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Dear ELC Families,

Thank you for taking the time to visit during our family conferences last week! It was wonderful to connect and strengthen the bond between school and home. Your collaboration plays a tremendous role in fostering your child’s growth and development, and we thank you!

At this precious preschool age, helping guide the way towards a love for learning lays the foundation for a lifetime of curiosity and success. Together, we can nurture an environment where children feel confident, inspired, and eager to explore the world around them. We appreciate your dedication to your child's education and look forward to continuing this journey with you. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community!

With gratitude,

Nicole Petschenko

• Wednesday, February 26th: PAC Meeting 5:30 PM at the ELC

• Wednesday, March 5th: LATE START 9:40-11:10 AM; 1:30-3:00 PM

• Wednesday, March 5th: Parent Education Night 6-7 PM at the ELC for preschool families

• Friday, March 7th: Tacos and Trivia 6:30 PM

• Thursday, March 13th: State of the District Dinner 5:30 PM

• Tuesday, March 18th: PAC Meeting 5:30 PM at the ELC

• Thursday, March 20th: "Preschool Prom in the City" Family Evening Event 5:30 PM

• March 24th - April 1st: NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK

Join Inonge' Mason, once again, for an evening filled with resources for families to support your child's emotional growth at home! You do not need to have participated in previous parent education events in order to attend. Childcare will be provided for ELC students by ELC staff if you choose. Please fill out the brief INTEREST SURVEY if you plan on attending!

Taco and Trivia Registration Now Open

Get your table of 10 together for a night of trivia and fun at the District 123 Education Foundation's Taco and Trivia Night on March 7, 2025.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO GET YOUR TICKETS

Join us for an evening of celebration as Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 recognizes 123 years of excellence. Please click the photo above and fill out the Google Form to express your interest in attending the 2025 State of District Dinner on March 13, 2025. A formal invitation will follow to those who complete the form.

Click on your child's classroom for the latest newsletter!

Important Notes:

• Staff/visitor parking ONLY in the school lot - no drop offs or pick ups allowed in the parking lot
• You MUST have your nametag (park-n-walk) or car sign (curbside) or ID
• Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Expect extra traffic on 93rd Street due to Christ Hospital events
• Follow staff and crossing guard directions
• BE SAFE!

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe environment for our students!

The D123 preschool program provides all items needed for snacks, which are distributed by Whitson's School Nutrition and are free of cost to all families. Click on the menu for the NEW interactive menu, FD MEALPLANNER, which includes nutrition information, ingredients and allergen information, accessible from any mobile device or computer.

***THE ELC SNACK CALENDAR IS LISTED UNDER OAK LAWN-HOMETOWN SD ELC CENTER***

**Click on the SNACK with the GRAPES symbol for up to date snack choices for each day!

If you are volunteering or visiting the ELC, please use THIS LINK to complete the Visitor Aware Pre-Registration for a quick check in upon arrival.

Early Learning Center

4201 W. 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453

Director: Christine Fuller - cfuller@d123.org

Website: d123.org Instagram: @d123elc

MAIN OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday

7:00 am to 5:00 pm