D34 Family News - May 2024

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There will be a June issue of D34 Family News to give you important end-of-year

(and look-ahead-to-next-year) information!

The Food & Nutrition Services Department is excited to announce the winner of the first ever "What's On Your Plate?" District 34 family recipe contest! This contest is all about sharing the culture, traditions and food in our community through favorite recipes.

Seventeen recipes were submitted, from appetizers to main dishes to desserts, with cuisines from Armenian to Indian, Bulgarian to Sri Lankan, American to Italian. The Food & Nutrition Services team selected four recipes that were adaptable to our food service abilities and requirements of the USDA school meal guidelines, and then they set out on a taste testing adventure. They prepared bite-sized portions of each recipe, and visited five schools and 14 classrooms plus middle school groups across the district throughout March. 330 students filled out rating forms to provide their feedback on the appearance and flavor of each food.

The recipes tested were:

• Chicken Curry

• Guacamole

• Yum Yum Chicken

• Zucchini Pesto Pasta

Based on student feedback, the winning recipe, submitted by the family of Lyon kindergartener Emmett Schad, is Yum Yum Chicken! Emmett will be serving Yum Yum Chicken at Lyon on May 7, when all K-5 schools will feature this meal on their menus. It will be on the menu at Springman and Attea on Friday, May 3.

Yum Yum Chicken has a Chinese flair but is a real Glenview creation, developed by Emmett’s mom Stephanie Ingraham. “I created this recipe right after Emmett was born and was looking for a quick, easy, healthy and fulfilling meal,” she says. “It’s been a monthly staple in our family ever since.”

“Introducing the family recipe contest allowed us the opportunity to share an important part of a child's culture – food – with the school community,” says District 34 Director of Food & Nutrition Services Stacy Lenihan. “The students were excited to see items at the sampling that they eat at home. It was even better when the students shared that our recipe was just as good as home!”

You can try Yum Yum Chicken at home; the original recipe from Emmett and his family is below. The Food & Nutrition Services adaptation of this recipe does not contain nuts. You can find nutritional information about any food on the school menu in the Choosi app.

The array of submissions highlighted the diversity and richness of our community! Look for news about the 2024-2025 contest in the fall of 2024.

Courtesy of Emmett Schad and his family

Ingredients:

1 pounds chicken thighs

1/4 cup butter

2 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp sriracha sauce

1/4 cup honey

2 cups broccoli

1/4 cup scallions

2-4 cups steamed white or brown rice

1/4 cup peanuts

Directions:

1. Cut up chicken thighs into small pieces

2. Cook in pan for 3-4 minutes on medium heat

3. Add the scallions and cook an additional 2 minutes

4. Meanwhile in a bowl, combine melted butter, soy sauce, sriracha, and honey stir well

5. Add sauce to pan and let come to boil with the chicken thighs

6. Add the broccoli and stir until broccoli is coated with sauce

7. Cook for ten minutes until cooked down, stirring occasionally

8. Add the peanuts and stir in with the chicken mix

9. Serve over a cup of rice and enjoy!

10. Optional: add sesame seeds and green ends of scallions on top of chicken

Serves 2-4 people

Children are struggling emotionally in unprecedented ways, and often, families struggle to know how to best support them. Unfortunately, many modern parenting practices and beliefs interfere with children's emotional development.

In Celebration of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, the Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation has invited Psychologist Doug Bolton to speak to D34 families on Monday, May 6, at 7pm at Attea Middle School (2500 Chestnut Ave). Dr. Bolton will identify the myths that create unnecessary pressure on families and will share strategies that will help you refocus your caregiving energy on the things that support wellness in your children and yourself.

Doug Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of School Consultation for Formative Psychological Services. He spent over 20 years as a psychologist and principal at North Shore Academy, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park. Dr. Bolton provides consultation, supervision and professional development to caregivers, educators, and clinicians throughout northern Illinois to create communities that help foster child and adult resilience.

With teachers from District 34 and Library staff, visit activity stations geared for school age children

at any reading level and experience educational games and activities you can do with your child over the summer to help keep them reading. Chat with our children’s librarians for tips to get even the most reluctant readers engaged in reading. Children are welcome with their caregivers. Click here to visit the GPL website to register.

May, which is Jewish American Heritage Month, which was first federally recognized in 2006. It is a time to celebrate the contributions and experiences of Jewish Americans throughout our nation’s history.

Chicago has the fifth largest population of Jewish people in the world (behind New York City, Jerusalem, Los Angeles and Tel Aviv), and many District 34 families and staff celebrate Jewish holidays and traditions -- including Passover, which ended just yesterday!

Join a District-wide Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Showcase at Attea on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:00pm to recognize AAPI Heritage Month. It will include performances and artwork that highlight different AAPI cultures, and tables for community organizations to share information and celebrate those cultures.

View artwork from Westbrook and Glen Grove artists, as well as artwork from D34 alumnus Emmet Kyoshi Wilson.

Performances include:

• Mongolian horse fiddle
• Mongolian songs
• Taekwondo and Filipino martial arts exhibitions
• Indian drum
• Punjabi act
• Bollywood, Assyrian and Filipino (Tinikling) and Korean dances
• And more!

Visit tables from the following organizations:

• Mongolian BPAC
• Mongolian Heritage Center
• Lei of Stars Dancers
• Oakton Community College
• GBS Japanese Club
• Wing Tsung

Whether you are registering your first child for kindergarten or your youngest for 8th grade, register.glenview34.org is where you need to go before June 1 to take advantage of the early registration discount.

