
Greeley Greeting
Monday, December 19, 2022
A Message from the Principal
Dear Greeley Families,
It is difficult to believe that there are only four more school days in 2022! On behalf of the entire Greeley Team, I would like to wish students and families a restful break, an enjoyable holiday season, and a very Happy New Year.
We look forward to seeing our students and families back in the building on January 9th.
Sincerely,
Joshua Swanner
Principal
Please remember to send your children with an extra set of clothes as the winter weather is finally here!
Winter Sharing Reminder
Greeley’s Winter Sharing is this Thursday. Families of students with the last name beginning with A-L will attend our 10:00am performance. Families of students with the last name beginning with M-Z will attend our 1:00pm performance.
If you are attending, please RSVP here if you have not already done so. We are pre-printing sticker badges for adults who will be coming to the performances and need to know in advance who is coming. Additionally, we are anticipating a lot of people coming that day so consider arriving early to allow extra time to check in and find your seats in the auditorium.
Winnetka Parents Institute
Introduction to Kindergarten in The Winnetka Public Schools
Tuesday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Greeley School
275 Fairview Avenue
This informational session is intended for Winnetka parents of preschool students who will be attending The Winnetka Public Schools. Parents will learn more about the support and services that the District provides to current preschool students attending local preschool programming. Additionally, families will receive a preview of:
The transition-to-Kindergarten process by Crow Island, Greeley and Hubbard Woods Principals,
The resources available to families from the Department of Student Services, Equity and Inclusion
Details on Kindergarten Connection that will occur in summer 2023
Highlights of a typical kindergarten day in The Winnetka Public Schools
We look forward to meeting new families at this event!
Acceleration in Winnetka 36
January 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
The Skokie School Community Room
Director of Innovation, Teaching, and Learning Dr. Becky Mathison will host this information session about the acceleration policy. The content will include a review of the purpose of the acceleration policy and a preview of updated procedures this year. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback on specific components including the initial request form.
Interested:
January 25, 2023
10:00-11:00 AM
Online Registration Open for Incoming Kindergarteners & New Students for the 2023-2024 School Year
Registration for incoming kindergarteners and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2023-2024 is now open on the District website and via https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=30658&culture=en. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2023, are eligible to enroll.
The new student registration process is completed in three steps:
Complete new student pre-registration forms online beginning November 16, 2022.
Provide the original or certified copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent photo ID. The certified copy can be submitted in person at the District Office. If you have the original birth certificate, you may bring it to the District Office to be photocopied. The District Office is at 1235 Oak St., Winnetka.
Provide proof of residency and paper registration forms. For your convenience, all required residency documents may be uploaded during online registration. Click here to view the list of documents that will meet these requirements as well as the other forms required for registration (Registration Forms & Information).
Children will not be considered enrolled until both the online and paper portion of registration has been completed and residency documentation is verified. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 847-446-9400.
Winnetka Voices Podcast Premieres!
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.
NEW! Episode #2:
Prioritizing Social Emotional Learning & RULER in our Schools
Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, is joined by the District’s Social Emotional Learning coaches, Sachiko Kawata-Burke, Jennifer Knudson, Danielle Leitner, and Allison Szczecinski. The SEL coaches discuss the role they play in supporting students and teachers, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The coaches also share the concept behind RULER, a research-based tool from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, that is currently being implemented in our schools.
Listen here:
LEARN MORE AT THIS UPCOMING WINNETKA PARENTS INSTITUTE SESSION!
Developing a Family Charter- District Implementation of RULER
Danielle Klimak (SEL Coach)
In this presentation, we will be taking a closer look at one of the 4 RULER anchor tools: The Charter. A Charter is a tool that can be used to help create a positive and supportive social-emotional environment at school or home. A Charter helps to explore how we want to feel and what we can do to ensure that everyone has those feelings more consistently. In this presentation, you will learn about the benefits of a Charter and how to create a Charter in the home setting.
December 12, 2022
9:00-10:00 AM
Resource Center at Washburne School (confirmed)
Interested:
Premiere Episode:
Fostering Post-Pandemic Growth & Resilience for our Children
Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, speaks with Ms. Carly Andrews, Executive Director of The Alliance for Early Childhood, on how we can best support our childrens’ social and emotional needs, academic growth, and socialization in the wake of the pandemic.
Stay & Play Registration
Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):
Text-for-Help Available to Support Student Safety & Well-Being
Text-for-Help is is intended to provide confidential support to students at school. This resource is available 24/7, 365 days a year, completely anonymous, and staffed by fully-licensed counselors on the other end. Based on the students’ needs and preferences, a counselor will then direct the user to further assistance.
For further details about the tool, please review this recent Winnetka Parents Institute Session.
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- 12/22 - Winter Sharing (Performance times below)
- 12/23 - 1/8 - WINTER BREAK
- 1/9 - School resumes
- 1/10 - Intro to Kindergarten in the Winnetka Public Schools (6:00pm; Greeley School)
- 1/16 - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
12/22 Winter Sharing Schedule:
10am-11am Last Name A-L
1pm - 2pm Last Name M-Z
About Us
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