Prospect Heights School District 23
June 11, 2021
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NEWS from the Governor...
This newsletter is being written and published just as the Governor is expected to make announcements that Illinois is moving into Phase 5. It is likely that he will keep mitigation strategies in effect for schools for the time being.
Chicago Public Schools end their year on June 22. We do not anticipate any updates to guidance until after that date. But once that passes, we hope to receive new direction for mask wearing, physical distancing, and site capacity for the 2021-22 school year.
We will share updates and information as it becomes available. Stay tuned...
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Congrats to Retirees Mrs. Walker and Mr. Czarkowski |
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We congratulate retirees Mrs. Ann Walker, Reading Support Teacher and Mr. Larry Czarkowski, Kindergarten Teacher. Both Ann and Larry have been at Eisenhower School serving for 15 and 16 years respectively.
We thank them for their dedication and service to our students and community and wish them a happy, healthy retirement!!
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MacArthur American Legion Award Recipients |
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The American Legion presents an award to students graduating 8th Grade, High School, and College, who have been identified by faculty as exemplifying Scholarship, Citizenship, and Character. The following MacArthur students received this honor during the promotion ceremony and were invited to lead the Board of Education in the pledge of allegiance:
Victoria Dubowski, Payton Kee, Claudia Kozlowski, Xavier Litardo, Nora Lochner, Nathan Mabry, Emerson McGrath, Keaton Meier, Ariya Patel, Grant Scheuerman, Ayana Solaka, and Brody Variano.
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Mrs. Maria Stavropoulos presented an overview of technology planning topics underway in District 23. Following a Peer Review study, District 23 is continuing its work to develop a long range, sustainable device and hardware budget, focus on instructional applications, and targeted implementation of our cybersecurity plan. The slide deck of the presentation can be found here.
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District Administration provided a summary of progress on Strategic Plan Goals. This is reviewed and presented at the conclusion of each Trimester. These presentations may be found at this link. |
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One-time, 50% Fee Discount for all Students' Registration |
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The Board of Education approved a one-time, 50% fee discount for all students for the 2021-22 School year!
In recognition of the significant impact COVID has had on our families, both financially and in our daily lives, the Board and Administration wanted to express appreciation and empathy by providing some relief next school year.
You will notice this fee adjustment when statements are available in early July.
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Dr. Zaher and representative of our Exploratory and Specials faculty presented their recommendations for curriculum adoptions. Updated instructional tools and materials have been identified for our Applied Tech, Art, Family and Consumer Science, Music, Physical Education/Health, and Spanish courses.
A committee representing all of our schools and grade levels has also selected a new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum that will be implemented next school year. The Second Step program is a research based, standards aligned tool that will support our efforts to provide instruction for our students in this extremely important area.
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8th Grade Send-off Celebration |
Students in grades 1-7 lined the walking path on our main campus to celebrate our 8th graders who paraded past. We had a beautiful morning for this new tradition. |
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We were also very fortunate to have a perfect night for our first ever, outdoor promotion ceremony at Wheeling High School.
Congrats to our 8th graders! We know you will make us #Proud2BD23 at Wheeling, Hersey, St.Viator's, or wherever your journey takes you.
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End of School Year Festivities |
As we closed out the school year, students were treated to some fun and games, special treats, scavenger hunts, and special visitors! |
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Dear Parents:
Many students and families are anxiously awaiting the summer ahead after a year filled with new challenges and uncertainties. While COVID-19 has brought about changes, the crucial role vaccinations play in keeping children, their classmates, and communities safe remains unchanged. Since the start of the pandemic, over 200,000 children in Illinois have been infected with COVID-19. We hope that the months ahead will be healthy ones, free of vaccine-preventable disease.
Schools with lower rates of vaccination are more likely to see outbreaks which can lead to time away from school in addition to more serious consequences for the health of children and families. The American Academy of Pediatrics has strongly expressed their support for approved COVID-19 vaccines in younger children and adolescents as “key, safe mechanisms that protect individuals and populations against many infectious diseases”.
As of May 12, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be used in children ages 12-15, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends this vaccine for all youth 12 years and older. CDC’s recommendation comes after a strong endorsement from their independent Advisory Council on Immunization Practices. We are providing a list of resources below on vaccine availability, safety, and other common questions.
Where can my child receive a vaccine?
· Hospital or Primary Care Provider: Many Illinois hospitals, primary care providers, and pediatrician offices are providing COVID-19 vaccines. You can reach out to your child’s primary care provider to see if they have appointments available.
· Pharmacies: There are over 1,000 pharmacies across the state administering COVID-19 vaccine. Families can search Vaccines.gov by the “Pfizer” filter to identify area pharmacies with available appointments providing vaccines approved for young people.
· Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs): FQHCs are community-based care providers that provide primary care services in underserved areas. You can contact your local FQHC to see if they have available appointments for your child. Services are offered on a sliding payment scale.
· Local Health Department (LHD): Your Local Health Department may host a vaccination event specifically for students and families. Check your Health Department’s website for updates.
Where can I learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccine?
We appreciate you doing your part to keep schools and communities safe.
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Administration: (847) 870-3850 |
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Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations
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Director of Special Education
Director of Technology
Director of Buildings & Grounds
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