Hubbard Woods Family Newsletter

Dear Hubbard Woods Families,

Thank you for taking the time to connect with teachers during last week’s parent-teacher conferences. I hope these conversations gave you a chance to celebrate your child’s strengths, better understand their learning and growth, and identify goals and next steps together.

Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, author of The Essential Conversation, reminds us that families and teachers each hold an essential piece of what it takes to know a child well. When we take the time to listen to and learn from one another, we develop a more complete understanding of each child and how we can work together to support their learning and growth.

Thank you for your partnership and for the trust you place in our educators each day. We are fortunate to be part of a community that cares so deeply about the success and well-being of every child.

Warm regards,

Ivory

Our annual Hubbard Woods Ghost Walk will take place on Friday, October 30th! We are excited to continue this beloved Hubbard Woods tradition and look forward to celebrating with our school community!

Our Kindergarten Ghost Walk will take place outdoors on the playground at 9:00 a.m.

Our 1st–4th Grade Ghost Walk will begin at 1:30 p.m. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all students and families, we ask that parents follow the viewing guidelines below:

• 4th Grade Families: We ask that only 4th grade parents gather on the field to enjoy their children's performance of the Thriller dance.

• 1st–3rd Grade Families: We invite you to line the sidewalks along Burr Avenue and Chatfield Road to cheer on students as they make their way along the outdoor parade route.

The outdoor portion of the 1st–4th Grade Ghost Walk will begin as students exit through Door 10 and proceed along the designated parade route, traveling along Burr Avenue to Chatfield Road and ending at the playground.

Weather Update

Please note: We will continue to monitor the weather forecast to determine whether the outdoor portion of the Ghost Walk can take place as planned. If the rain is heavier than a light mist, the Ghost Walk will be held indoors and limited to students and staff only to ensure everyone's safety.

Thank you for your partnership in helping us create a safe, fun, and memorable celebration for all of our students.

We look forward to coming together as a Hubbard Woods community to enjoy this special tradition!

As we welcome the fall season, we would like to remind everyone of a few important health and wellness guidelines to help keep our students, staff, and school community healthy throughout the school year.

🧼 Everyday Health Reminders

• Stay home when sick: Please keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or symptoms that are worsening. Follow district guidelines for returning to class.

• Handwashing: Encourage children to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after using the restroom.

• Coughing and sneezing etiquette: Remind children to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their elbow.

🪮 Head Lice Awareness

Please help us prevent the spread of head lice by following these recommendations:

• Check your child's scalp regularly, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. Head itching starts 4-6 weeks after infestation.

• Best way to check:

1. Wet the Hair

2. Set Up Good Lighting

3. Section the Hair

4. Comb with a Fine-Toothed Comb

5. Wipe and Inspect the comb after every stroke.

• Remind children not to share hats, scarves, combs, brushes, hair accessories, or other personal items.

• Encourage children to avoid head-to-head or hair-to-hair contact during play.

• If you discover lice, follow the instructions for an appropriate lice treatment and carefully check household members.

• Please notify the school nurse if your child has a confirmed case so appropriate, confidential guidance can be provided.

Please remember: Head lice are manageable. According to the CDC, children do not need to be sent home early because of head lice and may return to school after beginning appropriate treatment.

Thank you for your partnership! Wishing all our families a happy, healthy, and wonderful fall season!

Warm regards,

Winnetka District 36 Nurses

Parents may access scores through the PowerSchool Parent Portal Document Library and/or Otus.

View additional information here regarding benchmark assessments and how to access these scores.

Securly Home is a tool provided to parents to aid in the management of school-provided technology while at home. For more information on how to set it up and use it, please view this Securly Home flyer.

We’re thrilled to come together for our Winter Sing on Wednesday, December 16th! Please plan to join us, and refer to the schedule for details.

October

• Tuesday, 10/27 Board Meeting at Washburne at 7:15pm

• Friday 10/30 - HW Halloween Festivities

• 9am Kindergarten
• 1:30pm 1st-4th Grade

November

• Monday 11/02 - Institute Day (No Student Attendance)
• Tuesday 11/03 - General Election Day (No School)
• Friday, 11/13 - End of Trimester 1
• Monday 11/16 - Start of Trimester 2
• Monday 11/23 - Friday 11/27 - Fall Break (No School)