

ELC Lion's Latest News
February 18, 2025
Paws-itively Important Dates and Events
Monday, February 17th through Friday, February 21st: NO PRESCHOOL CLASSES
Thursday, February 20th: FAMILY CONFERENCES 5:00-8:00 PM
Friday, February 21st: FAMILY CONFERENCES 11:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 26th: PAC Meeting 5:30 PM at the ELC
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
Thursday, March 20th: "Preschool Prom in the City" Family Evening Event
Let's show our teachers some love for all their hard work and dedication and help stock their lounge for conferences and beyond to keep the momentum going strong for the remainder of the year!
Click this Evite Sign Up Sheet to donate to your favorite preschool staff or check out our Amazon Wish List!
*Organized by the Parent Advisory Committee
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!
Taco and Trivia Registration Now Open
Get your table of 10 together for a night of trivia and fun at the District 123 Education Foundation's Taco and Trivia Night on March 7, 2025.
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.
FRC Connection Corner
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. Annie
Ms. Mansour
Ms. Carolyn
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