• Families who register for the full-day kindergarten option before that deadline will pay a $3,300 fee (a $330 deposit is due at registration); the fee increases to $3,600 after the deadline.

• The early registration discount for all other grades is $100.

See more details about fees at glenview34.org/fees.

Families who wish to request a waiver of the required registration fees for the 2024-2025 school year will complete a new fee waiver application. The form is available at glenview34.org/fees.

This fee waiver is separate from the National School Lunch free/reduced lunch application and applies to all grades, including full-day kindergarten.

Families of the following students must provide residency documentation in order for their child to start school on the first day of the school year:

• Students new to the district

• Students entering D34 Preschool, kindergarten, 3rd and 6th grades

• Families with a lease

• Families who have recently moved within the District

• Students living with another family/friend

View the residency requirements and submit documents online here.

Health, dental and vision exam forms are due on August 15. You can bring the forms to the health office of your child’s 2024-2025 school, or to the District Office (1401 Greenwood Road). Check the Health Information page to see if this applies to your child.

If you have questions or need assistance with registration, contact our registration and residency team at residency@glenview34.org or (847) 998-5063. They can quickly and easily answer most questions by phone or email! If you need in-person help, call your child’s school or make an appointment to visit the District Office (1401 Greenwood Road) – but do so before June 1!

Do you have an incoming kindergartener? Sign up for your information night now! Share this information with neighbors and friends!

Learn more about kindergarten at glenview34.org/kindergarten and please share this information with any friends or neighbors who have children who will be entering kindergarten.

If you or someone you know is looking for meaningful work in a supportive environment, please visit glenview34.org/explore. We currently have openings for:

Teacher Associates: Also known as paraprofessionals or teacher's aides, play an essential role within our school district. An associate can tutor students or assist the teacher with managing the classroom and organizing instructional materials.

Classroom, Custodial & Food Service Substitutes: Looking for flexible instead of full-time? Apply to become a sub in D34!

Please share glenview34.org/explore (and #ExploreD34 on our social media channels) with anyone you know who should Explore D34!

Check the schedule below to see when your child's school will start their Friday with a high-five from Glenview Police Officers and Firefighters!

From countless books right at your fingertips to fun and inspiring programs for all ages, the Glenview Public Library has something for everyone! Keep reading to see what’s going on at the Library this month.

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With teachers from District 34 and GPL staff, visit activity stations geared for school age children at any reading level and experience educational games and activities you can do with your child over

the summer to help keep them reading. Chat with our children’s librarians for tips to get even the most reluctant readers engaged in reading. Children are welcome with their caregivers. Resources also available in Mongolian & Spanish.

Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-8:00pm • Click here to register

Experience the culture of Polynesia through an interactive dance performance presented by Aloha Chicago. Free tickets will be handed out starting 20 minutes before the concert. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Saturday, May 11, 10:30-11:15am • All ages w/ adult • Ticketed.

Enjoy a bilingual storytime featuring stories and songs for the whole family.

Saturday, May 18, 10:00-10:30am • All ages w/ adult • Drop in.

Join us at the Library on Saturday, June 1 to kick off Summer @ GPL! Sign up for a Summer @ GPL reading challenge and receive a coupon for a free small cone or slushie from Glenview Dairy Bar. While you’re here, enjoy juggling, magic, balloon animals, and much more! A special thank you to the Glenview Public Library Foundation and Dairy Bar for sponsorship of this event.

Saturday, June 1, 10:00am-2:00pm • All ages w/ adult • Drop in anytime.

Include the Library in your summer fun by signing up for a Summer @ GPL reading challenge! Read from June 1-July 31 to earn prizes and the chance to win one of our grand prizes. Get the whole family reading with separate challenges for Kids, Teens, and Adults. A GPL librarian should be stopping into your child’s school to fill them in on all the exciting details!

Saturday, June 1 through Wednesday, July 31 • Visit any Info Desk with questions.

As we get closer to celebrating the Village of Glenview's 125th birthday on June 20, we're eager to share upcoming events and Glenview's history with you! These events are designed to be enjoyable and informative for all ages, making them a perfect outing for families.

To make this event even more memorable, the Village is excited to introduce a range of commemorative items specially designed for Glenview’s 125th anniversary, and are a great way to show your Glenview pride. You can view and purchase these keepsakes by visiting glenview125.com.

Glenbrook High School District 225 athletic summer camp registration is now open! Camps will run throughout the summer and are held at both Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South. Learn more about the camps and how to register here.

You play a role in your family's mental health. Be their support. What’s your favorite greeting for your child when they get home from school or when you are back from work?

• I love you!
• Did you have a fun day learning? Or
• I’m so happy to see you!

Consistent and reassuring interactions positively impact a child’s mental health. Learn more about how to support them at all ages and stages. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has some great parent and caregiver resources on this topic at samhsa.gov/families/parent-caregiver-resources

District 34's digital backpack is through a flyer communication tool called Peachjar. You should have received a welcome email from Peachjar that includes a username and password. This is provided to give you the opportunity to manage your account and flyer delivery preferences, but you do not need to log in to receive or view school digital flyers. When you receive your first eflyer, be sure to click “always display images.”

This system is used exclusively for distribution of school-approved flyers. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose. You also will be able to visit your school’s website to see school-approved digital flyers by clicking the Peachjar button on each school’s website.

Note: Peachjar is free to our schools because community partners pay a small service fee to post and distribute digital flyers (typically much less than the cost to copy and deliver paper flyers).

Email: news@glenview34.org
Website: glenview34.org
Location: 1401 Greenwood Road, Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (847) 998-5000
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Twitter: @glenview34