Tuesday Newsday

• Little 9 Cross Country Meet at Lincoln Hall - Oct. 8, 4 p.m.
• 1st Grade STEM/Story Walk Night - Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m.
• District Closed in Observance of Columbus Day - Oct. 12
• Teacher Institute Day | No School for Students - Oct. 13
• Pre-K Family Game Night - Oct. 15, 5 p.m.
• Picture Retake Day - Oct. 23
• Lincoln Hall Halloween Party - Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.
• Lincoln Hall Fall Music Concert - Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
• Pre-K Halloween parades and parties - Oct. 29

AM: 10-10:45 a.m. (Parade: 10:45 a.m.)

PM: 1:45-2:30 p.m. (Parade: 2:30 p.m.)

• Halloween parades and parties - Oct. 30

Todd Hall: 9:15-10 a.m. (Parade: 8:50-9:15 a.m.)

Rutledge Hall: 9:30-10:15 a.m. (Parade: 10:15-10:45 a.m.)

• AM-Only Student Attendance Day - Oct. 30

See Half-Day bus times on the District website.

This month, the District will cooperate with the Village of Lincolnwood to complete lead water testing as required by a newly enacted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation. The District previously conducted this testing last school year at Lincoln Hall and no lead was detected. To learn more about school testing requirements, please review this FAQ document.

As we approach our annual Halloween celebrations, please remember that costumes should be non-violent (no weapons, weapon lookalikes, or gruesome images), functional (allowing for safe movement and clear visibility, with no masks), and appropriate for school.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to continue reporting student absences through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Visit the District website to learn more about how to use the new feature and keep in mind these important points:

• Absences must be reported by 8:59 a.m. on the day of the absence. If you miss this cutoff, please contact the school office.

• If your child will be leaving early or arriving late during the day, such as for a dentist appointment, be sure to categorize the absence as a partial-day absence.

• If your child is leaving early, please provide the exact time of pickup in the 'Explanation' field, and also contact the school office.

• Please include any information relevant to your student’s absence in the explanation box. Front office staff can see detailed notes.

The District plans three classroom parties every year to celebrate Halloween (Oct. 30), Winter Break (Dec. 18), and Valentine's Day (Feb. 12) at Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall. Sign-up periods for each party will be as follows:

• Halloween - Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. through Oct. 13 at 11:59 p.m.
• Winter Break - Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. through Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m.
• Valentine’s Day - Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. through Feb. 2 at 11:59 p.m.

At the end of each sign-up period, the District will create a schedule of coverage for every classroom at both schools, ensuring that those who express interest are assigned to at least one party during the year.

To indicate your interest in volunteering for a Halloween party, complete this form. The form will close on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at midnight.

Depending on their grade, students may have required medical forms due for the new school year. Per state law, students not in compliance by October 15, 2026 will be unable to attend classes until required health forms are submitted. If you have any questions, please contact your respective building school nurse.

• Lincoln Hall | Nurse Foy, 847-745-3877 or sfoy@sd74.org

• Rutledge Hall | Nurse Campos, 847-745-3802 or kcampos@sd74.org

• Todd Hall | Nurse Jusic, 847-745-3732 or zjusic@sd74.org

To purchase and customize your 2026-2027 yearbook, go to www.treering.com/validate and enter the following passcodes:

• Todd Hall: 1015677948684573
• Rutledge Hall: 1015681385313334
• Lincoln Hall: 1015675171354247

Receive 10% off your order if you purchase by Oct. 31!

Learn more about the People Active with Lincolnwood Schools (PALS) organization.

• PALS Board meeting - Oct. 19, 7 p.m. at Rutledge Hall library - Connect with fellow parents and caregivers, and discuss plans for the school year, upcoming fundraisers, and ways to work together to support SD74 students, teachers, and schools. Everyone is welcome!

Be sure to check the Virtual Bulletin Board on the SD74 website regularly for special announcements from around the community.

• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Slumber Night - Oct. 6, 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., at Lincolnwood Community Center. Learn more.
• Trunk-or-Treat - Oct. 25, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., at Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center Parking Lot. Learn more.
• Halloween Parade and Festivities at "The Scarrington" - Oct. 30, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., at The Carrington at Lincolnwood. Learn more.
• Diwali - Nov. 7, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., at Lincolnwood Community Center. Learn more.

www.sd74.org

6950 N. East Prairie Road, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

847-675-8234

Questions about Tuesday Newsday? Contact:

Jackie McGoey, Director of Communications and Community Relations, at jmcgoey@sd74.org