Hubbard Woods Update

Hubbard Woods Families,

Happy Monday!

We kicked off our week with our Town Hall gathering. Members of our community were interviewed to cap off our observance of Hispanic Heritage. Former HW student, Zoe Kozina has published a children's book Your Beautiful Mind. It is the story of a young panda who discovers that learning differently is okay! Zoe read her book and was interviewed as well. This begins our disability awareness observance.

We have a great deal of excitement around our Inktober project. It is a challenge meant to develop your drawing practices. We participate in a school-friendly version. We know that in October, different images can elicit different feelings from the participants. Please feel free to make any substitutions you or your child want and just send in the alternative picture with the number indicated on the back. Please email Ms. Bammy with any questions. judebamshad@winnetka36.org

I wanted to share a few quick reminders about parking around our school. Traveling teacher/staff spots on Burr should never be used by parents or caregivers. This is especially important at the end of the day when our Right At School staff are coming to care for our aftercare students. Also, please do not line up on Chatfield before 3 p.m. for pick-up. Once our three spots in front of the building are filled, we end up blocking the entire street. This can create stressful situations for our neighbors as they cannot pass. Please remember not to block any driveways as you line up down our neighborhood streets at any time. Thank you!

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Beth Carmody

Our Halloween parades will take place on 10/31.

9:00- Kindergarteners will come to school in their costumes and parade around the playground.

1:30- 1st and 2nd Graders

2:00- 3rd and 4th Graders

1st-4th Graders will put on their costumes at school. Please do not send any special accessories as these can get accidentally left at school. No weapons of any kind are permitted at school even if they are a part of the costume. Scary masks and any painted-on fake blood are also not allowed. We want everyone to feel safe and enjoy the day.

Hello, HW Families!

Hubbard Woods’ 1st and 2nd graders are in for a *treat* - local author Lowey Bundy Sichol is coming to visit and share her newest book - COOKIE QUEEN - on Wednesday, October 18! Signed copies of the book are available for purchase from our friends at The Book Stall via the link below and will be delivered directly to students on the day of the visit. Please order by Monday, 10/16. Many thanks to the Book Stall for generously sponsoring our author visits throughout the year!

LINK:

https://www.thebookstall.com/author-lowey-bundy-sichol-visits-winnetka-schools

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf58qkJz6ZsrzbhxPXLZk73umg188i0Nbud9FkREOsAOa1BOw/viewform

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Click here to view a message from Carleton Washburne students.

Bullying affects everyone: those exhibiting bullying behaviors, the bullied, and the bystanders. The District's Bullying Response and Prevention Plan creates awareness of what bullying is with “child-friendly” language that illustrates the difference between mean, rude or bullying behavior; establishes and communicates to students, parents and staff methods for reporting incidents related to bullying behavior; develops communication protocols for investigating, notifying and resolving incidents reported; and, builds an ongoing dialog with students on bullying awareness and prevention.

The District 36 approach to bullying is “pro” solution rather than “anti” problem to foster a change of culture through kindness, compassion, respect, reaching out, and helping others. Every October, students discuss bullying prevention in their classrooms/advisories where they are reminded of methods available to them to speak with an adult about their concerns. Students in grades 5-8 are able to report an incident or indicate that they want to talk to an adult from a form on their ipad. Students K-4 are able to report an incident to any adult in whatever form is most comfortable for them. A reporting form is also accessible from the District’s website, along with information on text4help. Click here for additional information.

Methods for students to report.

Winnetka Parents Institute

The District offers regular sessions for families to learn more about a variety of topics. Please view the fall schedule here. If you were unable to attend “The Winnetka Experience: Portrait of a Graduate, Portrait of an Educator, and Progressive Education”view the session here.

Coming Soon:

District 36: Benchmark Assessments

October 19 2023

9:30 A.M.

Location: Skokie Community Room

Join Dr. Becky Mathison, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Teaching and Learning, to hear about the standardized academic assessments administered in the areas of reading and math. Learn about what skills are assessed at each grade level, how staff use this information, and when parents can expect to receive assessment results following each of the three benchmarking periods (fall, winter, and spring)

Interested:

RSVP for this event here

Following the event a link will be provided to the recorded presentation on the website.

Feedback Link

Understanding Assessment Results

Fall benchmark assessment results have been mailed home. Information to help parents understand the assessment reports are available on the District website. As a community of learners, we are navigating the way through how to best use this information along with the valuable insight gathered on a day-to-day basis in our schools. Thank you for being our partner in this growth process.

