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Tuesday Newsday

Nov. 14, 2023

Tuesday Newsday Nov. 14, 2023
TuesdayNewsdayNov. 14, 2023

April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026

District Dates to Remember District Dates to Remember

Upcoming SD74 Events

  • Teacher Institute Day | No school for students - April 24
  • Safety Week - April 27-May 1
  • Spring Chorale Concert - April 29, 6:30 p.m.
  • Spring Orchestra Concert - May 5, 6:30 p.m.
  • Spring Band Concert - May 6, 6:30 p.m.
  • District Art Show at the Village of Lincolnwood - Beginning May 6
  • Kindergarten Family Fitness Night - May 7, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • District Art Show Reception at the Village of Lincolnwood - May 7, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Incoming Kindergartener Orientation - May 14, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • 5th Grade General Music Concert - May 14
    • Creaves, Han, Prochenski - 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (5:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
    • Figueroa, Panoutsos, Reese - 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
  • Lincoln Hall presents Cinderella - May 15, 7 p.m.
  • Lincoln Hall presents Cinderella - May 16, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Pre-K Spring Sing - May 21
    • AM session: 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
    • PM session: 1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • 3rd Grade General Music Concert - May 21
    • Hammel, McDermott, Morelli - 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (5:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
    • Cabrera, Doyle, Gillespie - 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6:45 p.m. arrival for musicians)
  • District closed in observance of Memorial Day - May 25


View the full District
calendar.

Reminders Reminders

Safety Week

During the week of April 27, students in all grade levels will participate in safety preparedness drills for evacuation, shelter, and lockdown scenarios. Families may choose to opt their students out of lockdown drills. To do so, please contact your respective building secretary by April 24.


Lincoln Hall

Carol Krikorian, ckrikorian@sd74.org and Alex Saravia, asaravia@sd74.org

847-675-8240


Rutledge Hall

Arleen LaRosa, alarosa@sd74.org

847-675-8236


Todd Hall

Jessica Tarnoff, jtarnoff@sd74.org

847-675-8235

Lincoln Hall presents Cinderella

Tickets for the spring musical, Cinderella, are on sale in the District Web Store. Tickets are $7 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Seat numbers are assigned in the same order as ticket sales.


Orders will not be accepted online after May 8. If there are any remaining tickets after May 8, they will be sold at the door. Purchased tickets will be distributed no later than May 14.


Performance dates and times:

Friday, May 15, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m.

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Cinderella T-shirts Available for a Limited Time

Show your support for Lincoln Hall's spring musical with a Cinderella T-shirt! Family and friends can order from the SD74 Spirit Wear Store through April 24.


Musical T-shirt purchases only will be delivered free of charge to the District and distributed to students during the week of April 27. Follow these instructions at checkout to ensure your purchase is included in the bulk delivery and is distributed accurately:


  1. In the ‘Company’ field, please put your student’s name. If you have multiple children, put the name of your oldest child.
  2. Choose ‘In-Store Pickup in Chicago’ as your Shipping Method. You will be asked to confirm this choice twice.

Earn a $20 Lunch Credit! - Register for 2026-2027 School Year by May 8

Registration for the upcoming school year is now open. Families who are re-registering have received an email with a snapcode and a link to the re-registration portal. Families who are registering for the first time should visit the District website to begin the registration process.


Important information to note:

  1. Registration is not complete until the online registration form is submitted for each student, residency documents are submitted, and school fees are paid.
  2. Families who complete the registration process by May 8 will receive a $20 lunch credit for each registered student for the 2026-2027 school year.
  3. Complete registration by Aug. 1 to avoid a $25 late fee per student.


Questions? Contact your building secretary.


Lincoln Hall

Carol Krikorian, ckrikorian@sd74.org and Alex Saravia, asaravia@sd74.org.

847-675-8240


Rutledge Hall

Arleen LaRosa, alarosa@sd74.org

847-675-8236


Todd Hall

Jessica Tarnoff, jtarnoff@sd74.org

847-675-8235

Get Ready for Kindergarten 2026-2027!

Do you know an incoming kindergarten family? Please encourage them to sign up to join the SD74 Incoming Kindergartener Email/Mailing List. They will receive reminders about upcoming dates for registration, screenings, orientation, and more.

Order a 2025-2026 Yearbook

Click on the following links for each school to learn more about ordering a yearbook.


  • Todd Hall
  • Rutledge Hall
  • Lincoln Hall

Updates from PALS, your PTO Updates from PALS, your PTO

Learn more about the People Active with Lincolnwood Schools (PALS) organization.

Upcoming PALS Events

  • Kendra Scott online fundraiser - Through April 22
  • Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4-8
  • PALS meeting - May 11, 7 p.m. at Lincoln Hall Library
  • Restaurant Giveback at Giordano's Pizza (6485 N. Lincoln Ave.) - May 11, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Krispy Kreme fundraiser - Through June 30

Volunteer for Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, is quickly approaching. PALS has many opportunities for you to volunteer to help make this week a success! Let's work together to show our amazing SD74 teachers and staff how much we love and appreciate them! Review the available spots and sign up here.


Please note: If you sign up for a daytime slot, please bring a government-issued photo ID and check in with the school building's secretary prior to the date you signed up for so you can get cleared to enter the building.

Indulge in Sweet Treats from Krispy Kreme

PALS is introducing its sweetest fundraiser ever and giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts! Now through June 30, when you make a purchase via the fundraising sales page, 50% of your order will be donated back to PALS. Simply buy online, visit your local store, and redeem your order using your code.

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Shop for a Cause at Kendra Scott

Just in time for Mother's Day! Support PALS by shopping online at KendraScott.com through April 22! (Use code: GIVEBACK-LOFCN.) 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the organization.

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1st Day School Supply Kits - Brought to you by PALS

School supply lists for all grades can be found on the District website. One of the best things you can do this summer is to get your school supplies early by ordering through 1st Day School Supplies. Beat the August rush before the shelves get picked over. It only takes a few minutes online, and everything arrives in one box, ready for the first day. The deadline to order kits is July 1.


Please note that some supplies, such as calculators, styluses, and headphones, may need to be purchased separately.

Restaurant Giveback Nights

Support PALS throughout the year on scheduled giveback nights at your favorite local eateries.

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Virtual Bulletin Board Virtual Bulletin Board

Be sure to check the Virtual Bulletin Board on the SD74 website regularly for special announcements from around the community.

Community Events to Consider Community Events to Consider

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Upcoming Happenings In and Around Lincolnwood

  • Girl Scout Info Session - April 23, 5:30 p.m., at Todd Hall Library
  • Lincolnwood Parks and Rec Summer Camp - Registration open now for June 15 through Aug. 14. Sessions and weekly options available. Learn more here.

Lincolnwood School District 74

www.sd74.org

6950 N. East Prairie Road, Lincolnwood, IL 60712

847-675-8234


Questions about Tuesday Newsday? Contact:

Jackie McGoey, Director of Communications and Community Relations, at jmcgoey@sd74.org

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