ELC Lion's Latest News

September 24,2024

As we embark on the next chapter of our Ascend 123 Strategic Planning process, we need your input to help shape the future of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123! As we proudly celebrate our 123rd year in District 123, the unique connection between our district’s name and this milestone makes it the perfect time for your voice, input, and feedback to help shape our future priorities and ensure continued success.

We encourage all District 123 community members—parents, students, staff, and residents—to share their perspectives and help shape the future of District 123 by taking the Community Survey for Strategic Planning. Survey Closes September 26, 2024.

Thank you for being a vital part of this important process.

SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVE - SHAPE THE FUTURE - TAKE THE SURVEY NOW!

Name our ELC Mascot!

Click below to fill out the 1 question Google Form to vote for your favorite name for our ELC Lion! Voting will end Monday, September 30th at 5:00 pm and the name will be revealed in the October 1st Lion's Latest News Edition!

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Spirit Wear is Here!

Order your ELC Spirit Wear for the family by October 6th! All ordering goes directly through the website! Sizes range from Toddler 2T to adult 5X.

https://elc24.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Dates to Remember

September 25th: Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 5:30 pm @ELC
October 2nd: Late Start AM: 9:40-11:10; PM: 1:30-3:00
October 14-18th: NO SCHOOL for PRESCHOOL
October 16th: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
October 17-18th: Family Conferences
October 30th: Fall Classroom Celebrations
October 31st: NO SCHOOL for PRESCHOOL
November 5th: NO SCHOOL - Election Day

Volunteer Form

We are so excited to partner with families this year for lots of exciting activities and adventures! Please fill out the Volunteer Form via Google Forms by clicking below, or by filling out the paper you receive in your child's folder this week.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to your child's education!

Visitors and Volunteers

D123 uses the Visitor Aware Program to immediately identify visitors and create a temporary ID badge to wear for the duration of their time spent at our schools.

In order to ensure a smooth visit to the ELC, please use THIS LINK to complete the pre-registration for Visitor Aware for any future classroom volunteering and visits inside our building.

You will be prompted to take a picture of yourself and answer a few questions, including Driver's License #. Once you complete this, you will be added to the system and will not have to resubmit this information every time you visit the building. You will receive a QR code via text and email to scan which is what you will use when checking into the school for a visit.

If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office.

Drop Off and Pick Up

Reminders

While driving...

please refrain from using your cell phone
please pull up as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you
please do not block driveways and obey all traffic signs and rules of the road

While walking...

please refrain from using your cell phone
please use the crosswalk

Buckle Up Zone...

pull directly into the Buckle Up Zone, facing east
when exiting, please continue east in the parking lot, towards the Main Entrance and use the east exit, closest to the stop sign

Snack Menu

The D123 preschool program provides all items needed for snacks, which are provided by Arbor Management and are free of cost to all families. There are no peanut or pork products served.