4/1/22
I hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break! We are looking forward to our Spring Fling next Friday! Make sure you see the PTO blurb at the bottom of this week’s blog.
Congratulations Twin Groves and Woodlawn Chamber Orchestra
On Thursday, March 31st, Twin Groves and Woodlawn had a joint Chamber Orchestra Concert directed by Cara Anderson (Twin Groves) and Eileen Wronkiewicz (Woodlawn).
It was wonderful to hear the talented musicians from both of our D96 schools!
Wonderful job!
Attention parents of current 8th grade students-
Please be on the lookout for an email from myself or Mrs. Garlick on Monday, April 4th with end of the year and graduation information.
Cell Phones
Recently we have noticed an increase of cell phones out during the school day. The cell phones are causing a distraction to learning.
Cell phones should be securely locked in the students’ lockers from 7:43 AM-2:30 PM.
We are asking that all students have their cell phones silenced and locked in their lockers from 7:43 AM to 2:30 PM.
If a staff member sees a cell phone out, we will ask the student to lock it in their locker. If they do not comply, the phone will be taken and sent to the office until the end of the day. Students can collect their cell phones from the office at 2:30 PM.
Registration now open for the 2022-23 school year
Registration is now open for the 2022-23 school year. This week, parents and guardians of returning students and pre-registered Kindergartners were emailed Notification letters with a SnapCode to start their registration process.
Register today to avoid the $20 late fee (per child) to be charged on registrations completed after April 15.
If you have questions about the 2022-23 Registration Notification email, please email [email protected] or call 847-459-4260, ext. 8022.
For information on registering a new student, visit https://kcsd96.org/registration.
2022-23 KINDERGARTEN KICK-OFF EVENT - MAY 3, 2022
Kindergarten Kick-Off is an opportunity for all FULLY REGISTERED incoming kindergarten students and families to tour Willow Grove and for incoming kindergarteners to experience an activity in a classroom. Families must be fully registered by Monday, April 18, to receive the invitation link for the event. Kindergarten Kick-Off sign-up closes on Tuesday, April 19. During the time children are in classrooms (30 minutes), parents will meet with Willow Grove Principal, Jenny Smith, for Kindy 101 to learn about Willow Grove and common questions families have.
YOU MUST BE FULLY REGISTERED AND SIGN UP TO ATTEND. For information on registering your incoming kindergartener, CLICK HERE. If you fully registered and do not believe you've received the link to sign up for Kindergarten Kick-Off, call the Willow Grove office for support or email [email protected].
Illinois Assessment of Readiness
Students in grades 3-8 participate in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). The IAR consists of assessments for both literacy and math. The District 96 window for the IAR is April 4 - May 21.
Woodlawn will be testing on April 4th-April 8th and then again on April 11th.
All students will take the IAR assessments starting at 7:45 AM each day.
Students will have access to the modified class schedule in their Schoology Lunch Course. The schedule will also be available in the Daily Announcements starting on Monday.
COVID Metrics
To stay up-to-date this school year on local metrics, please visit the COVID DASHBOARD for District 96. Our priority remains to keep our students safe and follow guidance from the CDC. If your student is identified as a "close contact", you will be notified individually through the contact tracing process.
Click here for the Woodlawn Daily Announcements
Click here for the PTO monthly blog
SPRING FLING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6th 2:30-5pm
Similar to fall party…spring fling consists of DJ, Food, Photo Booth and BIG RAFFLE PRIZES; including a special 8th GRADE BASKET! Participation is optional for 3v3 Basketball and Ping Pong Tournament. NEW THIS YEAR…option to sign up for Video Game Tournament. Come join the fun!
ONLINE SALES: Purchase your child’s $10 admissions wristband and raffle ticket bundles $10 for 12 tickets on MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT March 25th – April 1st. (Wristbands will be distributed during lunch hours the day of the event. Raffle ticket bundles can be picked up during lunch hours Monday 4/4 - Wednesday 4/6)
LUNCH SALES:
Monday, April 4th – Wednesday, April 6th.
$10 admissions wristbands available for purchase (includes optional participation in choice of 1 tournament). Raffle tickets $1 each or $10 for 11 ticket bundle.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION (OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION):
Friday, April 1st & Monday, April 4th
Register for individual or team tournament play during lunch hours.
*Registration forms will be available during lunch hours and in gym classes March 30th.
Last day to sign up to register for tournaments is Monday, April 4th.
Basketball – 3v3 teams need to have all 3 team members present to register with completed registration forms and payment. Option to sign up as a free agent to be placed on a team. Win prizes for most creative team uniform and a free throw contest.
Ping Pong – individuals turn in completed registration forms and payment.
Video Gaming – 4 members per team, need to have all 4 team members present to register with completed registration forms and payment. Option to sign up as a free agent to be placed on a team.
Superfan Contest - Come dressed as a superfan in Woodlawn spirit wear or a professional sports jersey to receive an extra raffle ticket and a chance to be voted biggest superfan!
*If you ordered your admission wristband online, we will have record of your order during lunch sales.
Finally, I woke up this morning to a text from my brother-in-law. He is the proud parent of 2 rambunctious boys ages 2 and 4. The picture on the text showed a shattered flat screen t.v. and my nephews with silly grins. Unfortunately, this would be the 4th time this has happened, so it really didn’t surprise me. Did I mention they were rambunctious? Before I could text my shock…a follow-up video revealed that I had been pranked…Happy April Fools Day! This made me look up the origins of April Fools. After going through the rabbit hole of information, I came to the conclusion that there is a lot of uncertainty of its origins, but the best quote I found was: “April 1 has come to represent a day of joy and comedy as we move out of the darkness of winter and into the spring”.
As the days get longer, make sure you get outside and take advantage of the warmth of spring….although it is not here yet! Mother Nature seems to play the same prank every year!