
Greeley Greeting
Monday, November 14, 2022
A Message from the Principal
Dear Greeley Families,
We had a great mosaic dedication ceremony last Friday. Despite the chilly weather, a number of former Greeley students, now in sixth grade, joined us to celebrate the addition of our latest art installation (and their involvement in its creation). A special thank you goes to our PTO for supplying treats and warm drinks to sip on.
On behalf of the entire Greeley faculty, I would like to with you all a safe and restful upcoming Thanksgiving Break!
Sincerely,
Joshua Swanner
Principal
BREAD TAGS FOR WHEELCHAIRS
Contact GoGreenWinnetka@gmail.com with any questions.
TREX PLASTIC FILM CHALLENGE BEGINS
Time to Gather Up Your Plastic Bags...
The TREX Plastic Film Challenge Starts November 15th! Each year Go Green Winnetka and all District 36 schools participate in this program, which enlists schools to collect plastic bags and wrap, which are then recycled and made into alternate wood products. The Challenge runs from November 15 - April 15, with winners announced on Earth Day. During this time, bins are placed at D36 schools to collect the *plastics listed below.
●Grocery bags
●Bread bags
●Case overwrap (e.g. water, soda and juice bottles)
●Dry cleaning bags
Newspaper sleeves
●Ice bags
●Wood pellet bags
●Ziplock and other reclosable bags
●Produce bags
●Bubble wrap
●Salt bags
●Cereal bags
*Please note, all plastics must be clean, dry, and free of food residue.
16th Annual Plastic Recycling Challenge
Contact GoGreenWinnetka@gmail.com with any questions.
Marla's Lunch Reminder
If you have ordered hot lunch on a day that your child will not be at school, you may pick up that lunch at the front desk. Please notify Meredith Park ((847) 446-6060) by 10am, and we will hold the lunch at the front desk for you to pick up after 12pm. If you do not notify Ms. Park, the hot lunch will be deemed disposed of or donated to a staff member or student.
Please note: For allergy purposes, any donated lunch given to a child who does not have a lunch that day will need approval from the parent to receive this.
Please contact Kate Casale MacNally (Katherine.macnally@gmail.com; (917) 623-2029), the PTO Lunch Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions.
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.
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.
Listen here:
Click here for resources and events from The Alliance for Early Childhood.
The Winnetka Wire
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.
Fall Winnetka Parents Institute Schedule
The District is offering an array of upcoming educational sessions for families and community members. Click here for a complete list of session dates and more information. Fall sessions include SEL-related topics and technology tips for parents regarding maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones. Up next:
Technology Survival Skills for Parents
Patrick Dawson, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones for students is a daunting task for any parents. This session will increase parent awareness and provide basic skills of how to maneuver through platforms, identify warning signs to look for, and hopefully reduce the stress of parenting students online in addition to in-person.
November 14, 2022
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Resource Center at Washburne School (confirmed)
Interested:
Online Registration Opens November 16 for Incoming Kindergarteners & New Students for the 2023-2024 School Year
Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):
Follow us on Social Media!
Please follow the District via the following social media platforms in order to see day-to-day happenings and more.
Facebook and Twitter: @Winnetka36
Instagram: @WinnetkaPublicSchools
- 11/18 - Last day of fall after school programing
- 11/18 - November Birthday lunch with Principal Swanner
- 11/21 - 11/25 - Thanksgiving Break
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