Willow Grove Principal's Message ~ November 15, 2024

Dear Families,

Can you believe we’re already through the first trimester of the 2024-2025 school year? Time has certainly flown by! As of 3 p.m. today, student report cards are now available on TeacherEase. For instructions on how to access your child’s report card, please refer to the repeat information below, "Report Cards."

I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our parent volunteers who are helping make the upcoming Window to the World Cultural Fair possible. We are incredibly fortunate in District 96 to have such a rich tapestry of cultures within our school community. This diversity is not only something we celebrate, but it’s also an invaluable opportunity for all of us to learn from one another, broadening our perspectives in meaningful ways.

The Cultural Fair is a wonderful example of how we can come together to honor and share our unique traditions and experiences. It’s an evening of celebration, and it highlights the strength that comes from embracing the diversity that makes our school so special. Thank you to all who are contributing to this important event!

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

Kindly,

Jenny Smith, Principal

Upcoming Dates & Helpful Resources

• November 8 - Report period ends, EC-Grade 8 
• November 15 - Trimester 1 report cards issued 
• November 19 - EARLY RELEASE DAY 

  • All Kindergarten: 8:40 AM - 2:05 PM. 

  • Blended Early Childhood/ECSE AM: 8:40 AM - 10:10 AM. 

  • Blended Early Childhood PM: 12:35 PM - 2:05 PM.

  • Early Childhood Structured Learning Classroom: 8:40 AM - 2:05 PM.

• November 27 - NO SCHOOL District Holiday 
• November 28 - NO SCHOOL District Holiday 
• November 29 - NO SCHOOL District Holiday

2024-25 School Year Calendar & Hours

Virtual Backpack

PTO Blog

NEW: Willow Grove Window to the World Cultural Fair Update

Hooray! Hooray! We have great news! Based on the number of volunteers, we are able to proceed with planning for our Window to the World Cultural Fair. Thank you to those of you who volunteered! We will share information shortly via email that will guide and support you in preparing for the evening. 

This is a reminder to all to save the date of December 11th from 6-7:30 PM. This will be a night to remember. Families are encouraged to wear clothing that represents their culture if they would like. For some, this may mean special, customary garments, while for others it means dressing up to make it a special night. This isn't required. It just adds to the fun. Any attire is welcome!

NEW: PTO Updates

Information on winter party and Pizza BINGO volunteer opportunities and our fundraiser, Original Works, allows you to purchase keepsakes, featuring your child's artwork! Take a look at our blog this week to learn about this and more! Click here for the PTO Blog!

REPEAT *Report Cards*

Families: A helpful reminder! Report card season is here! Next week, Friday, November 15th, families will be able to view their child’s report card on TeacherEase at 3pm. Families can find more helpful information about report cards, including how to view them and how to switch between multiple students, here. We also have a helpful webpage dedicated to helping you understand your child’s report card. If you happen to forget your Teacher Ease password, please click “Forgot Password” on the log-in main page.