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March 4, 2025
Teachers, parents, and students across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of District 123 schools.
Paws-itively Important Dates and Events
Wednesday, March 5th: LATE START 9:40-11:10 AM; 1:30-3:00 PM
Wednesday, March 5th: Parent Education Night 6-7 PM at the ELC for preschool families
Friday, March 7th: Tacos and Trivia 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 13th: State of the District Dinner 5:30 PM
Tuesday, March 18th: PAC Meeting 5:30 PM at the ELC
Thursday, March 20th: "Preschool Prom in the City" Family Evening Event 5:30 PM
March 24th - April 1st: NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April 2nd: School Resumes
Thursday, March 20, 2025
5:30-7:00 pm @ The Early Learning Center
Preschool Prom in the City will be a celebration of learning, bringing together the exciting experiences from our Buildings, Signs, and Clothing units of study. This first special dance event in our students' educational journey will offer our little lions a chance to showcase their discoveries in a fun and festive atmosphere. With music, creativity, and community at its heart, families won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening of joy, connection, exploration, and celebration!
Formal invitation to follow!
Preschool Parent Education Night at the ELC
Join Inonge' Mason, once again, for an evening filled with resources for families to support your child's emotional growth at home! You do not need to have participated in previous parent education events in order to attend. Childcare will be provided for ELC students by ELC staff if you choose. Please fill out the brief INTEREST SURVEY if you plan on attending!
Join us for an evening of celebration as Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 recognizes 123 years of excellence. Please click the photo above and fill out the Google Form to express your interest in attending the 2025 State of District Dinner on March 13, 2025. A formal invitation will follow to those who complete the form.
Lion's Pride Bulletin
Click on your child's classroom for the latest newsletter!
Ms. Karen
Ms. Heather
Ms. Martinez
Ms. Jamie
Ms. Franke
Ms. Mia
Ms. Sharon
OT in Action
Speech Spotlight
Social Emotional Learning
Roary's Safety Reminders
Important Notes:
- Staff/visitor parking ONLY in the school lot - no drop offs or pick ups allowed in the parking lot
- You MUST have your nametag (park-n-walk) or car sign (curbside) or ID
- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Expect extra traffic on 93rd Street due to Christ Hospital events
- Follow staff and crossing guard directions
- BE SAFE!
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe environment for our students!
Roar-worthy Bites
The D123 preschool program provides all items needed for snacks, which are distributed by Whitson's School Nutrition and are free of cost to all families. Click on the menu for the NEW interactive menu, FD MEALPLANNER, which includes nutrition information, ingredients and allergen information, accessible from any mobile device or computer.
***THE ELC SNACK CALENDAR IS LISTED UNDER OAK LAWN-HOMETOWN SD ELC CENTER***
**Click on the SNACK with the GRAPES symbol for up to date snack choices for each day!
Guests of the Pride
If you are volunteering or visiting the ELC, please use THIS LINK to complete the Visitor Aware Pre-Registration for a quick check in upon arrival.
Early Learning Center
4201 W. 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453
Director: Christine Fuller - cfuller@d123.org
Website: d123.org Instagram: @d123elc
Phone: 708.423.8363 Fax: 708.869.7093
MAIN OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm