Since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 23rd, we have all been overwhelmed and devastated by the events, the images, and the escalating humanitarian crisis. This crisis impacts not only the world but also many who live here in our community.
D96 Staff Support
Our exemplary staff have received resources regarding how to support conversations with students who express personal and more global concerns and fears. We will continue to provide the most up-to-date resources to them. Please watch for this Friday’s Principal Blog for your school that will include resources for parents as well.
Community Relief Effort
We are pleased to share that the Lake County Superintendent organization is coordinating a collaborative relief effort on behalf of schools in Lake County utilizing the services of the First Bank of Highland Park. A designated account has been set up for this purpose. All donations will go directly to relief efforts.
Donations can be made either by check or in cash via mail or in-person at this time to the following:
Lake County Schools Relief Effort
C/O First Bank of Highland Park
1835 First Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
Additional details will be finalized in the coming days. We will continue to widely publicize how community members can support the efforts.
Refugee Enrollment
Lastly, we, in District 96, have developed an expedited process to enroll and support school-aged refugees and their family members and hosts to ensure that they can begin attending school and receiving support immediately. Today, we enrolled our first such student, and we have been in contact with families who are expecting to support those coming from Ukraine in the near future. We know that the generosity and willingness to help in our community is high and that we will all rise together to welcome those seeking safety.
If you or someone you know needs information regarding enrollment or support, please contact:
- Mrs. Chris Rosenberg at (847) 459-4260 x8013 (crosenberg@kcsd96) or
- Our Community Parent Liaison, Mrs. Lubna Andrabi, at (847) 459-4260 x8136 ([email protected])
As we support those currently in our community and those who will arrive in the coming weeks, we should all remember that there is no small act of kindness and that small acts of kindness can overwhelm the world.
Respectfully,
~ Julie Schmidt, District 96 Superintendent of School