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We are looking forward to a HEALTHY school year! Please refer to our Health Services webpage for additional information and any required health forms. Please refer to the Medication Drop Off Reference Sheet and reach out to the school nurse to schedule an appointment if you need to drop off medication.

Safety for our students and staff is a top priority. Throughout the year, students and staff will participate in various safety drills using our Standard Response Protocol (see graphic below)to ensure we know what to do in case of an emergency. Classroom teachers will review the protocols with students in the first week of school. We will follow the tentative schedule below for our school-wide drills. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Evacuation Drills (fire drill)- weather permitting

• 8/27
• 9/22 (with the AHFD)
• 4/10

Lockdown Drill (Intruder Drill)- all drills done with the AHPD

• 10/3
• 1/16

Shelter Drill (severe weather)

• 2/20

As part of the commitment of safety, we are transitioning to the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) this fall. This shift, made in partnership with the Arlington Heights Police Department, will help ensure a clear, consistent response to emergencies across all of our buildings. Please check out the SRP one page guide below.

• Curriculum Night Schedule

  • Grades 3-5-6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

  • Grades K-2-6:40 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

  • Specials/Specialists/Related Service-6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

8/20-Meet and Greet with Teachers from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

8/21-First Day of School

9/1- Labor Day-No School

9/3-Curriculum Night

9/5-Picture Day

9/12-PTA Fall Fest

9/23- No School

10/2-No School

10/8-PTA's Walk to School Event

10/17-Picture Day Retake

10/23-10/24- Parent Teacher Conferences (no school for students)

10/31-Halloween

11/21-Reports Cards sent to parents via email

11/24-11/28-Thanksgiving Break