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Greetings Skokie Community,
This week we entered into our second trimester, which brings us to a time of celebration and reflection. There is so much to celebrate as I walk through the classrooms at Skokie. Students are engaged in activities in which they are being asked to think critically about their world. They are creating structures to withstand an "earthquake" simulated by shake tables, analyzing character motivation and change over the course of a novel, building and comparing math diagrams, crafting stories about important moments in their lives, and much more. It is exciting to see student learning come to life.
At the end of a trimester also comes reflection, which is a core value in our schools. You will soon be receiving your child's report card from Trimester One. Your child's academic report card will be accessible through the Parent Portal, while you will receive their student skills checklist in the mail. After you view these documents, I encourage you to take some time to engage your child in a reflective conversation about what they feel most proud of from the first portion of their year, as well as an area in which they are hoping to grow.
Another celebration at this time of year is the beautiful music created by our Skokie musicians. Our students involved in band, orchestra, and chorus all have a chance to perform at the beginning of December. When I think of all of the hard work that goes into these performances, I am reminded of the importance of resilience and persevering through challenges. Many mistakes are made along the way when students are learning new songs and techniques. Our young musicians support each other in preparing for fantastic performances that do not disappoint! I would also like to recognize Mrs. Balkin, Mr. Chester, Mrs. Nussbaum, Mr. Trinkle, and Mr. Vowles for inspiring our students to work hard and dedicating their time to before and after school rehearsals. We are extremely lucky to have such a talented, dedicated group of music educators.
Warm regards,
Betty Weir
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Assistant Principal Corner
This week, we continued our third Social Emotional Learning (SEL) theme of the year about
Building Healthy Relationships. Classes talked about gratitude last week, and some have continued the discussion this week.
Gratitude: Readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
The Lions of Leadership are continuing to collect new or gently used adult cold weather clothing through December 13th.
Connections for the Homeless is in greatest need of adult coats, scarves, hats, hand-warmers, and thermal socks, but we will certainly take any cold weather clothing donations.
Thank you for considering donating!
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Larry Joynt
Assistant Principal
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District News
Online Pre-Registration Open for Kindergarten & New Students for the 2020-2021 School Year
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 or brought to the District Office.
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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 completed and residency documentation is verified. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 847-446-9400.
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
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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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