Families: A reminder, you are receiving this E-NEWS 96 today because there is no school on Friday, April 15. 

One final push before the day ends, though: Be sure to take advantage of the Early-Bird Discount and register your child for the 2022-23 school year by tomorrow (April 15).

We’ll see you Monday, when school resumes!

Coming Up

• April 15: No School  (District Holiday)
• April 15:  Deadlines
  • Registration Early Bird Discount ends (an additional $20 per child charged after April 15)
  • Sign up for Dual Language Program lottery (link)
• April 18:  Deadline to ReProve Residence (Kindergartners and 5th Graders)                        Link:  https://www.kcsd96.org/about/registration/the-requirement-to-re-prove-residency
• April 18:  Deadline for families to fully register to receive Kindergarten Kick-Off sign-up link (read below)
• April 19:  Board of Education meeting (7 p.m., Ivy Hall, Board Room)
• April 20:  Transition to Middle School (virtual, 7 p.m.)

• April 22:  Half Day
  • Half-Day Dismissal Times:
    • Grades 1–5 dismiss at 11:45 AM.
    • Grades 6–8 dismiss at 11:10 AM.
    • Willow Grove Full- and Half-Day KDG dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
    • Willow Grove Structured dismisses at 11:45 a.m.
    • Willow Grove EC Blended PM attends 8:45–11:15 a.m.
    • Willow Grove EC Blended AM does not attend.
• April 26:  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.
• May 3:  Kindergarten Kick-off (for fully-registered, incoming Kindergartners)

Note These April 15th Deadlines

School is closed tomorrow ~ Friday, April 15 ~ but that date is the deadline for two significant events:

• Sign-Up for Lottery for Dual Language Program

• Early Bird Registration 2022-23 Ends

Transitioning to Middle School session

Coming up on Wednesday, April 20, parents of 5th Graders, is the “Transition to Middle School,” guaranteed to answer dozens of questions you have about your child entering 6th grade and a whole new school!

This information-packed virtual 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].

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 those children 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. View information on registering your incoming kindergartener. 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.

In Our Schools …..

Over the past few weeks, our students and staff have done an outstanding job contributing to the district’s Humanitarian Relief Support for Ukraine families. On behalf of District 96 and the organizers, thank you, KCSD family,  Thanks for all of your support!

D96 students and families contributed to the Humanitarian Relief Support for Ukraine families.

 

"Dad' is 'Mystery Reader' in Ms. Alt's class at Country Meadows School.

Parents volunteer at Kildeer Countryside Elementary School for Special Lunch.

In the Virtual BackPacks

Over this long weekend, check out the Long Grove Parks and Recreation Department Spring and Summer opportunities.

See the District’s Virtual BackPacks ~ https://www.kcsd96.org/about/virtual-backpack ~ for other news and information for you and your family!

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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 Friday April 22, 2022.