E-Update: 68 - March 2023

E-UPDATE: 68

MARCH 2023

News and events you don't want to miss!

Kindergarten pre-registration

Do you have a child eligible for kindergarten attendance for the 2023-24 school year? If so, mark your calendar for kindergarten pre-registration on Wednesday, April 5 from 3:30-6:30pm. Register at your home elementary school.

Children must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2023, and the student's birth certificate must be presented. Children currently enrolled in the blended preschool program need not attend, but will need to complete returning student registration.

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NEW! Registration for 2023-24 school year

Returning student registration for the 2023-24 school year will open on Wednesday, April 5 at 8:00am. Woodridge 68 is making changes to the way families register. A few highlights to note:

Registration will be done through PowerSchool Enrollment, not Skyward Family Access
Once registration is open, student Chromebooks will automatically open a tab for registration providing easy access for families at home
An early bird fee discount will be offered through May 31
There will be no walk-in registration event

Watch for a separate, detailed email in the coming weeks with more information. The district website will be updated as well. This new system will make it much easier for families to register their student(s).

Registration info >

OFFICIAL 2023-24 district calendar

The Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2023-24 school year at its most recent meeting. Key dates include:

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Winter Break: Monday, December 25, 2022 – Friday, January 5, 2024; school improvement day Monday, January 8, 2024
Spring Break: Monday, March 25 – Friday, March 29, 2024; spring holiday Monday, April 1, 2024; school improvement day Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Last Day of School: Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Check it out: the printable one-page calendar has been updated with a cleaner, easier-to-read format and is available online at the top of the district calendar page.

OFFICIAL 2023-24 calendar >

Important health info for 5th grade parents

Now is a good time to get a jump on your child's sixth grade health requirements for the 2023-24 school year. Students are required to receive both a physical examination and dental examination within one year prior to their entrance into 6th grade. In addition to the physical and dental exams, evidence of having received certain immunizations is required. Parents of 5th grade students will receive an informational packet with further details in the postal mail.

Health requirements >

Have we heard from you yet?

Parents: please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials parent survey, which is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.

Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.

Parents can and are encouraged to take the survey now through March 31, 2023. Follow the link and be sure to select the parent survey (English or Spanish).

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