Skokie Home Scoop
April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024
Dear Families:
We hope you are all getting excited for today’s eclipse. As we shared last week, we will be bringing students outside at 2:00 pm. All students will have their eclipse glasses and will be reminded of the safety precautions of wearing glasses if looking at the sun. This message will be reemphasized as students dismiss at 2:30.
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Testing Dates
4/11
Math Test 2 and Language Arts Test 1 during AM and PM block
4/17
Math Test 3 and Language Arts Test 2 during AM and PM block
Please remind your child to bring their iPad headphones for testing.
6th Grade Electives Form: If you have not yet completed this, please do so by this Wednesday, April 10th
Current 5th grade parents, please use this form to select electives for your child for 6th grade. Please complete this to help inform our planning for next year.
School Supply Kits: 2024-25
It doesn't feel possible that we are already looking ahead to next school year, but the school supply ordering has begun! Below, please find links for school supply kits for the fall for this year's 5th and 6th grade students.
Skokie: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=35479
Carleton Washburne: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=31206
Climbing Club
The April sessions of Climbing Club are open for registration here. Registration opens at 9 am on Tuesday, April 16th.
4th Grade Student/Family Welcome Night at Skokie: Wednesday, May 1st
5:30-6:00: Department of Special Services Presentation in the Resource Center
Presenters:
Denise Matthews, Director of Student Services, Equity and Inclusion
Michelle Cooney, Principal
Emily Lyons and Shannon Anderson, Case Managers
During this time, there will be activities available across the hall in the Maker’s Space for children whose families are attending the presentation.
6:00-6:30: Family Activity: Get to know Skokie!
Students and families will tour the building, taking photos in classrooms and spaces throughout the building.
6:30-7:00:
Welcome to Skokie presentation in the auditorium for an informational session in the auditorium about the The Skokie School schedule, extracurricular activities, and the placement process.
Winnetka Parents Institute
The District offers regular sessions for families to learn more about a variety of topics.
Click here for the Spring 2024 schedule.
Up next:
Digital Citizenship in Winnetka (SEL Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists)
April 17, 2024
9:30 A.M.
Location: Skokie Community Room
Join us at the Winnetka Parent Institute for an enlightening session on the vital role of digital citizenship in today's education. Discover how these essential skills are seamlessly integrated with the CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) competencies, fostering responsible and empathetic digital natives. Our focus will include a comprehensive overview of how our students. This is an opportunity for parents to understand the digital landscape our children navigate and how we can support them in becoming thoughtful and informed digital citizens.
Interested:
New Episode!
WINNETKA VOICES Season 2, Episode #5: Women in Leadership
Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, is joined by three impactful women in our school community: Denise Dubravec, Winnetka Campus Principal/Assistant Superintendent at New Trier High School; Winnetka Public Schools alum Norah; and Marena Rudy, a Winnetka Public Schools Board Member. The women reflect on how they have been inspired and encouraged in order to lead with confidence. As Norah recognizes, “We have a lot of forward momentum.” We hope this episode serves as a glimpse into how we can support women and girls in their leadership ventures by modeling self-advocacy, curiosity and empathy.
Listen here:
Sincerely,
Michelle Cooney and Larry Joynt
Principal and Assistant Principal
The Skokie School