North Shore 112 Monthly

• Important upcoming dates
  
• Back-to-school information
• Before-school and after-school care details
• A 112 Shoutout!
• Construction update at Indian Trail and Ravinia
• Reminder about strategic change
• And more!

We are excited to also share this video message translated by AI into Spanish. We are experimenting with AI technology to improve our communication. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we explore this innovative approach.

• 8/9: Teacher and Class Assignments Shared (Via Email)
• 8/12-8/15: New Staff Orientation
• 8/19-8/21: Institute Days (No Student Attendance)
• 8/20: Regular Board of Education Meeting
• 8/22: First Day of K-8 (Early Release)
• 8/22: First Day of A.M. Early Childhood and ILP
• 8/23: First Day of P.M. Early Childhood

Each school's hub contains essential information you need as we approach the new school year. These pages will be updated if/when there is new information to share. You can also find the hubs on our website by visiting www.nssd112.org/backtoschool.

• Braeside Back-to-School Hub
• Edgewood Back-to-School Hub
• Indian Trail Back-to-School Hub
• Northwood Back-to-School Hub
• Oak Terrace Back-to-School Hub
• Ravinia Back-to-School Hub
• Red Oak Back-to-School Hub
• Sherwood Back-to-School Hub
• Wayne Thomas Back-to-School Hub

Please note that teacher and class assignments will be shared via email on Friday, August 9. When creating student placements, we consider various factors, including input from parents/guardians and teachers, student needs, and dynamics. Our teachers and staff invest significant effort into balancing each classroom to ensure every student has a positive school experience. We are confident in the success of all our classrooms!

All students need to be registered for the new school year, including returning students.

• All Returning Students
  This applies to all current students who will be returning to the district in 2024-2025. To complete the process, please log into the Parent Portal. Once logged in, select "More" from the left menu and then click on "Registration."
  
  
• New Students (Including Kindergarten)
  This applies to all new students, including kindergarteners who have been pre-registered. Begin the process for your new student.

Residency Note: You may receive a request from our student services department to prove residency. Proof of residency is required when (1) enrolling in the District for the first time; (2) when a change of address occurs; or (3) the District’s residency database shows residency at an alternative location.

If you have any questions about the registration process, please do not hesitate to email us at parentportal@nssd112.org or call us at 224-765-3052.

AlphaBEST will be NSSD112's new before-school and after-school care provider, beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Before-school and after-school care is available for K-5 students at Braeside, Indian Trail, Oak Terrace, Ravinia, Red Oak, Sherwood and Wayne Thomas. Information about AlphaBEST is available on our website.

AlphaBEST will be offering full-day care on August 19, August 20 and August 21, prior to the first day of school. Register by visiting alphabest.org/northshoreil.

You are invited to join us for a virtual meeting with a representative from AlphaBEST that will be held on Tuesday, August 13 at 12:30 p.m. A Zoom link will be sent to those who RSVP as the meeting date approaches.

• What: AlphaBEST Virtual Information Meeting

• When: Tuesday, August 13 at 12:30 p.m.

• Who: Any K-5 parents/guardians with questions about AlphaBEST

• Where: Zoom (link will be provided at a later date)

• Why: To learn more about our new before-school and after-school provider

• RSVP LINK

A huge shoutout to our incredible maintenance team and the technology department for their tireless efforts this summer and throughout the year. Their dedication and hard work often go unnoticed because they perform their jobs with remarkable efficiency and consistency. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude for ensuring our schools are safe, welcoming, and technologically ready.

Thank you for all you do for our community!

The next board of education meeting is Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. It will be held at Northwood Middle School (945 North Avenue). A link for the livestream feed of the meeting will be available at nssd112.org. Meeting agendas can also be found on our website (Posted at least 48 hours prior to a meeting).

Join us in shaping the future of North Shore School District 112 through our strategic change process, in partnership with the Schlechty Center. This initiative aims to address current challenges and prepare for the future by aligning our district's objectives with community insights. You can learn more in a letter Dr. Lubelfeld and Dr. Schroeder sent to the community in July.

