Dear Families,
This week kindergarten students completed NWEA MAP Reading and Math testing. Students who were absent will have an opportunity to complete it next week. Thank you for ensuring your child was well-rested for the testing session and iPads were charged.
Next week, we have Monday, September 2nd off in honor of Labor Day. I hope you enjoy the time off with your family!
Kindly,
Jenny Smith, Principal
September At-A-Glance
- Monday, September 2 - NO SCHOOL - District Holiday
- Friday, September 6 - Willow Grove Picture Day
- Tuesday, September 17 - Early Release Day
- Friday, September 27 - Willow Walk - This is a student event with some parent volunteer opportunities. More information will be provided in a future message.
2024-25 School Year Calendar & Hours
NEW *Erin’s Law - DATE CHANGE NOTICE*
In our prior message, I shared that the Erin's Law kindergarten event would take place on September 13th. Due to scheduling conflicts, we need to move the date to September 11th. Early Childhood will stay on September 19th, as originally published.
An Illinois law known as Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness/prevention curriculum for Early Childhood through Grade 12.
Kindergarten
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 researched and observed best practices and programs for delivering this instruction, selecting Be Seen & Heard ©. For more information about this presentation please go here.
This developmentally appropriate and interactive program focuses on teaching children skills to keep them safe from danger or abuse. Concepts discussed will include distinguishing safe from unsafe touches, safety rules at home and school, saying NO, safe/unsafe secrets, and telling a trusted adult, as well as reinforcing that an adult’s touching him or her is not the child’s fault.
Opt-Out Procedures
The presentation to Willow Grove kindergarten students will be during the school day on September 11, 2024. If you prefer that your child does not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request or your questions to [email protected] and your child's teacher.
Early Childhood
Students in the ECSE, Blended, and Structured early childhood program do not attend the September 13th presentation. Our school social worker pushes into those settings to provide a developmentally appropriate presentation for our youngest students on September 19th. If you prefer that your child not attend this prevention education session, please submit your written request to [email protected] and your child's teacher.
REPEAT *Makerspace Donations ~ Thank you!*
REPEAT *PTO News*
The PTO's Spirit Wear Sale is live! Shop now through September 2nd and items will be sent home in backpacks later in the month. We still are looking for Room Parents and Class Party Volunteers. See what's open and register for Membership Toolkit PTO Portal account if you haven't already.
Click HERE for the full PTO Blog so you don't miss a thing!
REPEAT *Picture Day Information*
Willow Grove’s picture day is Friday, September 6th. We have a retake day on Wednesday, October 16th, for any student who misses photos or whose parents choose a retake. A paper copy is coming home with details, and the following is information, as well. Watch your child's backpack for the paper copy.
REPEAT *Health Form Deadline*
To comply with Illinois State guidelines, a physical examination – including current immunization records is required for all children entering an Illinois school for the first time, for children enrolling in kindergarten (even if they previously were enrolled in a District 96 Early Childhood program), and for students entering Grade 6.
Health Forms: Provide required HEALTH FORMS as soon as possible. A physical and immunization record needs to be on file in the nurse's office by October 15th, or the student will be excluded from school. STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF CHILD HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM. This form must be completed and signed by the pediatrician. Parents must also complete the fields for their child’s name and address, birth date, etc., at the top of the form on pages 1 and 2 in addition to the parent section on page 2, including a parent signature and date.
Other health forms required include VISION, due before Oct. 15, 2024 (Kindergarten and new students) and DENTAL due before May 15, 2025 (Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th graders).
You may email forms directly to our school nurse at [email protected].