Norton Creek Elementary

New Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25pm

August-

8/19/2024- Learning and Teaching Meeting 5:30pm at Thompson Middle

8/21/2024- School Picture Day

8/26/2024- Business Service Meeting 5:30pm at Thompson Middle

8/28/2024- Early Release Day Dismissal is at 2:35pm

8/30/2024- Institute Day/No School

September-

9/2/2024- Labor Day Holiday/No School

Note: All district meetings have moved to Thompson Middle School.

Early Release Dates-

Please Mark Your Calendars And Plan Ahead

(Early release time will be at 2:35pm)

Dates are August 28th, September 25th, October 30th, November 20th, January 29th,

February 26th, March 26th, April 30th

Please see the district school year calendars below.

Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-

9:05am-3:25pm

Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.

The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.

If you are arriving after 9:05am and the doors are closed, for safety and security you must walk your student into the main office and sign them in.

Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.

LUNCH SCHEDULES:

Kindergarten- 12:15-12:35

1st Grade- 11:15-11:35

2nd Grade- 12:35-12:55

3rd Grade- 11:55-12:15

RISE- 11:55-12:15

4th Grade-12:55-1:15

5th grade- 11:35-11:55

If your student forgets their lunch please email the classroom teacher and drop off at the main office. Please label with the students full name.

Please remember to add money to your child(s) Pushcoin account in order to be able to purchase a meal. Norton Creek will be open at 8:50am on school days for breakfast. Please call the office with any questions.

The aftercare program is available for students before the school day starts and after school ends. Please reach out to West Chicago Park District if your child needs daycare prior to 8am or after 3pm. You can reach them at 630-231-9474 or www.we-goparks.org.

A few reminders to keep the school year going..... Please see new information regarding contacting the nurse at Norton Creek

How do I contact the nurse?

Please email the nurse at nor-nurses@d303.org or call 331-228-2704.

How do I contact the office or nurse via email?

Please email the office at nor-office@d303.org

What time can my student arrive to school?

We open the doors at 8:50am for student arrival every morning. Students should not be dropped off before that time as there is no supervision for students. If you arrive before drop off time please keep your child in your car until the appropriate time.

Arriving Late To School-

If your child is arriving after 9:05am please walk them into the school and sign them in. Please also notify the attendance line if you plan to arrive to school after 9:05am.

How do I report an absence?.

Absences should be called in by 8:45am if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2700 and has voicemail. You can call during the evening or overnight and leave a message. Please leave your child’s name and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms.

Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, we ask that you please still notify the office at nor-office@d303.org for attendance purposes. Please note that if your child is sick, they should be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Of course, you can always email the teacher as well, but you need to formally notify the school of any student absence.

Is your child leaving school early?

Also, if you will be picking up your child early or taking your child out for an appointment, please let our front office know as early in the day as possible by calling the main number at 331-228-2700 or email at nor-office@d303.org. This can be very helpful should a pick-up time be when the child is in specials or at lunch. Kids can be indoors as well as outdoors depending on their schedule and it can take a few extra minutes to locate and get the child down to the office for an early pickup if they are not in their classroom.

Does your child need a prearranged absence?

Students must apply for the privilege of using prearranged absence days through the principal’s office.

This completed form must be turned in at least (2) school days prior to the requested absence to the main office.

The building principal or designee has the authority to grant up to (5) days of excused absence per year

for the following types of absences:

 Participation in regional and/or national contests or awards

 Family vacation—qualified by the phrase “accompanied by parent”

 Special religious events

Please see attached form below or visit the district website at www.d303.org under the FORMS section.

What if my child has a change in dismissal/transportation?

Please let the school know as early as possible if there is a occasional change to your child dismissal by emailing nor-office@d303.org and your child's teacher or call the office directly at 331-228-2701. If it is after 2pm please call the office directly so that we can ensure your child gets the notification of changes. Dismissal time can be very hectic and to help ensure a smooth dismissal, getting any transportation changes for students early is very helpful. Simply call the school office or email at nor-office@d303.org and let them know.

What if my child forgot an item at home?

If your child has forgotten an item at home and it is needed for that day please email the classroom teacher to notify them that you will be dropping an item off. Bring the item labeled with the name and teacher to the office and place the item in the bookcase by the front window.

What is my child lost/misplaced an item at school?

Please ask your child to check the lost and found table. You can also email the classroom teacher to let her know that your student is looking for an item. They will allow time for them to check the table in the Community Room.

Note: Save our school number in your contacts. Norton Creek Elementary: (331) 228-2700.

Color Portraits is a prepay site and ordering will be closed at Midnight the day of Picture Day to process the orders. Please order prior to the deadline. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to the home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day.

It's not too late to join the 5th-grade band program! If your child is interested in playing the flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone or percussion please use THIS LINK to enroll in our program. Our band lessons will begin the week of August 26, so don't delay! Have questions about the program? Reach out to Mrs. Lydigsen at jennifer.lydigsen@d303.org.

Website: https://nortoncreek.d303.org/
Location: Norton Creek Elementary School, Smith Road, West Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Norton-Creek-Elementary-1439295139641887/