Mechanics Grove School

Welcome back to school! It's going to be a great year at Mechanics Grove! We hope you have had a wonderul and relaxing summer filled with bonus days. Can you believe we had a 99 day summer? I am sure many of our households are more than ready for the kids to come back to school... and so are we. We are looking forward to working with each young leader to help him/her continue building confidence, learning new skills, and celebrating all of our strengths!

Each Friday at 3:00pm you will receive this weekly e-blast to keep you in the loop reagrding information, upcoming dates/events, and updates from various staff.

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In the spring of 2025, Mechanics Grove was invited to apply for a very special award from Franklin Covey, the company for The Leader in Me. This award is the highest honor that a Leader in Me school can obtain. It acknowledges a school that is a global example of excellence in leadership, culture, and academics.

In order to bring it into perspective…

There are over 8,000 Leader in Me Schools in the world (70 countries).

Just over 700 schools have Lighthouse status like us.

The Legacy Award has been given to only 35 schools in the entire world, and only one other school in Illinois.

In April of 2026 we were honored to receive the LEGACY AWARD! We are so proud of all of our staff and students from throughout the years that deserve this amazing recognition. Our celebration was a HUGE succes!

You will see evidence of our special award all over the school when you come for Meet the Teacher.

Morning Drop Off: 7:50am

School Starts: 8:05am

School Ends: 2:45pm

Afternoon Pick Up: 2:45pm

Early Dismissal Time: 11:05am

Please help us welcome our new staff members. We are thrilled to have them joining our learning community.

Mrs. Jess Lander (5th Grade Dual Language)

Ms. Cristina Barroso (5th Grade Dual Language)

Mrs. Rachel Johnson (3rd Grade Dual Language)

Ms. Cassandra Lopez (Social Work)

Ms. Tanja Bozovic (Special Education)

Mrs. Breanna Wolf (Speech Language Pathologist)

Ms. Beth Macy (Speech Language Pathologist)

Mrs. Michelle Gatyas (School Psychologist)

Mrs. Michelle Simon (Occupational Therapist)

Please click on the link for Mechanics Grove School so you are sure you have everything you need for your child's supplies. SCHOOL SUPPLY LINK

The Board of Education of Mundelein Elementary School District 75 is committed to ensuring all students have access to educational and co-curricular opportunities. To support this goal, the district will waive all school fees and fines required for participation if a student’s parent or guardian qualifies for assistance. To be considered for a waiver of registration and beginning-of-year fees, returning families must submit their application by October 15, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date will apply only to future fees. New families have 30 days from their student’s first day of school to apply; if approved within that window, registration fees may be waived. After the 30-day period, assistance may still be requested, but it will only apply to future fees.

Read the attached letter from the district to learn how to apply!

School District 75 is renewing our emergency e-learning plan for the years 2026 through 2029. This does not require the District to have e-learning days, but gives schools the opportunity to use them should the need arise.

Here is the link to the staff, student and family plan for your reference.

Before the end of September, students in Pre-k-5th Grades will receive a home learning packet that should only be opened and used if we require an “e-learning” day. Please keep your packet in a safe place so you are ready to use it if needed.

Students in 6th through 8th grade will receive directions from their teachers through Google Classroom on the morning of the e-learning day.

9/4- Meet the Teacher (1:00-2:00pm)

9/8- First day of school (full day)

9/14-9/17- STAR360 testing for all students (this is our benchmark assessment in Literacy and Math)

9/15- 5th Grade Curriculum and Camp Duncan Informational Meeting (6:00pm at MG)

9/21- NO SCHOOL

9/22- School Board of Education Meeting (6:00pm at District Office)

9/25- School Picture Day (details to come)

9/29- 3rd and 4th Grade Parent Curriculum Night (6:00pm at MG)

Do you want more information about your student?

Text the word YES to 79041 to receive text message notifications from their school. Click here for more information.

RevTrack: this document has details. For help with payment and balances, please contact Patty DeLozier, pdelozier@d75.org or 847-949-2700 ext. 2014.

PowerSchool: directions for parent accounts is HERE If you have any questions, contact Diana Solis via email dsolis@d75.org.

Teacher contact info: our staff list is on our WEBSITE.

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