BULLDOG BULLETIN

Sarah Adams Families,

I hope this message finds you all well as we move closer to the holiday season. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate the kindness and generosity that makes our school such a special place!

I want to give a huge shout-out to our 2nd and 5th-grade teams for organizing a tremendously successful food drive to support our local food pantry. Their efforts brought in a generous amount of food, and it was heartwarming to see our community come together to make a difference. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

As we approach the winter months, I’d like to remind families to please inform the school if your child has any health concerns we should be aware of. This helps us provide the best possible support for your student and maintain a healthy learning environment for everyone. Please feel free to reach out to the school nurse or main office if you need assistance or have questions.

Lastly, a big thank you to our 4th and 5th-grade student leadership club for their creativity and dedication! They’ve been hard at work planning fun spirit days for the final two weeks before our winter break. Their enthusiasm and teamwork bring so much positive energy to our school, and I can’t wait to see everyone’s school spirit on display. Please see below for details!

Warm regards,

Dr. Colleen Conway

📌 December 20: Early Release

📌 December 20-January 6: Winter Break

📌 January 7: School Resumes

As part of our commitment to providing continuous service excellence to our families and our community, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback will help us determine what is working well in your child’s school and any areas that may need improvement.

The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit. The survey will ask you to select your child’s school, and you can complete a separate survey for each of the schools your children attend.

The Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey can be accessed here:

• Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 – Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey

• QR Code link is below

The survey is scheduled for Monday, November 18 through Thursday, December 12

To maintain confidentiality of the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey, our partners at Studer Education will be administering the survey, managing the data collection, and aggregating the data to provide results reports to leaders.

Thank you for your commitment to our success!

This message has been sent via email and text message. If you did NOT receive a corresponding text message, please email me directly, at Colleen.Conway@lz95.org, so that I can make sure you receive communications in all available forms.

SIGN UP NOW!! On December 14th, 2024, Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 will open our schools to the community for guided tours. Improvements have been made to all district schools, especially as a result of the 2018 referendum which allowed for facility improvements and also some major new construction.

The community is welcome to attend guided tours - ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - by signing up through the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mszwjj5k.

***Sign up is required by December 11th, 2024***

TOUR TIME SLOTS BY BUILDING

Middle School North & Spencer Loomis – 8:00 am, 8:15 am, 8:30 am

Lake Zurich High School – 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am

May Whitney – 11:00 am, 11:15 am, 11:30 am

Seth Paine – 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm

Young Adult Center – 1:00 pm, 1:10 pm, 1:20 pm

Sarah Adams - 1:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:15 pm

Middle School South and Isaac Fox Elementary - 2:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:00 pm

For any questions, please contact us at feedback@lz95.org.

We kindly remind all parents and caregivers to please drive carefully and follow speed limits on school property and in the surrounding neighborhood. Many of our students walk, ride bikes, or use scooters to get to and from school, and their safety is our top priority.

Please be mindful of crosswalks, follow posted speed limits, and avoid distractions such as cell phones while driving. This is especially important during busy times before and after school. Together, we can ensure that everyone gets to school and home safely.

Get your tickets NOW before they're gone!
The Harlem Wizards are coming, and you don't want to miss this!
Get Your Tickets Here

The Wizards are bringing the heat as they take on your favorite teachers in a game full of jaw-dropping tricks, non-stop action, and tons of fun! It's the perfect holiday gift to purchase now for the whole family — an experience everyone can enjoy together!

Date: January 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Location: LZHS Fieldhouse

Stay tuned for more exciting details, and get ready to cheer on your teachers and the Harlem Wizards! Let’s make this night unforgettable!

The 2024-25 Sarah Adams yearbook is now available for ordering. We have soft and hard cover options, which will be delivered to school in May. Please email SAYearbookLZ95@gmail.com with any questions and don't forget to join the Sarah Adams Yearbook (that exact name) facebook group to submit your photos for inclusion in the yearbook.

Link to order - https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/25039

Job Number - 25039

This year, in conjunction with the District 95 Board of Education and administration, the Superintendent has started a new initiative called “Sip ‘n Chat” where up to two Board members, one or more administrators, and Dr. Gallt will be available at various locations in the community for people to drop in for conversations relating to our school district. Key administrators will also be on hand as subject matter experts in particular areas, but discussions are not restricted to only that topic. The hope is to have room for up to 20-25 people at one time, though it is also fine to come and go – please consider stopping by for a cup of coffee and a chat! The next Sip ‘n Chat dates are listed below:

Subject Matter Experts: College and Career

December 9, 2024

First Watch, 20505 N Rand Rd, Kildeer

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Subject Matter Experts: Supporting Student Needs

The Lake Zurich High School Women in STEAM Club is hosting a free Science Fair for students in grades K-12+ on Saturday, January 25th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lake Zurich High School. There are two ways to participate. Students can choose to present a science fair project at the event, or they can come and listen to other students’ presentations. All students can engage in the hands-on science exploration stations and attend the science show. Click here to learn more about the Science Fair and register for the event.

Are you a student passionate about filmmaking or interested in giving it a shot? The D95 Film Festival is your chance to showcase your creativity! 🎥✨ Submit your original film for a chance to be featured in the 13th Annual D95 Film Festival, proudly sponsored by the D95 Educational Foundation.

Event Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Submission Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Submit Here - https://omella.com/s6y89 or visit www.district95foundation.org

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top films!

Don’t miss your chance to shine on the big screen!

The safety and security of students, staff, families and community members is a top priority in District 95. In an effort to provide more information to families regarding district emergency preparedness, additional information has been added to the Safety & Security webpage regarding our reunification planning. Families should select the “Reunification” dropdown from the Safety & Security page to learn more.

Student and staff health and wellness is a top priority in District 95. In accordance with state law, schools maintain a supply of undesignated medications (medications that can be administered to any person) for use in emergency situations.

In addition to information included in the Parent-Student Handbook related to undesignated asthma and epinephrine medications, please see the form linked HERE to learn more about the district’s supply of opioid antagonists for use in emergency situations.

Any additional questions related to the maintenance of undesignated medications may be directed to Dr. Lauren McArdle, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Administrative Services, and Operations (lauren.mcardle@lz95.org).