From the Elementary Principals
We hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time with family and friends. It is always nice to pause, take a collective deep breath and be grateful for the gifts we have. Although busy, the several-week stretch between Thanksgiving and Winter Break is a rich and exciting time for all. We look forward to the deep learning and festivities that takes during these few weeks.
As we get busy with the holiday rush, we want to remind everyone of the importance of making the areas around our schoolhouses safe for our students. During snowy, icy weather it's particularly important to drive slowly and carefully. Please follow the driving patterns identified at your school, remember to only drop off and pick up children in the designated areas and stay off of cell phones. We appreciate your support with this.
Another cold-weather reminder - please be sure that all students are dressed for the weather as they come to school. Remember, that if your child likes to play in the snow, snow pants and boots are required to do so. Children will spend time outside every day unless it is raining or extremely cold. All items that can be removed should be marked with your child's name so that lost items can be returned. Each school has a designated Lost and Found area for all items that are found in or outside of our buildings.
Have a wonderful week!
Fondly,
Beth Carmody, HW Principal
Julie Pfeffer, CI Principal
Joshua Swanner, Greeley Principal
District News
WPI Opportunities
Tomorrow!!!
Social Emotional Learning: An Introduction
Focus on the CASEL competencies of Self-Awareness and Self Management
December 3, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am
The Skokie School Community Room
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Join District Educators and parents for this informational session on the importance of SEL and the key competencies of self-awareness and self management. This is the first in a series of WPI's workshops that the District will offer this school year focusing on this important District-wide initiative.
RSVP here.
Hour of Code
December 4, 2019
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Crow Island School MakerSpace, 1112 Willow Road
December 3-9 is Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. CSEdWeek is held in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer
Admiral Grace Murray Hopper
(December 9, 1906). Each year, millions of people participate in #HourofCode, the largest learning event in history, to promote the importance of Computer Science Education. We encourage families and community members of all ages to join us as our students guide various coding and technology activities as part of the international event #HourofCode.
RSVP here.
From Washburne to New Trier:
A D36 Parent's Guide to the New Trier Transition
December 5, 2019
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Paul Waechtler, Principal at the New Trier High School Freshman
Campus, and Lori Worth, 8th Grade Transition Faculty, will discuss the New Trier freshman placement process and the efforts made to ensure a smooth transition to high school. A Q & A will provide an opportunity for parents to learn more about how to best support their child(ren) as they prepare for their New Trier experience.
RSVP here.
The Winnetka Public Schools welcomes students that will be new to the District in the 2020-2021 school year to begin registration. Incoming kindergarteners (five-years-old on or before September 1, 2020), and all new students entering grades 1-8 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.
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
.
Learners
Our annual District magazine,
Learners
, was mailed to all homes in Winnetka this month. To read Learners,
click here
.
Family Action Network
TONIGHT!
 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/.
From The Alliance for Early Childhood:
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Friday, December 6
Spirit Day
Wednesday, December 18
Winter Sing!
9:00am-Last names A-G
10:15am-Last names H-M
1:30pm-Last names N-Z
Friday, December 20
Winter Break Begins
Monday, January 6
School resumes
Friday, January 10
Spirit Day
Thursday, January 16
MLK Day of Service
Friday, January 17
No School Teacher Institute Day
Monday, January 20
No School -MLK Day
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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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