Dear Hubbard Woods Community,

I hope that everyone had an amazing Mayfest. Thank you to parents and staff for all of the behind the scenes work to put on such a wonderful event! I am disappointed to have missed it but had a beautiful weekend at my daughter's graduation. Time flies so quickly. Remember not to sweat the small stuff! Some of the most frustrating moments in childhood end up as fodder for dinners when adults. 😀

Last week, we had a wonderful performance by the Washburne Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble. Our students were happy to see some older siblings and were incredibly excited that one of the songs was a Taylor Swift song.

We have seen a recent uptick in smart watches impacting our educational environment. Students are playing with the watches, parents are texting their children during the school day, and students are texting each other. Please remember that if any of these occur during the school day, the student will be asked to put their watch in their backpack. If they are not in their homeroom, they will be asked to bring them to my office. We all need to work together to keep our environments as distraction free as possible. Thank you for your support in this area. Please remember that the school is not responsible for personal items of the students.

Don't forget that Friday is a half-day this week, with an 11:20 dismissal.

Have a wonderful week.

Best,

Beth

To Elementary School Families:

Just a quick email to let you know it is that time of year again. Recruitment assemblies will be taking place this month at Crow Island, Greeley and Hubbard Woods for current 1st-3rd grade students. 4th grade students will have a separate assembly where they will learn more about the program at Skokie. 4th graders can also start on any string instrument including the string bass!! Students will be introduced to the instruments that they can learn at school: violin, viola, cello and string bass. (4th graders only) The registration forms will be electronic again this year via Google Forms.

If you have more than one child signing up next year, feel free to use the same form for both (all) of your children. The registration deadline will be Friday, June 10th. Please let us know if you have any questions. Looking forward to working with your children again next year!

Mrs. Sheryl Nussbaum

Mrs. Yue Cai

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11Ht_yhorZu0uC6AmKMa_6l1GBSoY1bzqfl5ABvbWx_o/edit

“Coffee with Kelly”: Creating a Balanced Summer

Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent of Schools, invites you to our final “Coffee with Kelly” of the school year, a community conversation hosted at our schools! Staff, families and community members are welcome to join Dr. Tess and staff members from our social work and kinetic wellness teams for co-facilitated discussions on creating a balanced summer for your family. This is an opportunity to converse, connect, learn, and grow together!

Guests are invited to:

• Read either of these two articles on the benefits of reading aloud:

• How Parents and Employers Can Put Some “Break” Back Into Summer

• The Benefits of Boredom

• and/or come as you are, excited to engage with your childrens’ teachers, your neighbors, and your school leaders!

Wednesday, May 22 from 9:30am to 10:30am

The Skokie School Community Room,

520 Glendale Ave., Winnetka

Please RSVP by Monday, May 20.

All staff and parents (including grandparents!) are welcome. You do not need to be a Skokie family or staff member to attend. Coffee will be served!

Winnetka Parents Institute

The District offers regular sessions for families to learn more about a variety of topics.

Thanks to all who attended!

If you missed our spring sessions, watch the videos here:

From Washburne to New Trier: (with Paul Waechtler, Principal)

A D36 Parent's Guide to the New Trier Transition

Not Quite Little Kid, Not Quite Teenager: The Developmental Progression of the Middle School Child

Digital Citizenship in Winnetka (with SEL Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists)

What Do These Reports Mean? (Greeley Staff Members and Principal Joshua Swanner)

May 15, 2024

Spring Benchmarking

Benchmark assessments are valuable tools that provide a snapshot of student progress at a point in time. These assessments help teachers to identify areas where students are excelling and where they may need additional support. They can also inform instructional decisions by providing data that can be used to tailor teaching to meet each student's unique needs and strengths. Benchmark assessments are an important component of progressive education, which recognizes that students learn in different ways and at different rates. By using benchmark assessments to inform instruction, teachers can provide a more individualized approach to learning that supports each student's academic growth and personal development.

Academic benchmark assessments for literacy and math will occur three times this year for students in grades K-8. The Spring Benchmark Assessments start on April 29th and conclude on May 17th. There are three platforms the district utilizes to gather student learning information; aimswebPlus, mCLASS, and NWEA MAP. Benchmarking reports will be mailed home on Wednesday, May 29th.

Assessment may be found on our district website in the Benchmark Assessment Section of ITL under Parent Communication on Student Learning. If you need further information on your child’s testing session, please contact your building principal.

Health Forms for the 2024/2025 School Year

This is a friendly reminder that all medical forms required by the State of Illinois are due before the first day of school. You can find additional copies of the forms on the district website here.

Please see the information below:

State of Illinois Health Examination:

Kindergarten & Grade 6

Eye Examination:

Kindergarten

Dental Examination:

Kindergarten, Grade 2 & Grade 6

Please use the links on the district’s health page to upload your child’s completed forms.

Friday, May 24th-1/2 day students

Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day - No School

Monday, June 3rd- Spring Sing, 5:30-6:30 1st/2nd

Tuesday, June 4th- Spring Sing, 5:30-6:30 3rd/4th

Wednesday, June 5th- Field Day

Friday, June 14- Last Day of School

8:30am | Doors open

8:37am | School promptly begins

11:30am-12:20pm | Lunch

2:10pm | Kindergarten dismissal

2:45pm | Early Release (MONDAYS ONLY)- Kindergarten Stay and Play/Bridge Care and all 1st-4th students

3:15pm | Tuesdays through Fridays Grades 1-4 & Stay and Play/Bridge Care Dismissal

Email: jenniferhartlett@winnetka36.org
Website: https://www.winnetka36.org/hubbardwoods
Location: 1110 Chatfield Road, Winnetka, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 446-0920