| Dear Winnetka Families,
We greatly look forward to seeing all of our students for an extended day this week and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring we can maximize our instructional time with students. Please help us each day by
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Making sure you have certified your child on Crisis Go before 8 AM
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Sending your child to school with a nut restricted lunch
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Sending your child to school with 2 filled water bottles and several masks
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Obeying all of our traffic patterns - please remember that cell phone usage is prohibited on school grounds.
We also look forward to recognizing Earth Week and wanted to bring your attention to the Winnetka Earth Day Challenge. In support of Earth Week and environmental sustainability, classrooms, community organizations and families are invited to participate in the The Winnetka Earth Day Challenge from April 16-30. The Winnetka Earth Day Challenge is a community-wide competition for people of all ages who live, work, worship, or attend school in Winnetka, and their friends. Participants challenge themselves to try new environmentally-friendly behaviors and report their progress daily. In addition to learning how to reduce your carbon footprint, you have a chance to win cash for the non-profit organization of your choice! To learn more, please go to winnetkaearthday.org.
Finally, 4th grade parents will be receiving parent feedback forms soon from Betty Weir and Louis Kotvis at Skokie to help inform their placements for next year.
We look forward to a wonderful week!
Sincerely, Beth Carmody, Principal, Hubbard Woods School Julie Pfeffer and Larry Jouynt, Principal, Crow Island School Joshua Swanner, Principal, Greeley School Crow Island News Dear Crow Island Families,
As shared above, we are so excited to welcome our students back to an extended day of school and offer them in person related arts experiences. We know this change will be a transition and may pose a challenge for some. Please be sure to reach out to your child's teacher or one of us should your child need any extra support during this time. Also, please feel free to consult the Crow Island Spring 2021 School Guide to help answer any questions you may have.
Also, if you have not had a chance to do so yet, please complete the Parent Reflection Form that helps guide us in our placement process. Please complete this form by Friday April 30th. Also, please note that current 4th graders will receive information about parent input for 5th grade from Skokie School in the coming weeks.
Here's to a wonderful "first" week!
Sincerely, Larry and Julie
Sketchnoting Club Sketchnoting combines words and images for high-impact visual note-taking. This hands-on elective will help participants develop drawing and thinking skills essential for successful Sketchnoting. Benefits of Sketchnoting include enhanced: * listening comprehension * focus/engagement * retention We will be meeting on Thursdays at 2:45, please use Señora Landor's zoom link for class!
Meeting ID: 502 079 9442 Passcode: crows
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Information for Parents Regarding the Launch of our Modified Full Day on April 19
We are eager to transition to a longer day for students in grades 1 through 6. This change brings new routines, so we hope these reminders are helpful to your family as you prepare for Monday.
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Before-school access to buildings and grounds:
Please note that our buildings are not open prior to 8:20 a.m. and supervision will not be provided to students who arrive early. Also, we ask that students refrain from gathering on the playgrounds before and after school. Due to COVID-19 precautions, playground use is limited to recess.
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Supplies Needed:
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Face Masks - Please have your child bring 2-3 face masks to school each day.
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Water Bottles - Students should bring two full water bottles to school. It is preferable to have a reusable water bottle with a straw due to masks.
2021-2022 Online Registration for New and Returning Students Begins April 12
Registration information for next year will be sent via regular mail and email on Monday, April 12. Look for these materials in your mailbox and inbox. Once you receive this information, you may contact District Registrar, Carolin Huh, at 847-446-9400 or [email protected], if you have any registration questions, or did not receive notification.
Please register early! Parents are asked to complete registration at their earliest convenience to help inform interest and need for optional services and programs for the 2021-2022 school year, such as bus transportation and the Right at School after-school care program.
This year families will not be charged for school activity fees. The School Board voted at its meeting on March 23, 2021, to approve a one-year moratorium on collecting activity fees for the upcoming school year.
Adventures in Learning 2021 REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WINNETKA RESIDENTS Program Dates: June 14, 2021 - July 16, 2021 Winnetka Public Schools Adventures in Learning Program will welcome students back to in-person summer classes! The structure of the program has been modified as we continue to navigate the impact of COVID--19 and prioritize the health and safety of our campers, families and staff. The in-person program options being offered adhere to the District's current mitigation plan and successful student cohort and pod framework. General Program Update: For campers enrolling in the general program (grades 2-8) This year's general program has been structured to prioritize the health and safety of our campers and staff and offer the variety of fun, rich and creative class experiences that Adventure campers look forward to! It was with that in mind that this year's 5-week session was originally separated into a 3-week and 2-week session of class pods. However, based on enrollment considerations, the general program will consist of one 5-week session with 1 class pod instead of 2 that had been planned. If you have already registered for the general program, you will be receiving an email confirmation of the Pod assigned by Monday, April 12. If you have any questions please contact the District office at 847-446-9400 or via email at [email protected]
Adventures in Learning Animal Care Opportunity ATTENTION all lovers of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, reptiles, birds and other small animals! Winnetka's Adventures in Learning/AnimalCare Class is back this summer. If your child's small animal is due for a brief break this summer, please email Anna at [email protected]. If it is time to pass your pet on to another loving family, we can also try to arrange adoptions.
Access 2020-2021's District Parent Education sessions below:
Structuring Your Student's Time on Devices
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Replies to this email will be sent directly to Larry Joynt. If you would like to add other family members to receive the Crow Island School Update please hit reply. Please note that by adding names to the Crow Island School Update mailing list you are not updating any other mailing lists including your child's emergency contact information. Please also note that unsubscribing from this email will unsubscribe from all Winnetka school emails. Please contact Lindy Schmidt, Crow Island School secretary, to make changes to your child's records or if you have questions about other email lists.
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Dates to Remember
Monday, April 19th
Modified Full Day schedule begins: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Mon-Fri, April 26-30
Map Testing - 3rd and 4th Grades
Mon-Fri, May 3- May 14
IAR Testing - 3rd and 4th Grades
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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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