The Item Newsletter, Issue #2, September 7, 2020
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Feeling Settled in Yet?
This past week really helped to get the feel of the new school year. The beginning of any year, especially this one, can be bumpy and crazy, but I think we are on to something special. Let's remember to be patient as our whole Hubbard Woods School community is learning new routines!
Whether you are learning at home or in the school building, we hope those of you who are new felt welcomed by your buddy families, and all returning families were greeted with enthusiasm by the PTO at the start of school. Another shout-out to our Back-to-School and New Family Committee Chairs for their efforts!
The PTO still has plenty of room on our committees. Please reach out to Sara Dahlstrom, our PTO president, if you want suggestions of ways to get involved! Be bold, take the leap, join a committee for a school year like none other!
In the meantime, enjoy this great walk-to-school season and please let us know any feedback: [email protected]!
-Your HWS PTO
P.S. Stay tuned for dates and times of our all new virtual "Go-to-School Night!"
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 Spirit Day this Friday!
Show your school spirit by wearing our school logo/colors
- blue and white - this Friday.
Rah, Rah, Rah for Hubbard Woods!
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Spiritwear sale is going on now - orders due Friday!
Now through September 11th, a variety of Hubbard Woods School-branded athletic/leisure wear will be available for sale. And if there was ever a year to show our school spirit, it's 2020/2021!
Samples will be available to preview on Wednesday, September 9th from 7:30am-9:30am AND 12:30-1:30pm. They will be displayed on the corner of Burr and Chatfield road, directly north of the school front entrance. Please feel free to stop by and browse the offerings as well as check out the available sizes.
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 A Reminder to Social Distance
As school continues, please remember to maintain social distance.
With that, clusters of children or adults will not be able to gather, as we need to be 6 feet socially distanced at ALL times and ready to learn our new processes to enter our school safely.
Masks must be worn on campus while outdoors when you arrive. What may seem to be a harmless "quick" break in practice can cause unintended quarantines, impacting many.
Thank you for understanding our collective responsibility!
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Confused about drop-off and pick-up?
Unlike previous years, please drop-off and pick-up your child according to the classroom of your youngest student (not according to the alphabet). For example, if your youngest student's classroom is closest to Laurel, please drop-off and pick-up all your kids on Laurel. As a reminder, school hours are:
Morning (AM):
In Person: 8:30 - 11:25*/30am
Remote: 12:30 - 3:00pm
Afternoon (PM):
Remote: 9:00 - 11:30am
In Person: 12:30 - 3:25*/30pm
Walkers/Bikers will be dismissed 5 minutes early in order to social distance.
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 Picture Day- SMILE!Tuesday, September 15th (during school hours)
While many things are different this year, one thing is still happening: Picture Day! Of course, there will be some changes to ensure everyone's safety. This year, all photos will be taken outside by a Stuart Rodgers photographer, maintaining appropriate physical distancing at all times. There will be no classroom photos but Stuart Rodgers will be creating a classroom composite for those who order them. If the weather does not cooperate, we will reschedule for another date. Please watch your child's backpack for Picture Day forms. If you would like to order photos via Stuart Rodgers, please complete an order form for each child and return them to your child's teacher. A Picture Retake Day will be scheduled for October for any children who miss Picture Day or who are unhappy with their original photo. More information to come for remote learners! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Becky Sanderson at [email protected].
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 Hubbard Woods Library Book Return
Our RC Director, Mrs. Delzell, invites any families who still have HW library books from the spring to send those in between now and the end of September when she will take a full inventory of the library collection.
Thank you for taking care of this material during our time away from school! |
 There is still time to share your child's First Day of School Photo with Yearbook!
Thank you to many of you who sent us your smiles! If you would still like to participate, please send a photo of your child, grouping siblings together if possible, to [email protected]. Photos submitted will only be used in print format for the 2020-2021 yearbook.
Also, please consider volunteering as your classroom's photo parent! Covid-19 safety protocols mean that parent photographs from home will now be a primary source of material for the Yearbook. You can help us tell the story of your child's classroom by gathering photos from teachers and other parents. Lookout for an email from you r room parent(s) with the details, or email the Yearbook editors to learn more. Thank you!
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D36 Directory Information
Wondering about how you can get contact info for your child's classroom families or D36 families? Here are some updates:
- There will be one online directory for all 5 D36 schools
- Your access will be available in mid-September -- stay tuned!
- Due to parent privacy rules, the PTO (including room parents) cannot share class lists or parent information prior to the directory being made available
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Spiritwear Sale
Now - Friday, September 11
Purchase new HWS gear!
Spirit Day
Friday, September 11
NO SCHOOL - Teacher Planning Day
Monday, September 14
Picture Day
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Get to Know the Plans for the New School Year!
In order to prepare for this unprecedented school year, the district created a planning guide with lots of information. Find the District guide here. Find the Hubbard Woods School-specific guide here.
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All HWS parents are encouraged to attend monthly D36 School Board meetings, to stay informed.
Next D36 School Board Meeting:
Tuesday, 9/22, 7:15 PM
Carleton Washburne Resource Center
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This year the Family Action Network (FAN) is bringing all of their amazing speakers to you virtually.
Sep 17, 7pm
A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom
September 24, 7pm
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Amazing Minds Virtual - LIVE Classes
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"Do you still have your Back to School Yard Sign?
We hope you enjoyed seeing it in your front yard! All the signs should have been picked up by now, but we may have missed a house or two.
If you still have a sign for some reason, please return it to 860 Burr Avenue, right across the street from school-white dutch colonial with a red door.
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Rah, Rah, Rah for Our Volunteers!
A continued thank you to families working so diligently to keep up on all the emails, updates and guidelines! The PTO and the District know how daunting it is to stay on top of everything; remember to stay positive and be flexible. One day at a time...we can do this!
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The Hubbard Woods PTO involves parents and teachers working together on behalf of the school and its students. To become involved please contact:
You can also reach out to:
President - Sara Dahlstrom
Vice President - Nissa Cox
Note: The D36 Central PTO is a different group, which supports all three elementary schools and Skokie-Washburne. To learn more about the Central PTO,
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The next Item comes out Sunday, 9/20
Submissions are due Wednesday, September 16.
If you have any questions about the Item, or need to add another e-mail address to the distribution list, please contact: [email protected]
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