Hubbard Woods Family Newsletter

One of my absolute favorite places in our school is our library. There is something so special about walking into this space and seeing students completely immersed in the joy of reading within such a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment. When you enter the library, you may find students gathered together listening closely to a read aloud, excitedly exploring the shelves to discover new books, or curled up with a text they thoughtfully selected based on their own interests. Our library is filled with rich stories, meaningful conversations, curiosity, and a genuine love of reading. It is truly a special place for both students and staff to learn, connect, and grow together as readers.

As we continue reflecting on our school procedures and routines, we are reviewing our arrival and dismissal processes with a focus on areas that tend to become congested during these busy times of day. We are also planning ahead for our shift to a full-day kindergarten program next school year, which will result in more students dismissing around the same time. Our goal is to create a smoother, safer, and more efficient experience for students, families, and staff.

In August, we will share updated arrival and dismissal procedures for next school year. Please be on the lookout for additional communication outlining these changes and important details for families.

We also recognize that no procedure is a magic wand, and there may still be moments of congestion as we safely dismiss more than 340 students at one time. We deeply appreciate your flexibility, partnership, and patience as we work together to make arrival and dismissal as smooth and safe as possible for everyone in our school community.

ATTENTION all rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, reptiles, birds and other small animals! Winnetka's Adventures in Learning/Animal Care Class is back and looking for animals to get some love and attention from our teachers and students. If your child's small animal is due for a brief break this summer, please email Anna at animal.care.adventures@gmail.com. We can also attempt to arrange adoptions if it is time to pass your pet on to another loving family.

Annual Online Registration is now open here. Details such as the Snapcode needed for Registration were sent to families via email. If you did not receive this information or have any questions, please contact Maria Perez, District Registrar, at 847-446-9400 or mariaperez@winnetka36.org. Please register at your earliest convenience in order to ensure the District can best plan for staffing needs for the upcoming school year.

Additionally, please note the following:

50% Discount on Bus Transportation for 2026/2027

The District is offering optional, parent-paid bus service with a 50% reduced flat fee, approved by the School Board. Registration is completed separately via Revtrak.

Transportation Fees & Deadlines:

• $515 flat fee: April 14 – July 10, 2026

• $565 flat fee: July 11 – August 1, 2026

One flat fee applies whether your student rides AM only, PM only, or round-trip. No additional discounts are available for one-way service or multiple riders.Registration is open through August 1, 2026.

• Monday June 1st: Spring Benchmark Assessment Results Released to Families (Powerschool and Otus)
• Wednesday, June 3rd: Field Day
• Friday, June 5th: Skokie Shadow Day for Grade 4 students
• Friday, June 5th: Half Day for Students (11:20am Dismissal)-Teacher Reporting Day
• Wednesday, June 10th: Blam Ball & Year Book Signing
• Thursday, June 11th: Progress Reports Released to Families
• **Friday, June 12th: 4th Grade Video and Party 1:30-3:00pm** (This is the correct date.)
• Monday, June 15th: Last Day of School, Half Day for Students (11:20am Dismissal)-Teacher Reporting Day