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Let's Get Rolling, 2024 - 2025!
12/13 Early Release 12:40 p.m.
12/16-12/20 Special Spirit Days to End 2024 Together! See below!
12/19 Primary Winter Parties
12/20 Early Release 12:40 p.m.
Winter Break: 12/23-1/6 (School resumes on 1/7/2025)
Special Friday Release Dates and Times for the 2024-2025 School Year
Free Parent Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe Online, Jan. 13
Parent University is back for the 2024-2025 school year. The first event will be a virtual event with Dr. Justin Patchin on the topic of Keeping Kids Safe Online. Dr. Patchin was one of the featured presenters from last year's Parent University offerings and he is back with a new topic!
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Parent University 2024-2025 Schedule
- Jan. 13 - Keeping Kids Safe Online (Virtual)
- Jan. 25 - Supporting your Student's Learning (in-person)
- Mar. 10 - Partnering with School to Improve Student Outcomes (Virtual)
- Apr. 5 - Keep Kids Learning Over Summer (in-person)
Other Resources:
News Article on Website
We know the month of December holds many celebrations for our families and it is an exciting time of year. Below are some daily activities we are suggesting to do this month to keep our minds focused and our bodies healthy. Give them a try!
Every time you complete an activity, you earn a star. Color it in. It's optional for all of our students, but we wanted to give everyone a fun way to stay healthy and have fun as we wind up the last month of the year together.
How many stars can you earn this month? If you choose to complete our calendar and bring back your paper by January 10th, your child will earn ROAR points.
We will be celebrating the end of 2024 and the winter season with our Primary class winter parties on Thursday, December 19th. The Head Room Parent from your child's classroom is working closely with the teacher to plan these activities. They will share the information about time for arrival and party times. All volunteers should be scheduled through our Head Room Parents. Reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Winter Break Activities to Nurture Social Skills and Encourage Friendships
Check out the information below from Kristen Carruthers, our Kindergarten Family Coordinator.
Kindergarten marks an important time when children are learning to be good friends. Parents and caregivers need to provide opportunities for them to practice these important social skills; therefore, limiting screen time and encouraging connection and play is the goal. During Winter Break, invite a friend to your house to play, meet friends in the community, and make time for family activities. Spending time with family and friends builds social skills and positive connections that help children bounce back from obstacles that may occur in their lives.
Look at the links below for more information and ideas for Winter Break!
Parent Information on Social Skills
Activities To Encourage Friendship
Kids Who Need A Little Help To Make Friends
Virtual Violence: How does it effect children’s behavior?
Fun Winter Outings: Bella’s Bouncies Jump Center, Bowling Near D50, FunFlatables, Launch Trampoline - Special Programs
Children Museums To Visit (ask about free passes at WNPL): Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Kohl Children’s Museum, Round Lake Children’s Neighborhood Museum
Park Districts and Public Library Community Events: Grayslake, Gurnee, Round Lake, Waukegan , Warren Newport Public Library
Winter Break BINGO: English/Spanish
For more information and videos on parenting, visit the Primary School Parent Resource Hub
Yesterday we had our first taste of winter weather with snow and blowing winds. We will go outside for recess every day during the winter as long as the windchill is above 10 degrees. Research shows that kids who spend more time outdoors are more physically active, and physical activity drives positive health outcomes. "It is not only medically sound, but plain common sense that running around outside in the winter is far more beneficial that being cooped up indoors" -Dr. Michel Cohen, Author and Founder of Tribeca Pediatrics
Doctors note that daily doses of fresh air increase circulation, boost immune systems and promote overall wellness and kids generally sleep better.
To prepare for colder temperatures and snowy fun, all students should come to school with the 5 points. This means a warm coat, hat, mittens, snow pants and boots. Without these items, students will not enjoy their recess time and students without boots and snowpants will not be allowed to play in the snow. Winter can be a fun time for our students, so please send them to school with all of the proper gear. Thank you!
