96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, at 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, or at [email protected].

Transitioning to Middle School: April 20, 2022 (Zoom program)

 

PTO Volunteer Fair on April 12

Who exactly is your PTO and what precisely DO they DO?

Find out at KCSD’s PTO Volunteer Fair, Tuesday, April 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. at Mariano's in Buffalo Grove. 

During this PTO fair, guests will meet the PTO board members from their respective schools and learn about Executive Board, Committee Chair and other volunteer opportunities.

Interested, but unable to attend? Complete a contact request at http://bit.ly/96PTOVolunteer.

D96 PTO Volunteer Fair on April 12, 2022

 

2022-23 Kindergarten Kick-Off Event is May 3

Kindergarten Kick-Off is an opportunity for all FULLY REGISTERED incoming kindergarten students and families to tour Willow Grove and for incoming kindergarteners to experience an activity in a classroom. Families must be fully registered by Monday, April 18, to receive the invitation link for the event. Kindergarten Kick-Off sign-up closes on Tuesday, April 19. During the time children are in classrooms (30 minutes), parents will meet with Willow Grove Principal Jenny Smith for Kindy 101, where they will learn about Willow Grove and common questions families have.

YOU MUST BE FULLY REGISTERED AND SIGN UP TO ATTEND. For information on registering your incoming kindergartener, CLICK HERE. If you are fully registered and do not believe you've received the link to sign up for Kindergarten Kick-Off, call the Willow Grove office for support or email [email protected].


2022-23 School Supply Toolkits Now Available

You can now order a School Supply Kits for the 2022-23 school year: Visit https://www.shopttkits.com.

Your School’s Code is:

  • Willow Grove Early Learning Center: 22115
  • Country Meadows Elementary: 15292
  • Ivy Hall Elementary: 22130
  • Kildeer Countryside Elementary: 22106M
  • Prairie Elementary: 22108
  • Twin Groves Middle School: 22104
  • Woodlawn Middle School: 10240

To learn more, visit https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/school-supply-lists.

School Supply Kits for 2022-23
 

In Our Schools …..

New Assistant Prinipals approved

Approved by the Board of Education Tuesday night as new Assistant Principals are Megan Klein at Willow Grove; Jessica Groncki at Woodlawn; and Julie Shaver at Country Meadows (pictured below). Not pictured is Winifred Clausell, also named the incoming Assistant Principal at Prairie Elementary School.

(Click here to read the Superintendent’s Message ~ https://www.kcsd96.org/superintendent/blog/1628062/superintendents-message-april-5-2022 ~ on their appointments.)

Incoming District 96 Assistant Superintendents

 

Full Day at Kildeer

Kildeer Teacher teaching on waves 8April2022

Ms. Satoh's fourth-grade students studied the elements of waves during class on Friday afternoon.

Kildeer Girl with Reading Book 8April2022

Friday's wet weather kept students inside for recess: At Kildeer Elementary School, students busied themselves reading, drawing, playing games or playing with various shaped blocks.

Kildeer Boys Playing with Blocks Indoor Recess 8April2022

Kildeer Indoor Recess ...

Kildeer Girls Reading During Indoor Recess

Kildeer Indoor Recess ...

Kildeer PE Class Friday, April 8, 2022

Students in Mrs. Groessler and Mr. Emde's PE class at Kildeer performed core-strengthening exercises and stretches on Friday, including this one, attempting to move small objects while in a push-up mode.

                            Kildeer's Jennifer Hagen and Principal Vail Keiser, 8 April 2022

Kildeer Principal Mrs. Keiser and staff said goodbye Friday, April 8, to Administrative Assistant Jennifer Hagen.  Friday was her last day of work in the district: She spent six years at Ivy Hall and her final three at Kildeer. All the best to you, Mrs. Hagen!

 

In The Virtual BackPacks

Reminder:  Friday, April 15, is also the deadline to turn in submissions for the Buffalo Grove Police Department Coloring Contest; click the link for more contest details.

Also check out Long Grove Parks and Recreation Department Spring and Summer opportunities.

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 Thursday April 14, 2022. (There is no school on Friday, April 15.)