Today we mark the 52nd Earth Day, and we are looking forward to more seasonal weather.
'Bright' news came in the district this week, with staff sharing invaluable information and resources on the ways families can support their children. This came first in Wednesday night's “Transition to Middle School” and then in Thursday's Thought Exchange Partnership’s “Home to School Connections” presentation. Keep reading for an overview of notes from both sessions.
Coming Up
- 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.
- Early Release Day Dismissal Times:
- May 2-6: Staff Appreciation Week
- May 3: Board of Education meeting (7 p.m., Ivy Hall Boardroom)
- May 3: Kindergarten Kick-off (for fully-registered, incoming Kindergartners)
- May 5: 5th Grade Choral Concert (Ivy Hall)
- May 5: Twin Groves Spring Musical (Twin Groves, 7 p.m.)
Transitioning to Middle School
KCSD 96 parents this week heard from middle school administrators and a handful of sixth-graders about what it's like to transition into sixth-grade and a whole new school in the District.
Click here ~ tinyurl.com/2022TransitionToMiddleSchool ~ to look at part of the presentation they saw ~ including a list of the Top 10 concerns parents have.
New Resource Page Designed, with Parents in Mind
In response to some parents' questions about how to best support their children with academic work at home, the district’s Instructional Coaches designed a one-stop resource that equips these families in doing just that.
The resource is a new District web page ~ the “Home to School Connections'' ~ designed for parents and filled with invaluable links to internal and external Technology and Curriculum Resources. Under the Technology Resources heading, for instance, parents will find the usual District resources used for assistance with iPads, frequently used apps, TeacherEase, SeeSaw and Schoology.
The page also features Curriculum Resources, which presents a wealth of resources ~ sorted by grade/grade levels ~ for help with literacy, math, and the other subject areas, and links to the District’s pacing guides (which indicate what a child is expected to know at each grade level).
Families will find resources to practice high-frequency words, strengthen their mastery of math-word problems or help them write more descriptively. There is also information on supporting a multilingual student at home and 10 of the best questions to ask your student to elicit more than a ‘yes,’ ‘no’ or ‘maybe’ response about what they’re learning or experiencing at school.
The resource was debuted at Thursday night’s Thought Exchange Partnership (TEP) meeting. Check it out for yourself:
- Home Page: https://sites.google.com/kcsd96.org/home-to-school-connections/home
- Curriculum Connection Page: https://sites.google.com/kcsd96.org/home-to-school-connections/curriculum-connections
- Technology Connection Page: https://sites.google.com/kcsd96.org/home-to-school-connections/technology-resources
2022-23 Kindergarten Kick-Off Event is May 3
Welcome to a slice of Kindergarten, incoming Kindergartners, on Tuesday, May 3rd!
The event is Kindergarten Kick-Off, for all fully registered incoming kindergarten students and families. Families will tour Willow Grove: incoming Kindergartners will experience an activity in a classroom, while their parents meet Principal Smith for information on 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.
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In the Virtual BackPacks
It might not feel much like spring, but it is: Lead your mind into thinking the season is really here by checking 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!
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 Friday April 29, 2022.