Dear Eisenhower Families,
As we enter the last couple of weeks of August, I hope this letter finds you and your family refreshed and rejuvenated for the upcoming school year. I know our staff is eagerly anticipating hearing about the many family outings and vacations that occurred over the summer. Seeing the children back at school is something we are all looking forward to, as our Eagles soar into new grade levels and experiences. Encouraging them both academically and socially is our greatest joy. But, above all, it is our communication and partnership with one another that allows the children to succeed. It is our teamwork between home and school that will carry the children onto many successful achievements over the course of their educational journey.
Sneak Peek Reminder
On Tuesday, August 16th, 8:00-8:30 AM, we will have a sneak peek for all of our students and families. In order to help with first day arrival, we ask that you please drop off supplies at this time.
Please click the link below to view our school and district calendar(s).
Please click the link below to view our school supply lists.
Please click the link below to view our school bus routes.
Please click the link below to view lunch information.
Please click the link below to visit our D23 PTO website.
We are very happy to have the support of our District 23 Elementary PTO with its multitude of family events, fundraisers, and opportunities for you to help contribute to the lives of our little Eagles. Please join us for all of our PTO meetings this school year.
Early Childhood and Kindergarten Playdates Reminder
*Just a reminder, our early childhood and kindergarten playdates are on Saturday, August 20th (Sunday, 21st is our rain date).
9:00 AM -10:00 AM (AM, PM, & Full Day Early Childhood Classes)
10:00 AM -11:00 AM (AM Kindergarten Classes)
11:00 AM -12:00 PM (PM & Full Day Kindergarten Classes)
- The Prospect Heights Public Library will be present to help your child apply for a library card.
- The Prospect Heights Park District will be sharing some information on upcoming programs.
- The Prospect Heights Police and Fire Department will be visiting.
- Boys Scout and Girl Scout Troop Leaders will be available to share information about joining the pack/troop.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures:
We just want to take a moment to review arrival and dismissal procedures.
Early Childhood students will enter each morning and afternoon through the back library doors.
*Back doors are locked at 8:15 AM.
AM early childhood students will dismiss at 10:45 AM.
PM early childhood students dismiss at 2:20 PM.
Pickup is in our back circle lot and we ask that you please do not park in the striped area designated for buses.
Kindergarten students will enter through our main entrance each morning and afternoon.
PM kindergarten doors will open at 11:55 AM.
Kindergarten bus riders dismiss at the front of the school.
*AM Kindergarten car riders dismiss at the front lot at 11:00 AM.
*PM Kindergarten car riders dismiss at the back circle lot at 2:25 PM.
In order to prevent traffic jams and frustration with limited parking capacity, we ask that kindergarten parents please wait until all early childhood buses and families have departed the back circle lot.
The back lot is a very small lot and easily congests. If you arrive early, please wait in the rectangular Park District lot located along Camp McDonald Rd. until the early childhood parents and buses have departed.
First Grade students will enter and dismiss through the front of the school.
First grade dismissal is at 2:25 PM.
Just a reminder, a parent or guardian must be present for all Early Childhood, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to get off the school bus.
Bus Procedures
To find out the whereabouts of your student’s bus, call First Student at (847) 541-0220 and ask for the dispatcher.
Due to time constraints, buses will not return to a bus stop when students miss the bus or an adult (when required) is not present to receive the student. Students will be returned to their home school and parents/guardians will need to pick up their child from the school. The bus will not return.
Changes to bus routes require a minimum of 3 working days to be implemented.
No changes to bus routes will be processed during the first 2 weeks of school.
What if there is a change in my child's transportation arrangements? Please send a note with your child or call the school office at (847) 870-3875. Without a note, we will send your child home on the school bus if that is how your child normally goes home.
All children who are to be excused from school prior to the regular end of the school day must "check out" through the school office. Parents are asked to send a note ahead of time, rather than call, to request an early release for their children. Parents are required to come into the school office to sign their children out for early dismissal. District policy does not allow any adult to go directly to the classroom.
Your Eisenhower Family
Luke Lambatos, Ed.D., Ed.S.
Principal
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