Norton Creek Elementary

Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25pm

March-

3/17/2025- Learning And Teaching Committee Meeting 5:30pm

3/20/2025- Business Services Committee Meeting 5:30pm

3/26/2025- Early Release Day/Dismissal at 2:35pm

3/31/25-4/4/25-Spring Break/No School

April-

4/07/2025- School Resumes/ Welcome Back

4/14/2025- School Board Meeting 6pm

4/18/2025- School Improvement Day(NO Students In Attendance)

4/21/2025- Learning And Teaching Committee Meeting 5:30pm

4/28/2025-Business Services Meeting 5:30pm

4/30/2025- Early Release Day/Dismissal at 2:35pm

All district meetings have moved to the

Professional Learning Center

at Lincoln School (211 S. 6Th Ave)

Early Release Dates-

Please Mark Your Calendars And Plan Ahead

(Early release time will be at 2:35pm) Dates are

March 26th, April 30th

Please see the district school year calendars below.

Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-

9:05am-3:25pm

Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.

The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.

If you are arriving after 9:05am and the doors are closed, for safety and security you must walk your student into the main office and sign them in.

Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.

• District 303 is proud to partner with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to offer our families broader access to information sessions and resources that support their child’s development.

• For decades, GPS has been offering free programs that aim to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. As a partner organization, District 303 will support promoting upcoming programs and their importance to our local community.

  
  

We have many items in our lost and found. If your student is missing any items please check our lost and found. All items that are not claimed by 3pm on March 28th will then be donated.

If you are arriving later than 9:05 please walk your student in to the office to sign them in for the day. Please also call the office if you plan on arriving after 9:05am. The attendance line number is 331-228-2700.

Students must apply for the privilege of using prearranged absence days through the principal’s office. This completed form must be turned in at least (2) school days prior to the requested absence. The building principal or designee has the authority to grant up to (5) days of excused absence per year for the following types of absences:

Participation in regional and/or national contests or awards

Family vacation—qualified by the phrase “accompanied by

Special Religious Events

Please complete the form and bring to the main office or email it to nor-office@d303.org 2 days prior to the event for approval. Please click on the form below.

LUNCH SCHEDULES:

Kindergarten- 11:55-12:15

1st Grade- 11:15-11:35

2nd Grade- 12:35-12:55

3rd Grade- 12:15-12:35

RISE- 12:15-12:35

4th Grade-12:55-1:15

5th grade- 11:35-11:55

If your student forgets their lunch please email the classroom teacher and drop off at the main office. Please label with the students full name.

Please remember to add money to your child(s) Pushcoin account in order to be able to purchase a meal. Norton Creek will be open at 8:50am on school days for breakfast. Please call the office with any questions.

Nutrition plays a key role in helping students stay focused in the classroom. A healthy diet supplies students with the nutrients that support concentration, cognitive function, and energy. Research has found that this connection leads to stronger academic performance, higher attendance, and fewer behavioral issues.

Notes from the Health Office

Cold and flu season in upon us! In the past few weeks, we have been seeing an increased

number of students with fevers, gastro-intestinal symptoms, and cold-like symptoms. These

symptoms are being reported in the surrounding community.

Preventive measures are the most effective way to reduce the spread of influenza. To decide

whether to send our child to school, please consider the following guidelines:

Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation with any of the

following symptoms:

 Very stuffy or runny nose and/or persistent cough

 Sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)

 Headache

 Stomachache

 Nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose

Keep your child home for observation and treatment with any of the following symptoms:

 Fever in the past 24 hours (greater than 100 degrees)

 Vomiting in the past 24 hours (even once)

 Diarrhea in the past 24 hours (even once)

 Persistent productive cough

 Unexplained rash, sore or pink eyes with discharge

To help prevent the spread of illnesses, teach your children good hygiene habits:

 Wash hand frequently

 Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth

 Cover mouth and nose when sneezing/coughing, use paper tissue, throw it away and wash

hands.

 Avoid close contact with people who are ill

 Students returning to school after an absence need to be fever free for the past 24 hours

without taking medication to keep fever down in 24 hours.

 If a bacterial infection has been diagnosed, your child MUST have 24 hours of antibiotics

before returning to school.

If you are not sure about sending your student to school in the morning, feel free to reach out

the nurse to discuss via email or phone. Thank you for helping us keep our students and staff

Website: https://nortoncreek.d303.org/
Location: Norton Creek Elementary School, Smith Road, West Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Norton-Creek-Elementary-1439295139641887/