Dear Families,
It was so fun to take some time today to celebrate Halloween/Fall fun with students, and although different from our typical celebrations, staff and students still found time to enjoy this time together. As we enter the month of November and the final weeks of our first trimester, we are excited for all of the learning and fun that awaits! We hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend! Please see below for upcoming calendar reminders.
Fondly,
Principal Hanrahan
NEW *Supporting Reading At Home*
Reading with your child at home is an important component of their reading success. Spending 20 minutes in daily reading can significantly impact the amount of word exposure for your child. For more advanced readers you can show them ways to think more deeply about what they are reading. Thinking more analytically about a story or text is an important step for reading growth. Take the time to ask questions after reading to deepen their understanding and comprehension.
For younger children taking the time to read together will support their reading development. While reading, model appropriate reading strategies and help them learn to think about what they are reading.
Below are some links for you to use as a guide to how to build on what your child is doing at school.
Book Recommendations
Using Questions to deepen understanding
- Questions for Fiction during reading
- Questions for Fiction after reading
- Questions for Nonfiction during and after reading
If you have any questions regarding the information above, please reach out to Todd Halstead at [email protected] or Julie Heimer at [email protected]
NEW *Calendar Updates & Daylight Savings Reminder*
During the week of November 2nd, please know that D96 schools and offices may be operating remotely.
There will also be no school held on Monday, November 2nd, or Tuesday, November 3rd. Students will return for remote instruction on Wednesday, November 4th. As a friendly reminder, we change our clocks back at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 1st.
NEW *PTO Blog*
PTO Blog: This is always linked in my blog post below.
- INTRODUCING IVY HALL-OWS TRAIL - Oct. 30, 3:15–6 PM
- PTO Events
- Restaurant Fundraising Events
NEW *Specials Materials*
Click the link here to learn what materials are needed for specials classes (Physical Education, Exploration lab, Music, Art) next week.
REPEATING *Meals Are Available for Drive-Up Pick-Up*
Any KCSD96 family choosing to do so may pick up free breakfasts/lunches for their students weekdays from 11 AM–1 PM when District 96 students are in session. SEE DETAILS
REPEATING *ComEd Bill Payment Assistance Options*
ComEd has provided bill payment assistance options for families experiencing financial hardship. Please find the info HERE.
REPEATING *Updated COVID-19 Metrics*
This UPDATED COVID-19 METRICS is the information “dashboard” that maintains transparent and open communication around COVID-19 metrics. As a user of the dashboard, the District has access to COVID-19 data as recommended by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium. We review this data daily, update the dashboard weekly, and consider this data in making many decisions.
REPEATING *Tech Hub*
KCSD96 Family Technology Hub! The District 96 Family Technology Hub is designed to guide families through technology tools related to Enhanced Remote Learning. On this site, you can find links to the recordings and the corresponding Slides decks for the parent/family informational sessions from last week. You can also find tutorials on how to use ZOOM, Schoology, Seesaw, Clever, Notability, and other iPad essential tools for student learning. Additionally, there is a link to email the technology support desk. Please save or bookmark this site. It will be updated with tools, resources, and tutorials through remote learning to better support your family.
Please email [email protected] with any tech-related support needed.