WELCOME TO THE FAST 5
A compilation of "snackable" news, announcements, and important reminders!
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What's Happening in District 65? The Fast 5 is sent weekly in English and Spanish to staff, families, and community members. Don't want to receive the Fast 5? Unsubscribe by clicking the link at the bottom of this email. Happy Reading!
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D65 Academic Skill Centers |
In the 2021-2022 school year, District 65 launched Academic Skills Centers (ASC) at 16 schools to provide small group tutoring sessions 3-5 times per week. The Centers and committed tutors served just over 1,300 students to address unfinished learning from previous years, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This tutoring opportunity successfully helped students in the program reach grade-level performance in reading and/or math class and addressed gaps in students' math or literacy/language arts learning. Tutors also provided added support to build students' executive functioning skills.
This school year, to further address unfinished learning from previous years, District 65 seeks to grow the tutoring program to help over 2,000 students. Our Academic Skill Centers will see trained and experienced tutors supporting students outside of core classes during the school day, three to five times per week, for 30-40 minutes per session. Tutors focus on relationship building, small group work, and independent practice time with students.
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Transportation During the First Weeks of School
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Transportation services for the 2022-2023 school year will resume for kindergarten through eighth-grade students on August 24, 2022. Bus route information will be updated through the student information system, PowerSchool Parent Portal, when it opens for the 2022-2023 school year on Aug. 22.
During the first weeks of the school year, the ability of a driver to complete their route may take longer. During this time, we ask for your extended patience as drivers may need to assist students new to utilizing bus services. Additionally, certain factors may delay a bus driver from leaving their school site promptly, including the driver’s responsibility of checking that students have boarded the correct vehicle. Please consider these common scenarios during the first weeks of school and factor-in additional time for a student’s arrival/departure to and from their school site.
If you have any questions or concerns about your bus route, email the Transportation Services Department at transportation@district65.net. Please include your name, phone number, address, child’s school, and bus route number within your message.
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Enroll in Before and After-School Childcare Programming |
We know that families need flexibility and support beyond the regular school day. We are pleased to offer parents/guardians two options for before and after-school childcare for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. These include our D65 School Age Child Care (SACC) program and Right at School (RAS) childcare. Both offer high-quality programming, flexible care options, and competitive pricing.
Programming for both options is available at all D65 elementary and magnet schools. For convenience, both programs are offered onsite so that students may seamlessly transition before and after the school day. While there are currently openings in both programs, there is limited space available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is ongoing for before and after-school child care. Please note that transportation is not provided for either program.
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Guest Educator Program Returns to District 65 |
District 65 is committed to valuing our Guest Educators as we know they are more than just substitute teachers. We want to offer competitive wages and a great work environment. Join us on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 10am-1:30pm, at the Joseph E. Hill Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave., for the Guest Educator Recruitment and Registration Fair. We are looking for outstanding individuals eager to step up to the challenge of educating our students. We seek short- and long-term Guest Educators to serve in our schools across the district. If you are a creative and critical thinker, and advocate for inclusivity and equity, we invite you to join our team.
Becoming a guest educator provides great opportunities for every stage of life. Here are just a few benefits Evanston/Skokie School District 65 offers:
- Competitive Wages $150.00 - $200.00 (daily rate)
- Flexible schedule to accept assignments upon availability
- Make a positive difference in the community
- If you like variety, District 65 offers a range of opportunities customizable to your comfort level and experience.
The Guest Educator positions are posted on the District website. These positions include Daily Guest Educators, Long-Term Guest Educators, Guest Paraprofessionals, Guest Administrative Assistants, and Guest Registered Nurses. To learn more, visit the Guest Educator Program web page. Please email all questions to Ashley E. Bias, Manager of Guest Staffing, at biasa@district65.net.
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City of Evanston Guaranteed Income Pilot Program |
The application for Evanston's Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, a partnership between the City of Evanston and Northwestern University, is open August 15-29, 2022. This program provides money — no strings attached — that people can spend however makes sense for them. The program will accept 150 participants. Once a month for a year, participants will each get $500 loaded onto a prepaid debit card.
Participants must be Evanston community members and fit into one of the groups below:
- Adults 18-24 years old, or
- Adults 62 years old and older, or
- Undocumented community members
To participate, you must also have a household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Line. The selection process will be a random lottery. The City is hosting three public information sessions for more details:
- August 17, 6pm, Fleetwood Jourdain, 1655 Foster
- August 18, 1pm, Levy Center, 300 Dodge
- August 20, 1pm, Robert Crown, 1801 Main
You can apply when the application opens or find out more about the program at www.cityofevanston.org/gi. Or, Fill out this interest form, and the City will notify you when the application is open.
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