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Feb. 2: School Spirit Day-wear red & royal blue or school spirit wear

Feb. 10: WC PTO Winter Carnival 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Feb. 15: PTO meeting 7:00 p.m., learning center

Feb. 19: WC PTO & Noodles (C.L.) dine out night 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Feb. 21: Early Release Day-2:00 p.m. student dismissal

Feb. 22: Family Reading Night

Reminder-Last Day of School (with two severe weather/emergency days used):

For Kindergarten students - Thursday, May 23, 2024

For grades 1 through 5 - Friday, May 24, 2024

Second and Third grade students in the Creative Writing Club with Mrs. Pacyga have been exploring the various genres and modes of writing! Whether they are taking their writing to the next level or finding inspiration to write something new, the students have been working hard, taking a risk with writing creatively, and feeling comfortable sharing their work with others!

District 47 online kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year will begin February 5, 2024. At that time, families can register their incoming kindergartener by completing the steps on the District 47 website at www.d47.org/kindergarten. Early registration helps with adequate staffing, placement in your home school preference and appropriate class size. See below for additional information.

• A child must turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to be eligible for kindergarten. Information about early entrance to kindergarten is posted on the D47 website.

• Families interested in District 47’s Dual Language program for their incoming kindergartener must attend an informational meeting in February and March if they do not already have a sibling enrolled in the program. For meeting dates and information about the program, visit the D47 website at www.d47.org/duallanguage.

• Current Glacier Ridge PreK students eligible for kindergarten will complete the same kindergarten registration process noted above.

• Fees and student physical/immunization forms are not due at the time of registration.
  

Informational meetings about District 47's Dual Language program will be held in February and March 2024 for parents who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in placing your child into the program and you do not have a child currently enrolled in the dual language program, attendance is required at one of these meetings. Flyer in English. Flyer in Spanish.

Things to note:

• Information about the dual language program and the lottery selection process will be shared.

• Meetings will be held in-person and via Zoom and will be offered in English and Spanish.

Dual Language Informational Meetings

Location: CORE Center, 300 Commerce Drive, Crystal Lake

To join a dual language meeting via Zoom: https://d47.zoom.us/j/87323117113

• Thursday, February 8, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, February 12, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

For more information about District 47's Dual Language program, visit www.d47.org/duallanguage.

Nominations for the Elevate Award are now open for the 2023-2024 school year. Don't forget to nominate a deserving District 47 staff member for the Elevate award.