Parent News

September 2024

Hello September!

School is back in session and we are kicking off the year strong!

Join us for our School & Community Safety Event, on Tuesday September 3d from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM at BPMS. See below for more details.

I also invite you to look at all the upcoming events going on in our community this month.

If you have not completed the registration for your child, I encourage you to complete it asap. If you have any questions please contact our registrar at (847) 596-5888.

If you need assistance completing registration you are welcome to come in-person by appointment only. Click here to book your appointment.

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District Calendar

Monday Sept 2nd - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday Sept 3rd - School Improvement Day - 2 Hours Early Release for Students

Tuesday Sept 3rd - School & Community Safety Event at BPMS 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Friday Sept 27th - Teacher Institute Day - NO SCHOOL - Progress Reports Sent Home

CHECK OUT THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA

Local Food Pantries

The Giving Point

Every Monday (Excluding Holidays) 1:30 pm- 6 pm
900 Lewis Ave Winthrop Harbor IL 60096

First time visitors will need to register there and provide ID & piece of mail with current address

Abiding Christian Assembly of God

Food for residents of zion, winthrop harbor, wadsworth, or beach park
Every Wed, 9:30am-1pm, able to go weekly, must provide ID with current address or mail that states address for verification

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Mon-Thurs 8am-12pm, first time visit will need an ID and proof of address.
Will need to call in advance to make sure there is food and can only go once a month
847-244-6661

Our Lady of Humility

Tues/Wed 9-10:30am
Will need to call in advance to make sure there is food and can only go once a month
847-872-8778

CHAMPIONS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Champions | Before and After School Programs & Out-of-School Time Programs

Every day at Champions our enriching before- and after-school programs give kids a safe place to exercise their brains & their bodies while having fun.

discoverchampions.com

Waukegan Public Library Event Calendar

Warren-Newport Public Library Calendar

Zion Public Library Event Calendar

Recipe Of The Month

Easy Creamy Potato Soup

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds (680g) potatoes, peeled and chopped, 4 cups
1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cups
2 medium carrots, chopped, 1 cup
2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 cup
1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 to 4 cloves
3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup cream, half and half, sour cream, or plain yogurt
1 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheese, optional
For serving (optional): Chives or scallions, sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon, fried shallots, hot sauce

Directions

Melt the butter over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pot (like a Dutch oven). When the butter melts, stir in the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and then cook, stirring everything around the pot, for 30 seconds.
Scatter the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until it looks medium blonde in color, about 1 minute. It will smell toasty, like browned butter.
Slowly whisk in 2 cups of the stock, ensuring no lumps of flour remain. It will be thick.
Pour in the remaining stock and whisk until blended. Increase the heat to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Add the potatoes and bay leaf, then cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Turn the heat down to low, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the cream and cheese.
Taste for seasoning, then adjust with more salt and pepper as needed.
Serve with fresh herbs on top. For a thick and blended soup, use a potato masher to mash or an immersion blender to blend about half of the potatoes, and then stir back into the soup.

HEALTH SERVICES

Events Going On In The Community This Month!

Dungeons & Dragons

When: September 11th, 2024

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Teens (9-12 graders)
Register

Dual Language: ENG & SPA

When: September 12th, 2024

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Storytime in ENG and SPA
Preschool/Family
Register

Excel Power Up: Spreadsheets, Tables & Formulas Copy

When: September 12th, 2024

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Spreadsheet Construction
Creating Tables & Charts
Implementing Formulas
Adults 18 +
Register

Community Blood Drive

When: September 19th, 2024

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM

16 years and up
Register

Pokemon in the Park

When: September 20th, 2024

Where:Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3rd - 8th Graders

Community Hub

When: September 4th, 2024

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Health Services

STEAM Lab

When: September 4th, 2024

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

3rd - 5th Graders
25 Students, first come first serve

Make Your Own Essential Oil Room Spray

When: September 9th, 2024

Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Internet Basics

When: September 11th, 2024

Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Adults 18+

Little Explorers

When: September 16th, 2024

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

3 - 6 year olds
Hands on activities

Teen: Photography Class

When: August 17th, 2024

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Teens 6 -12th graders
Tips and tricks on how to capture better pictures on your phone