We are seeking participants for two key groups (you are only able to participate in one of the groups):

Discovery Team

• Three Meetings: September 5-6 and December 12, 2024, 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
• Assess how our district can grow and improve as a learning organization
  
  

Extended Discovery Teams (Focus Groups)

• One Meeting: October 29-30, 2024, consisting of a 45-minute session
• The extended discovery session aims to deepen our understanding of the issues identified in the September discovery team sessions.

In this section, you will find events and programs for parents/guardians and students. You can also find more information about these and other parent/guardian resources on our website.

Join Cartwheel for a free webinar called Helping Kids & Teens Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety. It is designed to help parents, guardians and school staff better understand and support students as they navigate back-to-school anxiety. It will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.

• More information about the webinar (English)
• More information about the webinar (Spanish)

ParentGuidance.org is a resource available to all District 112 parents and guardians for free. It offers education and therapeutic support for you or your child.

ReferralGPS is a web-based service focused on assisting our students, staff and community in finding local mental-health and substance use related treatment. The service complements the district's existing systems of support as a tool for student service teams and families to connect with treatment. Along with a searchable database of treatment options, ReferralGPS provides Care Navigation to assist families in triage, appointment setting, and follow up care.

School families may access ReferralGPS in two ways:

• Contact our Student Services (social workers, psychologists, counselors)
• Visit https://referralgps.com/find-help/NSSD112 to search for treatment resources

Safe2Help offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. It is available 24/7 and offers students a safe outlet to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. It can be accessed via a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com).

• Call: 844-4-SAFEIL
• Text: SAFE2 (72332)
• Email: help@safe2helpil.com

We are thrilled to announce that the work at Indian Trail is anticipated to conclude later this month! Following the completion, we will begin preparing the building to warmly welcome students and staff. We expect to move in after the Thanksgiving break, with more details to come soon.

Work at Ravinia will continue throughout the 2024-2025 school year, but the progress has been tremendous, and the transformation is evident. We are thrilled to see the building's classic look seamlessly blend with the modern amenities and features our students and staff deserve!

Exciting new curricular resources are coming to our schools this year! For kindergarten through 5th grade, we are introducing new ELA and SLA materials. Middle school students will benefit from new science resources being rolled out. Thank you to our incredible Teaching and Learning department and teachers for their dedicated preparation efforts to ensure a smooth implementation of these new resources.

Our staff works hard to create schools where students want to learn and teachers want to teach. High-quality materials and technology give our staff and students the tools needed to be innovative and highly engaged. As a member of District 112, you’ll be working to advance yourself as well as fulfill a long legacy of District 112 being the home of pioneering educators, dedicated staff, and innovative instructional practices. Visit careers.nssd112.org to learn more!

North Shore School District 112 is currently hiring for several paraprofessional positions. These roles involve supporting students and staff across various schools within the district. Responsibilities include assisting in classroom activities, providing individualized support to students, and helping maintain a positive learning environment. Positions are available at different school locations, and candidates are encouraged to apply online for more details and to start the application process. Learn more or apply

Do you want to choose your own hours and make a difference in our students' lives? Consider becoming a guest teacher (substitute) for North Shore School District 112. Rates were recently increased to $150 a day for guest teachers. Please feel free to reach out to Valerie Kilen (vlariviere@nssd112.org) with any questions or apply to be a guest teacher today!

At the beginning of the school year, all K-8 students will receive new iPads as part of a district-wide device refresh. Parents and guardians do not need to take any action at this time.

Having an issue with your student's device? Need assistance with district software, such as Infinite Campus? Submit a support ticket and a member of our tech team will reach out as soon as possible.

ParentSquare is North Shore School District 112’s primary communication tool. It is used by the district office and schools to send emails, text messages and phone calls to parents/guardians, staff members and the community.

Visit the ParentSquare page on our website to learn more or access your account.

Address: 445 Sheridan Road, Highwood, IL 60040

Phone: 224-765-3000

Website: nssd112.org

Facebook: facebook.com/nssd112

Instagram: instagram.com/nssd112

Twitter: @nssd112

If you have any questions about the newsletter, please contact Ben Finfer at bfinfer@nssd112.org