Celebrating our Musicians
The first week of December brought with it the wonderful sounds of band and orchestra at Washburne. Students have been practicing for months and their hard work was evident on Tuesday and Thursday evening as they performed for parents and friends.
Music education is so important to educating the whole child. It is truly a privilege to work in a district that values a musical education. I love seeing our students in this environment, marvel at their talents, and watch them develop a sense of appreciation for hard work and practice. Hats off to Mr. Vowles, Mr. Chester, and Ms. Nussbaum for their hard work and planning.
What a great way to kick off December.
Andrew Fenton Ed.D., Principal
Ben Horwitz, Assistant Principal
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Progress Report Update
As our student information system (SIS), PowerSchool, evolves, so do our practices. Two years ago, we moved the class placement process to be viewed online via the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This year, progress reports will be accessed via the same portal.
You will use the same link, username, and password that you used to access your child's placement. Once progress reports/proficiency levels are finalized, we will archive the reports and post them on the portal for parents to view and/or print on their own.
Progress reports will be available for trimester one on
Friday, December 13th
in the afternoon. We will notify you when they are available.
You can see step-by-step directions for how to access progress reports using this
link
.
If you have any questions, please reach out to
parentportal@winnetka36.org.
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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.
Throughout trimester one, our 7th graders have been learning about different religions in order to have a greater understanding of this important topic. This past Wednesday, our students were able to apply their learning by visiting religious centers around the area.
Over the course of a busy day, students visited North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe, the Muslim Community Center in Morton Grove, the Medidation Center of Chicago, and Winnetka Presbyterian Church. At each site, students were able to ask questions and learn from religious leaders.
Overall, our students walked away with a more complete picture and a greater understanding of diverse religions.
Kudos to Ms. Bertacchi, Mr. Rice, Mr. Senechal, and Ms. Zuehl for leading such a wonderful field trip.
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Intramural Basketball
The Intramural Basketball Program is set to begin on Saturday, December 7 from 12:00-2:00 in the Washburne Gyms. This is a program open to all 7th and 8th grade students who enjoy playing basketball. This house league program will start with two weeks of team formations (Dec 7 and 14), then will continue in the New Year with 1 hour games starting at either 12:00 or 1:00. Participation is not required every weekend, however, in order to participate in the end of the season tournament, a student needs to have played with their team for at least half of the games.
Registration for this program is available on the
Athletics website
. We will also need a copy of the medical clearance form (found on the website) or a copy of a recent physical within a year.
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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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Online Pre-Registration Open for Kindergarten & New Students for the 2020-2021 School Year
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 or brought to the District Office.
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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.
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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:
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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,
December 11th
Holiday Choral Concert @ 7:00pm
Tuesday,
December 17th
Board Meeting 7:15 @ Greeley School
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