Item Newsletter, Issue #14, February 27, 2022 |
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It's hard to believe that March is already here! Our World Travelers program will continue into this week and our Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is coming up March 7th-11th. Please see below for more information on how you can help show your gratitude and make this an extra special time for our amazing Hubbard Woods team!
Even though snow is still on the ground, spring will be here soon! Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering with any of our big spring projects and events. Earth Week, our final World Travelers trip, filling spring planters/planting the garden, Field Day and Mayfest are all coming up. We'd love your help, and volunteering is a great way to meet other Hubbard Woods parents!
Hubbard Woods PTO
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is March 7-11!
Help your HW teacher and staff members have a chance to win one of the amazing raffle baskets during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! You can nominate teachers, support staff, custodians, associates, facilitators and our principal - everyone at HW is eligible! The more tickets you purchase, the better the odds to win a raffle basket. Special items in the raffle baskets include Apple AirPods, a relaxation basket, Ravinia package and more!
During the week, the PTO will also purchase flowers for all teachers & staff!
Click here to purchase raffle tickets and donate for flowers! All nominations and purchase of raffle tickets must be completed by March 4th!
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Staff Institute Day - No School Friday, March 4
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week March 7-11
Pizza Fun Lunch
Friday, March 11 and Friday, March 25
Spring Break - No School March 26 - April 3
School resumes Monday, April 4
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WPSF Phone-A-Thon is TODAY!
The Winnetka Public Schools Foundation's largest annual Phone-A-Thon fundraiser is TODAY, February 27! You can support our children’s education at Hubbard Woods by making an online donation now! Please click here to donate.
The Winnetka Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization that operates independently from Winnetka District 36. WPSF raises funds to enhance and support the educational mission of Winnetka District 36. Funds raised benefit our children by providing grants to teachers that enable innovative programming and support their professional development beyond the individual school and PTO budgets.
At Hubbard Woods, our children have benefited from many grants over the years including:
- Crayons for Creativity
- Book Baggies (2nd grade)
- Sensory Exploration Grant (Kindergarten)
- Storytelling with PodPi
- Animation Exploration
"Last year the Hubbard Woods Kindergarten team received a grant for Sensory Exploration materials which children can use to expand their imagination and creativity while growing their fine motor and communication skills. The WPSF grant allowed us to expand the variety of opportunities we can provide for children's sensory development. Thank you for your support!"
Allison Greer, Hubbard Woods Kindergarten Teacher
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Winnetka Public Schools NEW Downsized Capital Improvement Plan
District 36 Administration and School Board has sent multiple mailers to every household in Winnetka regarding the New Downsized Capital Improvement Plan. This plan includes critical capital improvements to all five Winnetka schools. The Board is gathering feedback from every household via a mail survey in early March. If that mail survey shows wide community support for the Downsized Capital Improvements, then it will be considered for the ballot in the November 8th election and a referendum question will be adopted by the Board in August. Click here for the letter and click here for the fact sheet that were mailed to each home.
Please also consider attending one of these informational sessions to learn more!
Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:30AM at the Winnetka Presbyterian Church (1255 Willow Road).
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7PM via Zoom. Click here to access the Zoom link (passcode 667048).
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World Travelers "Trip" to Iran!
Through the PTO World Travelers program, HW students have the opportunity to "travel" to Iran with the Sani family during lunch time at school. Click here if you would like to view the travelogue and for additional opportunities for your family to learn more.
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Register NOW for the Spring Session of Chess-Ed's Chess Enrichment Program
The 10-week program takes place on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15PM and runs March 16-May 25 (no session March 30).
The program is taught by Chess-Ed instructors and is open to all HW students (grades K-4) of all chess abilities. Click HERE to register. For more information about the program, please see the flyer. |
Save the Date: Mayfest 2022
Please mark your calendars for Mayfest, scheduled for Sunday, May 22!
Mayfest is the biggest blacktop extravaganza of the school year and our annual carnival-themed fundraiser. Mayfest is a 40+ year tradition featuring rides, games, and an exciting raffle.
Our Mayfest Committee has started planning; stay tuned for more information as the date approaches!
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Missing Anything? Check out the Lost & Found Rack!
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to come anytime during school hours to check the lost and found rack in the front lobby, or remind your student to check. Any unclaimed items not picked up by Friday, March 25 will be donated to Cradles to Crayons!
Click here for more information on the Cradles to Crayons organization. Donations are accepted anytime at the Winnetka Community House.
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Outreach Opportunity for Afghan Refugees
Winnetka families are teaming up to provide assistance to several Afghan refugee families who have recently relocated to the Chicagoland area. These families (with children ages 8 months to 14 years) were forced to flee Afghanistan and leave their belongings behind. This collaborative effort is focused on providing basic needs and home furnishings. Click here for more information on ways you can help!
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A Request From Our Neighbors: Please DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS when waiting in the pick up line after school!
Pull up to keep the line moving but leave the area in front of driveways open for those homeowners to get in/out if needed. Thank you for respecting our Hubbard Woods School neighbors!
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Next Regular D36 School Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 22, at 7:15 PM in the Carleton Washburne Resource Center
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Kiddos lunches are underway and the kids are enjoying lunch. Click here to order today through June 8!
The deadline to add, change or cancel lunches is 12pm each Wednesday for the following week.
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Our next Pizza Fun Lunch will be Friday, March 11.
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Click here to access district partner Family Action Network's (FAN) website for information about events to provide the latest insights on education and more.
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Click here for district partner the Alliance's Newsletter and to learn more about the organization’s offerings for families. |
A big thank you to the Sani Family and World Travelers Committee for guiding us on our journey to Iran. We loved the opportunity to learn about this country and culture from one of our very own HW families!
Many thanks to HW Teachers and Parents for their collaboration during conferences and working in partnership for our students!
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You can also reach out to:
President - Nissa Cox
Vice President - Anne Babick
To learn more about the Central PTO, which supports all three elementary schools and Skokie-Washburne,
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