Literacy Pilot Underway

Last year the District strategic plan goal to realign the K-1 literacy program was updated to entail a full curriculum review of literacy programming K-8. The goal of the curriculum review is to ensure there is a guaranteed and viable literacy curriculum based upon current research that builds from Kindergarten through Grade 8. In the spring a group of educators that comprised the District’s Literacy Leadership Committee identified literacy programs to pilot this year and 60 classroom teachers volunteered to participate in the pilot. Participating in the pilot means that the teacher has been trained in the program and will select one existing unit in the literacy curriculum to replace with the pilot curriculum. Your child’s classroom teacher may have shared this information during the recent Go To School Night events, as well as through their classroom newsletters. While the student learning outcomes in literacy may remain the same this year, the programming, materials and sequence used may be different in classrooms where the pilot is taking place. More information about the pilot will continue to be shared through District communications and regular updates during School Board meetings. A special thank you to the Winnetka Public Schools Foundation Board for approving funding that was used for a large majority of the pilot training that occurred during September.

Reminder of Covid-19 Guidance for Students/Staff:

Per the Illinois Department of Public Health, it is recommended that a person isolates for at least 5 days from symptom onset if symptoms are present or 5 days from positive test date if no symptoms. Day 1 starts the day after symptom onset/positive test date. They can return on day 6 if fever, vomiting, and diarrhea cease for 24 hours and have improvement of symptoms. It is recommended to mask day 6-10.

2023/2024 Calendar

To view the calendar for the 2023/2024 school year, please click here.

Fall 2023 Safety Bulletin

The Winnetka Public Schools, Village, Police, and Fire Departments work to proactively refine safety practices on an ongoing basis. We are grateful for our collaborative partnership, and have worked together to compile a Fall Edition of our Safety Bulletin as we begin the 23/24 school year. You’ll find general information on a variety of safety-related topics and resources to support the safety of our entire community.

Monthly Observances

As part of Winnetka School District 36’s ongoing commitment to equity by fostering connection and belonging, the District will take time each month to recognize the contributions of people of diverse backgrounds. The goal of these monthly observances is to provide resources and support for teachers in order to bring awareness and appreciation to the diverse population of students in our community. Observances will look different at all schools and even at different grade levels. Some activities might include art, music, book studies, research projects, sharing cultural holidays and celebrations, and other school activities. As materials are developed for these observances, we will make them accessible.

September 15- October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

October: Disability Awareness

November: Native American Heritage

December: Human Rights

January: MLK Jr. Day

February: Black History

March - April 15: Women’s History Month

April 15-May 15: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

May 15 - June 13: Jewish American Heritage

Want to monitor your child's school device at home? Set up the JAMF Parent App!

If your student brings their school device home (grades 4-8), consider setting up the JAMF Parent App! The JAMF Parent app will allow you to allow & restrict apps, enable an app lock, set device and location rules, etc. All you need is the JAMF Parent App on your device (Apple/Android) and your student's iPad in front of you. Follow the instructions in this brief tutorial from JAMF on how to set it up and interact with the platform. Additional resources can be found here.

Introducing The Winnetka Public Schools App

Download the District’s app by searching “The Winnetka Public Schools” on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app will serve as a convenient way to report absences, view and manage your school calendars, and see at-a-glance District news.

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

The Volunteer Center's 21st Make A Difference Day is Saturday, October 21

This is your opportunity to “upcycle” your new or gently used goods to16 nonprofits who will gratefully receive your donations at the Indian Hill Metra Train Station Parking Lot in Winnetka (111 Green Bay Road, Winnetka) from 9am-noon.

This annual Volunteer Center (VC) donation drop-off collects nearly 30,000 items each year! See the detailed list on the VC website of the 16 nonprofits and the goods they have requested and start sorting, tagging and bagging them for drop off! Please share with your service groups, businesses, and friends.

Thank you to everyone for all the work you are doing to support the Volunteer Center and this year's Make A Difference Day!

Monday, October 16- Walk, Bike and Roll to School Week begins

Tuesday, October 24 - Picture Retake Day

Tuesday, October 31 - Kindergarten Halloween Walk 9:00 (Parents welcome on the playground)

1st-4th Walk -1:45 (Parents welcome to view on the blacktop or sidewalks)

Wednesday, November 1st - Institute Day ( No Student Attendance)

Monday-Friday November 20-24- Thanksgiving Holiday (No school)

8:30am | Doors open

8:37am | School promptly begins

11:30am-12:20pm | Lunch

2:10pm | Kindergarten dismissal

2:45pm | Early Release (MONDAYS ONLY)- Kindergarten Stay and Play/Bridge Care and all 1st-4th students

3:15pm | Tuesdays through Fridays Grades 1-4 & Stay and Play/Bridge Care Dismissal

Email: jenniferhartlett@winnetka36.org
Website: https://www.winnetka36.org/hubbardwoods
Location: 1110 Chatfield Road, Winnetka, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 446-0920