The Skokie School Home Scoop
 

Dear Skokie Community,

I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day with your families yesterday. As we all know, February is a challenging month here in Chicago due to the cold air, the dark nights, and being stuck inside. Every one of us could use a little extra light and love to brighten our days. 

This weekend, I found myself trying to cherish the little things. Even after I had read my 18 month old Little Blue Truck's Springtime ten times, I tried to focus on the way he cuddled into my lap to enjoy it, rather than the monotonous storyline. As I baked brownies with my five year olds, I tried to focus on the smiles on their faces and their laughter rather than the spilled ingredients and extra mess.

As we continue to support our fifth and sixth graders at school and at home, please join me in finding the beautiful moments they create. We all need the extra joy that children bring right now!

A Neighborly Reminder: Winnetka Public Nursery School Pick Up Line
If you are picking up your Skokie student at 11:30 a.m. for dismissal on Oak Street, please be aware of the Winnetka Public Nursery School circle driveway and the car line leading up to it. We would like to be good neighbors to our friends at the nursery school and ask for your support keeping traffic moving safely for all families who are picking up their children. 
Take care,
Betty Weir          Louis Kotvis
Principal             Assistant Principal

District News

Updated Travel Guidance 
Earlier in the week, a message was shared noting that Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has issued  
updated travel guidance for anyone traveling to and from suburban Cook County from designated states with a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19. The District's original messagehas been updated with further information regarding International Travel.
 Please keep in mind that this guidance from CCDPH may change at any time. 

Special Board Meeting on Monday, February 15 
The School Board will hold a special board meeting on Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Resource Center at Carleton Washburne School, 515 Hibbard, and via Zoom. Items on the agenda include: 
  • Status of vaccine rollout - is availability and timing on track? 
  • Status for Carleton Washburne's extended day schedule 
  • Status on Extended Day planning for Kindergarten-Grade 6 
Members of the public can join the meeting remotely or attend in person with limited seating. Public seating is limited to 10 seats to adhere to social distancing requirements. 

To participate via Zoom or by phone, please use the information below:

Passcode: 353337

Public comment for the meeting will occur both in person and also by email. Those joining remotely and wishing to make public comments should email [email protected] prior to 5:55 p.m. on February 15, 2021, and note if they want the email message read 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

From District Partner Family Action Network 

Family Action Network (FAN) hosts a series of parent sessions with renowned authors, educators, and experts. Upcoming events include:

Access 2020-2021's District Parent Education sessions below:





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:
  1. Complete the following new student registration forms online.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.

Replies to this email will be sent directly to Betty Weir. Please note that unsubscribing from this email will unsubscribe from all Winnetka School emails.  

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