District 96 Families:
This week is ending on a beautiful note, promising us at least two more wonderful days of sunshine for the next few days.
May is here, rounding out our school year, with a parade of concerts, school tours, School Family Picnics, two graduations and other chances to say good-bye to this year!
Mark your calendar and enjoy the events planned!
Here’s what’s ahead:
Coming Up
- May 7-13: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
- May 9: Student Recognition (Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., Ivy Hall School)
- May 9: Board of Education meeting (7 p.m., Mat Room, Ivy Hall Elementary School)
- May 10: CM/K 4th-5th Grade Orchestra Spring Concert (7 p.m.)
- May 11: 6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert @ Twin Groves (7 p.m.)
- May 11: Woodlawn 6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert (7 p.m.)
- May 12: Kindergarten Music Performance (during school day)
- May 15: Proof of Dental Exam due (for Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th Graders)
- May 16: New Parent Coffee (8:45 a.m., Woodlawn)
- May 18: Ivy Hall | Prairie | Twin Groves Band Extravaganza (6:30 p.m., Twin Groves)
- May 18: Woodlawn | Country Meadows | Kildeer Band Concert (7 p.m., Woodlawn)
May 15: Dental Exams Due for Kindergartners and 2nd and 6th Graders
For Parents/Guardians of District 96 Kindergarteners, 2nd, and 6th Grade Students Who Have Not Turned in Dental Exams for this School Year: Please note that your child’s completed dental examination is due by May 15, per Illinois school law. (Proof of this required dental examination must have been completed within eighteen months prior to the May 15 deadline.)
If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your child’s dentist for a dental examination and request that he/she complete the required form and return it to your child’s school nurse.
In the event that you are unable to fulfill this requirement, the state of Illinois does permit a waiver of the examination.
Cross-Cultural Expert Speaks May 23
An expert in the raising of children cross-culturally will share her wisdom with District 96 families at the end of next month. Author Ruth E. Van Reken speaks virtually on “Raising Children Cross-Culturally: Maximizing the Benefits, Minimizing the Challenges'' on May 23, 2023 (7-8:30 p.m.). She is the author of “Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds (3rd edition).”
Here’s what she will discuss:
“There is no question that there are many gifts for those who grow up interacting with different cultural communities. Learning to ‘code-switch’ positively in certain situations can be a great asset in today’s globalizing world. Being a cultural bridge is another gift that can come with such a childhood. But the realities of juggling the differing expectations between different cultural contexts can also introduce certain challenges. Questions related to identity, attachment, and belonging are often common during this process. This session will not only help to normalize why these challenges frequently arise, but also share practical strategies for how parents and other caregivers can help children maximize the gifts and grow from the challenges as well.”
To pre-register, please visit: https://kcsd96.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArduCsrTwrGNL2dHxfbVHDgroIyXKYP1hP.
For questions, please contact Lubna Andrabi, Community Parent Liaison, at [email protected].
In Our Schools
Class Al Fresco - Woodlawn social studies teacher Mr. Benitez and class enjoyed Friday morning's warm sun and temperatures on the school's front lawn.
In Our Virtual BackPacks
Check out the virtual backpacks for information on the following activities (this list is not exhaustive).
Camps:
- College of Lake County Summer Camp: https://learn.clcillinois.edu/upload/CampBrochure2023_FINAL.pdf
- NWSRA Day Camps: https://www.nwsra.org/brochure
- Chicago Rush North Summer Programs: https://tinyurl.com/ChicagoRushNorthSummer2023
211 Resources:
- 211, Lake County Resources (in a variety of languages): https://211lakecounty.org/
- Crisis Help (including Domestic Violence): https://211lakecounty.org/index.php/crisis
- Rent & Utility Assistance: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/48424/LCRA-Flyer-English-March-13-2023?bidId=
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 12, 2023.