Washburne Families,
It is the time of year when we often look back at the past year and reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for.
I have a lot to be thankful for.
As I watched our s
tudents perform their student-led production of "Whatsit" this week, I was reminded of how thankful I am to be part of a district that supports a progressive philosophy, and provides opportunities for students to take on leadership roles and take on challenges like performing in public.
The students did an amazing job, and I couldn't be more proud to serve as their principal.
As we move into the Thanksgiving holiday, I wish all of you a happy and safe holiday.
Sincerely,
Andrew Fenton, Principal
Ben Horwitz, Assistant Principal
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Window to Washburne
Welcome to Window to Washburne! Each week, we will be highlighting some of the learning taking place in one of our classrooms.
Students at Washburne enjoy the opportunity to select from a wide variety of elective offerings. These offerings provide our students with exposure to a wide range of curricular experiences across the fine arts. One unique opportunity is our beginning piano and guitar classes. Students in these classes have the opportunity to learn how to play these instruments, and work on improving their skills throughout a trimester.
As a conclusion to their trimester long experience, Washburne Music teacher Ms. Scott hosted an "Informance" today with her trimester 1 classes.
(What's an "INformance"? Simply, an opportunity to share music together in a less formal manner than a PERformance)
Kudos to Ms. Scott and her students for sharing their hard work and talent with us.
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CW Cardio/Resistance Training Club is back!
Students can attend any & all of the Tues./Weds./Thurs. sessions, depending on their own schedule! Participating students will receive 3 hours a week in the fitness room, providing an opportunity to workout, while being supervised by a certified KW teacher.
All students are welcome to join us as we set goals, work on personal training habits, and establish a routine for lifetime fitness. If you have any questions contact:
Mrs. Florance (KW Department)
TUES/WEDS/THURS - 41 SESSIONS:
Dec. 3, 2019 thru MAR 19, 2020 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The club meets in the Washburne Cardio Room and is o
pen to 7th and 8th graders.
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WPI (Winnetka Parents Institute) Opportunities
Social Emotional Learning: An Introduction
Focus on the CASEL competencies of Self-Awareness and Self Management
December 3, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am
The Skokie School Community Room
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Join District Educators and parents for this informational session on the importance of SEL and the key competencies of self-awareness and self management. This is the first in a series of WPI's workshops that the District will offer this school year focusing on this important District-wide initiative.
RSVP here.
Hour of Code
December 4, 2019
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Crow Island School MakerSpace, 1112 Willow Road
December 3-9 is Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. CSEdWeek is held in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906). Each year, millions of people participate in #HourofCode, the largest learning event in history, to promote the importance of Computer Science Education. We encourage families and community members of all ages to join us as our students guide various coding and technology activities as part of the international event #HourofCode.
RSVP here.
From Washburne to New Trier:
A D36 Parent's Guide to the New Trier Transition
December 5, 2019
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Paul Waechtler, Principal at the New Trier High School Freshman
Campus, and Lori Worth, 8th Grade Transition Faculty, will discuss the New Trier freshman placement process and the efforts made to ensure a smooth transition to high school. A Q & A will provide an opportunity for parents to learn more about how to best support their child(ren) as they prepare for their New Trier experience.
The Winnetka Public Schools welcomes students that will be new to the District in the 2020-2021 school year to begin registration. Incoming kindergarteners (five-years-old on or before September 1, 2020), and all new students entering grades 1-8 are eligible to enroll.
The new student registration process is completed in three steps:
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Complete new student pre-registration forms online beginning December 6, 2019.
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Provide proof of residency.
Click here
to view the list of documents that will meet these requirements. For your convenience residency documents may be uploaded during online registration.
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Visit the District Office to provide a certified copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent photo ID and complete the paper portion of registration.
Children will not be considered enrolled until both the online and paper portion of registration has been complete and residency documentation is verified. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 847-446-9400.
Recommendation Form Protocol
Throughout the school year, our teachers and administrators may be asked to complete a recommendation form for families considering private schools or summer programs. As each institution's forms vary in the nature of information requested, we have moved to a common form that our Winnetka teachers and administrators will complete for submission to any authorized outside educational institution.
Upon request for a feedback form, Winnetka staff will respond within ten business days. In the interest of maintaining appropriate confidentiality and consistency, our District employees will only complete this form, which may be attached to a student's application to any outside educational institution. You may find the form by
clicking here.
Learners
Our annual District magazine,
Learners
, was mailed to all homes in Winnetka this month. To read Learners,
click here
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From the Family Action Network:
Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series each academic year. All FAN programs are free and open to the public. To view a calendar of upcoming events, visit the FAN website:
From The Alliance for Early Childhood:
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The Winnetka Public Schools community empowers every student to flourish in an innovative, experiential environment. We support and challenge all learners to actively engage in continual growth and achievement to make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Upcoming Dates
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Wednesday-Friday,
November 27-29th
No School
Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday,
December 3rd
Skokie/Washburne Holiday Orchestra Concert @ 7:00pm
Thursday,
December 5th
Holiday Band Concert @ 7:00pm
(6,7,8th Grade)
Wednesday,
December 11th
Holiday Choral Concert @ 7:00pm
Tuesday,
December 17th
Board Meeting 7:15 @ Greeley School
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