Washburne Families,
I hope everyone safely enjoyed the winter wonderland that was this weekend. We are excited to see many of you this afternoon at our parent meetings. I have included a schedule reminder and the Zoom links below for your reference.
February 1st 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
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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Passcode: 247440
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iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,86572897544#,,,,*247440#
These meetings for parents will review each team's processes and procedures, with a particular focus on 7th grade. The meetings 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.
Winter conferences are coming up next week and I know our staff is eager to talk with you about the growth your students are making. It is our hope that these meetings and conferences 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.
I have also included some information that was shared at the last board meeting about extending the length of the school day at Washburne. There will certainly be more information to come about this topic in the coming weeks.
Take care and be well,
Dr. Andrew Fenton Ben Horwitz Principal Assistant Principal
Washburne Winter Conferences
Winter conferences will take place on Thursday, February 11th and Friday, February 12th. Parents can begin scheduling conferences on Wednesday, February 3rd at 9:00 AM.
Detailed instructions about how to schedule conferences for your child were sent last Friday. If you have not received this information or have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Horwitz - [email protected].
Extended Day Update
for Washburne Families
At last Tuesday's Board Meeting, the Spring, Summer, Fall 2021 Roadmap, detailing plans to further maximize safe, in-person, quality learning was presented. As part of this plan, Washburne is planning on merging our AM and PM pods, resulting in all students attending in the morning hours. We are in the process of creating a schedule for this plan and will continue to keep you updated as we have more information to share.
As shared with our parent community on Friday, this is the general plan for Carleton Washburne School: -
Within the window of March 8 - April 5, AM/PM pods will merge and students will be on campus for at least a 4-hour day utilizing larger spaces (such as gyms, cafeteria, etc.) to achieve 6 feet of social distancing.
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Implementation date will be confirmed on February 15.
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Families will have another opportunity to choose on-site or remote learning once schedules are available the week of February 15.
Our staff has been working together to plan for this change while also working to ensure that students are supported daily. You can view the more extensive plan here. If your child currently attends in-person school in the afternoon, please plan for extended morning attendance once this plan is implemented.
The School Board will hold a special board meeting on Monday, February 15 at 6:00 pm to discuss the implementation date and details for Carleton Washburne's new schedule, among other topics. After this meeting, we will provide more information on our Extended Day plan.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
February Hybrid Calendar
Please see this link to view Washburne's hybrid calendar for February.
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!
Navigating School During Uncertain Times Parent Presentation
CLICK HERE to view the presentation from Thursday, January 21st 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.
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CrisisGo Compliance Reminder
As we plan to lengthen our school day, it is critically important that all families with students attending our schools continue to fill out the CrisisGo Symptom checker daily. This practice has been pivotal in contact tracing, reporting to the county, and proactively responding to avoid community spread of COVID-19.
We ask for community compliance in order to support the safety of our families and staff.
Spring, Summer, Fall 2021 Roadmap
At the January 26, 2021 Board Meeting, the District presented a Spring, Summer, Fall 2021 Roadmap, detailing plans to further maximize safe, in-person, quality learning. Please reference the January 29 Message from the Superintendent for a recap of what was discussed at the meeting.
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
Access 2020-2021's District 36 Parent Education sessions below:
Navigating Learning During Uncertain Times with Stanford University's Challenge Success
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, 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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