WELCOME TO THE FAST 5
A compilation of "snackable" news, announcements, and important reminders!
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What's Happening in District 65? The Fast 5 is sent weekly in English and Spanish to staff, families, and community members. Don't want to receive the Fast 5? Unsubscribe by clicking the link at the bottom of this email. Happy Reading!
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Join Us! Student Assignment Project (SAP) Virtual Interactive Presentation Sessions |
Last spring, District 65 launched a multi-year Student Assignment Project (SAP) to modernize our district structure and address historic inequities that continue to most significantly impact students of color. Student assignment is a part of our multi-faceted approach to long-term planning for the future of our public schools.
Last fall, a community survey was released to gather input and perspective. We invite members of the D65 community to join us for a virtual interactive presentation on January 18, 22, 26, or 29 to dive into the survey data and gather additional feedback. The presentations will be held remotely on Zoom, and each session will focus on topics such as neighborhood schools, selective enrollment programs, and magnet schools. Sessions will be available in English and Spanish.
Visit the Student Assignment Planning section of our website for details and links to the virtual sessions, data, and other SAP resources.
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Former D65 Student Creates Website Showcasing Regional COVID-19 Test Availability |
You may remember last year, Haven Middle Schooler Eli Coustan used his talent and passion in programming to help others by creating a website to find Illinois area COVID-19 vaccines. Now at ETHS, Eli is continuing to use his gift to help others, this time with a new website that aggregates the availability of at-home tests that can be purchased online and shipped. You can filter by retailer, test type, or brand and it updates every few minutes. It also has text notifications when tests go in stock. Beginning January 15, some health plans will cover FDA authorized COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Another great resource, thank you, Eli!
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Current Student Lottery for Selective Enrollment Programs and Magnet Schools is open! |
District 65 offers two distinct academic selective enrollment programs and two magnet schools serving students in grades K-8. Selective Enrollment programs include the Two-Way Immersion Program (TWI), and our African-Centered Curriculum Program (ACC). Magnet Schools are Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary & Fine Arts School. Families of current students may apply for a seat in one of D65’s selective enrollment programs or magnet schools through a lottery process. For answers to specific questions on these programs, please feel free to reach out to our Registration team at parents@district65.net.
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Miracles in Action Winter Report Now Available! |
Last summer we published a MIRACLES in Action Report that reflected on progress across the district as part of our continuous improvement system. The recently released 2021-2022 Miracles in Action Winter Report is dedicated to the entire school team of educators, support staff, and administrators who are going above and beyond this year to support unfinished learning for students, are continuously enacting robust health and safety protocols, and are really tending to the social and emotional needs of our students. While we are still navigating the impacts of the pandemic, this school year is filled with a reinvigoration for learning and connection, and optimism for what the future holds for D65!
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High Five! December Recipient: Jim Janossy! |
Congratulations to D65 licensed staff member Jim Janossy, one of the winners of the December High Five! Celebrating Excellence in District 65 Award. Jim is an orchestra teacher in the music department at Haven Middle School and has served our students and families for 20 years. He was nominated by a D65 family member, who shared, "Mr. Janossy is an extraordinary educator who excels at teaching orchestral instruments and helping students feel connected and proud of their accomplishments. When students were learning remotely, he came up with fun and unique ways to keep them engaged with funny videos and entertaining remote lessons. As students are back in the classroom, he is an engaging, kind, and talented educator. I am so excited for my daughter to be able to continue learning with him."
Thank you, Mr. Janossy, for going above and beyond to engage our students and inspire their musical pursuits and passions.
D65 December monthly award recipients were recognized at the Dec. 13 Board of Education meeting and received a $100 gift card from sponsorship provided by Byline Bank and a framed certificate.
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Evanston/Skokie School District 65 |
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