Dear Crow Island Families,
We hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! We are really excited about our first week of school and can not wait to kick-off the school year today. We want to thank our PTO for the wonderful decorations and for supplying lunch and water last week for staff as we worked hard to get the school ready.
As a reminder, air conditioning will not be in place until the start of the next school year. Please continue to dress for the warmer weather and send students with a refillable water bottle. On really warm days we have a heat plan in place so classes can cycle through cooler and air conditioned places within the building.
Take care,
Luke
September
Monday, September 2nd | No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3rd | First Day of School 11:20am Dismissal
Wednesday, September 4th | First Full Day of School, Hot Lunch Starts
Thursday, September 5th | Back to School Bash, 5pm, Park District Property
Friday, September 6th | Boo-Hoo/Ya-Hoo Kinder Parent Coffee, 8:40am
Monday, September 16th | Fall Benchmark Assessments Start for K-4 students
Tuesday, September 24th | MAP Testing Grade 3 & 4 Reading
Friday, September 27th | MAP Testing Grade 3 and 4 Math
Wednesday, September 25th | Picture Day
Thursday, September 26th | Go to School Night, 6pm
Monday Spirit Days:
As a reminder, every Monday is considered a Crow Island Spirit Wear Day. Staff and students are encouraged to participate.
Phones/Smart Watches Reminders:
This is a reminder about smart phones and watches at school. While they are permitted to ensure students can safely walk or bike home after school, we also want to make sure we are adhering to the following guidelines:
Phones are to be kept on silent or off and put in student lockers during the day. They can come out of bags after dismissal as students leave school.
Watches can be worn for the purpose of telling time but should be put into airplane mode and the wifi access turned off while they are in school.
Students are not to call, text, or message their family members during the school day. If students need to reach a member of their family, they can use one of the phones in the main office.
If students have a hard time following these procedures the following will happen:
Students will be prompted to put the device away in their locker.
If it happens a second time, the student will be prompted to hand over the device to the staff member who will turn it into the main office. Parents will be called to come pick-up the device.
Arrival & Dismissal
Take a few minutes to review the Arrival & Dismissal process for the school year. This contains updates for arrival and dismissal with the impact of construction. If you are a 4th grade parent, please review, especially if you have a student riding their bike.
Hot Lunch Program:
Crow Island has a hot lunch program run through a third party collaboration with our PTO called Marla's Lunch. You can register and sign-up here: Marla's Hot Lunch. Hot lunch will start September 4.
School Supplies:
If you ordered school supplies in the spring, those are delivered directly to the classroom. If you did not order supplies you can find the list of supplies here: Crow Island School supplies and you can order them and bring them to the K-4 Meet & Greet on August 29th.
September | Monthly Observances
As part of The Winnetka Public Schools' ongoing commitment to equity by fostering connection and belonging, our schools will take time each month to recognize the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds. Observances will look different at all schools and even at different grade levels. Some activities might include art, music, book studies, research projects, sharing cultural holidays and celebrations, and other school activities.
For the month of September we are celebrating Latin X Heritage Month as well as Patriot’s Day. More information is included below…
In September, we celebrate LatinX Heritage Month in the United States each year. This tradition began in 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson issued a proclamation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Week. The dates for LatinX Heritage Month were chosen to coincide with the Independence Day celebrations of many Latin American nations when they declared independence from Spain.
During LatinX Heritage Month, we celebrate the countless contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to our nation. We also take this time to recognize the trailblazing individuals who fought for progress and equity for their communities. Throughout this month, teachers will incorporate this into their classrooms with age and grade appropriate materials. In addition, our library will be sharing some resources for families at home. You can access two of the resources here:
Families can learn more about LatinX Heritage Month here.
You can access our library collection via Destiny here: Destiny Collection
As a school, we will also celebrate Patriot’s Day on September 11th. Patriot’s Day is a national day of remembrance for those who perished on September 11th, 2001. In the morning, our school will take a moment of silence when we complete the Pledge of Allegiance as a school community.
After School Sports Registration:
Registration for After School Sports opens on 9am on Tuesday, September 3rd. Parents can register using the website: on the District Web Store.
Elementary Strings Program:
It is NOT too late to sign up for strings at Crow. Lessons are offered on Violin, Viola and Cello for all 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Please fill out this form as soon as possible for your child to be a part of the program this year at Crow Island! Thanks, Sheryl Nussbaum
Securly Home We are excited to share a new resource with parents this year that will enable them to receive a weekly email sharing their student’s web activity using their school account. An introductory video can be viewed here. For a detailed overview of the capabilities and how to get started, watch this video. You can expect to receive an email by September 3 inviting you to download the Securly Home app. The Winnetka Public Schools App Download the District’s app by searching “The Winnetka Public Schools” on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app will serve as a convenient way to report absences, view and manage your school calendars, and see at-a-glance District news. Follow us on Social Media! Please follow the District via the following social media platforms in order to see day-to-day happenings and more. Facebook and Twitter: @Winnetka36 Instagram: @WinnetkaPublicSchools Green Team Kickoff Event The District’s Green Team will be hosting a kickoff event on September 13 at 3:30-4:00 pm at the Washburne Amphitheater. All current and interested Green Team members District-wide are invited to attend and hear more about our vision for this school year. Did we mention there will be popsicles? Please RSVP here if you plan to attend so we know how many to purchase.
Additional resources:
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