E-Update: 68 - January 2023

E-UPDATE: 68

JANUARY 2023

News and events you don't want to miss!

Parent-teacher conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to get to know your child's teacher and be a partner in your child's success. Conferences will take place Thursday, February 16 from 3:00-8:00pm and Friday, February 17 from 11:00am-4:00pm. Conferences will be offered both in-person and virtually.

Our schools use an online scheduling system through Skyward Family Access to set conference appointments. Online conference scheduling will open on Thursday, January 19 at 8:00am. All conferences will be held in person unless you contact your child's teacher to arrange a virtual meeting.

Support is offered to all parents who need help scheduling parent-teacher conferences using Skyward on Tuesday, January 24 from 4:00-7:00pm at Jefferson Junior High. Computers and staff will be available to answer all your questions.

NOTE: When scheduling your conference(s), please respect the time of others and make sure you are able to honor that time slot. With the hybrid setup of conferences, sticking with the schedule is all the more important and the schedules will be strictly observed by teachers. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Questions about conferences? Contact your child's teacher or school

Questions about online scheduling in Skyward? Contact skyward@woodridge68.org.

Did you get that text?

Starting this month, schools in Woodridge 68 added texting to their communications toolbox. Texting will be limited to no more than once a week, and only those who opted-in during registration will receive texts. One-way texting will be used to share information and supplement current communication tools, not as a replacement.

More info you need to know >

DRAFT 2023-24 district calendar

The calendar committee has developed a draft calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, but it is not yet approved. Following are tentative key dates for 2023-2024:

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Winter Break: Monday, December 25, 2022 – Friday, January 5, 2024; school improvement day Monday, January 8, 2024
Spring Break: Monday, March 25 – Friday, March 29, 2024; spring holiday Monday, April 1, 2024; school improvement day Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Last Day of School: Wednesday, May 22, 2024

View the entire DRAFT calendar online at the top of the district calendar page. Send calendar comments and feedback to info@woodridge68.org.

DRAFT 2023-24 calendar >

Winter weather reminders

The health, safety, and well-being of our students is our top priority, and cold winter temperatures require extra attention. Adjustments to recess and arrival routines may be required at the schools during these months.

Be sure to dress your child(ren) appropriately with coats, gloves, hats, and scarves as needed. Please also consider warmer clothing underneath outerwear to provide another warm layer.

Cold weather procedures >

Are you prepared?

Woodridge 68 students learn at home when school buildings are closed for weather or other emergencies (no more "snow days").

The decision about whether to close school is based on the availability of buses, school building conditions, current temperature (actual & wind chill), road conditions, weather predictions, storm severity, and associated winds. This is done in consultation with the superintendents from Community High School District 99 and other surrounding districts. Information will be communicated as soon as an open/close decision has been made.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself with school closing procedures in the event of inclement weather.

School closing info >