Our elementary school calendar over the next two weeks is a bit unique (see important dates below). Included in these dates are three separate professional learning opportunities for our educators. These days are an important part of our continued learning as adults. Professional learning provides time for teachers to learn from and with each other, building our collective efficacy. In turn, it impacts student learning in many ways. One topic that we are excited about as a staff is The Science of Learning. This work will focus on how the brain learns and retains information. The goal is to use this learning to consider how we plan for instruction that “sticks” for our students. We are excited to see the impact of this work, and hope to share some of our learning with families as well.

Chris Balaskovits

christine.balaskovits@d303.org

January 27 - February 21

2025-2026 Online Kindergarten Registration - see info below

Friday, February 14

K-3 Valentine's Day parties 2:15-3:15 pm

Monday, February 17

Presidents' Day Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

Tuesday, February 18

School Improvement Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

February 19-21 - Student Council Food Drive (see info below)

Wednesday, February 26

Elementary Early Release at 2:35 pm

Thursday, February 27

K-5 classes until Noon - NO lunch served

K-5 conferences from 1:05 to 3:25 pm - NO SCHOOL IN AFTERNOON

Friday, February 28

Institute Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

On Thursday, February 27th, all elementary students in D303 will have a half-day of school due to our Spring parent-teacher conferences. These conferences serve a different purpose than our Fall goal-setting conferences. Spring conferences provide teachers the opportunity to connect with families of students to discuss progress towards goals and areas for growth. The February 27th conferences have a much shorter time frame of 1:05 to 3:25. This means that teachers will only be able to meet with a few families that afternoon. Your child’s teacher will be sending a letter home with either a request to meet or a message stating that a conference is not necessary at this time.

Due to the 12:00 dismissal, students will not have lunch at school that day. All classrooms will take a snack break at some point in the morning.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Chris Balaskovits

As we embark on the season of planning for the 2025-2026 school year, the identification process is underway for accelerated placement for next year’s 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Here is some helpful information:

• All 3rd grade students are automatically considered for potential placement in Academically Talented (AT) Math and AT ELA programming. You do not need to request it. However, you can reach out to ask questions about the process anytime using the contact information below.
  
  

• 5th grade students are also automatically considered for potential placement in an additional Accelerated Math Pathway that starts in middle school. This pathway provides for the completion of Algebra before entering high school by allowing students to complete more than one grade level of math in 6th grade and 7th grade.
  
  

• 5th grade students who are currently in our AT programming may be identified for potential placement in the Infinity Gifted Program at the middle school level. These students may take part in additional testing in February. Parents will be informed in advance if additional testing is requested.
  
  

• Families of students who are identified for placement in our AT Math, AT ELA, Infinity Gifted or Accelerated Math programming will be informed by March 28. Please refer to the Identification Timeline for additional information.
  
  

Yvette Stahl, Gifted Coordinator

yvette.stahl@d303.org | 331.228.6166

Cold and flu season is upon us! Preventative measures remain the most effective

way to reduce the spread of influenza and other viral illnesses.

Students who present to the Health Office with a fever and/or feeling poorly are sent home. To prevent widespread illness in school, we recommend that your child stay

home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:

CONSIDER KEEPING YOUR CHILD AT HOME for an extra day of rest and

observation if they have any of the following symptoms:

• Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough

• Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep or COVID)

• Headache

• Mild stomach ache

DEFINITELY KEEP YOUR CHILD AT HOME for treatment and observation if they

have any of these symptoms:

• Fever (a temperature of 100 degrees F or greater)

• Vomiting (even once)

• Diarrhea

• Chills

• General malaise or feelings of fatigue

• Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough

• Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose

TO HELP PREVENT THE FLU AND OTHER COLDS, teach your children good

hygiene habits:

• Wash hands frequently

• Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth

• Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw

it away and then wash hands

• Avoid close contact with people who are ill

Colds and viruses are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has

a fever should remain at home until fever free and for a minimum of 24 hours without medication. A

child who has started antibiotics needs to be on medication for 24 hours before

returning to school. Keeping your ill child at home will minimize the spread of

infections and viruses in the classroom!

Thank you in advance for helping make this year at school as healthy as possible.

District 303 is proud to partner with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to offer our families broader access to information sessions and resources that support their child’s development.

For decades, GPS has been offering free programs that aim to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. As a partner organization, District 303 will support promoting upcoming programs and their importance to our local community.

View upcoming programs and access support resources.

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Location: 455 Thornwood Way, South Elgin, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-6900
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