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Dear Skokie Families,
It is hard to believe that we are entering into our last week of school. I have always found powerful messages in my students' and teachers' reflections at the end of each school year. Today, our Skokie Staff will take time to reflect upon what we have learned about ourselves in these past two months. We will celebrate our personal strengths and consider what we have learned about quality instruction in a virtual learning environment.
I have also shared a
video message
with students this morning encouraging them to reflect upon how they have grown as students and what they have discovered about themselves during the pandemic. I know many of our teachers will be engaging our students in reflective activities this week, as well.
As I reflect upon the state of our world at the moment, I am reminded of how much room we have to grow as a society. There are social justice issues to be confronted and scientific missions to be accomplished. While there is a great deal of uncertainty, there are also windows of opportunity. Our children will help shape the future. Middle schoolers are at the prime age to be inspired to become committed to a cause and take action. When I look at our students, there are so many creative, compassionate, and dedicated young people in our care. As we close this year and look to next year, I hope we can inspire our students to be empathetic individuals who will take action when faced with issues that contradict their values. As educators and parents, we can model how to take various perspectives and act in respectful, responsible ways. While there are many reasons to feel discouraged about the current state of our world, I see many reasons to feel hopeful, as well.
Take care,
Betty
Reverse Parade for 6th Graders
We are excited to share that we are able to host a
"Reverse Parade"
for our 6th graders from
2:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th.
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This "reverse parade" will consist of Skokie Staff members stationed along the
front
circle drive of Skokie School, socially distanced from each other and your vehicles. Sixth grade families will drive through the front circle and staff will have a chance to celebrate and congratulate our sixth graders.
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The parade will take place
June 5th, from 2:00-3:00 p.m
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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
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We will have audio set up for staff to announce student names as their families drive through the circle drive, so please have the students' names visible in large print on paper, construction paper, etc. so we can announce everyone's name.
- For safety reasons, please only plan to participate by driving through in your car. No walk ups allowed. Also, please refrain from stopping the flow of traffic or exiting your vehicle.
We want everyone to feel comfortable and safe. We understand not all families and staff will be able to participate in this event for varying reasons. We are looking forward to seeing as many of you who are able to come. Please use the route below to enter and exit the parade through the Skokie School front circle drive.
6th Grade Talent Show
The 6th-grade talent show is a long-standing tradition at Skokie School. This 21st edition is being held virtually Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at
this link.
Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!
Huge thank you to Mr. DeGiulio, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Wild, Mr. Boyer, and all the 6th Grade students for organizing the event and making this possible!
End of Year Slideshow
Please submit any pictures you have from the school year to
this form, both from in school learning and remote learning, by Wednesday, June 3rd. We're going to put together a slideshow video that will go out the last day of school, June 5th.
Take care,
Betty Weir Larry Joynt
Principal Assistant Principal
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District News
Parent Education and Entertainment Opportunities
This week, our spring series concludes with the following events:
June 1 at 1 p.m.
Leadership, Character and Wellness with Jim Davis of the Good Athlete Project
How does your emotional state connect to performance and wellness? Join a discussion that focuses on leadership, character, and social-emotional learning in a refreshing and empowering context, beginning with "bedrock" principles of the body and mind. The session is led by Jim Davis, former professional football player and champion powerlifter turned nationally recognized coach. He is a graduate of Harvard University, Northwestern University and Knox College and serves as the Director of the Good Athlete Project and the Staff & Student Wellness Coordinator at New Trier High School. At New Trier, Jim leads one of the largest and most successful strength programs in the nation and was honored as 2018 NASA National Coach of the Year. This presentation is geared for middle school students and their parents.
Join here:
Password: D36Live
June 1 at 6 p.m.
Transform Stress Into Strength During these Challenging Time with Dr. Matt Dewar
As parents, teachers, and coaches, our responses to stress and adversity are instructive to the children and young adults under our guidance and in our care. Through the practice of mindful attention and through the development of healthy and sustainable stress-managements skills, Dr. Dewar with share how we can build resilience in ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Join here:
Password: D36live
June 2 at 1 p.m.
An Afternoon with Mandy Harvey
All families are invited to an incredible virtual assembly with America's Got Talent Finalist and Golden Buzzer winner,
Mandy Harvey
. Ms. Harvey is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker who lost her residual hearing at the age of nineteen. She tours the world performing her original music and presenting her inspirational story of never giving up. This is the perfect way for students and staff to wrap up a unique school year feeling empowered and inspired!
Join here:
Password:
D36Live
Registration Open for 2020-2021 2019-2020 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.
During the registration process, you will be asked some questions that may be tricky to answer given our current unknowns. For instance, when prompted to choose transportation or before- and after-school care, please indicate the preferences you currently anticipate for your family. We recognize some programs or services may be impacted this fall based on what transpires over the summer. The District will provide refunds as necessary.
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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Winnetka Residents' Survey raises key questions about D36 schools-Please Complete by June 14
Every year there is an Annual Survey of residents organized by the Winnetka Caucus Council (WCC), a volunteer bi-partisan group that helps with local governance. This year's survey is asking for Residents' thoughts about key issues impacting our Parks, Library, Village and The Winnetka Public Schools. Please note that the WCC is very keen to hear from families with children in local schools because, typically, less than 50% of survey respondents have school-age children.
To participate in the Survey (current Winnetka residents only please), you can
click on this link
.
Residents have until June 14th to complete the Survey.
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