ELC Family News
January 2025
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 20
- No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Thursday, February 6
- Board of Education Meeting @ 7:00 PM
- No School for PreK- Family Fun Day
Dear Preschool Families,
Happy New Year! We were so excited to welcome back all our students this past week. Hope you were able to enjoy some time with the ones you love over the break.
As we step into this new year, our school community will review our class charters, school expectations, calming and problem-solving strategies.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support! Your involvement is essential in helping our students succeed, and we appreciate your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
Barb Golik
Principal
Notes from the Nurse
The Smile Illinois Mobile Dentist will be at the Early Learning Center on February 24th & 25th.
This is an optional visit and provides an opportunity for your child to see the dentist if they have not established dental care and have not seen a dentist within the past year.
The Smile Illinois Mobile Dentist accepts Medicaid and private dental insurance. If your student does not have dental insurance, there is a self-pay option of $70. The dentist will perform a dental exam and provide teeth cleaning, fluoride treatment, and apply dental sealants, as needed. A dental report card will be sent home with your child.
Please use this link to sign up for the Mobile Dentist. Paper forms will also be sent home with students next week. Please complete and return the form (paper or online) by February 7, 2025.
If you have already turned in a dental form this year, or your child has seen the dentist within the past year, please disregard this message.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole McFadden, ELC School Nurse at Nmcfadden@emsd63.org or 847-493-8573.
Weather Reminders
As the temperatures become colder each day, we want to remind families to please send students to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Please have them wear a coat, mittens, hats, and boots.
- Our students go outside between 25° F and 90°F and spend 20-25 minutes outdoors on most days.
- If your child is in need of winter clothing (coats, mittens, hats, boots, etc) please contact the Early Learning Center office at 847-827-4165 or firststeps@emsd63.org.
Winter Closings: What You Need to Know
Take a minute to review D63's Winter Weather Closing Information. A few key points:
Decisions to close schools are made jointly with other local school districts.
If buildings are going to close, expect an email, text, and phone call. Information will also be posted on our website and social media.
REPORTING ABSENCES
If your child has to miss school due to illness or any other reason, please submit via the Parent Portal.
How to use the Parent Portal to report your child’s absence:
- All absences must be submitted on the morning of the day your child will miss school - NOT the night before. Once you log into the Portal, you’ll choose your child’s name and navigate to a list of online forms. Select and complete the “Absence Form,” and then submit.
- You can find detailed, step-by-step instructions at any time on our District 63 website.
- Questions? Contact the Early Learning Center main office at 847-827-4165
