Hubbard Woods Update

Hubbard Woods Families,

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving week. All three of my children were in town and our house was filled with noise, love, and joy! Things are quieting down again as we go into the stretch before winter break. We look forward to these four weeks with our students.

The Hubbard Woods School Winter Showcase will be on Wednesday, December 20. Families, please plan to attend during the following times:

Last name beginning with:

N-Z: 9:00AM performance

H-M: 10:30AM performance

A-G: 1:00PM performance

ALL adults attending the event will need to be screened by presenting a valid ID. The performance will start promptly, so it is strongly suggested to get your pass in advance of the performance.

Fourth Grade Parents- WGST (World's Greatest School Television) will begin their rotation on Monday, December 4th. Please watch your inboxes for more information.

Please note the upcoming WPI (Winnetka Parents Institute) on our Literacy pilot. More details below.

In partnership,

Beth Carmody

Please see the below message from Kate Van Vlack regarding the Halloween Candy Drive.

"...thank you so much for your support of our districtwide Halloween Candy Donation Drive. Washburne, Skokie, Crow Island, and Hubbard Woods collectively donated 1,050 pounds of candy. As a result of winning first place in this area-wide, fun competition, Shoreview Orthodontics is making a $600 donation in our name to Lurie Children’s Hospital via its annual Winter Wishes fundraising event, which occurs this evening.

On behalf of the entire Lurie Children’s Hospital Founders’ Board, thank you for playing a part in this annual North Shore tradition. Your support helps benefit a worthy organization dedicated to upholding the health and well-being of children throughout our region and across the nation."

Winnetka Parents Institute

The District offers regular sessions for families to learn more about a variety of topics. Please view the fall schedule here.

Literacy Pilot: How District 36 Educators are Testing Literacy Programs and Practices

December 6, 2023

9:30 A.M.

Location: Skokie Community Room

As a part of the current literacy curriculum review cycle, approximately 59 teachers across the district representing each grade level are piloting a variety of evidence-based literacy programs and practices. The pilot allows teachers to apply current understanding of literacy instruction through the test of items vetted by the Literacy Leadership Committee.

Interested:

RSVP for this event here

Following the event a link will be provided to the recorded presentation on the website.

Feedback Link

Recordings of previous sessions:

• The Winnetka Experience: Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of an Educator, and Progressive Education

• District 36: Benchmark Assessments

• The Middle School Experience, AKA “Why is my child acting like this?” Please help.

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

2023/2024 Calendar

To view the calendar for the 2023/2024 school year, please click here.

Follow us on Social Media!

Please follow the District via the following social media platforms in order to see day-to-day happenings and more.

Facebook and Twitter: @Winnetka36

Instagram: @WinnetkaPublicSchools

Wednesday, December 20- Winter Sing

Monday, December 25-Friday, January 5- No School Winter Break

Monday, January 8 - School resumes

8:30am | Doors open

8:37am | School promptly begins

11:30am-12:20pm | Lunch

2:10pm | Kindergarten dismissal

2:45pm | Early Release (MONDAYS ONLY)- Kindergarten Stay and Play/Bridge Care and all 1st-4th students

3:15pm | Tuesdays through Fridays Grades 1-4 & Stay and Play/Bridge Care Dismissal

Email: jenniferhartlett@winnetka36.org
Website: https://www.winnetka36.org/hubbardwoods
Location: 1110 Chatfield Road, Winnetka, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 446-0920