A Message from Dr. Kelley Gallt
December 22, 2022
Dear District 95 Families,
As our area encounters the first significant winter storm of the season, I hope you and your family are able to remain safe, healthy, and happy during this holiday season.
For many of us, this season brings an opportunity for reflection over the past year. Once again as I reflect on the year gone by, I am reminded of the many reasons I have to be grateful - and being a part of District 95 is no small part of my reason for gratitude.
Thank you to all of you who are part of this wonderful district, whether you are a parent/guardian, student, staff member, or community partner. You are all an important part of our learning community and I am continually reminded that it truly does take a village to find success in all that we do.
Best wishes for a restful break, I look forward to seeing each and every one of you in the new year - as a reminder, students return on Tuesday, January 10th and staff return on Monday, January 9th.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kelley Gallt
Superintendent
District 95 Safety Week
As you know, school safety and security are a top priority in District 95. New this year, we will be instituting a district-wide safety week during the week of January 16th, 2023. This week will include content for students/staff that will highlight key safety topics, as well as shared resources for families. We look forward to kicking off the new year with a focus on school safety; be sure to follow @D95SocialMedia on Twitter to get additional messages on these important topics, and stay tuned for additional information!
SAVE THE DATE:
Parent Safety Forum
January 19th, 2023
6:30-7:30PM
Lake Zurich High School, Performing Arts Center (PAC)
District 95 Film Festival...Register Now!!
The 11th annual Film Festival will be held on Monday, February 13th, 2023 at 7pm in the Performing Arts Center. This is a great winter break activity, films are due January 20th!!
Films must be five minutes or less in length, and can fall into any of the following categories:
- Comedy
- Drama
- Documentary
- Animation
- Public Service Announcement
Any District 95 student can enter the festival; winners at each level will receive a prize, and the school with the most entries will win the traveling trophy for the year!
Joanie's Closet Valentines Dance Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE!!
A fun-filled and memorable evening awaits you and your special little someone on Saturday, February 11, 2023. This “dressed-up” affair is sure to be the talk of the town! Don’t miss this popular event which features dancing, a craft, photo keepsake, raffle baskets, and more!! Tickets go on sale January 9th!!!
The dance will be held at May Whitney Elementary School from 6pm–8pm and is open to District 95 students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Please note, no dinner will be served this year.
Joanie’s Closet is a committee under the District 95 Educational Foundation that serves under-resourced District 95 students and their families, in collaboration with the community, by providing basic needs to help students achieve their full potential.
Can't make it to the dance but still want to donate? Joanie's Closet is always looking for financial assistance and is greatly appreciative of monetary donations! Click here to make an online donation.
Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests
The Illinois Department of Public Health has shared that all ZIP codes in Illinois located outside the City of Chicago are now eligible to request FREE COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for home delivery. To receive free testing kits, visit the following website, enter your ZIP code, and sign-up:
https://www.accesscovidtests.org/
Tests are delivered right to your doorstep and are completely free.
A Day in the Class of....Mrs. Warren, Sarah Adams
In this feature article, “A Day in the Class of…”, we highlight the Superintendent as a member of a classroom for one full period. A different school and class are highlighted each month, allowing readers a view into the classroom from a new perspective!. This lesson demonstrated Dynamic and Responsive Environment, relating to the District 95 Instruction Learning Model.
This month I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Ms. Warren’s third-grade classroom. First and foremost, I was most impressed with the academic and inquiry language used in this classroom! Students consistently used words like “I noticed that” and “I wonder…” to begin collective conversations about the problems presented to us. All learners also demonstrated a strong ability to participate in respectful discourse as they solved problems in teams. When I first walked into the classroom, we were immediately engaged in center work and/or small group learning opportunities. I was able to partner with a student and learn about a really awesome tool that is new to our learners this year, Dreambox. This program is customized and based on student readiness with multiple options for choice activities designed to be play/game-based and responsive to individual needs. Once our time together ended, Ms. Warren had us all join her at the carpet area to work together on specific math skills related to numbers and powers of ten, and later in the lesson, we were able to apply these concepts to money. What a powerful and dynamic way to learn, as the lesson was greatly interactive and supported a high level of conversation and discourse while we solved problems individually, with a partner, and as a group. Following the shared learning opportunity, we then had the chance for additional practice.
As I reflect on the learning experience in Ms. Warren’s classroom, I am so proud of the students’ engagement, focus, and excitement they exhibited during all aspects of instruction. It is simply inspiring to watch the high level of effort and persistence our students showed as they attacked new learning and practice skills already taught. Huge kudos to Ms. Warren for the organized, responsive, and dynamic learning environment she creates daily for students in her classroom!
Appreciation Days
Once again this year we are highlighting appreciation days for various staff roles throughout the district. By sharing these dates with you via this newsletter and social media, we hope you will take a moment to share your appreciation with the individuals who serve our district in these roles. A card, email, post, or a simple thank you in person means so much!!
- January 9th – School Resource Officer Day
District 95 Job Openings
In addition to an ongoing need for bus drivers (see below for more information), District 95 also has many other current employment needs including playground/lunchroom supervisors, classroom aides, and more. For a current list of openings, please visit our online job listings by clicking here.
Bus Drivers
Looking for an opportunity to give back to the community? Retired and looking for a way to stay active and connected? A parent wanting to have the same schedule as your children? Want to bring your preschool aged child to work with you? Join our amazing team of bus drivers. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Benefits Include: · Paid Behind the Wheel Training · Partial Paid Health Insurance · Retirement Benefits · Sick Leave · Personal Days· Competitive Pay including pay for prior experience
Qualifications: · Good Driving Record · Minimum of 21 years old (Drivers) · Pass required Federal Background check · Pass a pre-employment/ annual physical & drug test · Enjoy working with kids!!
If you have any questions, contact the District 95 Transportation Department at 847-438-2834.
Click here to apply online by visiting our website or go to www.lz95.org/jobs ~ Click on Job Openings ~ Select Transportation ~ Select Apply button