The Bulldog Bulletin
August 28, 2026
Dear Middleton Families,
We just wrapped up our very first week, and I am thrilled to report that it was a wonderful success. The classrooms were filled with laughter, curiosity, and a lot of positive energy as everyone settled into their new spaces. The first week is all about building connections and establishing routines, and I am so proud of how quickly the students adapted, supported one another, and jumped right into learning. Below are a few photos from recess.
We spent some time this week building our community by sharing stories, playing cooperative games, and collaborating to create our classroom expectations and rules. I visited many classrooms and reviewed our Bulldog Expectations for Success: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready! Looking ahead, please remember that our Back to School Night is next week, on September 3rd, for parents and guardians. This is a time to meet the teachers and hear all the wonderful things your child will learn this year.
If you are looking for a fun conversation starter at home this weekend, try asking your child what made them laugh at school this week, or ask them to describe one classroom rule they learned. Thank you so much for your partnership, support, and for preparing your children for such a great start. I already know this is going to be an incredible school year!
Warmly,
Dr. Danielle Moran, Principal
Our next newsletter will be sent home on September 11th.
For 5th Grade Parents: White Pines Information Session
Parents and guardians are welcome to come at 5:30 on September 3rd to hear information about the White Pines overnight trip on October 21-23. Please meet in the MPR.
Picture Day is September 30th
More information will come home soon, but please mark your calendar for Picture Day on September 30th!
Please be aware of the road signs the Village of Skokie have posted to make school arrival and dismissal safer and more organized for our school. These signs have been in place for a number of years. If you are headed east on Madison Ave. before of after school, you are not permitted to continue on Madison Ave. past Central Park Ave. per this sign.
If you are headed south on Central Park Ave., you will not be permitted to make a left turn to go east on Madison Ave. per this sign. Please make sure you are obeying these Village expectations to support students' and other parents' safety. Thank you!
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Fall Assessments
- Students in 2nd-5th grade will participate in the MAP test for Reading and Math on Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd.
Students in 2nd-5th grade will participate in CBM testing between Monday, August 31st and Friday, September 4th.
All students in 1st-5th grade will participate in Math Auto between Tuesday, September 8th and Friday, September 11th.
Students in 1st grade will participate in the Early Reading and Early Math assessments on Wednesday, September 2nd and the assessment on Thursday, September 3rd.
Thank you for encouraging your child by making sure they get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time with a charged iPad or Chromebook. Contact your child's teacher with questions.
