Happy New Year, Families!
Happy New Year and welcome back!
Well, we hope that you enjoyed Snow Day today and that you experienced a restful, fulfilling break and transition to the new year and return to school!
Just a reminder: There is No School day on Monday, January 15, a District holiday.
Be on the lookout for:
Coming Up:
- Monday, January 15, 2024
- NO SCHOOL (District Holiday)
- Tuesday, January 16
- Board of Education meeting (7 p.m., Ivy Hall, Mat Room)
- Wednesday, January 24
- Woodlawn 6th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert (7 p.m., Woodlawn)
- Thursday, January 25
- “Simplifying Stevenson,”( 7 p.m., Twin Groves, Cafeteria)
- Tuesday, January 30
- Early Release Day
Early Release Dismissal Times are:
- Grades 1-5 dismiss at 2:05 p.m.
- Grades 6-8 dismiss at 1:30 p.m.
- Kindergarten (including Structured Kindergarten) dismisses at 2:05 p.m.
- Early Childhood Structured Learning: 8:40 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
- Blended Early Childhood/ECSE AM: 8:40 to 10:10 a.m.
- Blended Early Childhood PM: 12:35 to 2:05 p.m.
Addressing Toxic Achievement Culture
On February 7, District 96 co-hosts the Parent Network Program "Addressing Toxic Achievement Culture." This session features author Jennifer Wallace talking about how we can "teach our kids to strive toward excellence without crushing them.” 
This virtual session begins at 7 p.m.
To register, visit http://tinyurl.com/VAPLDToxicAchievementCulture.
This session is hosted in collaboration with District 102, District 103 and District 125 and the Vernon Area Library.
Virtual Backpack
Check the District and your school’s virtual Backpacks for information on the following events and other items that may interest you.
Virtual Backpack: https://www.kcsd96.org/about/virtual-backpack
- 211 Lake County Resources (free, with resources in many languages)
- SHS Boys Lacrosse (January 21 and February 4)
- SHS Girls Lacrosse (January 21 and February 4)
- SHS Patriot Parent Association Interest Form
- Vernon Area Library Teen Volunteer Program (January 10 to April 13)
IN OUR SCHOOLS
Welcome Back from Break: Country Meadows students and staff adjusted to being back at school this week, talking with the Principal Lempke about the Variety Show coming in March; continuing conversations and lessons in Spanish and English; playing with buddies; or writing notes to loved ones. Welcome back, everyone!
What They Need to Win: Returning to school after Winter Break means a return to practices that create great students ~ like students working to overcome their challenges in school work.
QUESTIONS?
District 96 will communicate with you every Friday through E-NEWS 96 and the Principal’s Messages from each school where 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 Friday, January 19, 2024.