Monday Memo

Dear Washburne Families,

We are in the final stretch of wrapping up the first trimester, which ends this Friday. We know our students are working hard to complete their tasks. As we approach Thanksgiving break, we want to express our gratitude to the Washburne PTO for their support this fall. We also wish you well as you spend time with your family during the break. We appreciate your trust in us to support your children, and we are thankful for your partnership and support.

Gobble gobble,

Dr. Luke Livingston

Principal

Mr. Ben Horwitz

Assistant Principal

November:

Thursday, November 20 | Winter Band Concert 7:30

Friday, November 21 | End of Trimester 1 & Thanksgiving Break Begins

December:

Monday, December 1 | Trimester 2 Begins

Thursday, December 11 | Winter Chorus Concert, 7pm at Skokie

Saturday, December 20 | Winter Break Begins

Monday | Washburne Spirit Wear:

On Mondays, staff and students are encouraged to wear their Washburne gear or wear our school colors.

Medication Reminder

Please remember that students are not allowed to self-medicate at school, even for over-the-counter medications. If there is a need for your child to take medication at school, it must be done through our nurse’s office. Parents can reach out to our nurse Lisa Sweeney (lisasweeney@winnetka36.org) for more information.

Lost & Found:

If you have lost any items, please check the Front Foyer. Any items not claimed by Thursday, November 20th will be donated to charity.

Winter Band/Orchestra Concerts:

This message is for 7th and 8th grade families at Carleton Washburne School in Symphonic Band. The Winter Concert is next week! Our dress rehearsal will occur before school on Wednesday, November 19th, and the concert will occur during the evening on Thursday, November 20th. Details can be found below:

Band Dress Rehearsal Gr. 6, 7, 8

When - Wednesday, November 19th, 7:30am – 8:30am (start of 1st period)

Where - Carleton Washburne School Band Room (Door 19) WASHBURNE, NOT SKOKIE!

What - Combined Dress rehearsal for Thursday's concert. Students, please be there with your instrument and music. No concert dress for the dress rehearsal. The 6th grade Concert Band will be joining us so please be early as we need to seat everyone and allow for time to rehearse the combined pieces. We will dismiss you at 8:30 AM.

Winter Band Concert - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

When - Thursday, November 20th, concert starts 7:30pm

Where - Washburne School Gymnasium WASHBURNE, NOT SKOKIE!

What - Concert and Symphonic Band Winter Concert. Students, please report at 7:00pm in Concert Dress. Performance starts promptly at 7:30pm.

CONCERT DRESS (our version of a team uniform):

- white collared dress shirt or blouse

- black skirt, dress, or pants

- dark socks and dark dress shoes

- IF wearing a collared dress shirt, a long tie of any color.

Intramural Basketball Registration:

CW Intramural Basketball will start in December. This takes place on Saturday's and runs through March. Registration will be live on the District Web Store. Registration opens at 9am on Tuesday, November 18th. Reach out to Andy Becker, Athletic Director, with questions.

Cardio/Resistance Training Club Registration:

Cardio/Resistance Training Club is a time for students to improve their fitness training, going beyond what is done in Kinetic Wellness. The Club will meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30. Students may attend when their schedule allows. As a member of the cardio/resistance training club, students will receive 3 hours a week in the fitness room, supervision from a certified KW teacher, and a chance to perform their own workout. The club will start on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and will continue until March 26, 2026. All students are welcome to join us as we set goals, work on personal training habits, and work on another wonderful lifetime fitness activity. Please reach out to Candice Florance at candiceflorance@winnetka36.org with any questions. The CW - Cardio/Resistance Training Club is live on the District Web Store. Registration opens at 9am on Tuesday, October 28th.

Winnetka Parent Institute:

Two of the Winnetka Parent Institute offerings so far this year have been focused on the tenets of Progressive Education. If you missed it, check out the following presentations to learn more about instructional philosophy that roots our work and shapes the opportunities we design for our students.