Good Afternoon,
We are hoping that the warmer spring weather is on the way to stay but in the meantime, please remember that we do go outside everyday so dress appropriately. There are six weeks left of the school year and we are still learning and making the most of the time that we have left. As we navigate these next few weeks together as a school community, be sure to pay close attention to the Principal’s Message and other school communication to ensure you do not miss out on any of the fun events we have planned. We hope you have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday.
EnJOY your weekend!
Mrs. Karen Cumpata
Upcoming Dates:
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Monday, April 24 - 5th Grade Parent Transition to Middle School Zoom @ 7:00pm
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Tuesday, April 25 - Early Release Day
NEW *Morning Arrival Reminder*
Parents can begin dropping off students at 8:10am. Before letting your child out of the car, please ensure that there is a morning supervisor outside. Morning drop-off ends at 8:25am. The morning supervisor comes into the building at 8:25am. If you are dropping off after 8:25am and there is no supervisor outside, you must come into the building to sign your child in. Thank you for your help.
REPEAT *Parent Night for 5th Graders Transitioning to Middle School*
On Monday, April 24, parents of 5th Graders can join the “Transition to Middle School,” where they can get answers to questions they may have about their student entering sixth-grade at a District middle school.
This information-packed virtual program begins at 7 p.m. April 24 (via Zoom).
Hear from Twin Groves Principal Jessica Barnes and Woodlawn Principal Greg Grana, who will discuss academics, extracurricular opportunities, and changes that middle school years bring. A highlight? Current 6th-grade panelists sharing their perspectives.
Families do not need to pre-register. Click here to join the virtual Parent Night: https://kcsd96.zoom.us/j/82731393669?pwd=d1hTMExvY2RJZndjV0tXNDVlNUl1UT09
This session will not be recorded.
Questions? Contact KCSD 96 Community Parent Liaison Lubna Andrabi, at 847.459.4260, ext. 8136, or at [email protected].
REPEAT *Parent Input for Class Placement Survey*
Creating balanced class lists that meet the needs of all students is a tremendously difficult job that takes many hours of thoughtful dialogue between classroom teachers, administrators, and specialists. We take this process very seriously. The process for class list creation is as follows:
Teachers think about the social and academic needs of each of their current students while recording pertinent information to assist in the decision-making process.
Grade-level teachers, principals, specials area teachers, and specialists meet together to form class lists that are balanced in terms of academic, social, and emotional needs as well as considering friendships. This is no easy task and often takes several meetings. This team of educators considers each child’s personality, academic needs, friendship patterns, etc. as they make a match for each individual child.
This team of educators creates a draft set of class lists taking into consideration parent input.
Class lists are then revised in August with summer changes for students who move in or out of the district.
Class rosters are never final until they are released to families in August.
This process happens for grades 2-5. Willow Grove creates the class lists for our incoming 1st graders. Our 5th-grade team actively works with Woodlawn to provide data and input related to placement decisions at the middle school level.
We strongly believe that this detailed and collaborative process creates learning environments that benefit all students. It is a delicate balancing act that takes much consideration and thought by professionals who know and care about your children. Our goal is to create balanced class lists that promote the success of each child. Please know that your child is placed in a classroom for very specific reasons. The process benefits all students. Because of the input and thought given by teachers, specialists, parents, and the principal, we are very reluctant to make changes once this process occurs, as removing or moving one child can disrupt the balance of an entire class, impacting all students.
I welcome any insight you wish to share about your child’s strengths, needs, and learning style. I will take into consideration pertinent information received on or before FRIDAY, APRIL 29th. Please remember, while we welcome your input, specific teacher or friend placement requests will not be honored.
I cannot express enough how important it is that your thoughts are provided through the Parent Survey that is linked here. As you can imagine, we receive a lot of parent input, and verbal information is impossible to track. The information you provide in the survey will remain confidential between you, me, and Mr. Higgins.
REPEAT *Proof of Dental Exam*
Dear Parents/Guardians of District 96 Kindergarteners, 2nd, and 6th Grade Students:
Please note that your child’s completed dental examination is now due, per Illinois school law. The deadline for the dental examination is due no later than May 15 of the current school year. Proof of this required dental examination must have been completed within eighteen months prior to the May 15 deadline.
If you haven’t already done so, please make an appointment with your child’s dentist for a dental examination, have him and/or her complete the required form and return it to your child’s school nurse.
State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form
In the event that you are unable to fulfill this requirement, the state of Illinois does permit a waiver of the examination.
State of Illinois Dental Waiver Form