Dear Crow Island Families,
We are looking forward to welcoming our 3rd and 4th grade families into school for the Spring Sings this Thursday. Our students have worked hard writing and designing their own shows and we are excited to showcase their artistic and musical talents. Details about the show are included in the message below.
I also wanted to remind you that this is the last call for parent input on classroom placement. The due date fro completion is May 1st.
Take care,
Luke
May:
- Thursday, May 1: Spring Sing for Gr 3 and 4 (evening)
- Monday, May 5: Start of Teacher Appreciation Week
- Monday, May 12: Spring Benchmark Assessment Window Opens
- Tuesday, May 13: Map Testing Gr 3 and 4 Reading
- Wednesday, May 14: Map Testing Gr 3 and 4 Math
- Thursday, May 15: Camp Edwards Gr 4
- Monday, May 26: No School Memorial Day
- Tuesday, May 27: Portfolio Day Grade 1 and Grade 2
- Thursday, May 29: Portfolio Day Grade 3 and Grade 4
Monday Spirit Days:
As a reminder, every Monday is considered a Crow Island Spirit Wear Day. Staff and students are encouraged to participate.
Student Attendance:
One area of focus for our school continues to be around student attendance and making sure students are at school as much as possible. The research around attendance is clear, students with higher absences are less likely to be proficient in learning and are also more likely not feel a strong sense of belonging. We will continue to track our attendance and share out when the numbers dip.
- Average Attendance the week of Feb 14, 2025 | 95% đź‘Ť
- Average Attendance the week of Feb 17, 2025 | 91%đź‘Ž
- Average Attendance the week of Feb 28th, 2025 | 95%đź‘Ť
- Average Attendance the week of March 3, 2025 | 97%đź‘Ť
- Average Attendance the week of March 10, 2025 | 97%đź‘Ť
- Average Attendance the week of March 17, 2025 | 87%đź‘Ž
- Average Attendance the week of March 31, 2025 | 94%đź‘Ž
- Average Attendance the week of April 7, 2025 | 96% đź‘Ť
- Average Attendance the week of April 14 , 2025 | 96% đź‘Ť
- Average Attendance the week of April 21 , 2025 | 95% đź‘Ť
Parent Input Form | Class Placement: (Due May 1st)
We are starting to think of class placement for next year. If you would like to share information about some unique aspects of your child’s learning styles or academic/social concerns that need to be considered then you will complete the form below. Please note that specific teacher requests will not be honored. Thank you for trusting our professional judgment as we create wonderful learning experiences for every Crow Island student. Crow Island Parent Input Form 2025-2026
3rd & 4th Grade Spring Sing Information:
3rd Graders created Candyland based on their love of the game, of sleepovers, and of magic! The 3rd Graders tell the tale of a group of kids who disappear into the Candyland game at a sleepover. Join us to find out what happens in Candyland, what they'll learn, and if they ever return to reality!
4th Graders created an original show called CarnEVIL. When the school principal hosts a school-wide raffle for tickets to go to a carnival, students are thrilled. But when they arrive, they notice that things seem a bit...off. Will the carnival actually be evil, or is this all part of a bigger picture scheme that the principal and school teachers have planned? Come find out to see what happens!
On Thursday, the schedule is as follows:
5:30-5:40 third graders arrive, go to homerooms
5:45 3rd Grade Show in Crow Island Auditorium
6:30-6:40 Fourth graders arrive, go to homerooms
6:45 4th Grade Show in Crow Island Auditorium
Monthly Observances | May | Jewish American Heritage Month & Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
This month, we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, which originated in the 1980s with the hope that Americans will learn more about Jewish heritage and the significant contributions Jewish Americans have made to the United States. As loyal and patriotic citizens, they have enriched their communities and the nation, always grateful for the safe harbor that America provided. Jewish Americans have served in government and the military, won Nobel Prizes, led universities and corporations, advanced medicine, and created enduring works of performing and visual art. They have written great American novels and become symbols of justice as members of the Supreme Court, among many other achievements. Perhaps most importantly, American Jews have consistently urged the nation to live up to its promise of freedom and justice for all.
In addition, we will also support Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. After the House and the Senate passed the Resolution, President Jimmy Carter signed it into law on October 5, 1978. The AAPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent—including East, Southeast and South Asia—and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed significantly to many facets of American culture and society, including science and medicine, literature and art, sports and recreation, government and politics, and law.
Winnetka Parents Institute Event
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Literacy: Connecting our Teaching and Learning to Progressive Education
May 14, 2024
9:30 A.M.
Location: Skokie Community Room
Families are invited to a session highlighting literacy instruction in The Winnetka Public Schools. Dr. Becky Mathison, Assistant Superintendent for Innovation, Teaching & Learning, and District educators will lead a discussion on the literacy research and neuroscience that underpins the foundational skills and knowledge-building approach to acquiring basic literacy. Together, we will explore how early childhood literacy efforts in The Winnetka Public Schools align with current best practices, as well as the Tenets of Progressive Education:Whole Child Approach, Experiential and Meaningful Learning, and Collaborative Community. Parents will leave with a greater understanding of what to expect in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, as well as how to best support their budding readers at home.
Interested:
Season 3, Episode #9:
“Gen Alpha Spills the Tea on Middle School”
Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, interviews The Skokie School students Andrew, Anya, and Sawyer about the middle school experience in 2025. This candid conversation ranges from what students wish adults understood about today's tweens, strategies to manage busy schedules and homework, how personal technology impacts communication (i.e. it is apparently no longer socially acceptable to ring a friend's doorbell to see if they are available to play), what it really means to be a well-rounded student, and reflections on how the adults in their lives best support them. As Sawyer shares, “In this generation, this is not really what kids do: kicking a tire, throwing a rock or playing hopscotch in the street.” Don’t miss this special episode!
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Listen here:
Kindergarten Registration:
Registration for incoming kindergarteners and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2025/2026 will begin November 18, 2024. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, are eligible to enroll. Questions related to School Admissions and age requirements are addressed in School Board Policy 7:50 School Admissions and student Transfers to and from Non-District Schools.
Recruiting for Animal Care | Adventures in Learning
ATTENTION all rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, reptiles, birds and other small animals! Winnetka's Adventures in Learning/Animal Care Class is back and looking for animals to get some love and attention from our teachers and students. If (you or) your child's small animal is due for a brief break this summer, please email Anna at animal.care.adventures@gmail.com. We can also attempt to arrange adoptions if it is time to pass your pet on to another loving family.
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Contact Us
Email: christinedemas-hall@winnetka36.org
Website: https://crowisland.winnetka36.org/
Location: 1112 Willow Road Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847)-446-0353
Twitter: @CrowIslandD36