Dear Crow Island Families,
We hope you enjoyed connecting with your child's teacher during conferences last week. We appreciare your collaboration and support. As we move deeper into spring, you will receive several more updates along the way through spring benchmarks (math/reading), spring progress reports, and visiting the school to see your child's portfolio in their classroom.
Our PTO worked with Mrs. Johnston the Art Teacher to have students create Valentine's Day cards for children who are supported by the Ronald McDonald House. Students learned about how the purpose of the Ronald McDonald house and the services they support and then they notes of support to children. We are looking forward to celebrating Valentine's Day as a school on Wednesday with the support of PTO Room Parents.
Have a great week!
Luke Livingston
Principal
- Wednesday, February 14: Valentine's Day Classroom Celebrations
- Friday, February 16: Early Dismissal (11:20am) | Staff Institute Day in afternoon
- Friday, March 1st: PTO Parent/Teacher Party 5:30pm
- Wednesday, March 6th: 1st & 2nd Grade Crow Island Math Night, 6:30–7:30 PM
- Thursday, March 7th: 3rd & 4th Grade Crow Island Math Night, 6:30–7:30 PM
- Monday, March 25th: No School, Spring Break
- Monday, April 1st: School Resumes
Monday Spirit Days:
As a reminder, every Monday is considered a Crow Island Spirit Wear Day. Staff and students are encouraged to participate.
Valentine's Day Celebration:
Grade levels will be celebrating Valentine's Day this year on February 14th. Room parents will help facilitate the Valentine's Day celebration. Below are a few reminders about Valentine's Day at school
If your child is participating in exchanging Valentine’s please ensure you bring one for each member of the class. Teachers can provide a “first name list” only so students can ensure each accurate class counts.
Avoid sending in any food (including candy) to come with Valentine. The district has a no food policy to support our students who have a variety of food allergies.
You can send in small items with a Valentine’s that are non-food related.
Clean Up Club | Sunday's at 3pm
Come join the Leachman’s (Edie and Gus) as they have created a “Clean Up Club” for Crow Island School. The club meets every Sunday at 3pm. You can learn more here: Clean Up Club
End-of-School Date Change
Note that the last day of our school year will now fall on Friday, June 14, 2024. This is due to the emergency day taken when we experienced a winter storm last week.
2024/2025 Calendar Now Available
Families may now access the calendar for the upcoming school year, also available on our District website.
Single-Subject and Grade Level Acceleration:
The Accelerated Placement Act requires Illinois public school districts to adopt and implement policies on acceleration that provide opportunities for single subject and grade level acceleration. To learn more about District 36’s acceleration policy implementation, click here to view an infographic and click here to visit our updated webpage. Note that the acceleration request form will be open February 26-March 22. If you have questions about the policy, please contact the Asst Supt of Innovation, Teaching and Learning, Dr. Becky Mathison, at beckymathison@winnetka36.org.
Online Pre-Registration for Incoming Kindergarteners & New Students for the 2024/2025 School Year Now Open
Registration for incoming kindergarteners and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2024/2025 will open on November 13, 2023. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2024, are eligible to enroll. Questions related to School Admissions and age requirements are addressed in School Board Policy 7:50 School Admissions and student Transfers to and from Non-District Schools.
Please note: There are two steps to completing new student registration. Step 1: Complete the online pre-registration form; Step 2: Visit the District Office (1235 Oak Street) to provide the following:
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.
Original or certified copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent photo ID.
Completing both steps (online and in-person) is required for your child(ren) to be enrolled as new students.
Why are both steps necessary? In January of each year, the District begins preparing its budget and staffing plan for the upcoming school year. For grades, other than Kindergarten/1st grade, the staffing plan is based on the assumption that all current students will return and matriculate to the next grade level. For kindergarten and first grade students, the District forecasts enrollment based on those students that have both the in-person and online forms submitted. These early enrollments impact the staffing plan by determining the number of kindergarten/1st grade sections and student services needed. For this reason, we ask that parent(s)/guardian(s) complete BOTH steps of pre-registration BEFORE January 12, 2024. As an added incentive new students that have completed the two step pre-registration process by January 12, 2024, will receive a credit of $40.00 toward student fees for the 2024/2025 school year.
Thank you for doing your part to ensure that the District is able to retain and/or attract the best educators for our students.
From our Partners at New Trier:
The tradition continues – fun for the whole family at Winter Carnival!
On Friday, February 23 from 5-8:30 p.m., the New Trier Senior Class is hosting its annual Winter Carnival, during which the entire Class of 2024 will work with their adviser rooms to transform the Winnetka Campus into various carnival attractions for children. Carnival-goers can expect everything from the classics, like Pop-A-Shot and Putt Putt Golf, to more unique activity booths, such as Glitter World Salon and Human Bowling. Admission at the North main entrance (along Trevian Way) is free and activity tickets are $1 each. Parking is free, and is available in the lots on the east side of the school as well as in any space marked "New Trier High School" in the Indian Hill lot adjacent to the Metra lot at Winnetka Avenue and Green Bay Road.
This year’s carnival will also feature an optional Magic Show, raffle, and more! Purchase tickets for the Liam the Magic Man Magic Show from 5-5:30 ($10 per family) here: https://newtrier.revtr
ak.net/fundraising/fundraising-senior-class/liam-the-magic-man-s-magic-show/
All proceeds benefit the 2024 Senior Class Service Project, Embarc Chicago, which provides “real-world experiential learning accompanied by a state of the art in-class curriculum to change the trajectories of students’ lives.”
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Contact Us
Email: christinedemas-hall@winnetka36.org
Website: https://crowisland.winnetka36.org/
Location: 1112 Willow Road Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847)-446-0353
Twitter: @CrowIslandD36