Dear Washburne Families,
I hope everyone was able to enjoy a little taste of summer that the weekend weather provided us. As we enter the last two weeks of school, I wanted to share some graduation updates with our 8th grade families.
- Our virtual graduation will take place at 7pm on Thursday, June 4th. (A link with information on how to watch this event will be sent out next week)
- Immediately after the graduation ceremony, each 8th grade advisory will be getting together virtually for an Advisory Zoom Celebration. (8th grade advisors will be sharing this information with their advisees.
I am also excited to share that we are able to host a "Reverse Parade" for our 8th graders from 2-3pm on Graduation Day, June 4th.
- This "reverse parade" would consist of Washburne staff members stationed around our school along the sidewalks of the parade route, socially distanced from each other and your vehicles. 8th grade families will drive through the parade route and staff will have a chance to celebrate and congratulate our graduates.
- The parade will take place June 4th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
- To help the parade flow and for safety reasons, we ask families to come at different times alphabetically by last name as follows:
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A-D → 2:00-2:15
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E-J → 2:15-2:30
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K-R → 2:30-2:45
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S-Z → 2:45-3:00
- I will be sharing more specific details and instructions later this week, but I wanted to share this exciting information and make sure you had time to plan for this event.
Our staff is excited for the opportunity to provide a unique send off to our 8th graders.
We felt this would be a wonderful way to see and say "Good-bye!" to one another before the year's end.
All School Assembly
We invite you to join us
This Afternoon,
Tuesday, May 26th, at 1pm for a unique joint Skokie/Washburne all school virtual assembly. We are excited to welcome Emmy nominated science communicator, experimental photographer, and visual artist Dr. José Francisco Salgado.
As the Executive Director of KV 265, a non-profit science and arts education organization, Dr. Salgado collaborates with orchestras, composers, and musicians to present films that provoke curiosity and a sense of wonder about the Earth and the Universe. In this presentation, Dr. Salgado will talk about the creative process behind Nocturnes, his latest film with music by Claude Debussy. This film explores how the night sky has inspired artists and motivated scientists to explore the Universe.
Please see below for Zoom webinar access information:
- Meeting ID: 882 6033 3035
- Password: Winnetka36
- One tap mobile
- +12532158782,,88260333035#,,1#,549320# US (Tacoma)
- +13017158592,,88260333035#,,1#,549320# US (Germantown)
- Password: 549320
- You will be able to submit questions to Dr. Salgado during the Q&A portion. We suggest families use one device to log onto the Zoom webinar room and other devices to log into the YouTube Live Stream. This will allow a greater number of families to be able to directly ask questions during the Q&A.
- There will also be an overflow room (YouTube Live stream) which you can access here https://youtu.be/UT0uGEfoWzs if we exceed 500 users in the Zoom webinar room.
Take Care and Be Well,
Andrew Fenton Ben Horwitz
Principal Assistant Principal
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June 1 Grey Day: FIELD DAY
The District is sharing this letter early so parents have time to review the supply list and activities.
Parent Education and Entertainment Opportunities
The Winnetka Public Schools and The Winnetka Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) are partnering to support our students, staff, and families with fun and educational virtual events this spring.
Up next:
May 27
Enjoy a Virtual Kids Cooking Class with Taste Buds
1-2 p.m. (K-4) suggested
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (5-8) suggested
We are so excited to bring you this LIVE online cooking class from our friends at Taste Buds Kitchen! An apple a day...is a great way to make Applesauce Muffins. Yum! Cook along with your District 36 friends as we whip up a batch of delicious muffins and an easy glaze all with amazingly simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. Let's have fun in the Kitchen and learn something new as we #stayhome!
Registration Open for 2020-2021 School Year
Registration information for next year has been sent via regular mail and email. Look for these materials in your mailbox and inbox. If you did not receive notification or have any questions related to registration, you may contact District Registrar, Carolin Huh, at 847-446-9400 or
carolinhuh@winnetka36.org
. Registration should be completed and submitted by June 28, 2020.
You will need to have your registration letter that includes login information and snapcode handy.
When registering, please be sure to include all email addresses for every parent/family member who should be receiving school and District communications. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school!
Registration Open: Adventures in Learning (AIL) Remote Learning Program
From July 6-24, 2020, the District is offering families a reimagined version of AIL with creative classes from a remote platform. Details are as follows:
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Each class will run the 3 weeks and be offered via synchronous learning 30-minutes per day (
Period 1 will be from 9:00- 9:30 a.m., with Period 2 from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.)
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Students grades 3-8 have the choice of up to two sessions per day (July 6 - 24)
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Class size will range from 5-10
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Classes are $100 per class
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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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Thursday, June 4th
8th Grade Reverse Parade @ 2PM
Thursday, June 4th
8th Grade Graduation
Virtual Ceremony @7:00PM
Friday, June 5th
Last day of remote Learning
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