Triskaidekaphobia.
What a great word for Scrabble (if you could pull it off) or a stumper for a spelling bee or unique to use in a sentence, attempted here:
“ 'Triskaidekaphobia' is an intense fear of the number 13 and a reference to the specific fear of ‘Friday the 13th' ~ which is today'."
This Friday also ends a school week that was filled with musical concerts and other celebrations, more of which we will see as this school year winds down. Be sure to check out school calendars for information on our final upcoming concerts, art shows and other celebrations; our final Early Release Day and Half Day; ….and the final day of school.
Coming Up
- May 16: Ivy Hall / Prairie Orchestra Spring Concert (at Stevenson HS PAC)
- 6:30 p.m: IH/P 4th Grade Orchestra
- 7:30 p.m: IH/P 5th Grade Orchestra
- May 17: 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 17: Board of Education Meeting (Board Room, Ivy Hall, 7 p.m.)
- May 17: SHS 42nd Annual Consortium 125 ArtFest (8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. @ SHS; evening reception, 5-8 p.m.)
- May 18: Twin Groves Band Extravaganza Concert (IH/P/TG), 6:30 p.m.
- May 19: CM/ K/ WL 5th-8th Grade Band Concert (Woodlawn, 7 p.m.)
- May 23: Beginning Band Information Meeting
- 6:30 p.m.: Woodlawn (for CM / K families)
- 7:00 p.m.: Twin Groves (for IH / P / TG families)
- May 25: Beginning Band Registration Night (4:30-7:30 p.m., Woodlawn)
- May 26: Beginning Orchestra Parent Information Night for IH/P/K/CM 3rd Grade families (7 p.m. Twin Groves)
- May 27: Half-Day
- Half-Day Dismissal Times are:
- Grades 1–5 dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
- Grades 6–8 dismiss at 11:10 a.m.
- 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 AM attends 8:45–11:15 a.m.
- Willow Grove EC Blended PM does not attend.
- May 30: No School / District Holiday (Memorial Day)
- May 31: 8th Grade Graduation (Stevenson High School)
- 5:30 p.m. ~ Twin Groves Middle School
- 8 p.m. ~ Woodlawn Middle School
- June 2: Last Day of School
Band Notes
4th Grade Country Meadows and Kildeer Countryside parents: The time has finally arrived when your child can consider joining next year's 5th Grade Band!
Please click this link ~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oLngZUFsDKYUB54PE7PfId846wFRRmv4/view ~ to read about all the band activities happening before the end of the school year, including how to sign up for band and where to get an instrument.
Reminder: Order Your Student’s School Supply Kit
You still have time to order your student’s School Supply Kit for next year and have it delivered to your home. The deadline for ordering is July 8.
You can order your school supply kit online at http://www.shopttkits.com and enter the code from your student’s school:
- Ivy Hall #22130
- Willow Grove #22115
- Twin Groves #22104
- Prairie #22108
- Kildeer #22106
- Country Meadows #15292
- Woodlawn #10240
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In Our Schools …..
One Ivy Hall student won a ride to school in a Buffalo Grove Police cruiser, arriving on campus with flashing vehicle lights with KCSD 96 Resource Officer Essig and Officer Baker. He was accompanied to school by his father. The ride was arranged by the Ivy Hall PTO.
Country Meadows: Science Galore
This week, Country Meadows’ PTO hosted a Science Fair for students at the school. The event attracted more than 50 projects from 100-plus students working solo or in teams of two to four students.
View samples of the projects in the Country Meadows’ PTO Science Fair Photo Gallery at: https://www.kcsd96.org/cm/country-meadows-photo-gallery/gallery/1613537/country-meadows-pto-science-fair
Thank You, Staff!
Congratulations to the coaches and students working out for the upcoming Girls on The Run event this month. We ran into these Ivy Hall coaches as they were saying ‘good-bye” to students this week after practice.
We also ran into staff at Country Meadows this week ~ after school ~ working on planning and scheduling for next school year.
Indian Culture Club finale
The Indian Cultural Club at Country Meadows wrapped up its school year with temporary henna tattoos. The dye will fade away in about three days, according to Mrs. Raghavendran, a CM math instructional aide who sponsors the afterschool club. The club introduces students to India, teaching them about its wonders, monuments, music, art and games.
Kildeer 5th Graders ‘Roar’
Kildeer 5th Graders Rehearse: Mr. Tatar rehearsed with students on Tuesday for the school 5th Grade Musical, held Wednesday. One of the favorites was Katy Perry’s “Roar.”
Kildeer Walk Through History
For social studies, Ms. Sadowski’s class studied and presented their findings on notable figures, such as Amelia Earhart, an aviator who was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean.
In the Virtual BackPacks
Check out the Virtual BackPacks for information on news and events of interest to students and families.
- 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, May 20, 2022. (May 27 is the final day for E-NEWS 96 for the 2021-22 school year.)