E-NEWS 96, September 22, 2023

District 96 Families:

Here’s hoping the past few weeks have been an enjoyable stretch ~ as your family adapted to new routines ~ and that you’re very ready to enjoy the three-day weekend …

There’s no school on Monday: We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

Coming Up:

• Monday, September 25:      No School (District Holiday)
• Thursday, October 5:            No School (Family-Educator Conferences)
• Friday, October 6:                  No School (Family-Educator Conferences)
• Monday, October 9:               No School (District Holiday)
• Wednesday, October 11:      “Growing Up In Public” with Author Devorah Heitner (7 p.m., Zoom)
• Sunday, October 15:               Outstanding Health / Immunizations & Vision Forms Due 

Reminder

There is no school on Monday, September 25; school resumes Tuesday, September 26.

Congratulations, District 96 Board of Education

Congratulations to the District 96 Board of Education, one of only 45 School Boards in Illinois to earn the IASB 2023 School Board Governance Recognition designation.  

“This recognition is designed to acknowledge those school boards that have engaged in activities and modeled behaviors that lead to excellence in local school governance in support of quality public education,” according to the congratulatory letter.        

The District Board will be acknowledged at the October 11 Lake Division Meeting.  

Congratulations again, to this hard-working board: Board President Marc Tepper, Vice President Mike Burns, Secretary Dina Manka and Members Dr. Amy Feygin, Renee Klass, Jose Rivera and Cynthia Zarkowsky. 

Coming in October: Conversation with Author Devorah Heitner

The District's Parent Network leads this session with writer Devorah Heitner, author of "Growing Up In Public" (new release) and "Screenwise:  Helping Kids Thrive (and survive) in Their Digital World."

• Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (7 p.m., via Zoom).    

Pre-register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-up-in-public-raising-kids-in-a-social-media-world-tickets-633448671027

October 1: Deadline to Order Band & Orchestra Polo Shirts

Band and Orchestra parents: The deadline is coming soon ~ Sunday, October 1 ~ to order Polo shirts for students in the Band and Orchestra.

To order a polo shirt, go to the Band & Orchestra Boosters Membership Toolkit at: https://bandandorchestraboosters.membershiptoolkit.com/home?fbclid=IwAR1nZfbcc6gA_ZZ9twa3_KJ89VFDihpzUkB_aZfeGYXczLhFjz1-QcCpIPU

If you have a Membership Toolkit log-in for your PTO, your email and password should be compatible. If not, simply create a new password.

Got questions? Email [email protected].

Reminder: Outstanding Health, Vision Exams Due October 15

Reminder:  October 15 is the deadline for families to turn in outstanding Child Health Exam or Proof of Dental Exam forms or waivers/exemptions.  If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment for your child’s health examination and request that your medical provider complete the required form and return it to your child’s school. 

• Child Health Exam/Immunization: Due for new students, including Kindergartners, and current 6th graders who are returning D96 students
  • State of Illinois Child Health Examination/Immunization Form
• Proof of Vision Exam:  Due for new students or those entering Kindergarten
  • State of Illinois Proof of Vision Examination Form (for new students or those entering K)
• Waivers/Exemptions
  • State of Illinois Exemption to Required Immunizations and/or Examinations
  • State of Illinois Eye Exam Waiver Form

These forms are to be turned in to the office at your child’s school.

To learn more, visit: https://www.kcsd96.org/student-services/student-health 

Virtual Backpack

Check the District and your school’s virtual Backpacks for information on the following events and other items that may be of interest to you.

Virtual Backpack:  https://www.kcsd96.org/about/virtual-backpack

• SHS Hosts "The Bully Plays:" September 23 (two shows)
• Register Now for SHS Math Carnival: October 10
• Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF): Ends October 31

NEW

In Our Schools

Music Visit to SHS:  Last week, Twin Groves Band students visited Stevenson High School, where.  they learned more about the band and music program and performed during the event.  (Photos: Courtesy of Twin Groves Band Parents)

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 at [email protected].

The next issue of E-NEWS 96 will be September 29, 2023.