Norton Creek Elementary

Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25

November-

11/24/2025-11/28/2025- Thanksgiving Break/No School

December-

12/01/2025- School Resumes

12/08/2025- School Board Meeting 6pm

12/15/2025- Learning and Teaching Meeting 5:30pm

12/18/2025- Business Services Meeting 6:30pm

12/19/2025- Last Day OF School In 2025

12/20/2025-1/4/2026- Winter Break

January-

1/05/2026- Institute Day/ Not students In Attendance

1/06/2026- School Resumes/Back To School

All district meetings have moved to the

Professional Learning Center

at Lincoln School (211 S. 6Th Ave)

Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-

9:05am-3:25pm

Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.

The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.

If you are arriving after 9:05am we do ask for your student's safety and security that you walk your student into the main office and sign them in.

If your student will be absent/late or need to leave early please call the attendance line at which is available 24 hours a day at 331-228-2700.

Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.

Early Release Days for this school year are below. Elementary Schools will dismiss at 2:35pm on the following dates below. Please plan accordingly.

Elementary Early Release Dates:

January 28th, February 25th and

March 25th.

Help make Christmas brighter for local children by donating new, unwrapped toys. We will be collecting donations until Tuesday, December 9.

Report Cards will be posted on HAC on the following dates this school year.

November 19, 2025

March 4, 2025

June 3, 2025

The Lost and Found table is located in the Community Room. Students can check it regularly for lost items. At the end of each month all items will be donated. Please ensure that you have checked it prior to the last day of every month if your student is missing an item.

LUNCH SCHEDULES:

Kindergarten- 12:00-12:20

1st Grade- 11:20-11:40

2nd Grade- 12:40-1:00

3rd Grade- 12:20-12:40

RISE- 11:40-12:00

4th Grade-11:40-12:00

5th grade- 1:00-1:20

If your student forgets their lunch please email the classroom teacher and drop off at the main office. Please label with the students full name.

Please remember to add money to your child(s) Pushcoin account in order to be able to purchase a meal. Norton Creek will be open at 8:50am on school days for breakfast. Please call the office with any questions.

A few reminders to keep the school year going..... Please see new information regarding contacting the nurse at Norton Creek

How do I contact the nurse?

Please email the nurse at nor-nurses@d303.org or call 331-228-2704.

How do I contact the office?

Please email the office at nor-office@d303.org

What time can my student arrive to school?

We open the doors at 8:50am for student arrival every morning. Students should not be dropped off before that time as there is no supervision for students. If you arrive before drop off time please keep your child in your car until the appropriate time.

Arriving Late To School-

If your child is arriving after 9:05am please walk them into the school and sign them in. Please also notify the attendance line if you plan to arrive to school after 9:05am.

How do I report an absence?.

Absences should be called in by 8:45am if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2700 and has voicemail. You can call during the evening or overnight and leave a message as it is available 24hours a day. Please leave your child’s name and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms.

Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, we ask that you please still notify the office at 331-228-2700. Please note that if your child is sick, they should be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Of course, you can always email the teacher as well, but you need to formally notify the school of any student absence.

Is your child leaving school early?

Also, if you will be picking up your child early or taking your child out for an appointment, please let our front office know as early in the day as possible by calling the main number at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. This can be very helpful should a pick-up time be when the child is in specials or at lunch. Kids can be indoors as well as outdoors depending on their schedule and it can take a few extra minutes to locate and get the child down to the office for an early pickup if they are not in their classroom.

What if my child has a change in dismissal/transportation?

Please let the school know as early as possible if there is a occasional change to your child dismissal calling office prior to 12 noon directly at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. Dismissal time can be very hectic and to help ensure a smooth dismissal, getting any transportation changes for students early is very helpful. Simply call the school office at 331-228-2700 and let them know. We kindly ask that you notify the school and teacher by 12 noon if there are any changes. Please try to keep a consistent schedule for you student as much as possible to avoid confusion.

What if my child forgot an item at home?

If your child has forgotten an item at home and it is needed for that day please email the classroom teacher to notify them that you will be dropping an item off. Bring the item labeled with the name and teacher to the office and place the item in the bookcase by the front window.

What is my child lost/misplaced an item at school?

Please ask your child to check the lost and found table. You can also email the classroom teacher to let her know that your student is looking for an item. They will allow time for them to check the table in the Community Room.

Note: Save our school number in your contacts. Norton Creek Elementary: (331) 228-2700.

Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.

• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers

Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.

Website: https://nortoncreek.d303.org/
Location: Norton Creek Elementary School, Smith Road, West Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Norton-Creek-Elementary-1439295139641887/