District 96 Families:
In this week’s E-News 96, we share information about the 2-1-1 information and referral resource line operated by United Way of Lake County. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the multitude of services 211 has to offer ~ in dozens of languages.
We continue to focus on the activities and learning ahead of us before we part for Winter Break (which runs December 23, 2022, to January 6, 2023).
Here’s what happening next week:
Coming Up
- December 12: Twin Groves Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m.
- December 13: Early Release Day
- Early Release Dismissal Times
- Grades 1-5 dismiss at 2:05 p.m.
- Grades 6-8 dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
- Kindergarten dismisses at 2:05 p.m.
- Structured: 8:30 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
- Blended AM: 8:30 to 10 a.m.
- Blended PM: 12:35 to 2:05 p.m.
- December 13: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m. (Ivy Hall Elementary School, Mat Room)
- December 15: Band Concert @ Twin Groves, 7 p.m.
- December 15: Woodlawn Chorus Winter Concert, 7 p.m. (at Woodlawn Middle School)
- December 23 - January 6: Winter Break (school closed)
- January 9, 2023: School resumes
211 County Resources
Need help with utilities or food?
Have a crisis and need help with substance abuse or domestic violence?
Got immigration questions? 
Just call 2-1-1, an information and referral resource line managed by United Way of Lake County. (You may also text your zip code to 898211.)
According to the 211 website, “211 is always open, always confidential, and always free. Speak to a live person when you call in English or Spanish.”
The 211 team also offers interpretations for more than 150 other languages.
Learn more by visiting: https://211lakecounty.org/.
Health information
Please see information posted about Flu and Meningococcal vaccines for preteens and teens posted in the District’s Virtual BackPacks:
- Flu vaccine: tinyurl.com/FluVaccineInfo2022
- Meningococcal vaccine: tinyurl.com/MeningococcalVaccine2022
In The Schools
On Thursday night, Willow Grove Early Learning Center hosted its 'Window on the World' Cultural Fair,' celebrating some of the many cultures that attend the school. (Click here to see other pictures from Thursday's Willow Grove Cultural Fair.)
In Our Virtual BackPacks
Check out the virtual backpacks for information on:
- 211 Lake County Resources: A variety of helpful resources, with information in a variety of languages @ https://211lakecounty.org/
- Chicago Soccer classes for 5-6 year olds: tinyurl.com/ChicagoSoccerWinter2022
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, Dec. 16, 2022.