As we enter into Week 4 of school, it feels like we are settling into a rhythm. I want to applaud our entire school community: students, parents, and teachers, for all of the adaptability and persistence they have demonstrated. We have collaborated to create a safe and nourishing learning environment for our students, whether they are learning on campus or within their home environment.
There is no doubt that there is still room for growth. We continue to adjust and tweak as we acclimate to this new way of teaching and learning. A core value of our Winnetka Public Schools is reflection, and we constantly reflect upon and refine our practices based on what we are noticing in our classrooms. Thank you for your encouraging feedback and your thoughtful suggestions.
There are several important dates on the calendar this week I want to be sure you take note of:
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Monday, September 14th (TODAY): Non-Attendance Day for Students, Teacher Institute Day
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Wednesday, September 16th: Picture Day (pictures will be outside this year)
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Thursday, September 17th: Virtual Go To School Night, 4:00-4:15 p.m.
Go To School Night
We look forward to sharing more information about our educators and our school year with you on Thursday at Go To School Night. Your child's advisor will reach out with a Zoom link prior to Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Please note that we will be recording these sessions and be able to share them with parents who are unable to attend. As such, if you are attending and do not want images of you to be included in the recording, please be sure to turn your video off during the presentation.
A Note Regarding Communication with Our Nurses
When our school nurses contact you, please know they are upholding health guidance in accordance with IL and Cook County Departments of Health. We expect all parents to be respectful to our nurses, as they are enforcing protocols that are meant to keep the virus out of our schools and ensure everyone remains safe. Unfortunately, there has been a recent uptick of unpleasant parent responses to our nurses - we appreciate your efforts to correct this trend. Any questions about why we are adhering to health guidelines should be directed to the Superintendent's office. Thank you for your cooperation.
