August 29nd, 2025
Dear Middle School North Families,
I hope this message finds you well! This week’s newsletter is full of helpful information to keep you connected and informed. Inside, you’ll find important upcoming dates, health updates, family resources, and safety reminders, as well as communication updates to support a smooth and successful school year.
Thank you for taking the time to stay engaged. We are grateful for your partnership in supporting our students.
~Mrs. Crowley
Important Dates
September 1st-No School, Labor Day
September 4th-Picture Day and Vision/Hearing Screening
September 5th-6/7/8th Grade Activity Night, 5:00-7:00 pm
September 9th-MSN PTO Meeting, 7:00 pm
September 18th-August BoE Awards at District Office, 6:15 pm
October 3rd-Picture Day Retakes
Health Information: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
As a system, we have been notified of several cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) district-wide in the first few weeks of school. While this virus is more common in younger students, it can be transmitted to older students and adults. Families can find more information about symptoms, what to do if you suspect your student has HFMD, and care by clicking HERE.
Curriculum Night Slides
Thank you all for attending this week's curriculum night. I enjoyed meeting many of you. To access the slidedeck for the administrative presentation, please click on the link.
E-Scooter, E-Bikes, and E-Dirt Bike Update
For Hawthorn Woods only:
In a previous newsletter, I shared some information regarding the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-dirt bikes. I had parent inquiries on how this information pertains to Hawthorn Woods. The Hawthorn Woods Police Department shared that they are working on an Ordinance for the September Village Board meeting and also plan to provide community safety education. For specific rules within the village limits, Deputy Chief Sarah Canada would be the best point of contact and can be reached at scanada@hwpd.com.
Visitor Safety Reminders
As we welcome students, families, and other visitors back to school buildings this school year, we wanted to take a moment to share some important safety reminders:
All visitors must have an appointment in order to enter school district buildings (which includes the Administrative building); our front office staff are happy to help facilitate making an appointment if you need assistance (NOTE: this does not apply to quick drop-offs in the vestibule, such as when a student forgets an item)
All visitors must present a form of identification and go through our visitor screening process for all visits that require entry into the school building; all visitors must also wear a lanyard or visitor badge provided to them for their entire visit
Visitors are asked not to hold doors open for others when entering or exiting the building during the school day, as these well-intentioned actions are not in alignment with our security protocols
Thank you for your partnership on these items; we look forward to another successful school year where we all work together to maximize feelings of safety within our district buildings!
Resources for Families
There are times when families may need additional financial assistance - such as after a job loss or a death in the family. Through our relationships with generous community partners, District 95 has the ability to cover the costs of a wide range of family needs - including utility bills, groceries, clothing, gas, medical or mental health costs, and more.
Families in need can reach out to a member of the Student Services team (i.e., social worker, school psychologist, counselor) or an administrator at school for additional information. Families may also contact the Student Services Department directly at 847.540.7060 (or by emailing Gaby Mascote, gaby.mascote@lz95.org). We know that there are certain situations that can make it incredibly difficult for families to navigate, and we are here to assist!
Daily Announcements
To improve communication to families, the announcements read to students over the intercom will now be published on a weekly basis. You can find the daily announcements under "recent news."
D95 Volunteer Training
If you plan to volunteer at any point during the school year, please be sure to complete the linked form and watch the required video in advance. This applies to all volunteer opportunities, including activity nights and other Middle School North events. Please indicate that you have both watched the training video and completed the district volunteer form, by completing the acknowledgement google form.
When coming to volunteer, we will verify that you have completed the training and the district volunteer form.
Thank you for your support of our school!