DH Virtual Backpack

December

• Winter Break - 12/22 - 1/4

The building will be open from 7:00 - 3:30 on the following days only:

-December 22nd

-December 29th

-December 30th

-January 2nd

All other days, the building will be closed. We hope you enjoy your break and have a great holiday!

Starting in January, we will be doing our annual DHES Read-a-thon! Every year it is amazing to see the number of minutes our students read! This year, we are partnering with the Kane County Cougars, where students can complete designated reading minutes and become part of the Kane County Cougars Reading Club. This includes a free ticket to an upcoming Cougars game in May. Much more information about this program and how to participate will come home soon!

To kick off our Kane County Cougars Read-a-thon, we will be hosting a Snow Much Fun To Read Literacy Night here at Dundee Highlands on January 7th. See the two images below for more information, including a book exchange (gently used books should be brought in next week)!

We look forward to promoting the love of reading during the month of January and at our Family Literacy Night!

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, students will go outside unless the 'feel like' temperature is below 10 degrees. It is IMPERATIVE that students have hats, gloves, and a jacket for recess. If students wish to play in the snow, they also need snow pants and boots. If you are in need of any of these items for your student, please reach out to the main office.

To better support our students and families following the recent expiration of SNAP emergency benefits, District 300 will temporarily extend the serving hours of our Dinner Program beginning November 3. The program remains free for all District 300 students ages 4–18, regardless of income, school, or residence within the district.

Dinner service is offered at schools participating in a federally funded meal program:

• Dundee-Crown High School (DCHS): until 6:00 p.m.

• Carpentersville Middle School (CMS): until 5:15 p.m.

• Golfview Elementary (GVES): until 5:15 p.m.

• Meadowdale Elementary (MES): until 5:15 p.m.

• Lake in the Hills Elementary (LITH): until 4:15 p.m.

Community Unit School District 300 is committed to supporting all families and ensuring students have access to the resources they need to thrive. We want to remind you about two key supports available to families in our district: the D300 Food Pantry and health services through Kane County 211.

D300 Food Pantry:

• Provides non-perishable items, fresh produce, and essential supplies to families in need.
  Open to all District 300 families, regardless of the school their child attends.
  
  

• Registration Process:

1. Families complete a simple registration form

2. Once registered, they receive information about pickup dates, times, and available items.

3. Families may access the pantry regularly as needed.

Kane County 211 – Health and Support Services:

• Families in need can access a wide range of health and social services, including medical, mental health, food, housing, and financial support.

• 211 is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

• Families can call 211 or visit https://www.211.org/ to connect with services in their area.

DHES is partnering with the D300 Food Pantry to feed families in need in our community. Any nonperishable food items can be brought to the office. Additionally, personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, and baby items are all needed. For more information visit https://www.d300foodpantry.org/. Thank you so much for your help!

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Directions for subscribing to the DHES Calendar

Principal - Doug Kouri

Website: https://www.d300.org/dhes
Location: 407 South 5th Street, West Dundee, IL, USA
Phone: 224-484-4700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D300DHES