Eagle Update

Wishing you and your family a safe weekend. If you celebrate Halloween, enjoy the day safely by trick-or-treating with an adult. To view pictures of last week's Halloween Dance, click the link below:

https://www.simplebooth.com/gallery/XuVnEJ44eWjq

Bus passes are provided to each student who registered for bus transportation this school year. Beginning last school year, students scan their card on the reader mounted on the bus dashboard near the entrance door when on-boarding and off-boarding. The district and parents will be able to view student card scan activity that provides location, time, and route.

Ready to track the bus? Click the link below to download the app and get connected to your child's route.

Download Directions to Bus Tracking App

https://www.d62.org/programs-services/transportation

Have questions or need help? Stop by or call the main office and we are happy to assist you!

We are excited to be selling D62 Special Olympics gear again this year. This year, we will be selling shirts (same design as last year!) as well as zip up hoodies and sweatpants! We have a link provided below that you can use to purchase your items. All orders will be sent to the District and we will deliver them to your school.

Our Special Olympic basketball athletes will be competing on December 6th and our track and field athletes will once again compete in the Spring.

The link to order D62 Special Olympics gear will only be open through Nov 3rd.

https://cpapparel.com/product-category/d62so/

Any questions please feel free to reach out to either of us,

Shannon Korab(korabs@d62.org)

Katie Pisello (pisellok@d62.org)

As we approach Thanksgiving and winter breaks, our focus begins to shift toward recharging after a productive start to the school year.

To best support our students’ well-being and ensure our technology remains in top shape for our classrooms, we collect school-issued iPads prior to our Thanksgiving, winter break, and spring break.

The “why” behind this decision includes:

• Encouraging Unplugged Time: We have heard a shared desire from families and staff to help lower screentime. By keeping devices at school, we hope to remove a digital distraction during extended periods and allow students to truly disconnect.

• Strengthening Cybersecurity & Maintenance: Just like our students, our technology also needs a chance to refresh. These extended breaks allow our technology team to perform important system updates, boost cybersecurity measures, and handle routine repairs.

• Loss Prevention & Device Safety: Storing iPads securely at school during busy holiday and travel seasons prevents accidental damage, loss or misplacement.

While there are no changes to our current practice at OP, this communication is meant to support transparency between school and home. Thank you for your understanding and for continuously partnering with us to prioritize the academic and emotional well-being of our students, your children.

Monday, November 2

3:15pm dismissal

3:30 Building Meeting

Wednesday, November 4

7:50AM Orchestra Practice @ Forest Elementary

8:00AM 3rd-5th Outdoor Explorers Club (select students)

3rd-5th grade Student Council Meeting with Ms. Ramirez

Thursday, November 5

8:00AM K-2nd Outdoor Explorers Club (select students)

3rd-5th Walking Club (during recess)

Friday, November 6

7:50AM Band Practice @ Forest Elementary

Des Plaines--Community Consolidated School District 62 will once again host a series of the parent education course, “Parenting the Love and Logic Way”.

There is no cost to participate in the workshop which is open to all District 62 families. A link will be sent to families once they are registered.

Courses will be held virtually this year 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, November 4, November 11, November 18, December 2, December 9 and December 16.

“This course will teach you a fun and practical approach to raising wonderful kids,” said Chippewa School Social Worker Peter Martin. “Love and Logic provides simple and practical techniques to help parents and caregivers have less stress and more fun while raising responsible kids.”

The course will teach parents about the two rules of love and logic, the anticipatory consequence, ways to neutralize arguing and much more.

To sign up, or for more information, please contact Peter Martin: (847) 824-1532, or martinpe@d62.org.

The Maine West Science Day will happen between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Maine West High School, 1755 South Wolf Road in Des Plaines, IL. The theme of this Science Day is Good Vibrations: A Sound and Science Festival. Children between ages of 3 and 13 are welcome to take part in building musical instruments, making sounds, playing games, and even taking part in a dance party hosted by a live DJ! High school students from the Maine West Science National Honor Society will be conducting the activities. Admission is free, and children are expected to be accompanied by a caregiver.

A musical theater experience for students with disabilities is coming to a location near you! There are also opportunities for neurotypical students to mentor student actors and gain leadership skills. Want to learn more?

https://specialgiftstheatre.org/

We love learning about the Vetreans in our school community! Keep the entries coming!

Orchard Place Elementary is honored to recognize the veterans in our school community. Please use this form to celebrate a veteran staff member or family member by sharing their name, service, and a message of appreciation. Photo sharing is optional. Please ensure you have consent to share names and photos.

The attendance of our students is a priority at Orchard Place. Family vacations are not excused absences, please consult the the 10-month school calendar prior to the start of the school year.

Parent leaders are the backbone of a thriving school. Whether organizing family events, fostering connections between home and school, or amplifying student voices, your involvement directly impacts our students' sense of belonging and academic success. This year, our FAC helped create spaces where families felt welcomed, celebrated our students' achievements, and strengthened the bonds that make our school community special.

Parent leaders needed to fill formal positions:

• 🎯 President
• 🤝 Vice President
• 📝 Secretary
• 💰 Treasurer
• 👥 Committee Leads

If you are passionate about supporting our students and school community, we would love to have you step into a leadership role. No prior experience is necessary—only your willingness to serve and your heart for our school.

Use the link below to review leadership and volunteer opportunities for the

👇 2026-2027 school year! 👇

Right At School is a company that provides before and after school care for Orchard Place students enrolled in their program. To enroll for the 2026-2027 school year and for more information, visit: https://www.rightatschool.com/school/?school=orchard-place-elementary&district=il-des-plaines&tab=2025-26-before-after-school

Website: https://orchardplace.d62.org/
Location: 2727 Maple Street, Des Plaines, IL, USA
Phone: 8478241255

Email: oviedor@d62.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrchardPlaceSchoolIL/