The Skokie Home Scoop
October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022
Dear Families:
We hope that you enjoy a fun day filled with Halloween excitement. Thank you to our homeroom parents for the planning and leading of activities during our upcoming celebrations this afternoon. We truly appreciate your partnership!
Important Dates:
Monday, October 31: Classroom Halloween Celebrations, 1:30-2:30 pm
Tuesday, November 1: No School for Students - Institute Day
Thursday, November 3: Picture Retake Day
Tuesday, November 8: No School - Election Day
Friday, November 11: Principal/PTO Coffee at Washburne
Candy Drive
We will have a candy drop box in the lobby, beginning Wednesday. If your student would like to donate candy, we will be collecting through Monday, November 7th. Candy will be brought to McClellan Orthodontics to raise funds for Lurie Children’s Holiday Wish List.
Principal Coffee
Coffee and Conversation with the Principals- please join the PTO on Friday, November 11th from 9-10am at Carleton Washburne school for the opportunity to talk with Washburne and Skokie Principals and Assistant Principals.
2022 Downsized Capital Improvement Plan: Referendum
As a member of The Winnetka Public School community, we want to ensure you remain informed about the improvements to all five schools as part of the 2022 Downsized Capital Improvement Plan: Referendum, which was adopted as a resolution by the School Board on August 16th and will be on the ballot November 8th. You are invited to attend our final informational session, via Zoom:
Tuesday, Nov. 1 at noon
Please click the link below to join the Zoom webinar:
https://winnetka36.zoom.us/j/88014741432?pwd=UGkrRzRvVG5pQlJMR2RJOHZvSHB3QT09
Passcode: 164472
If you are unable to participate in the informational session, you may also view the screencast of the presentation here. For additional details, visit the District website at www.winnetka36.org.
Fall Winnetka Parents Institute Schedule
The District is offering an array of upcoming educational sessions for families and community members. Click here for a complete list of session dates and more information. Fall sessions include SEL-related topics and technology tips for parents regarding maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones. Up next:
Introduction to Text-for-Help/Raising a Drug-Free Teen - An Operating Manual for Perplexed Parents
Andy Duran, CEO of LEAD
Teens who don't drink or use drugs say that the number one reason they have made that choice is you! Talking with your teen about difficult topics is both one of the hardest and one of the most important things we will ever do as a parent. We at LEAD hope to help you with these conversations.
What are you already doing right? Where could you maybe use additional support? No matter what questions you come in with - and whether you are a parent in need of guidance or simply a community stakeholder interested in the issues facing our teens - we'd love to see you there.
November 2, 2022
11:00-12:30 PM
Location: Skokie School Community Room
Interested:
Technology Survival Skills for Parents
Patrick Dawson, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones for students is a daunting task for any parents. This session will increase parent awareness and provide basic skills of how to maneuver through platforms, identify warning signs to look for, and hopefully reduce the stress of parenting students online in addition to in-person.
November 14, 2022
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Resource Center at Washburne School
Interested: RSVP here.
Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):
For upcoming events, access FAN’s website here.
Follow us on Social Media!
Please follow the District via the following social media platforms in order to see day-to-day happenings and more.
Facebook and Twitter: @Winnetka36
Instagram: @WinnetkaPublicSchools
Sincerely,
Michelle Cooney and Larry Joynt
Principal and Assistant Principal
The Skokie School
