📌 Cold Weather Reminders
As we enter the winter season, please remember that our students will still be going outside for recess if the temperature “feels like” 20°F or above. With this in mind, it’s essential that students come to school dressed warmly and in weather-appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities. Here’s a checklist of items your child should have each day:
Students have 40 minutes of recess and lunch, with 20 minutes spent outside. Proper attire will help ensure your child stays comfortable and healthy during this time.
📌 TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY
Tuesday morning we will be joined by Ms. Alicia Hart from ETHS! All 8th grade students will be engaged in a Elective Course Review Day! We will get the opportunity to walk students through certain course options and selections for their freshman year at ETHS. This process is significantly easier for students if they are registered prior to Tuesday's Review Day! See below on how to register your student if they are not already!
📌 Listen and Learn
Thank you to the many staff, families and community members who have shared their input as we work towards developing the district’s Structural Deficit Reduction Plan. Over the past week we have hosted meetings with different stakeholder groups, including two public meetings open to the community. If you weren’t able to attend, there is still one more meeting!
These sessions are intended to be a two-way discussion on the district’s budget and financial outlook and to gather input. This helps ensure that the plan currently being developed remains aligned with our collective values and provides all children in our community with a high-quality education. More details
📌 Winter Break Resources
We hope that the upcoming winter break is a time of rest and relaxation! We also know that for some, this can be a stressful time of year. D65 strives to be a place of support for our staff and families. During winter break, consider these resources:
- Access to meals: Evanston Care Network is a one-stop-shop approach to care, including resources for housing, legal aid, mental health care, and more. You’ll find details and information for more than 50 food pantries, including next steps for receiving meals and contact information.
- Mental health care: It’s important to reach out for help when you need it. D65’s partnership with Care Solace provides complimentary and confidential help with finding treatment options for mental health and substance use. Call 888-515-0595 (multilingual support is available 24/7), or visit caresolace.com/district65. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988.
- Digital learning: D65’s wide range of digital learning resources are available for student use over winter break!
