The Bulldog Bulletin

Dear Middleton Families,

This week, our school successfully completed a routine emergency evacuation drill, with students and staff exiting the building safely and efficiently to McCracken, which is our reunification site. While we always hope we never have to use these procedures in a real emergency, regular practice is vital to build muscle memory, reduce anxiety, and ensure our young learners can act quickly and calmly. These drills also allow our staff to test our exit routes and safety communication systems, keeping our ultimate priority, your child's safety, at the forefront. Our Middleton students did a fantastic job following instructions and staying engaged!

Next will be our fire drills on September 29th and October 20th, and a lockdown drill on October 15th.

Thank you for your continued partnership and have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Danielle Moran, Principal

The next Bulldog Bulletin will be sent on October 9th.

The Middleton Gardens are growing and so is the joy that they bring to student learning. Ms. Harris-Ridker, 5th grade teacher, recently utilized that Gilbert Garden as an integral part of a science lesson as they were studying what plants need to grow. The class had a wonderful time together learning in this space. Here are some photos that captured their excitement.

Teachers will be available for conferences on Thursday, October 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Online registration opens on Thursday, September 24th at 7:00 a.m. and runs through Wednesday, October 7th at 10:00 a.m. Conference times are available on a first come, first served basis and have been scheduled to allow as many families as possible to meet with their child’s teacher(s) during the conference window.

In preparation for online conference registration, please log in to www.powerptc.net with your email address and last-known PowerPTC password. If you do not remember your password, click the “Forgot Password” link on the PowerPTC home page and follow the instructions.

Visit the Parent-Teacher Conferences page on the SD735.org website for conference details, answers to frequently asked questions, and technical support.

Parents will receive assessment scores for their child via email on October 2nd. Paper copies will not be sent home but rather emailed to parents. Thank you!

Please note: The McCracken Middle School date has been revised, and the updated date is reflected in the schedule below and on the attached flyer.

Upcoming Schedule:

Meyer Elementary: Friday, Oct 16 | 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
Middleton Elementary: Friday, Oct 23 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
McCracken Middle School (NEW DATE): Friday, Nov 6 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

We look forward to seeing you!
—Dr. Kyle

Next PTO Meeting: October 5, 2026, 7pm-8pm October PTO Meeting

Online Only via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/wcm-ovmq-owf

PTO Trunk-or-Treat 2026:

The PTO will be hosting our annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 17, 2026 from 1pm-2:30pm. All District families are welcome to this free family-friendly event, held at the Elizabeth Meyer parking lot. Please see flyer below.

If you are interested in decorating your car and handing out candy, please fill out the Google form HERE.

District 73.5 Family Night with the Chicago Wolves: November 15, 2026 at 3pm, Allstate Arena

Everyone is welcome to come cheer on the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena. We will have our own section - same as last year - lower level, center ice. Buy your tickets HERE before noon on November 13th. A portion of the proceeds will go towards future PTO events. See you there!

Join the PTO email list:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciFlbThXOrwnh1_-WX9JvLqn4hfDWSeqw5VBd5xg5oat959w/viewform

Purchase Spirit Wear and Support the PTO! From shirts to hats to mugs and totes, we have many options! The PTO receives a portion of these sales.

Meyer

Middleton

McCracken

Picture Day is on Wednesday, September 30. You can place your order at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: EVTQPQ6RM. Order forms have been sent home. Your child can also bring their completed order form with cash or a check on Picture Day.

Please inform your student’s homeroom teacher of any early dismissal arrangements the night before a planned early dismissal. Teachers may not have access to their email during the school day. Students will not be sent to the office for pick-up until their authorized adult arrives at the front office. Please plan and allow enough time for this process.

Sept. 29: Fire Drill

Sept. 30: Picture Day (retakes will be on November 4)

Oct. 2: Parents receive assessment scores through email

Oct. 5: PTO meeting at 7:00-8:00pm

Oct. 8-9: Parent Teacher Conferences

• Oct. 8: Students attend school and conferences are after school
• Oct. 9: No student attendance and conferences are in the morning

Oct. 12: No school (Indigenous People' Day)

Oct. 15: Lockdown drill

Oct. 17: PTO Trunk or Treat at 1:00-2:30pm at Meyer

Oct. 20: Fire drill

Oct. 21-23: 5th grade White Pines trip

Oct. 23: Coffee with the Superintendent at MD, at 8:30-9:30am

Oct. 25: Middleton 3rd-5th grade running club 5K

Oct. 27: Parent Education Series meeting #3

Oct. 30: No school (Teacher Institute Day)

Nov. 3: No school (Election Day)

Nov. 4: Picture re-takes

Nov. 15: PTO Chicago Wolves Game

Breakfast and Lunch Menu

District Website

Middleton Website

Middleton Welcome Packet

Monthly Calendar and Year-long Calendar

SPACE: before & after school care

Community Bulletin Board

🎒 MORNING ARRIVAL

• 8:15 AM • Grades 1–2 Soft Start
  Early entry for primary classrooms.
• 8:20 AM • General Arrival
  Doors open for all other grades.
• 8:30 AM • Late Bell & Morning Tardy
  All doors close. Check in at front office.

🚌 AFTERNOON DISMISSAL

• 3:00 PM • Standard Dismissal
  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• 2:00 PM • Early Release Tuesday
  Weekly staff professional development days.

📝 IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Be on time. Late arrivals after 8:30am must be signed in by a parent in the front office.
• Safety first. Follow designated drop-off and pick-up lanes.

Click here for an all Staff Directory.

School Office: (847) 673-1222 or mdoffice@sd735.org

Dr. Danielle Moran, Principal: dmoran@sd735.org

Dr. Perry Finch, Asst. Principal: pfinch@sd735.org

Mr. Trevor Dykes, Asst. Principal: tdykes@sd735.org

Sarah Cardenas, Administrative Assistant: scardenas@sd735.org

Heather Rubio, Administrative Assistant: hrubio@sd735.org

Kim Durband, Nurse: kdurband@sd735.org

Sara Shapiro, Enrichment Coordinator: sshapiro@sd735.org

SPACE: (312) 982-1487 or middletonspace@skokieparks.org

IEP/504 contacts:

• For questions related to your child's IEP, please contact your child's case manager.
• For 504 plan related questions, please contact our school psychologist, Marcella Gonzalez: mgonzalez@sd735.org.
• Dr. Kristen Moore, Director of Student Services: kmoore@sd735.org

8300 St Louis Ave, Skokie, IL 60076

(847) 673-1222

https://www.sd735.org/middleton