Hubbard Woods Update
April 22, 2024
Principal Update
Dear Hubbard Woods Community,
Welcome to Earth Week! We are excited for our Book Swap today. Tomorrow we will aim for a zero waste lunch. On Thursday, we will be collecting: bread tags and plastic bags, as well as T-shirts and magazines for Ms. Bammy to use in art! Please see below for more details.
Repeat:
Spring signals the time for preparations to begin for the 2024-2025 school year. One of our first steps is to begin the process of student placement in class groupings for the new school year. Our teachers know our students very well and are incredibly thoughtful throughout the placement process. We include related arts teachers, special education educators, as well as coaches, associates, and interventionists. If there is something you feel strongly about, that you believe could add to what our teachers already know about your child/ren, please complete this form. The form will close on May 1.
Have a wonderful week.
Best,
Beth
4th grade Parent Input Form
Hi! I hope you are all having a good week. Below is our link for parent input. We will be sharing our 5th grade link with families on Monday in our Home Scoop.
Attention 4th Grade Parents
Skokie 5th Grade school supplies
District Updates
Spring 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences- Parent Feedback
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 14-15, 2024. This shift from October provides an opportunity to redefine how fall conferences are utilized. Conferences should serve as an opportunity to provide information about how a student is learning and what is next to support continued growth. Please complete this brief survey by May 3. The results will be used to structure the November 2024 conferences.
Artificial Intelligence and Education
Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent of Schools, invites you to our third “Coffee with Kelly,” a community conversation hosted at our schools! Staff, families and community members are welcome to join Dr. Tess, Mr. Patrick Dawson (Director of Innovation, Teaching & Learning) and Mr. Matt Boyer (Technology Integration Specialist at Skokie) for a co-facilitated discussion on the growing world of Artificial Intelligence, what we are learning about it and how parents can stay informed. We hope to provide an opportunity to learn more about how it intersects with the world of education, as well as offer participants a first-hand, guided experience with AI and offer ways parents can talk about this with their children.
“Coffee with Kelly” in April
April 30, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
The Skokie Community Room
All staff, caregivers, and parents (including grandparents!) are welcome. You do not need to be a Skokie School family or staff member to attend. Coffee will be served!
Winnetka Parents Institute
The District offers regular sessions for families to learn more about a variety of topics.
Click here for the Spring 2024 schedule.
Up next:
What Do These Reports Mean? (Greeley Staff Members and Principal Joshua Swanner)
May 15, 2024
9:30 A.M.
Location: Washburne Cafeteria
Families receive important information regarding their child’s growth and achievement at three distinct times in the school year. This includes progress reports, benchmarking reports, MAP assessment reports, and IEP trimester updates. This informational session is available to families of elementary students enrolled in the Winnetka Public Schools and will provide an overview of how to read and interpret the triannual data provided to families. Join staff members from Greeley School as they detail the purpose of these reports and how they are used to inform instruction.
Interested:
If you missed our spring sessions, watch the videos here:
From Washburne to New Trier: (with Paul Waechtler, Principal)
A D36 Parent's Guide to the New Trier Transition
Not Quite Little Kid, Not Quite Teenager: The Developmental Progression of the Middle School Child
Digital Citizenship in Winnetka (with SEL Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists)
Earth Week April 22-26
The Winnetka Public Schools will be celebrating and participating in Earth Day activities the week of April 22-26. This year’s theme is around the three R’s of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Students will participate in activities and learning around this theme during the week and we encourage everyone to participate in the following ways:
Tuesday - REDUCE - Aim for a waste-free lunch
Wednesday - REUSE - What can you reuse or repurpose rather than throwing it away?
Thursday - RECYCLE - Can what you throw away be recycled or composted instead?
Additional Resources:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Health Forms for the 2024/2025 School Year
This is a friendly reminder that all medical forms required by the State of Illinois are due before the first day of school. You can find additional copies of the forms on the district website here.
Please see the information below:
State of Illinois Health Examination:
Kindergarten & Grade 6
Eye Examination:
Kindergarten
Dental Examination:
Kindergarten, Grade 2 & Grade 6
Please use the links on the district’s health page to upload your child’s completed forms.
From Our Partners at The Alliance for Early Childhood.
It’s time for Teacher Tributes!
For over 20 years the Alliance for Early Childhood has honored teachers of young children and the work they do supporting their healthy growth and development. To honor The Winnetka Public Schools teachers, support staff, and leaders, please follow this link.
Let's Play! At The Farm
Saturday, April 27, 10am-noon
Historic Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner Rd, Glenview
Pre-Registration link
Join The Alliance for Early Childhood in partnership with Historic Wagner Farm for a morning of exploration at the farm in spring. Families can explore the 1920’s historic Wagner farmhouse, barter in the Farm Stand, enjoy the Farm Adventure Area playground, and visit the Heritage Center, which includes a 1930s recreated grocery store.
Let's Play! Sandcastles and Seagulls
Saturday, May 11, 10am - noon
Gillson Park and Beach, Wilmette, IL
Pre-Registration link
Build sandcastles, explore the bird sanctuary, and play in nature with The Alliance for Early Childhood in partnership with Wilmette Park District and BackYard Nature Center. Bring your sandcastle building tools and sense of adventure and enjoy a morning of play and exploration at The Beach!
Important Dates to Remember
Friday, May 24th-1/2 day students
Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day - No School
Monday, June 3rd- Spring Sing, 5:30-6:30 1st/2nd
Tuesday, June 4th- Spring Sing, 5:30-6:30 3rd/4th
Wednesday, June 5th- Field Day
Friday, June 14- Last Day of 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