Over the course of the next two weeks, your child will spend time completing their i-Ready Fall Diagnostic Assessment during their ELA and Math classes. i-Ready has replaced the NWEA MAP Test as a tool to help us understand students' academic needs as well as monitor their growth throughout the year. The i-Ready Diagnostic will be given in the fall, winter, and spring and used to help place students on their individualized instructional path in i-Ready. Please see the letter below for more detailed information.

Homework HUB begins after school on Tuesday, September 3rd. Homework HUB is an opportunity for students to stay after school in the LMC to work on homework or projects with support of a teacher. Homework HUB is staffed by two AMS teachers Monday-Thursday who are there to help students with any work they have. Students can also utilize Homework Hub to retake tests as well. Students may leave when they are finished, or they can take the 3:45 late bus. Homework HUB does not meet on Fridays.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Curriculum Night! We hope you found the evening informative and engaging. Attached here you can find the information shared at the welcome assembly, the parent sessions, and the handouts.

• Curriculum Night Opening Presentation
• Skyward and Social Media Parent Presentation
• Google Classroom Parent Presentation
• Anxious Generation Parent Preview Presentation
• 5th Grade Handout
• 6th Grade Handout
• 7th Grade Handout
• 8th Grade Handout

Salt Creek District 48 will be hosting a community engagment series in which we use Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation, as a guide for conversation around how we can best support today's youth. About his book, Haidt states, "My central claim in this book is that these two trends--overprotection in the real world and under-protection in the virtual world--are the major reasons why children born after 1995 became the anxious generation."

Click on the flyer to view more information. Interested in attending? RSVP here.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Hummel at hhummel@saltcreek48.org

Greetings from Willowbrook High School.

We are excited to kick off our 2024 flag and tackle football season. As a reminder, for our home games, any student who is not in high school needs to be accompanied by their parent/guardian. When students who are not yet in high school arrive at the gate (we ask for student IDs), our Deans will ask if a parent/guardian is present with them. If they are not, the student will not be allowed to enter.

Thanks in advance for understanding these safety and security measures and we look forward to seeing you at our games this season.

Sincerely,

Dr. Krause

Principal of WBHS

The Glenbard Parent Series hosts many world-renowned authors and clinicians that present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development. Their free programs empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is *free,* open to all, and are available virtually and in person. They have topics from teen mental health to planning for college and career. View their list of events here: https://gpsparentseries.org/

Update Information

It is important that parents keep their information updated in Skyward. If there is an emergency we do not want to have the wrong information. Please contact the proper school your student attends and give them any new information that needs to be changed whether it be for yourself, your spouse, another parent from a different address (we can separate addresses when student's are split between households),update new or old emergency contacts and any phone numbers for anyone on your Skyward parent portal. It is your responsibility to keep us informed. Salt Creek 630-832-6122, Stella May Swartz 630-834-9256 and Albright 630-279-6160.

Please remember to notify the office if your child will be absent. If you don’t inform us, their absence will be marked as unexcused. You can reach us in several ways:

• Phone: 630-279-6160 (main line)
• Email: kbeckwith@saltcreek48.org
• Text: 331-277-7887

Thank you for your cooperation!

Sixth grade and students new to Illinois are required to have health examinations and immunizations. The health exam must be dated within one year prior to the first day of school. Transfer students in grades 5, 7, & 8 who are not new to Illinois should provide their child's most recent physical. Please contact your child’s health care provider and/or school health office with any questions.

Sports physicals are required for any students who would like to participate in school-sponsored sport activities.

The state of Illinois requires all students in 6th grades to have a dental examination. A licensed dentist must complete the exam, sign, and date the Proof of School Dental Examination Form. Each child is required to present proof of examination by a dentist prior to May 15th of the school year. The dental exam must be dated within 18 months prior to the May 15th deadline.

Westway Coach Bus Co. 630-279-2720

Often there are times when our buses are running late. Westway Coach will notify us when there is a delay in time for buses so we can notify our parents of the bus that is running late. Sometimes a situation can happen when our office is closed and a parent tries to call us. If this is the case you may contact Westway Coach at 630-270-2720. Note that our School Office hours are 7:15 to 3:15 Monday thru Friday.

Sep 2 All Day

Labor Day - NO SCHOOLSep 2

Sep 3 — Sep 13 All Day

Fall Benchmark WindowSep 3 — Sep 13

Sep 4 — Sep 14 All Day

Fall Benchmark WindowSep 4 — Sep 14

Sep 9 4:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Girls Volleyball @ HillsideSep 9

Sep 9 4:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Soccer (H) HillsideSep 9

Sep 10 4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

2nd Annual Warrior Middle School Cross Country InvitationalSep 10

Sep 11 6:30 PM — 8:00 PM

FTC-Pokemon Night @ SCSep 11

Sep 12 4:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Girls Volleyball @ Komarek

All parents please fill out the Back to School packet information on FTC's website - https://saltcreek48ftc.membershiptoolkit.com FTC is in need of volunteers for our events this year so please review our volunteer opportunities and while there do not forget to make your back to school fun fee donation so that we can continue to throw wonderful events for all our district families!! Albright families - FTC is also always looking for sports concessions donations! Any donations of chips, nut-free candy or water is always appreciated and can be dropped off either in the office or by contacting Sarah Szarzynski at sszarzynski@saltcreek48ftc.org

Pokemon Night at Salt Creek on Wednesday 9/11 from 6:30-8:00

FTC Party Planning Meeting at Albright on Monday 9/19 at 7:00

FTC Meeting at Albright on Monday 9/19 at 7:30

McTeacher Night on Tuesday 9/24 from 4:00-8:00 at the McDonald's at 190 E. Butterfield Rd in Elmhurst

Did you know we have a new way to check out the breakfast and lunch Menus? You can find the link on our school website under the parents and community tab in each school. Once you click on the link all you have to do is pic the school you want and either breakfast or lunch! Its that easy!!

Click the link below to check it out!

Please don't forget to check your students lunch balance and pay either online or send them with cash or check (made payable to Albright Middle School) If you have any questions or trouble paying please notify the office.

Email: gaulisa@saltcreek48.org
Website: www.saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160

Email: hhummel@saltcreek48.org
Website: www.saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160

Email: kbeckwith@saltcreek48.org
Website: www.saltcreek48.org
Location: 1110 South Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL, USA
Phone: 630-279-6160

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