Tuesday Newsday
Nov. 14, 2023

October 28, 2025
District Dates to Remember
Upcoming SD74 Events
- 7th grade Springfield trip Parent Information Night, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
- Lincoln Hall Fall Music Concert - Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.
- Pre-K Halloween parties - Oct. 30
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - AM Pre-K (Parade: 10:45 a.m.)
- 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - PM Pre-K (Parade: 2:30 p.m.)
- Todd Hall Halloween parties - Oct. 31, 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Parade: 8:50 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
- Rutledge Hall Halloween parties - Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
- Parade: 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
- Lincoln Hall Wellness Day - Oct. 31
- AM-Only Student Attendance Day - Oct. 31
- Sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences open - Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
- SD74 Admin Team as guest baristas at Will's Place - Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- SD74 PALS Book Fair for Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall students - Nov. 10-12
- Once Upon an Evening: A Family Night - Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at Rutledge Hall
- Pre-K Parent-Teacher Conferences - Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- SD74 PALS Book Fair for Lincoln Hall students - Nov. 13 and 14
- Sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences close - Nov. 14, 11:59 p.m.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences - Nov. 18 and Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 24-28
New
Notice of Upcoming Lead Water Testing
This November, the District will cooperate with the Village of Lincolnwood to complete lead water testing as required by a newly enacted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation. The District last conducted this testing during the 2017-2018 school year. To learn more about school testing requirements, please review this FAQ document.
Reminders
Tonight: Parent Information Night for 7th Grade Springfield Trip
Planning is underway for the 7th grade trip to Springfield, scheduled for May 8, 2026. Learn more about the trip at a parent information session taking place tonight at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Hall Auditorium.
Halloween Costumes Reminder
As we approach our annual Halloween celebrations, please remember that costumes should be non-violent (no weapons or look-alikes, or gruesome images), functional (allowing movement and visibility with no masks), and appropriate for school.
Order a Yearbook Early for Savings!
Click on the following links for each school to learn more about ordering a 2025-2026 yearbook. Receive 10% off your order if you purchase by Oct. 31!
SD74 Administrators to be Guest Baristas
Stop by Will's Place (7927 Lincoln Ave. in Skokie) on Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., to have your coffee served up by four SD74 Admins: Aliaa Ibrahim, Rutledge Hall principal; Jennifer Ruttkay, Director of Special Education; Erin Curry, Director of Student Services; and Courtney Whited, Business Manager/CSBO!
8th Graders, Submit Your Baby Photos for the Yearbook
Updates from PALS, your PTO
Learn more about the People Active with Lincolnwood Schools (PALS) organization.
Upcoming PALS Events
- Restaurant fundraiser with Fatpour Tap Works - Nov. 3, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- PALS meeting - Nov. 3, 7 p.m., at Lincoln Hall library
- SD74 PALS Book Fair for Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall students - Nov. 10-12 at Rutledge Hall
- Once Upon an Evening: A Family Night - Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., at Rutledge Hall
- SD74 PALS Book Fair for Lincoln Hall students - Nov. 13 and 14 at Lincoln Hall
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
PALS would love your help at the book fair! Sign up and join hands with PALS. Your contribution will help inspire a lifelong love of reading!
Digital Book Fair Payment Options + Support Classroom Libraries!
Interested in setting up an eWallet for your student to shop at the book fair? Want to support your student’s teacher and purchase books for their classroom?
- eWallet as payment: Go cash-free with eWallet, the convenient and secure digital payment option that allows students to shop the fair independently. After the fair, any unspent funds become a Scholastic eGift balance to use at a future fair or to shop online with Scholastic.
- Go to the book fair website for your student
- Pre-K - 5th grade students: https://tinyurl.com/TH-RHBookFair
- 6th - 8th grade students: https://tinyurl.com/LHBookFair2025
- Sign in or create a new Scholastic account
- Choose “Create an eWallet”
- Select “I’m a parent…”
- Add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute
- Teacher Wishlists: Digital gift cards can be purchased online for teachers and staff. Simply enter the email address of the teacher or staff member and your eGift Card will be sent to the recipient.
Dine to Give Back: Restaurant Fundraiser with Fatpour Tap Works
Visit Fatpour Tap Works (7244 N. Lincoln Ave.) for dine in or carry out on Nov. 3, 11 a.m. through 10 p.m. Mention PALS when ordering; 20% of total sales will be donated to the organization. Please note: Online orders will not count toward the fundraiser. To place carry-out orders, call 224-262-2112.
Feedback Requested: PALS Annual Fundraiser
PALS is in the beginning phases of planning its annual fundraiser to support Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week as well as Cahill Scholarships. Please fill out this survey to provide your feedback, even if you have never attended the event in the past. PALS is interested in hearing from as many people as possible.
In 2025, this event raised over $12,000! PALS is looking for volunteers to help plan the 2026 event and will hold the first planning meeting in November. Please indicate on the survey if you are interested in being a part of the committee.
Social Corner
A recap of our top social media posts from the past week
Virtual Bulletin Board
Be sure to check the Virtual Bulletin Board on the SD74 website regularly for special announcements from around the community.
Community Events to Consider
Upcoming Happenings In and Around Lincolnwood
- Winter Break Camp - Registration is open now. Learn more and register here.
- Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra presents “Resonance and Reckoning: The Power of Music” - Nov. 2, 3 p.m. Learn more here.
- Parent/Tot Open Play - Tues./Thurs. through Dec. 14, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn more.
Lincolnwood School District 74
6950 N. East Prairie Road, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
847-675-8234
Questions about Tuesday Newsday? Contact:
Jackie McGoey, Director of Communications and Community Relations, at jmcgoey@sd74.org