Hubbard Woods Update
November 28, 2022
Principal Update
Dear Hubbard Woods Families,
While I hope that everyone had wonderful family time this past week, we are already looking forward to the next four weeks of learning together to close out 2022.
Thank you to all that supported the school through your purchases at the Book Fair. We greatly appreciate all of our PTO members that helped run the fair. It couldn't happen without your time and dedication.
Hubbard Woods students joined with over 700,000+ other cup stackers around the world to help break the World Record for the most people in multiple locations cup stacking on the same day. See the above pictures.
Have a great week,
Beth
News from the Resource Center:
Thank You, Hubbard Woods Readers!
One of the thrills of shopping at the book fair is knowing that you now own that book - and Bernie's Book Bank extends the thrill of book ownership to under-served children throughout the Chicagoland area. The HW community support of both the 2022 Book Fair and our Bernie's Book Bank drive was (once again) absolutely amazing! Thank you to all of our Hubbard Woods families for supporting and encouraging children and their reading here at school, in your homes, and throughout our area. Our book fair and book drive would not have been possible without the dedication of our PTO volunteers, especially PTO chairpersons Amy Kay and Alli Gary - kudos to you both!
K-2 Author Visit with Alex Willan
Our wonderful friends at the Book Stall are sponsoring another HW Author Visit - this time, picture book author/illustrator Alex Willan! Mr. Willan writes and illustrates the Jasper & Ollie series as well as the popular and hilarious ... Are the Worst! picture books. We are excited to host his visit in the RC for our K-2 students on Tuesday, December 6 as he promotes his newest book, Yetis Are the Worst!.
If you are interested in purchasing autographed copies of any of Mr. Willan's books please click here and follow the instructions for school delivery. Orders are due Thursday, December 1 to ensure the books are available for Mr. Willan's visit so please don't delay!
Questions? Email Mrs. Delzell at lizdelzell@winnetka36.org.
Elementary Principal Update
Cold Weather Process
We plan to go outside whenever possible for recess. Our rule of thumb is “when in doubt, we go out.” That said, the weather is getting colder and we ask for families to partner with us to ensure students are prepared to go outside. Our ask is that you take a look at the weather in the morning and send students with the gear needed to head outside even in the colder weather.
When is it too cold to go outside for recess?
Only in the event of very cold days will we not be going outside for recess. In the morning, we will closely monitor the temperature and if the “feels like” temperature falls at 10 degrees or below we will plan for indoor recess. That said, if the day is sunny and students have winter gear we may head outside for a few minutes of fresh air. Please check with your teacher or administrator if you have questions.
Below are resources we use as guidance for our district to determine if we are outside or staying inside for recess.
How do we monitor the weather?
We will use the Weather Channel to monitor the weather. This gives us our “feels like” temperature.
We use the ISBE windchill guide for guidance.
District Updates
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.
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
Check out the November 2022 issue here.
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.
Winnetka Parents Institute
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:
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:
Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):
For upcoming events, access FAN’s website here.
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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 through 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.
https://www.trex.com/our-company/news/trex-launches-16th-annual-plastic-film-recycling-challenge/
Contact GoGreenWinnetka@gmail.com with any questions.
Important Dates to Remember
- Tuesday, December 20th - Winter Sing (time TBD) Families will be invited to attend.
- Friday, December 23rd- No School, Winter Break Begins
- Monday, January 9th - School Reopens
- Monday, January 16th- Martin Luther King Jr.Day -No School
Hubbard Woods 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