The Skokie Home Scoop
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
Dear Families:
Congratulations to the talented 6th grade students who performed and produced an amazing talent show on Friday! It was a tremendous showcase of the talents of our students! We hope you had a wonderful weekend and had the opportunity to celebrate or be celebrated on Mother’s Day!
Important Dates:
May 17(evening): 4th grade Parent Night at Skokie:
*Family event for 4th grade students and families
May 26: 4th grade Shadow Day at Skokie; half day for students
May 31st: 6th grade Send off Celebration at Skokie from 3:30-4:45
KW Uniform Ordering Information
The PTO and the KW teams at Skokie and Washburne are excited to announce a new partnership. This year, we will be ordering KW uniforms through New Trier High School’s One Stop Trev Shop! The One Stop Trev Shop is an innovative job training/life skills program for New Trier’s Transition Program students. Please CLICK HERE for more information on how to order your KW uniform.
Health Information: 6th grade
Dear 5th Grade Parent:
We look forward to seeing your students in the fall as our new sixth graders! Please note that we have an important health requirement for all entering 6th grade students. Please submit a recent physical exam with vaccinations for your student on our “State of IL Certificate of Child Health Examination” form. This may be uploaded at any time from now until school starts in the Fall. A recent dental exam is also needed. Please make your appointments now, before slots become unavailable! Our district website provides instructions using the link below.
Link: https://www.winnetka36.org/district/departments/health
Please contact Marianne Siegel, RN with any questions at mariannesiegel@winnetka36.org .
Thank you for your support of this state health forms requirement!
Sincerely,
Marianne Siegel, RN
Field Day Lunch
Field Day will be held on June 5th. We will be providing lunch for students, using the menu below. Advisors will be taking lunch order from students this week. Please talk with your child about the menu. If there are dietary restrictions and your child will not have lunch from Little Honeycomb, please complete this form and return it to your child’s advisor. You do not need to complete this form if your child will be ordering from the Little Honeycomb menu.
Exploring Skokie
CDM: Creative Dramatics & Movement classes, we are learning how to tell stories using the Actor’s Toolbox: Body, Mind, and Voice. Students also engage in playing a suite of theatre games, to develop concentration, communication, and collaboration skills. Class time allows for reflection and repetition to reinforce concepts. The 5th graders are currently designing tableaux and narrative skills in small groups. We will continue to build both improvisational and storytelling skills in the weeks to come. Ask your students to recite the Jabberwocky, to explain the design Rule of Three, and to describe some techniques that effective storytellers use.
Biennial Community Message
We would like to update you on the behind-the-scenes work happening on behalf of our students. Please take 26 minutes to view or listen to this video to learn more about our efforts and next steps:
BIENNIAL COMMUNITY MESSAGE, SPRING 2023
Safety Bulletin
Please take a moment to review the District’s Safety Bulletin, intended to share safety practices and other important information with you.
Spring 2023 Superintendent Parent Sessions
Learn about the results of the Winnetka Parent Communication Survey and how the District plans to be responsive to the feedback.
Crow Island: May 17, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Skokie/Washburne (Hosted at Washburne): May 17, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Online Registration has opened for Returning & New Students for the 2023-2024 School Year
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now 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.
New Winnetka Voices Episode
Episode #6: Cultivating a Culture of Belonging
Listen here:
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.
Sincerely,
Michelle Cooney and Larry Joynt
Principal and Assistant Principal
The Skokie School