Greeley Greeting

Dear Greeley Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the three day weekend!

This week's Greeting has a number of smaller, but important updates. Please be sure to reach out to our main office if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Joshua Swanner

Principal

Please plan to keep students home if they are vomiting or have had more than 2 instances of diarrhea. In addition, please keep students home if they are running a fever (100 degrees or more). Once they have gone 24 hours without a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, they may return to school.

For incoming second to fourth-graders, please use the link below to register for violin, viola, and cello.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11Ht_yhorZu0uC6AmKMa_6l1GBSoY1bzqfl5ABvbWx_o/edit

We have had an increase in families using the Greeley parking lot for drop off during normal drop off times. Unless special arrangements have been made with the school, please do not use the parking lot to drop-off students between 8:20-8:37 or pick them up between 3:15-3:45. This poses a safety hazard for our students. Thank you for your partnership on this matter.

As we prepare for the summer season in the Winnetka community, I am sharing the District’s Safety Bulletin (3rd edition). This document is intended to share safety guidance and news with you in an at-a-glance format. You’ll find general information on a variety of safety-related topics from the District, Village and Winnetka Police and Fire Departments, such as water safety, information on pre-registering your ID for upcoming school events, and mental health resources.

Season 2, Episode #6: Crow Island School at 85

Crow Island School, an internationally recognized beacon of Progressive Education, turns 85-years-old in 2025. Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, reflects on the school’s enduring legacy with Dr. Luke Livingston, current Principal, and Dr. Julie Pfeffer, who served as Principal for 11 years. Listeners will also receive a review of extensive renovations that will occur in 2024-2025, retaining the building’s original historic details but, as Dr. Pfeffer notes, “allowing Crow Island to grow into the future so students and teachers can be their best.”

Listen here:

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Winnetka Voices is a podcast hosted by The Winnetka Public Schools, featuring candid conversations on issues relevant to education and shared resources to support our students and families.

The District offers regular sessions for families to learn more about a variety of topics.

Thanks to all who attended!

If you missed our spring sessions, watch the videos here:

• From Washburne to New Trier: (with Paul Waechtler, Principal), A D36 Parent's Guide to the New Trier Transition
• Not Quite Little Kid, Not Quite Teenager: The Developmental Progression of the Middle School Child
• Digital Citizenship in Winnetka (with SEL Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists)
• What Do These Reports Mean? (Greeley Staff Members and Principal Joshua Swanner)

This is a friendly reminder that all medical forms required by the State of Illinois are due before the first day of school. You can find additional copies of the forms on the district website here.

Please see the information below:

State of Illinois Health Examination:

Kindergarten & Grade 6

Eye Examination:

Kindergarten

Dental Examination:

Kindergarten, Grade 2 & Grade 6

Please use the links on the district’s health page to upload your child’s completed forms.

• Friday, June 7: Field Day
• Tuesday, June 11: Field Day Rain Date
• Friday, June 14: Last Day of Student Attendance - 11:20 am dismissal for K-4

School Hours:

8:30am | Doors open

8:37am | School promptly begins

2:10pm | Kindergarten dismissal

2:45pm | Early Release (MONDAY ONLY)

3:15pm | Grades 1-4 and Stay & Play Kindergarten dismissal

Email: GordonSchreiber@winnetka36.org
Website: https://www.winnetka36.org/greeley
Location: 275 Fairview Avenue, Winnetka, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 446-6060
Facebook: facebook.com/Winnetka36
Twitter: @Winnetka36