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Dear HW Families,
While I love my down time, I miss the buzz of learning and am excited to rejoin all of our staff and students.
Please join us on 1/15 for an overview of best practices for using
technology
for teaching and learning. Presentations will include an overview of how Winnetka Public Schools
integrates
technology
with students
for creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Parents will have the opportunity to experience a Breakout EDU experience, PlayOsmo, and learn about resources for parents to manage
technology
use at home.
"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important." - Bill Gates
I am looking forward to seeing all of you in the coming weeks!
Sincerely,
Beth
From the Elementary Principals
We sincerely hope your family had an opportunity to relax, recharge, and reflect on the past year during Winter Break. The holiday season is always an exciting time for children and adults alike. While it is fun to have extra time to spend with friends and families, and possibly travel, it's also good to get back into a routine. After all, children crave routine just as much, if not more, than adults.
We are proud of our teachers' ability to focus on the whole child and children's social-emotional needs as we transition students back from extended periods of time away from the classroom. It is common for teachers to have students reflect on their break or set goals for the New Year and thoughtfully plan lessons that will get students back into the habits of school.
Please accept our warmest welcome back to our schools as we kick off 2020 as a community of learners.
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody, HW Principal
Julie Pfeffer, CI Principal
Joshua Swanner, Greeley Principal
District News
Online Pre-Registration Open for Kindergarten & New Students for the 2020-2021 School Year
Pre-registration for Kindergarten and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2020-2021 is now open on the District website and via
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/Login
Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2020, are eligible to enroll.
The new student registration process is completed in three steps:
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Complete new student pre-registration forms online beginning December 6, 2019.
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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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Visit the District Office to provide a certified copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent photo ID and complete the paper portion of registration.
Children will not be considered enrolled until both the online and paper portion of registration has been complete and residency documentation is verified. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 847-446-9400.
Winter MAP Testing
We are approaching our second testing window for the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test, which will take place between
January 13 - 24, 2020
. Your child's school or teacher will inform you of his or her specific testing dates.
Similar to the fall, all students in Grades 3 - 8 will take one Reading Test and one Math test. MAP is a computer-adaptive test, which means every student receives a unique set of test questions based on responses to previous questions. This provides a personalized assessment experience by adapting to each student's learning level. The purpose of the second testing session is to provide teachers with midyear progress data that will help inform their instruction as they move forward into the school year. Student Reports are sent home at the end of the school year with fall to spring growth measures. Additional information on the MAP assessment may be found on our district website at
www.winnetka36.org/itl/assessments.
Recommendation Form Protocol
Throughout the school year, our teachers and administrators may be asked to complete a recommendation form for families considering private schools or summer programs. As each institution's forms vary in the nature of information requested, we have moved to a common form that our Winnetka teachers and administrators will complete for submission to any authorized outside educational institution. Upon request for a feedback form, Winnetka staff will respond within ten business days. In the interest of maintaining appropriate confidentiality and consistency, our District employees will only complete this form, which may be attached to a student's application to any outside educational institution. You may find the form by
clicking here
.
Family Action Network
Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series each academic year. All FAN programs are free and open to the public. To view a calendar of upcoming events, visit the FAN website:
https://www.familyactionnetwork.net/.
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Friday, January 10
Spirit Day
Wednesday, January 15
11:30-12:30-HW RC
WPI-LUNCH AND LEARN
Teaching + Learning in a Connected World: Engagement | Enhancement | Extension
Wednesday, January 15
Pioneer Room Open House for 3rd Grade Parents Only at Crow Island
9:00-10:00am
7:00-8:00pm
Thursday, January 16
MLK Day of Service
Friday, January 17
No School Teacher Institute Day
Monday, January 20
No School -MLK Day
Friday, January 24
PTO Parent/Staff Party
Wednesday, January 28
School Board Meeting 7:15pm Greeley School
World Travelers Lunch
Thursday, February 6
Early Dismissal 11:25am
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 7
No School
Parent Teacher Conferences
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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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