The Skokie Home Scoop
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
Dear Families:
We had a great time welcoming our 4th grade students to Skokie on Friday for Shadow Day. The perfect weather, combined with the enthusiasm by the students made for a wonderful day for everyone! We have two short but exciting weeks ahead of us. Thank you for your continued partnership!
Upcoming Events
May 31st: 6th grade Send off Celebration at Skokie from 3:30-4:45
June 5th: Field Day
Field Day (June 5th) Message from Mrs. Siegel
We are looking forward to a great Field Day coming up on Monday, June 5th.
In order to make the day as enjoyable as possible, we ask the following:
Please give your child any medication that they typically need for seasonal allergies prior to school
Be sure your child is protected by sunscreen before school. We are not able to provide sunscreen here at school.
If your child is a self carry for either/or an epi pen and inhaler, please be sure their name is on it and have them wear shorts with adequate pockets that will hold their supply.
Hydration is important! Please send your student to school with a single use water bottle that has their name on it.
Message from Mr. Burleson and Mrs. Roel
Dear 5th and 6th grade readers,
We want you to continue the phenomenal job you’ve done this year reading throughout the upcoming summer. We have several lists to share with you that are great places to start your summer exploration. The first is the 2024 Caudill list. These books are always popular, and we’ll be pushing them in the fall, so why not get a head start on them over the summer? The second two lists are put out by the American Library Association for grades 3-5 and 6-8. While we realize the second list might be a stretch for some, it has a lot of range for our readers.
Be sure to visit the Winnetka Public Library to participate in their summer reading program. In addition to the fantastic prizes, you’ll get even more recommendations! You can find the lists at the following links:
Grades 3-5 American Library Association List
Grades 6-8 American Library Association List
Happy READing!
Mr. Burleson and Mrs. Roel
KW Uniform Ordering Information
All rising 6th , 7th and 8th grade families! 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. Please note:
Putting in your order as soon as possible really helps our friends at One Stop Trev Shop!
Once you place your order, you will receive an email letting you know that your items are ready for pick up. Once your order is ready, please pick up your order from the Glencoe shop by June 2nd. For orders that are ready after June 2nd (or if you are unable to pick up by that date), there will be a pick-up table staffed by students at the Trevian Way entrance of the New Trier East campus.
If you have any questions, please reach out to beckysanderson@hotmail.com
School Supply Orders
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. The final deadline for ordering school supplies through 1st Day is July 1st. Supply kits will be sent to your home and teachers will let students 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 will be posted to the Skokie School website soon.
Lions Of Leadership Food Donation Drive
LOL will be collecting food donations to support local families and help them have enough to eat. Below is a list of items we’re asking each team to collect, based on The Northfield Township Food Bank’s list of most needed items. We will be collecting items in the front foyer. The goal as a school is for us to collect at least 1,000 items to donate between May 23 and June 2.
Please Give
In need
Food
Today
Suggested Items for your team to donate (but you can bring in anything from the list)
Erickson/Goldberg
Juice/juice boxes (100% juice preferred)
Canned beef stew
Boxed cereal
Hoyt/Martinsen
Ramen
Canned chicken
Pork & beans
Pierce/Helmer
- Canned soup
Applesauce
Canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste
Gehrig/Graf
Canned vegetables (excluding green beans and corn)
Jelly/jam/preserves
Baking ingredients
Nigliazzo/Hilty
Crackers/nuts/granola bars
Chili
Canned kidney, pinto bean
Walker/DeGiulio
Shelf stable non-dairy milk
Canned fruit (excluding mixed, pears, cranberry)
Canned pasta with meat
Lambros/Agouridis
Coffee/tea/shelf stable beverages
Dry beans
Condiments
Warner/Krupinski
Canned salmon
Rice mixes (E.G. Rice-a-Roni, Zatarains, Bens)
Shelf stable non-dairy milk
Madden/Skydell
Pancake mix
Coffee/tea/shelf stable beverages
Juice/juice boxes (100% juice preferred)
Acceleration Policy Implementation: Seeking Your Feedback
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
Register for the 2023-2024 School Year
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.
NEW EPISODE of Winnetka Voices
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 childrens’ 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.
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.
Adventures in Learning: Animal Care Opportunity
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.
From Our Partners at Alliance for Early Childhood
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.
Sincerely,
Michelle Cooney and Larry Joynt
Principal and Assistant Principal
