E-NEWS 96, May 31, 2024

  • Posted May 31, 2024
E-NEWS 96, May 31, 2024

Last day of school, autographing yearbooks at Ivy Hall

District 96 Families:

Another school year in the books!  Congrats everyone ~ teachers, staff, administrators, families and most of all, students ~ for making this year happen!

Enjoy your summer break!

Coming Up:

  • Friday, May 31
    • Last Day of School (Half Day)
  • Tuesday, June 18
    • Board of Education meeting (7 p.m., Woodlawn Middle School Learning Center)

Dear Families, Staff, and Students ...

Here we are at the end of another incredible school year! I want to reflect on our achievements and express my gratitude for your presence and support in the education of our children. Our journey this year has been marked by resilience, growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. KCSD 96 Supt. Kathryn E. Sheridan

Our mission to ensure every child achieves his or her maximum potential is a big goal that we only reach together. I am proud to see our students' remarkable progress in an environment where learning knows no boundaries. Our environment in KCSD96 is created by YOU, our present and engaged families, and our expert and caring staff.

Recognizing and celebrating our successes, big and small, is one of my favorite parts of our work. From academic achievements to personal growth milestones, I am so proud of our students and staff for coming together and making this past year noteworthy. Because of your hard work and commitment, KCSD96 continues to thrive and advance toward our vision of becoming the premier elementary school district in the nation.

As we prepare for the new school year, we continue to seek out and implement evidence-based strategies and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. We are setting high standards for ourselves and our students, who are exploring, inquiring, and excelling within and beyond the classroom.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community. Your support, collaboration, and dedication are remarkable.

I am wishing you all a restful and enjoyable summer!

Every Child, Every School, Every Day,

Kathryn E. Sheridan

Superintendent

Kildeer CCSD 96

Trimester 3 Report Cards Available Today

Trimester 3 report cards for students in Early Childhood through 8th Grade are available now by logging into www.teacherease.com.

See instructions on how to access the report cards online here: https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/access-student-progress-reports-online

Please contact the School Office with questions:  https://www.kcsd96.org/about/contactdirections

Summer Reading: Keep It Going

As summer approaches, we encourage you to help your children dive into the joy of reading. Research consistently shows that children who read at least four books over the summer are better prepared for the upcoming school year and avoid the "summer slide” — a decline in reading skills that can occur during the break. Whether your child is an eager reader or a reluctant one, summer offers a unique opportunity to explore new worlds through books and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Our curated summer reading lists include a variety of genres from generational classics to new releases in dystopian, science fiction, historical fiction, and nonfiction, ensuring there's something for every reader.

  • Summer reading lists for all Early Childhood- 5th grade students have been updated on our website. Click HERE for the link to the website directly.
  • Additionally, all current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students are required to complete a summer reading assignment for Middle School. Click HERE for this assignment:

Happy Reading!

Refunds Available for 8th Graders’ Positive Meal Account Balances

Positive meal account balances for graduating 8th graders of $5 or more will automatically be refunded at the conclusion of the school year. Parents wishing to transfer remaining balances to siblings still in D96 on the K12PaymentCenter.com should do so by Friday, May 31. Refund checks will be mailed by District Business Office staff Wednesday, June 19, to the home address on record.

REMINDERS

2024-25 School Supply Kits Available for Ordering

Families can now order the 2024-25 School Supply Kit from Educational Products Inc. (EPI) at https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/.  This year, all district schools use the same code: KCS096

Order by July 9 for home delivery before the start of school in August.

For questions about your order, contact Educational Products at 800-365-5345.

The School Supply Kits are a fundraiser for the PTOs.  Parents can buy the grade-level materials on their own; access the School Supply Lists at https://www.kcsd96.org/curriculum/school-supply-lists.

Registered Your Child for the 2024-25 School Year?

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is still open: Parents and guardians of new Kindergarten students and returning District 96 students were emailed a link to register their child for the 2024-25 school year.

Registering early helps us to plan for the upcoming school year. Incoming Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25

Families new to District 96 can find more registration information here: https://www.kcsd96.org/about/registration

Additionally, beginning in the 2025-26 school year, delayed enrollment will not be permitted, including in Kindergarten.

Any child being registered in District 96:

  • who is five years old on or before September 1st of a given school year will be enrolled in Kindergarten.
  • who is six years old on or before September 1st of that school year will be enrolled in first grade.

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

  • Chicago North Summer Programs
  • Liberty High School Music Summer Camps

IN OUR SCHOOLS

Two beautiful 8th grade graduation ceremonies this week!

Take a quick peek:

Twin Groves' 2024 8th Grade Graduation

Woodlawn 2024 8th Grade Graduation

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].

This is the final E-NEWS 96 for the 2023-24 school year.  E-NEWS 96 resumes on Friday, August 2, 2024.