Greeley Greeting

Dear Greeley Families,

It is difficult to believe we only have nine days left of school. The next few days are filled with learning and special events. Behind the scenes, our teachers will be engaging in spring data reviews, report card writing, and putting the finishing touches on projects. Students and staff alike will come together one more time as a whole school community this Friday to reflect on our year, think about how we can exercise our Greeley Values in the final week of school, and consider how curiosity and exploration can unlock learning opportunities over the summer.

Lastly, we are excited to break ground this coming Thursday to begin our summer referendum project at Greeley! Please see the below information if you wish to join a small groundbreaking group.

Sincerely,

Joshua Swanner

Principal

The Greeley Behavioral Health Team (Danielle Kimak, SEL Coach, Katie Kalogriopouls, Social Worker, and Julie Colturi, School Psychologist) has hosted monthly sessions to present and discuss developmentally appropriate information related to elementary aged students' social and emotional needs.

If you were able to attend, and even if you weren't - we'd like to hear from you! Please complete the following form so that we can take your input into account as we look to make improvements for next year.

Thank you!

This year the District implemented new acceleration policy procedures for single-subject and grade acceleration, using a variety of methods to communicate the procedures. The Department of Innovation, Teaching and Learning is gathering feedback about this new approach. The survey results will be reviewed in order to determine areas of strength and areas for improvement related to implementation of single-subject and grade acceleration. Thank you in advance for sharing your input! Please complete the survey by Friday, June 2. Acceleration: Feedback Survey

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open for all students (returning and pre-registered). Email notification was sent to the primary contact on record with the District March 17, 2023. Additionally, families will receive notification via regular mail. Contained within the notification is a unique “snapcode” that parents will need to login. Please phone 847-446-9400, with any questions. Additional information and login to the portal can be found on the District website.

Episode #7: Tips on Supporting Young Readers & Preventing the Summer Slide

Dr. Kelly Tess, superintendent, speaks to middle school reading specialists Sheri Johnston and Suzanne Savard about how to best foster children’s literacy during the summer months. Along with summer reading recommendations, they provide tips on what may support your child to grow in confidence in their reading skills–whether they are an avid or reluctant reader. You may be surprised by how simple and natural supporting your child’s literacy during summer break can be.

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Winnetka Voices is a podcast hosted by The Winnetka Public Schools, featuring candid conversations on issues relevant to education and shared resources to support our students and families.

ATTENTION all rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, reptiles, birds and other small animals! Winnetka's Adventures in Learning - Animal Care Class is looking for small animal volunteers to help our students learn about their care. If your child's small animal is due for a brief break this summer, please email Anna at animal.care.adventures@gmail.com. If it is time to pass your pet on to another loving family, we can also try to arrange adoptions.

Let’s Play! Nature Exploration

Monday, June 5, 9:30am-11:30am, Erickson Woods, 1651 Willow Rd, Winnetka

Join The Alliance for Early Childhood and Community Partners, BackYard Nature Center and Cook County Forest Preserves, to engage in creative, imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. Intended Age Audience: All ages are welcome.

To register, click here.

Skokie School has again partnered with 1st Day School Supplies so that families have the option of ordering a school supply kit for the next school year. The supplies included in the kit have been chosen by Skokie teachers and administration for each grade and should provide your student with everything they need for the upcoming year. This a reminder that the final deadline for ordering school supplies through 1st Day is July 1, 2023. Supply kits will be sent to your home and teachers will let students know when to bring supplies into school at the start of the new school year. Please click here to order your school supplies through 1st Day: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=35479

Families are very welcome to purchase school supplies on their own. A list is posted to the Skokie School website https://skokie.winnetka36.org/parents/school-documents

• Tuesday, 5/30: May Birthday Lunch with the Principal (1st- 4th Grade)
• Tuesday, 6/6: Greeley Field Day
• Wednesday, 6/7: Greeley Field Day - Rain Date
• Thursday, 6/8: 4th Grade End of Year Party; 1:00pm
• Friday, 6/9: 4th Grade End of Year Party - Rain Date; 1:00pm
• Friday, 6/9: Last Day of School HALF-Day (AM only - 11:20 dismissal)

School Hours:

8:30am | Doors open

8:37am | School promptly begins

2:10pm | Kindergarten dismissal

2:45pm | Early Release (MONDAY ONLY)

3:15pm | Grades 1-4 and Stay & Play Kindergarten dismissal

Email: GordonSchreiber@winnetka36.org
Website: https://www.winnetka36.org/greeley
Location: 275 Fairview Avenue, Winnetka, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 446-6060