Washburne Families,
I hope everyone had a restful weekend. Please check out the memo for a recording of the Challenge Success presentation from last Thursday. I felt it was relevant and timely. Also, we have updates on MAP testing, winter conferences, and chorus.
Next Monday, February 1st, all students will attend school remotely in the morning using this schedule:
"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
In the afternoon, our teams will be hosting a Zoom meeting for parents that will focus on each team's processes and procedures, and will address the questions and comments we have received on the following topics:
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Expectations for students at Washburne
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Team philosophy and procedures for helping students meet those expectations
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The best way for students and parents to communicate with individual teachers
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Homework and workload in the Hybrid model
There will also be an opportunity for parents to ask questions to your individual team's teachers during the meeting.
Team Zoom meetings will take place in the afternoon at the following times:
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- Passcode: 373767
- iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,88067710864#,,,,*373767#
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Passcode: 776125
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iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,89784662868#,,,,*776125#
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Passcode: 960591
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iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,89882695049#,,,,*960591#
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Passcode: 247440
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iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,86572897544#,,,,*247440#
It is our hope that these meetings will be a positive way for our community to interact with our staff as we know that the pandemic has limited our opportunity for connection.
Take care and be well,
Dr. Andrew Fenton Ben Horwitz Principal Assistant Principal
MAP Testing this Week
Washburne students will take the winter MAP assessment this Tuesday, January 26th and Wednesday, January 27th. As we did in the fall, hybrid in-person students will take the assessment when they are present in the building.
Remote students will test on these same dates in a separate test session. Remote families should review this letter from the district for more information specific to completing the MAP in a remote setting. Most importantly, remote students will need two devices to complete MAP (their school iPad plus an additional device). Remote families should complete this survey to indicate whether or not a second device is available to the student at home. The Washburne tech team will provide an additional device if one is not available.
Washburne Winter Conferences
Winter conferences will take place on Thursday, February 11th and Friday, February 12th. As in the past, families will be able to sign up for five-minute, individual conferences with each of your child's teachers.
Please look for an email later this week from Mr. Horwitz with more detailed instructions to sign up for your child's conferences.
Navigating School During Uncertain Times Parent Presentation
CLICK HERE to view last Thursday's presentation by the Challenge Success organization out of Stanford University that addressed how parents can best support the personal and academic needs of their children while also attending to their own professional and familial needs.
Join the Washburne Chorus
Do you like music? Do you sing along to favorite melodies, know the words to the latest songs? Even in a pandemic we can share music; join your fellow Lions in CW Chorus!
Project ALERT Notice
8th Grade Families,
Once a week in our 8th grade Kinetic Wellness class, our focus is on Drug/Alcohol awareness and resistance techniques. We follow a curriculum called Project ALERT by the Rand Corporation. The curriculum focuses on the more common substances that teens may encounter- alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and inhalants. We also will discuss vaping within these lessons. The students will learn about these substances, and will also learn about ways to get out of a situation that a student may find themselves in.
This topic can be a challenging one for parents to have a discussion with their children. Throughout this unit, students will have some short homework assignments that are designed to be done in collaboration with you. One reason for doing this is to help create a dialogue on this subject and continue the conversation with you at home.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Thank you,
Andy Becker, Victor Cooper & Candice Florance
January Hybrid Calendar
Please see this link to view Washburne's hybrid calendar for January.
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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:
Opportunity from District Artist-in-Residence partner, Filament Theatre
3rd-8th graders are invited to participate in a Filament Theatre project called SPARK. Your child may be familiar with Filament Theatre, an Artist-in-Residence partner. This February, SPARK participants will attend a few virtual workshops with Filament directors AND get to choose the art, projects, and plays made at Filament this year. They'll review ideas from artists all over the country and pick three favorites to bring to life at Filament. SPARK is for 3rd - 8th graders and it's all FREE, but you need to complete an application (linked below) by January 28th.
Click below to learn more or apply!
Upcoming Parent Education Events:
From District Partner The Alliance for Early Childhood
PANDEMIC PARENTING: TOOLS AND TIPS
Stop Yelling! Holding Boundaries at Home to Stay Balanced
February 18, 7-7:45pm
Sibling squabbles, temper tantrums, refusal and resistance wear away your precious last nerve. You snap, you yell, and then you feel terrible. The pandemic has amplified this experience for so many parents. No parent wants to yell at their child and yet, no human has endless patience. So how do you live with your children without yelling or giving up completely? How do you find the balance while getting your children to cooperate? Come learn how to set boundaries without yelling and keep the peace without losing your peace. Rediscover the loving parent you are through new self-awareness and tools to support your family. Program facilitated by Molly Pope, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, Parent Coach, and Speaker and Trainer.
Let's Play! Winter Woods Exploration, Crow Island Woods, February 20, 10am-4pm
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: 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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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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Upcoming Dates
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Tuesday, January 26th
Board of Education Meeting @ 7:15pm.
Monday, February 1st
Remote attendance 1/2 day AM for all Washburne Students
Thursday, February 11th
1/2 Day AM Remote attendance.
Parent/Teacher Conferences in PM
Friday, February 12th No School Parent/Teacher Conferences
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