Norton Creek Elementary
Friday E-News- May 29th, 2026
Dear D303 Families,
We are excited to share that beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, D303 will be moving to a new Student Information System called Synergy.
For families and students, this means two new online portals for you to access important information: ParentVUE and StudentVUE. These will replace Home Access Center (HAC) as the way you stay connected with your student's gradebook, attendance, report cards, and so much more.
This transition is a step forward for our district, and our staff have been hard at work preparing for it. Behind the scenes, teams have been setting up the new system, transferring student data from our current system to Synergy, and training D303 employees so we are ready to support staff, students, and families.
What you need to know right now:
Home Access Center (HAC) will close on Friday, June 5, 2026. HAC needs to go offline so we can complete the data conversion to the new system. Once it closes, it will no longer be accessible.
Please view and save your student's report cards before June 5, 2026.
Your student's grades are likely to be posted sooner, but all grades will be available in Home Access Center by June 1.
In July and August, we will share more information about:
Creating your ParentVUE accounts
Logging in and accessing the new portals
A navigation overview to help you find what you need in the new portal
If you have questions about HAC or need help accessing it before it closes, please reach out to your school's front office.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we prepare for this exciting change. We look forward to introducing you to ParentVUE and StudentVUE later this summer!
Sincerely,
D303 Communications
Make Your Voice Heard! Take the D303 Facilities Survey
Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon shared an update this week on the School Board’s discussion of the Final Report submitted by the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee.
D303 launched a communitywide Facilities Survey this week. As the Board considers potential facilities investments, we want input from all community members on this key question: What do you want your schools to look like and do for our students over the next 30 years?
And to help the community understand the current state of D303 facilities, Dr. Gordon shared a video recap of the Facilities Committee’s work and findings. Please take a little bit of time to watch the video and make your voice heard by taking the survey!
Read Dr. Gordon’s full message here.
¡Haz oír tu voz! Participa en la encuesta sobre las instalaciones del Distrito 303
El superintendente, el Dr. Paul Gordon, compartió esta semana información actualizada sobre las discusiones de la Junta Educativa en torno al informe final presentado por el Comité Comunitario de Instalaciones Educativas del Distrito 303.
El D303 ha puesto en marcha esta semana una encuesta comunitaria sobre las instalaciones. Ahora que la Junta Educativa está valorando posibles inversiones en instalaciones, queremos conocer la opinión de todos los miembros de la comunidad sobre esta cuestión clave: ¿Cómo te gustaría que fueran tus escuelas y qué te gustaría que ofrecieran a nuestros estudiantes durante los próximos 30 años?
Para ayudar a la comunidad a comprender el estado actual de las instalaciones del D303, el Dr. Gordon ha compartido un vídeo resumen del trabajo y de las conclusiones del Comité de Instalaciones. Tómate unos minutos para ver el vídeo y ¡haz oír tu voz participando en la encuesta!
Lee aquí el mensaje completo del Dr. Gordon.
School Physical and Immunization Requirements:
Attention parents of incoming Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade students! Per Illinois school code, your student will need a school physical and a complete record of immunizations prior to the first day of school next year, which is August 12, 2026. Make your appointments today. These appointments fill up quickly! Please contact your school nurse prior to May 27, 2026 if you need a copy of your child's immunizations. Please note - a sport physical is not the same as a school physical! You may turn the required forms into your school nurse anytime. Please remember to make a copy for your own records!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25pm
June-
6/1/2026- Report cards Post at 9am
August-
8/10/2026- Supply Drop Off 4:00-6:00pm
8/12/2026- 1st Day of School
All district meetings have moved to the
Professional Learning Center
at Lincoln School (211 S. 6Th Ave)
Don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities! Check out all the summer school and camp offerings on the District 303 website.
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SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULES
Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-
9:05am-3:25pm
Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.
The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.
If you are arriving after 9:05am we do ask for your student's safety and security that you walk your student into the main office and sign them in.
If your student will be absent/late or need to leave early please call the attendance line at which is available 24 hours a day at 331-228-2700.
Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.
Lost and Found Table
The Lost and Found table is located in the Community Room. Students can check it regularly for lost items. The table will be cleared and donated on the last day of each month. In May the table will be discarded on the last day of school. Please let your child's classroom teacher know if your child needs to check it for items left at school.
LUNCH SCHEDULES
LUNCH SCHEDULES:
Kindergarten- 12:00-12:20
1st Grade- 11:20-11:40
2nd Grade- 12:40-1:00
3rd Grade- 12:20-12:40
RISE- 11:40-12:00
4th Grade-11:40-12:00
5th grade- 1:00-1:20
If your student forgets their lunch please email the classroom teacher and drop off at the main office. Please label with the students full name.
Organic Life
Friendly Reminders from The Main Office-
A few reminders to keep the school year going..... Please see new information regarding contacting the nurse at Norton Creek
How do I contact the nurse?
Please email the nurse at nor-nurses@d303.org or call 331-228-2704.
How do I contact the office?
Please email the office at nor-office@d303.org
What time can my student arrive to school?
We open the doors at 8:50am for student arrival every morning. Students should not be dropped off before that time as there is no supervision for students. If you arrive before drop off time please keep your child in your car until the appropriate time.
Arriving Late To School-
If your child is arriving after 9:05am please walk them into the school and sign them in. Please also notify the attendance line if you plan to arrive to school after 9:05am.
How do I report an absence?.
Absences should be called in by 8:45am if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2700 and has voicemail. You can call during the evening or overnight and leave a message as it is available 24hours a day. Please leave your child’s name and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms.
Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, we ask that you please still notify the office at 331-228-2700. Please note that if your child is sick, they should be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Of course, you can always email the teacher as well, but you need to formally notify the school of any student absence.
Is your child leaving school early?
Also, if you will be picking up your child early or taking your child out for an appointment, please let our front office know as early in the day as possible by calling the main number at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. This can be very helpful should a pick-up time be when the child is in specials or at lunch. Kids can be indoors as well as outdoors depending on their schedule and it can take a few extra minutes to locate and get the child down to the office for an early pickup if they are not in their classroom.
What if my child has a change in dismissal/transportation?
Please let the school know as early as possible if there is a occasional change to your child dismissal calling office prior to 12 noon directly at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. Dismissal time can be very hectic and to help ensure a smooth dismissal, getting any transportation changes for students early is very helpful. Simply call the school office at 331-228-2700 and let them know. We kindly ask that you notify the school and teacher by 12 noon if there are any changes. Please try to keep a consistent schedule for you student as much as possible to avoid confusion.
What if my child forgot an item at home?
If your child has forgotten an item at home and it is needed for that day please email the classroom teacher to notify them that you will be dropping an item off. Bring the item labeled with the name and teacher to the office and place the item in the bookcase by the front window.
What is my child lost/misplaced an item at school?
Please ask your child to check the lost and found table. You can also email the classroom teacher to let her know that your student is looking for an item. They will allow time for them to check the table in the Community Room.
Note: Save our school number in your contacts. Norton Creek Elementary: (331) 228-2700.
Volunteer Liability Form Below-
Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.
• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers
Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.
