ELC Family News

Tuesday, November 5

• No School - Presidential Primary Election

• No School for Preschool
• Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 PM

• Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 PM

• Fall Picture Retakes

• Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 PM

• No School for Students
• Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00-11:00 AM / 12:00-3:00 PM

• No School for Students - Thanksgiving Break

• Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 PM

• No School for PreK - Family Fun Day Event AM

Dear Preschool Families,

Punctuality and consistent attendance are the building blocks for a successful school experience. Missing too many days of school can have a serious impact on learning - and arriving late can be disruptive for your child and others. Please make sure your child arrives on school property no later than 8:35 AM or 12:10 PM in order to be in the classroom at our start times.

If you need to report that your child will be absent or tardy for the day, log into the Parent Portal and complete the absence form. If dropping them off tardy, please sign them in at the office window.

Picture makeups and retakes will happen on Friday, November 15th.

• If your child is retaking their pictures, previous pictures must be returned.
• If your child is taking their picture for the first time and you need a picture envelope, please reach out to your classroom teacher.
• Pictures can also be ordered online at mylifetouch.com. (Picture Day ID: EVTTJTG4G )
• There is also discount code for 10% off your order (Code: F202410OFF)

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Sincerely,

Barb Golik

Principal

Parent-teacher conferences are quickly approaching. You should have received an email from the school district informing you of the process for registering for either a virtual or in-person conference.

Conferences are being offered virtually or in-person

• Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 21 5 - 8 p.m.

• Friday, November 22 8 - 11 a.m. / 12 - 3 p.m. No school for students.

Sign up for your child's conference(s) at any school using our conference portal:

Meet the Teacher

Looking for more help? Review our English Parent Guide or Spanish Parent Guide. Click here for a video on how to attend your appointments virtually.

As the temperatures become colder each day, we want to remind families to please send students to school dressed appropriately for the weather.

• Our students go outside between 25° F and 90°F and spend 20-25 minutes outdoors on most days.
• If your child is in need of winter clothing (coats, mittens, hats, boots, etc) please contact the Early Learning Center office at 847-827-4165 or firststeps@emsd63.org.

Take a minute to review D63's Winter Weather Closing Information. A few key points:

• If buildings close, students shift to remote learning.

• Decisions to close schools are made jointly with other local school districts.

• If buildings are going to close, expect an email, text, and phone call. Information will also be posted on our website and social media.

Each year, D63 gives back through our We Care Campaign. We will be collecting donations of food and personal hygiene items that will support our FRC Marketplace, D63’s community closet and food pantry. Donations can be dropped off at your school, District office, or the FRC.

Dear District 63 Families,

We are thrilled to invite all District 63 students to experience the magic of Maine East High School’s annual V-Show! This year’s theme, "V-Show at the Movies," promises an evening filled with incredible performances that celebrate beloved film soundtracks.

Event Details:

• Dates: November 8 & 9, 2024

• Time: 7:00 PM

• Location: Maine East Auditorium, Park Ridge, IL

Special Offer: Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at the door or online here. District 63 students receive FREE admission! Use the code ticket63 to redeem your free student tickets. Students must be supervised by an adult to attend this performance.

Join our charismatic MCs, Venti Golden, Alexis Sangalang, and Maddi Riddle, as they guide you through a thrilling lineup featuring our talented drumline, Adipoli South Dancers, A Cappella Groups, Poms, and more! Expect stunning performances, including a full orchestra rendition of "My Heart Will Go On" and high-energy K-pop inspired dances.

This is more than just a show; it’s a celebration of our community and school spirit. Don't miss this chance to create unforgettable memories with your family and friends!

For more information, please contact: Sarah Djordjevic
Fine Arts Chair
Maine East High School
Phone: 847-692-8500
Email: sdjordjevic@maine207.org

Join D63 on November 16 at 6:00 PM for this live webinar presented by our online safety partner Linewize and familiarize yourself with the tools available to help you keep your children safe and well in the digital world. Linewize's Director of Wellbeing, Teodora Pavkovic, will share insights into some of the main online safety risks children encounter today and the strategies to minimize them, and she will guide you through using tools like the ABC approach to children's online safety and your district's Online Safety Hub. Former principal and Linewize's Director of Community, Greg Hall, will do a live demo of the Qustodio parent app and guide you through the set-up process. Your hosts will also be taking your questions at the end of the webinar, so be sure to join us live. See you there!

Please make sure to send your child to school with their backpack each day. Attached to their backpack will be a tag (an example is pictured) that helps us identify each student and the classroom that they need to go to. We ask that you do not remove these from your child's backpack as they help all of our staff make sure that students get to their correct classrooms. If the tag for your student has been misplaced please let the teacher know and we will get you a new one.

If you are in need of a backpack for your child, please let the classroom teacher know and we can help to secure one.

This year the district has transitioned to a new parent communication system called BrightArrow. Texts from our new parent communication system, will come from 79041, and families must "opt in" to receive them.

Text "YES" to 79041 receive text message and never miss an update again!

If your child has to miss school due to illness or any other reason, please submit via the Parent Portal.

How to use the Parent Portal to report your child’s absence:

• All absences must be submitted on the morning of the day your child will miss school - NOT the night before. Once you log into the Portal, you’ll choose your child’s name and navigate to a list of online forms. Select and complete the “Absence Form,” and then submit.
• You can find detailed, step-by-step instructions at any time on our District 63 website.
• Questions? Contact the Early Learning Center main office at 847-827-4165

The ELC has an Instagram account. Follow us @d63_elc!