Upcoming Date Reminders
Tuesday, May 14th, is an early dismissal day
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Full-day Kindergarten and structured students dismiss @ 2 PM
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Half-day Kindergarten students dismiss at the regular time of 11:50 AM
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Blended: AM hrs: 8:45–10:45 AM; Blended PM hrs: Noon–2 PM
This coming Thursday, May 16, is our Family Picnic event brought to us by our PTO! 6-7:30 PM
Friday, May 24, Half-Day Institute
- Full-day kindergarten students, half-day kindergarten students, and students in the structured program dismiss at 11:45 AM. Lunch is NOT served on our half-days. All students may pack their typical daily snack to have during their shortened school day.
- Blended EC PM Only 8:45-11:15 AM (No School for AM Students).
Monday, May 27, No School for Memorial Day holiday
Tuesday, June 4, Half-Day, last day of school
- Full-day kindergarten students, half-day kindergarten students, and students in the structured program dismiss at 11:45 AM. Lunch is NOT served on our half-days. All students may pack their typical daily snack to have during their shortened school day.
- Blended EC AM Only 8:45-11:15 AM (No School for PM Students).
Kindergarten Music Performace
What a fun time! Spring was certainly in the air as our kindergarten students performed today! Thank you for coming and enjoying the show. It's the perfect way to celebrate our year! Following are the videos we took for your continued enjoyment! I posted a few pictures on Twitter today if you want to take a look there, as well.
Thank you to Ms. Coleman, Miss McShane, and Mrs. O'Gara for a truly adorable kindergarten music performance! It was an event to remember!
BLAST OFF To Summer!
It's hard to believe, but summer is getting close! We'd like to celebrate the end of our school year with the Blast Off to Summer Countdown! Check out the countdown to see how your child can participate!
Field Day, May 30th
We have Field Day on Thursday, May 30th. Children spend a portion of their day outside. It is advised that you apply sunscreen in the morning. Children can also bring sunscreen, but we cannot apply it. Please practice having your child apply their own sunscreen. It is also advised that you dress your child knowing they'll be in the sun if you are concerned about too much sun, such as wearing a long sleeve, lightweight, light-colored shirt. Children can also wear hats and sunglasses. If the weather looks chilly, please also dress your children appropriately (layers is a great idea). Please have kids wear sneakers/gym shoes as they’ll be running a lot. No sandals, crocs, etc. No water bottles necessary. We provide water for the kids to grab outside.
Thank you to our parent volunteers. Volunteers may not bring additional children or adults. This is also not a day for parent observers unless you are a volunteer, notified by Mrs. O'Gara. Any adult viewing the activities who are not an approved volunteer will be asked to leave, as this is a distraction to both students and staff.
What happens to your kindergartner's positive lunch account balance?
If there is money remaining in your Willow Grove student's lunch account after the last day of school this year, that positive balance will move with him or her to his next District 96 school, without any required action on your part.
This continues from year to year as long as your student is in District 96. Finally–when your student graduates as an 8th grader–the District will give you the option to receive a refund by check or to request to transfer the positive balance to another District 96 student in your family.
Notice of Scheduled Weed Control Treatment
On Sat., May 11, 2019, the District's landscape contractor will treat grassy areas adjacent to all District properties. (The back-up date for weather delay is Sat., May 18, 2019.)
The District uses Integrated Pest Management–a program that combines preventive techniques, non-chemical methods (such as bait traps), and the appropriate use of pesticides (with a preference for products least harmful to human health and the environment).
Please direct questions regarding this application to the District Director of Facilities and Transportation Sam Miranda, 847.459.4260.
PTO News
Year-End Picnic
Join us on May 16 from 6-7:30 PM for the Year-End Picnic to celebrate the end of a great school year.
Don’t forget to pre-order your meals for the year-end picnic on May 16th by May 12th. Check out our blog for other info on what’s happening the rest of the year.
This time of year we like to share PTO info for families of kindergarten students looking ahead to first-grade. PTO's have already begun planning for next year and have volunteer opportunities. You can also order your child's school supply kit for first-grade! Incoming EC or Kindy student? Be sure to also check out our Willow Grove PTO Blog for the same opportunities!
Country Meadows PTO INFO and Country Meadows PTO BLOG
Ivy Hall PTO INFO and Ivy Hall PTO BLOG
Kildeer PTO INFO and Kildeer PTO BLOG
Prairie PTO INFO and Prairie PTO BLOG
Warm regards,
Jenny Smith, Principal
Follow me on Twitter @JennySwanSmith
The following is repeat information from last week's blog, but still current. You can skip this if you already reviewed last week's message.
Current Kindergarten Students - Dental Exams Due May 15th
Parents of current kindergarten students - Dental exams are due on May 15th. If you have questions or want to double check that you have turned it in, please call to speak with our school nurse, Mrs. Petrykowski, or email her at [email protected].