Greeley Greeting

Monday, November 14, 2022

A Message from the Principal

Dear Greeley Families,

We had a great mosaic dedication ceremony last Friday. Despite the chilly weather, a number of former Greeley students, now in sixth grade, joined us to celebrate the addition of our latest art installation (and their involvement in its creation). A special thank you goes to our PTO for supplying treats and warm drinks to sip on.

On behalf of the entire Greeley faculty, I would like to with you all a safe and restful upcoming Thanksgiving Break!

Sincerely,

Joshua Swanner

Principal

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BREAD TAGS FOR WHEELCHAIRS

Join Go Green Winnetka in our new effort to collect the small plastic tags used to close bread and produce bags. These tags are valuable and recyclable but can’t be collected through standard curbside recycling programs. Go Green Winnetka is partnering with Winnetka organizations (including all D36 schools!), the Glencoe Sustainability Task Force, SCARCE, and Danielle Cares for Chairs to turn these tags that would otherwise be wasted into wheelchairs for people who need them! Bring your bread and produce tags to school and leave them in the Mason Jars we’re using to collect them.

Contact GoGreenWinnetka@gmail.com with any questions.

TREX PLASTIC FILM CHALLENGE BEGINS

Time to Gather Up Your Plastic Bags...

The TREX Plastic Film Challenge Starts November 15th! Each year Go Green Winnetka and all District 36 schools participate in this program, which enlists schools to collect plastic bags and wrap, which are then recycled and made into alternate wood products. The Challenge runs from November 15 - April 15, with winners announced on Earth Day. During this time, bins are placed at D36 schools to collect the *plastics listed below.

●Grocery bags

●Bread bags

●Case overwrap (e.g. water, soda and juice bottles)

●Dry cleaning bags

Newspaper sleeves

●Ice bags

●Wood pellet bags

●Ziplock and other reclosable bags

●Produce bags

●Bubble wrap

●Salt bags

●Cereal bags

*Please note, all plastics must be clean, dry, and free of food residue.

16th Annual Plastic Recycling Challenge

All about plastic recycling

Contact GoGreenWinnetka@gmail.com with any questions.

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Marla's Lunch Reminder

If you have ordered hot lunch on a day that your child will not be at school, you may pick up that lunch at the front desk. Please notify Meredith Park ((847) 446-6060) by 10am, and we will hold the lunch at the front desk for you to pick up after 12pm. If you do not notify Ms. Park, the hot lunch will be deemed disposed of or donated to a staff member or student.

Please note: For allergy purposes, any donated lunch given to a child who does not have a lunch that day will need approval from the parent to receive this.

Please contact Kate Casale MacNally (Katherine.macnally@gmail.com; (917) 623-2029), the PTO Lunch Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions.

Winnetka Voices Podcast Premieres!

Winnetka Voices is a podcast hosted by The Winnetka Public Schools, featuring candid conversations on issues relevant to education and shared resources to support our students and families.

Premiere Episode:

Fostering Post-Pandemic Growth & Resilience for our Children

Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, speaks with Ms. Carly Andrews, Executive Director of The Alliance for Early Childhood, on how we can best support our childrens’ social and emotional needs, academic growth, and socialization in the wake of the pandemic.

Listen here:

Apple Podcast

iHeart Radio

Spotify

Click here for resources and events from The Alliance for Early Childhood.

The Winnetka Wire

Check out the November 2022 issue here.

Text-for-Help Available to Support Student Safety & Well-Being

Text-for-Help is is intended to provide confidential support to students at school. This resource is available 24/7, 365 days a year, completely anonymous, and staffed by fully-licensed counselors on the other end. Based on the students’ needs and preferences, a counselor will then direct the user to further assistance.

For further details about the tool, please review this recent Winnetka Parents Institute Session.

Fall Winnetka Parents Institute Schedule

The District is offering an array of upcoming educational sessions for families and community members. Click here for a complete list of session dates and more information. Fall sessions include SEL-related topics and technology tips for parents regarding maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones. Up next:

Technology Survival Skills for Parents

Patrick Dawson, Instructional Technology Coordinator

Maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones for students is a daunting task for any parents. This session will increase parent awareness and provide basic skills of how to maneuver through platforms, identify warning signs to look for, and hopefully reduce the stress of parenting students online in addition to in-person.

November 14, 2022

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Resource Center at Washburne School (confirmed)

Interested:

RSVP here.

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Online Registration Opens November 16 for Incoming Kindergarteners & New Students for the 2023-2024 School Year

Registration for incoming Kindergarteners and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2023-2024 opens on November 16, 2022. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2023, are eligible to enroll. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.