Washburne Families,
We are looking forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow. I am hopeful that everyone had a safe, restful and rejuvenating spring break. The gorgeous weather this weekend is hopefully a sign that spring is here to stay. I couldn't be more proud of our staff, students and families who have all worked together this year to get us to this point. This week will mark our third week in our extended day schedule. Our students have handled this transition very well, and we are eager to gather feedback from them to guide our planning for the remainder of the year.
Finally, I have included a few reminders about our extended day schedule that will help us continue to operate efficiently. Thank you in advance for your patience, cooperation and support.
Crisis Go and Traffic Reminders
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Crisis Go - Please remember to certify your child in Crisis Go by 8:00am each day. We would like to get the number of uncertified students below 5% each morning. Prior to break, we were over 10%. With the first academic class starting at 8:30am, students who need to certify or are arriving after 8:30am are missing valuable class time. Having students certified by this time allows us to admit all of our students into the building as quickly as possible.
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Drop-off and Pick-up of students - If you are using Elm Street to drop off or pick up your child, this should take place on the south side of the street only. We have witnessed students attempting to cross Elm Street with traffic coming from both directions. If you are using Oak Street please pull over and have students exit on the north side of the street and be mindful of students getting in and out of cars. Following both of these procedures will help keep all of our students safe.
Your cooperation and support help us to keep our students safe as we adapt to the new schedule and traffic flow.
Please remember that all students have related studies classes either between 1:30-2:30 PM or 2:30-3:30 PM. Any absence during this window of time should be reported by parents to the office--students cannot self report their own absences.
As is the case with all of our classes, regular attendance is critical to student success in KW and electives. While we understand that some absences may be unavoidable, please avoid scheduling appointments or other commitments during these blocks of time.
Track and Field Informational Meeting tomorrow, April 6th at 3:45pm
There will be a short informational zoom meeting going over the upcoming Track season. We will talk about the procedures and rules of the season, and introduce the coaches to the team. Please join us on Zoom at 3:45 on Tuesday, April 6.
Class of 2021 Baby Pictures:
Deadline this Friday!
Before we know it, our eighth graders will graduate from Washburne! So it's time to pull out those baby pictures which is a long-standing tradition!
These pictures will be displayed at school during the month of May. They will also appear at the Graduation Ceremony and/or video alongside your child's graduation photo.
Please provide one digital photo of your child (aged birth to 2 years.) This photo can be casual or formal, black and white or color, the choice is yours (or theirs!).
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Photos should be a jpeg format.
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Digital photos need to be submitted in the original resolution, at least 1MB preferred.
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If you are scanning a printed photo, please set your scanner to at least 300 dpi or at least 1200 x 1800 pixels.
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Deadline to submit photos is Friday April 9th (the Friday after Spring break.)
with your child's name or nickname (as you wish it to appear in the video) in the subject line. We will reply to confirm submission.
If you can't provide a digital photo, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we can make alternative arrangements.
Questions?
Take Care and Be Well, Dr. Andrew Fenton Ben Horwitz Principal Assistant Principal
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The 2021-2022 Calendar was approved at the March 23 Board Meeting. Please reference the calendar as you plan ahead for the upcoming school year.
Adventures in Learning 2021 runs from
June 14, 2021 - July 16, 2021
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
We are excited to welcome students back to in-person Adventures in Learning! This summer the structure of the program has been modified as we continue to navigate the impact of COVID--19 and prioritize the health and safety of our campers, families and staff. The in-person program options being offered adhere to the District's current mitigation plan and successful student cohort and pod framework.
The Primary Program, for children Pre-K (4 years old by June 1st, 2021) and K - 1st Grade (5 years old by September 1st, 2021) will be housed at Crow Island School. The program is held Monday - Friday, beginning at 8:35 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m.
The General Program, for grades 2-8, will be held at the Carleton Washburne School. To protect the health and safety of our students and staff and minimize the need for cohort quarantines, up to 4 distinct courses will be grouped together to create a "pod." This is a change from our typical program structure where students select individual 40 minute classes. Implementing this change allows for cohorts of students to remain intact and thus limits COVID-19 exposure while minimizing the need for and impact of exposure creating large-scale quarantines that would significantly impede a successful AIL experience. The 5-week program will be offered as a 3-week and 2-week session, to ensure campers all have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite classes. When registering parents will be asked to select two pods from the options provided.
Click here to learn more and to view the course catalog for the general program.
Family Action Network (FAN)
The Alliance for Early Childhood's PANDEMIC PARENTING TOOLS & TIPS:
Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in Young Children; April 8 from 7-8 p.m.
No one likes to think of young children as being anxious or depressed and yet, children experience a wide range of emotions. The pandemic has shifted experiences and supports that families are typically able to access. This leaves children and families vulnerable. Young children won't come out and say, "I'm struggling, can you help?" Instead, they act out in challenging ways. Come learn about the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in young children, and how our own feelings can get stirred up by this topic. We'll talk about healthy vs. unhealthy struggles, and how to support our children so they can grow in their own resilience. Programming facilitated by Molly Pope, I/ECMHC, Parent Coach, and Speaker and Trainer. Register Here to attend live or have the recording emailed to you.
Parent Education Opportunities
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
Registration for Kindergarten and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2021-2022 is now open and can be accessed from the District website. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2021, are eligible to enroll.
The New Student Registration includes the following:
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Complete the following new student registration forms online.
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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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Provide the original or certified copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent photo ID. Scanned copies or snapshots of these documents may be uploaded during online registration or can be submitted in-person at the District Office by appointment. Please contact the District Registrar at (847) 446-9400 or via email [email protected] for more information.
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Next spring you will receive an email from the District with a link to your child's registration. You will be asked to review the information provided in the past, answer additional questions, pay student fees, and sign up for transportation and before/after-school care at that time. Registration information will be sent to the student's primary email and home address.
Please note: children will not be considered enrolled until both the online registration and all supporting documents (steps 1-3) have been completed. We look forward to welcoming you to The Winnetka Public Schools.
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Upcoming Dates
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Tuesday, April 6th
Track and Field Informational meeting at 3:45pm
Thursday, April 15th
Special BOE meeting at 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 27th
Regular BOE meeting at 7:15pm
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