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March 11, 2025

Teachers, parents, and students across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of District 123 schools. We need your help families! Please fill out this short survey by March 28th!

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Paws-itively Important Dates and Events

Thursday, March 13th: Dress as a Superhero Day
Thursday, March 13th: State of the District Dinner 5:30 PM
Tuesday, March 18th: PAC Meeting 5:30 PM at the ELC
Thursday, March 20th: "Preschool Prom in the City" Family Evening Event 5:30 PM
March 24th - April 1st: NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April 2nd: School Resumes

Preschool Prom in the City Family Event

Thursday, March 20, 2025

5:30-7:00 pm @ The Early Learning Center

Preschool Prom in the City will be a celebration of learning, bringing together the exciting experiences from our Buildings, Signs, and Clothing units of study. This first special dance event in our students' educational journey will offer our little lions a chance to showcase their discoveries in a fun and festive atmosphere. With music, creativity, and community at its heart, families won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening of joy, connection, exploration, and celebration!

CLICK HERE FOR PRESCHOOL PROM INTEREST SURVEY

CLICK HERE for Family Resource Center Connection Corner

Click the green button above to take you to the Family Resource Center Newsletter, filled with online books, community events, and more!

Lion's Pride Bulletin

Click on your child's classroom for the latest newsletter!

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Ms. Franke

Ms. Mia

Ms. Annie

Ms. Mansour

Ms. Carolyn

Ms. Sharon

OT in Action

Speech Spotlight

Social Emotional Learning

Roary's Safety Reminders

Important Notes:

Staff/visitor parking ONLY in the school lot - no drop offs or pick ups allowed in the parking lot
You MUST have your nametag (park-n-walk) or car sign (curbside) or ID
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month: Expect extra traffic on 93rd Street due to Christ Hospital events
Follow staff and crossing guard directions
BE SAFE!

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe environment for our students!

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Roar-worthy Bites

The D123 preschool program provides all items needed for snacks, which are distributed by Whitson's School Nutrition and are free of cost to all families. Click on the menu for the NEW interactive menu, FD MEALPLANNER, which includes nutrition information, ingredients and allergen information, accessible from any mobile device or computer.

***THE ELC SNACK CALENDAR IS LISTED UNDER OAK LAWN-HOMETOWN SD ELC CENTER***

**Click on the SNACK with the GRAPES symbol for up to date snack choices for each day!

Guests of the Pride

If you are volunteering or visiting the ELC, please use THIS LINK to complete the Visitor Aware Pre-Registration for a quick check in upon arrival.

CALENDAR

Early Learning Center

4201 W. 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453

Director: Christine Fuller - cfuller@d123.org

Website: d123.org Instagram: @d123elc

Phone: 708.423.8363 Fax: 708.869.7093

MAIN OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday

7:00 am to 5:00 pm