The Winnetka Wire
Monthly News from The Winnetka Public Schools
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"If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow."
- John Dewey
Dear Parents, Staff and Community Members,
We are in the midst of an exciting time in D36. At a Special School Board Meeting on Monday, March 12, the
Future Ready D36
Core Team unveiled the first  iteration of three potential Educational Master Facility Plan concepts. The team shared rationale for each of these concepts, and is committed to listening to feedback and refining the concepts over the course of the spring. The School Board is expected to adopt an educational master facility plan in June 2018.
Throughout the
Future Ready D36
process, we have asked our community for input in shaping our long-term plan. We are asking you to complete a brief survey on the concepts currently under consideration. If you were unable to attend the Special School Board Meeting, you may watch the
video
. Here is an overview of the continuum of concepts. Additionally, the March 12 presentation is available on the
website
. Once you review materials and the presentation, please
click here
here to complete a brief survey to share your feedback on the concepts currently under review.
Please also join us at these upcoming Community Engagement Sessions to learn more and interact with the Future Ready D36 Core Team.
Friday, March 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Skokie School
Thursday, March 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Greeley School
As a District, we face a complex set of challenges, but I am confident that together we will determine a solution that best meets both the current and long-term needs of our school community. As we progress through these next few months, let's continue to model civil discourse and thoughtful problem-solving for our students. Thank you for being a community that cares deeply about cultivating excellence, thinking outside of the box, and advocating for what is best for children.
Sinc
erely,
Dr. Trisha Kocanda
Superintendent
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The next School Board Regular Meeting will be held at Carleton Washburne School
on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The Regular Meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. The following presentations are on the agenda:
- Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36
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To pre-register your child for the 2018-2019 school year, please contact the District office at 847-446-9400 to begin the process. This early pre-registration process helps ensure we have proper staffing and most accurate school assignments. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2018, are eligible to enroll.
Registration packets are available at the District Office (1235 Oak St.). Children will not be considered enrolled until residency documentation is verified and all forms are submitted. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 847-446-9400.
Check out this video for a glimpse into Kindergarten in District 36:
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Joshua Swanner, Principal of Greeley School, shared
this great resource for finding a good "boredom buster." You are able to filter "busters" by age and number of players. Great for planning a family evening, solo play, or hosting a group of friends over Spring Break.
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In the News
Ed Tech interviewed Maureen Chertow Miller, Director of Technology, to learn more about integrating technology and communication in District 36.
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Adventures in Learning 2018 runs from June 18th-July 20th, 2018. (There is no camp on July 4th.) A decades-long tradition, this summer program includes classes as varied as Drone Flight School, Camping Adventures,  Make Your Own Music Video, Adventures in STEAM, Archery, The Wacky World of Water, Kitchen Magicians, Tennis, Lacrosse, Computer Animation, Improvisation, Yoga for Kids, Animal Care, and Spa-Licious.
Students in grades 2-8 may choose up to four classes from over 100 options. Younger children (pre-Kindergarten through grade 1) will explore educational concepts through guided play and outdoor activities.
This year's program will be held at The Skokie School for the 2nd-8th graders and Hubbard Woods School for the Pre-K (4 years old by June 1, 2018) and K-1 Primary program (5 years old by September 1, 2018).
Registration begins March 1 for Winnetka residents and is open to the general public on March 8 at www.winnetka36.org/adventures.
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Important Dates
Board Meeting
March 20, 2018
7:15 p.m.
Carleton Washburne School
Student Spring Break
March 24-
April 2, 2018
No School
Teacher Institute Day
April 2, 2018
Board Meeting
April 24, 2018
7:15 p.m.
Carleton Washburne School
2017-2018
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Winter in District 36...
Washburne students presented Anansi the Spider for elementary students (as well as parents) this month. Students directed, produced, designed, and starred in the production.
Greeley students hosted Bring Your Neighbor to School Day and
enjoyed welcoming grandparents, neighbors, and friends from the Village to the school.
Crow Island students enjoyed an interactive performance with
Artists-in-Residence
from Dagara Music and Arts Center and
Saakumu Dance Troupe, thanks to a grant from
The Winnetka Public Schools Foundation.
Hubbard Woods students engaged in learning in the IDEA Lab.
Skokie students
immersed
in learning about ancient Greece.
New Trier students partnered with Greeley third graders to
learn about the
U.S. Constitution.
From the Archives...
Hubbard Woods students
are pictured in this
vintage photo.
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For a glimpse into The Winnetka Experience
and more information on the purpose of the
Future Ready D36
initiative
, please enjoy this video.
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The TREX Plastic Film Challenge runs
Each year all schools participate in this program to collect
plastic bags and wrap, which are recycled
Please use these bins ONLY for recyclable materials.
School communities that collect the most plastic will be announced on Earth Day.
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For a list of upcoming FAN speaker
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