 Dear Parents, Staff, Students, and Community Members,
With the close of the 2015-16 school year, please allow me to express my deepest thanks to you for making our schools such special places for our students and families. Together, District 90's staff and families work hard to make sure that all our students have access to an exceptional educational experience. Because of your dedicated support and enthusiasm, all students have the opportunity to discover their talents and passions as they develop a lifelong love of learning.
Also, my warmest congratulations go to the Class of 2016. Watching them blossom into self-assured young men and women is one of the advantages of working in our schools. On behalf of the entire District 90 community, I wish them every success as they transition into high school.
Yet it is my hope that you will take some time this summer to relax, recharge, and to spend some special moments with friends and family. Please have a terrific summer vacation!
With warm regards,
Ed Condon, Ph.D.
Superintendent
|
Board President Pat Meyer Resigns
Board of Education President Pat Meyer resigned from his post on June 2 to relocate with his family to the Denver, CO area. Board leadership will be assumed by Ralph Martire, current Board Vice President, until the Board reorganizes their formal leadership positions at the June 20 Board of Education meeting.
With Pat Meyer's resignation, the process to fill the Board of Education vacancy started immediately. According to the Illinois School Code and the District's policies, the remaining Board members have 45 days to review applications, interview applicants, and select a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. Applications for the vacancy have already been received, and the current Board members will be embarking on their selection process right away. It is anticipated that the Board will appoint an individual to fill the vacancy at the July 11 Board of
Education meeting.
|
Graduation Ceremony Launches 8th Graders into High School
Roosevelt Middle School's recent 8th Grade Graduation launched 175 students into high school. Along with the presentation of diplomas, the evening featured inspiring musical selections from the Graduation Chorus and Roosevelt's Orchestra. Four graduating students - Suleyman Ahmed, Isabelle Carrillo, Hope Donoghue, and Jeffrey Henderson - provided remarks about their times at Roosevelt and hopes for high school and beyond. Congratulations to our graduates as they begin the next phase of their educational journey!
|
School Registration Continues
Registration for the 2016-17 school year is in full swing. The entire registration process, including uploading documents that prove residency and paying registration fees, can be handled online. Registration that occurs after July 15 will incur a late fee. For additional information about the registration process, visit the
District 90 website. Remember, school starts on August 25!
|
Summer School started on June 9 and offers opportunities for students to
 be engaged in fun and enriching courses and to receive additional support in academic subjects. Held at Lincoln School, more than 300 students are spending their mornings keeping their minds and bodies engaged with a variety of interesting learning activities. Depending on their interests,
 students are learning cooking, math, playing musical instruments, reading, computer coding, basketball, photography, and jewelry making. Afternoon summer camps keep the fun going with classes in crafts, volleyball, and a "fix-it" course. Summer School is not in session on July 4 due to the Independence Day holiday, and ends on July 8.
|
D90 Students Participate in Illinois Writing Project's
Writing-Palooza
The Illinois Writing Project recently held its Spring
Writing-Palooza, which was a performance and learning opportunity for Chicago area students in
grades K-8. Students submitted work that represented a variety of writing types; participated in writing workshops; and presented their work to an audience of teachers and families. District 90 was well represented at the festival by our students and teachers. Check out this video overview of the festival and see if you can identify District 90 participants.
|
Roosevelt Construction Update ... Please Pardon Our Dust
Construction on the Roosevelt Exterior Project began on June 6. Major components of the project include significant improvements to sidewalks and walkways, renovation of the student playground area, the reconfiguration of parking lots, and the development of a through-block walkway from Jackson Avenue to Lathrop Avenue. There will also be installation of bike racks, pedestrian paths, and a handicapped accessible swing. The installation of a book drop for the River Forest Public Library and the designation of handicapped parking are also  part of the Project. Construction and installation of these elements may have a short-term impact on traffic flow and parking on streets surrounding Roosevelt. The streets most likely to be affected are Lathrop Avenue, Oak Avenue, and to a lesser extent, Jackson Avenue. The major portions of the construction will be completed by the first day of school on Thursday, August 25.
|
AT&T and Comcast Offer Discounted Internet Service to Qualifying Families
Communication and technology advances have changed the educational landscape. These advances have also changed, for example, how we register for school, apply for employment, and keep in touch with family and friends. Yet some households face challenges accessing the Internet, which contributes to a "digital divide" between families with access to the Internet and those without. Broadband Internet providers AT&T and Comcast are offering discounted Internet service to qualifying families to help reduce or eliminate the digital divide. Families with children who participate in the Free or Reduced Lunch program, SNAP, or other government programs may be eligible. Click on the highlighted link for additional information on
AT&T's Access program or
Comcast's Internet Essentials
program.
|
Roosevelt Students Participate in Tech 2016 Conference
Three Roosevelt Middle School students and Science Teacher Alex Mendralla recently participated in the 25th annual TECH 2016 Students for the Information Age event at the Illinois State Capitol Building. Roosevelt students Javion Buckley, Jane Houseal, and Jack Moller demonstrated
what students can do with technology when every student has an iPad in a 1-to-1 classroom. The Roosevelt contingent, along with representatives from m
ore than 100 schools across the state, demonstrated ways that technology is being used to increase student engagement and improve academic achievement. The Roosevelt students showcased their Genius
 Hour projects using 1-to-1 iPads. Jane Houseal presented an iMovie about the
Female Portrayal in Video Games. Jack Moller presented a historical overview of
How Modern Technology Affects Our Lives. And Javion Buckley gave a presentation on
The Workings and Uses of Hydropower. Genius Hour projects are student-driven projects that reflect students' passion.
State Representative Emanuel Welch met with the Roosevelt students and surprised them with an inside tour of the General Assembly floor. Our students represented District 90 well and with poise and confidence.
|
Willard and Lincoln's End of Year Festivities Close Out the School Year with FUN!
Willard and Lincoln ended the 2015-16 school year with tons of fun for all students. Willard's Ice Cream Social featured ice cream treats, of course, along with a DJ, dancing, and games for all. Students also had the opportunity to sign each other's yearbooks. This school tradition enables students to bid a fond farewell before the summer break. Lincoln's Field Day continued its tradition of fun and outdoor activities for students. The Field Day featured an inflatable slide, games, and activities for students and faculty. Both of these traditional end-of-year activities provide an enjoyable conclusion to the school year and an entertaining start of summer vacation.
|
Pharmaceutical Drop-box Available at the Village Hall
The River Forest Village Hall is now providing an environmentally responsible way to dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. A secured pharmaceutical drop-box is now available to Village residents. The drop-box is located in the basement of the Village Hall (outside of the elevator doors), and available to residents during normal business hours,
Monday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday
-
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional information about the pharmaceutical drop box can be found on the
Village of River Forest website.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Important Dates
|
Board of Education Meeting
Lincoln School Auditorium
July 4
Independence Day
Summer School Non-Attendance Day
July 8
Last Day of Summer School
July 11
Board of Education Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Lincoln School Auditorium
July 15
Late Fee Applied to School Registrations
|
|
|
Our
Mission
|
To inspire a love of learning and ensure educational excellence for every child.
|
|
|
