Washburne Families,
As we enter the second week of remote instruction I want to thank you for your partnership in enabling a safe transition back to learning at Washburne. I know teachers were excited to see their students last week, and we are looking forward to another great week of learning.
I also wanted to thank you for taking the time to complete the District's parent survey in December. The information is very helpful to our planning. One area that was noted for improvement was communication from teachers to our 7th grade families. In an effort to be responsive to this feedback and target our efforts, Mr. Horwitz and I are working with staff to improve the experience for both parents and students at Washburne. Please keep an eye out in the upcoming weeks for more information.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work through this school year.
Take care and be well,
Dr. Andrew Fenton Ben Horwitz Principal Assistant Principal
Monday, January 11th Schedule Reminder
All students will attend classes from 8:30-11:30am today. Teachers will participate in professional development this afternoon. See below for schedule reminder: "A" Day
8:30-9:30: Core Academic Block #1
9:30-10:30: Core Academic Block #2
10:30-10:50: Related Studies 1
*7th Graders - KW
*8th Graders - Elective
10:50-11:10: Related Studies 2
*7th Graders - Elective
*8th Graders - KW
11:10-11:30: World Language/Resource
SAVE THE DATE:
Navigating School During Uncertain Times
Presented in partnership with Stanford University's Challenge Success
Thursday, January 21 at 7 p.m.
How can parents best support the personal and academic needs of their children while also attending to their own professional and familial needs? In this presentation, caregivers will learn how they can establish a healthier home environment for their school-aged child, reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement, and increase their child's resilience, creativity, and well-being.
REGISTER HERE:
January Hybrid Calendar
Please see this link to view Washburne's hybrid calendar for January.
Student Absences
Attendance is monitored for both core classes and related studies.
After School Support Club
The Student Help Center will continue to run during our remote learning period Tuesday through Friday. Washburne teachers are available after school from 3:45-4:30 PM to provide help to students and answer questions. This service is available to all students and does not require any fee to participate.
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Teachers are available from 3:45-4:30 Tuesday through Friday.
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At least one math and one humanities teacher is available each day.
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Students may receive help from any teacher.
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Students participate through Zoom. Teachers use breakout rooms to provide help for students.
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In order to access the Zoom, we have created a Student Help Center group in Schoology. All students can access the Schoology page by clicking on "Groups."
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January 2021 Schedule
The post-winter break schedule is as follows:
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Monday, January 11 - AM Remote Learning (AM/PM pods will merge), PM Teacher In-Service (non-student attendance)
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Tuesday, January 12 - Friday, January 15 - Remote Learning
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Monday, January 18 - NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)
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Tuesday, January 19 - Return to Hybrid In-Person model
To access the detailed information previously shared by the Department of Innovation, Teaching and Learning and Department of Student Services to prepare for remote learning, please click here.
Winter MAP Testing
We are approaching our second testing window for the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test, which will take place between January 25 - February 5, 2021. Your child's school or teacher will inform you of his or her specific testing dates.
Similar to the fall, all students in Grades 3 - 8 will take one Reading test and one Math test. MAP is a computer-adaptive test, which means every student receives a unique set of test questions based on responses to previous questions. This provides a personalized assessment experience by adapting to each student's learning level. The purpose of the second testing session is to provide teachers with midyear progress data that will help inform their instruction as they move forward into the school year. Winter student reports are not sent home. Student Reports are sent home at the end of the school year with fall to spring growth measures. Additional information on the MAP assessment may be found on our district website at:
Guidance for Talking with Children
An Update on Quarantine Guidance for Close Contacts/Travel
The Cook County Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Public Health have released updated guidance in response to the recent Centers for Disease Control guidance revision. For close contacts and travel, the 14-day quarantine is still highly recommended; however, the state and local health departments have advised the District that it is acceptable to follow the alternate quarantine timelines due to our effective mitigation efforts:
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FOR CHILDREN & STAFF: 10-day quarantine (can return to school on 11th day) with no test and an absence of all symptoms during any day of the daily monitoring period.
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FOR ADULTS (staff) ONLY: 7-day quarantine (allowing for a return to work/school on the 8th day) with a negative test taken AFTER the 5th day of exposure with an absence of all symptoms during any day of the daily monitoring period. This option is ONLY available to adult staff members and the Illinois Department of Public Health is ONLY recommending molecular (RT-PCR or NAAT) tests for release from quarantine.
The 10-day quarantine option will be an option for students and staff. The 7-day quarantine + test option is ONLY available to staff per IDPH guidance. PLEASE NOTE, THE GUIDANCE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
Upcoming Parent Education Events:
From District Partner The Alliance for Early Childhood
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Pandemic Parenting: Tools and Tips, February 18, 7-7:45pm Register Here
From District Partner Family Action Network
Family Action Network (FAN) hosts a series of parent sessions with renowned authors, educators, and experts. Upcoming events include:
MELISSA KORN AND JENNIFER LEVITZ "Unacceptable: Privilege, Deceit, and the Making of the College Admissions Scandal" Interviewer: Ashby Jones, Deputy Chief of U.S. News, The Wall Street Journal Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 7:00 PM CHRISTIE TATE "Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life" Interviewer: Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021, 7:00 PM ANDREA DAVIS PINKNEY & BRIAN PINKNEY "The Marriage of Words and Pictures" Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 7:00 PM ANGIE THOMAS "Concrete Rose: A Conversation with Angie Thomas" With special guest Dion Graham, actor and narrator of the audio version of Concrete Rose. Interviewer: Marcus Campbell, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent/Principal, Evanston Township High School Thursday, January 21, 2021, 7:00 PM RON LIEBER "The Price You Pay for College" Interviewer: Lauren Rivera, Ph.D., Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 7:00 PM GLENN ADAMSON "Craft: An American History" Interviewer: Norman Teague, Founder, Norman Teague Design Studio Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 7:00 PM
See further details and FAN's complete schedule here.
Access 2020-2021's District 36 Parent Education sessions below:
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
Registration for Kindergarten and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2021-2022 is now open and can be accessed from the District website. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2021, are eligible to enroll.
The New Student Registration includes the following:
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Complete the following new student registration forms online.
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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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Provide the original or certified copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent photo ID. Scanned copies or snapshots of these documents may be uploaded during online registration or can be submitted in-person at the District Office by appointment. Please contact the District Registrar at (847) 446-9400 or via email [email protected] for more information.
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Next spring you will receive an email from the District with a link to your child's registration. You will be asked to review the information provided in the past, answer additional questions, pay student fees, and sign up for transportation and before/after-school care at that time. Registration information will be sent to the student's primary email and home address.
Please note: children will not be considered enrolled until both the online registration and all supporting documents (steps 1-3) have been completed. We look forward to welcoming you to The Winnetka Public Schools.
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Upcoming Dates
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Monday, January 11th
AM Remote Learning (AM/PM pods will merge), PM Teacher In-Service (non-student attendance)
Tuesday, January 12th - Friday, January 15th Remote Learning Monday, January 18th No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday, January 19th Return to Hybrid In-Person model
Tuesday, January 26th
Board of Education Meeting @ 7:15pm.
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