Happy Friday!
It’s always invigorating to drop into a class and glean the teaching and learning taking place, from students getting small-group or one-on-one assistance from teachers, perfecting a piece of music in orchestra or learning about The Great Migration.
There’s more in store: Here’s what’s happening next week ...
Coming Up:
- Tuesday, January 30
- 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 (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.
- Wednesday, February 7
- “Addressing Toxic Achievement Culture” (7 p.m., Zoom)
Registered Yet? 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 (February 4)
- SHS Girls Lacrosse (February 4)
IN OUR SCHOOLS
What A Hair and Hat Day: It was quite spirited around Kildeer Countryside Elementary School today, where students and staff celebrated Fun Hair and Hat Day ~ cupcake ponytails, colored grease paint, Dr. Seuss hats … and were those gravity-defying Pippi Longstocking braids?
Click here for the Photo Gallery: https://www.kcsd96.org/k/kildeer-countryside-photo-gallery/gallery/1615678/fun-hair-and-hat-day-january-2024
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Speaking of Hats: This week, Prairie second-graders wrapped up their science experiment using simple items to design a hat that would protect them from the hot sun and absorb perspiration.
Here’s a look at the “hats” made in Mrs. Pawlow’s class.
See more in the Photo Gallery: https://www.kcsd96.org/p/prairie-photo-gallery/gallery/1615679/science-experiment-designing-hats
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Stevenson Simplified: Thanks to the District 96 alum ~ Ben, Romy, Delaney and Kate ~ now Stevenson High School seniors, who participated in Thursday night’s “Simplifying Sevenson” panel discussion.
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The panelists answered questions about homework, electives, AP courses, lunch, tutoring, clubs, career planning and shared many helpful tips including a website created by Stevenson students for students.
The event’s Q&A was guided by Dr. Ted Goergen, Director of Student Activities at Stevenson.
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, February 2, 2024.