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January 2025

Parent NewsJanuary 2025
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Hello January!

Welcome back students & staff! I hope your winter break was filled with lots of fun, rest and quality time with family and friends. As we step into this brand-new year, it's the perfect time to embrace fresh starts and exciting opportunities. Together, let’s make this semester a time of growth, achievement, and support for one another. Here’s to a fantastic start to year 2025!


Also, be sure to take note of this month's PTO meeting dates!


Next PTO Meetings

KM - January 6th at 5:30 PM

NP - January 8th at 5:30 PM

HW - January 16th at 5:30 PM

OC - January 14th at 5:30 PM

BPMS - January 27th at 7:00 PM via google meet

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District Calendar District Calendar

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Monday January 6th - School Resumes

Tuesday January 7th - School Improvement Day - 2 Hours Early Release for Students

Monday January 13th - Regular Board Meeting-BPMS 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Monday January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday NO SCHOOL

NEWPORT PTO NEWPORT PTO

THE DISTRICT 3 ALL NEW SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS NOW OPEN

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOOD SERVICE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOOD SERVICE

Dear Parent/Guardian:


Children need healthy meals to learn. Beach Park School District 3 will be

offering healthy meals to all students at no cost every school day in the School

Year 2024-2025. Your child(ren) will receive free breakfast and lunch meals every

school day without having to pay a fee or submit a household application.

Your child(ren)’s school is approved to operate Community Eligibility Provision. No

further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to receive free meals

without having to pay a fee or submit an application.


If you have any questions, please email Monika Jankovics at monjankovics@bpd3.org.


Sincerely,

Monika Jankovics

Beach Park CCSD3

Food Service Coordinator

monjankovics@bpd3.org

KENNETH MURPHY - PILOT SOCCER PROGRAM KENNETH MURPHY - PILOT SOCCER PROGRAM

Local Food Pantries Local Food Pantries

The Giving Point

  • Every Monday (Excluding Holidays) 1:30 pm- 6 pm
  • 900 Lewis Ave Winthrop Harbor IL 60096

  • First time visitors will need to register there and provide ID & piece of mail with current address

Abiding Christian Assembly of God

  • Food for residents of zion, winthrop harbor, wadsworth, or beach park
  • Every Wed, 9:30am-1pm, able to go weekly, must provide ID with current address or mail that states address for verification

St. Patrick Catholic Church

  • Mon-Thurs 8am-12pm, first time visit will need an ID and proof of address.
  • Will need to call in advance to make sure there is food and can only go once a month
  • 847-244-6661

Our Lady of Humility

  • Tues/Wed 9-10:30am
  • Will need to call in advance to make sure there is food and can only go once a month
  • 847-872-8778

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT

26th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

January 1st, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Waukegan Municipal Beach

201 Sea Horse Drive Waukegan IL 60085

Cost: $20-25

Register

GURNEE PARK DISTRICT GURNEE PARK DISTRICT

Frosty Fest

January 4th, 2025

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Viking Park - 4374 Old Grand Avenue Gurnee IL 60031

Free - Sleigh rides, games, crafts, hot cocoa

CHAMPIONS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE CHAMPIONS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Champions | Before and After School Programs & Out-of-School Time Programs

Champions | Before and After School Programs & Out-of-School Time Programs

Every day at Champions our enriching before- and after-school programs give kids a safe place to exercise their brains & their bodies while having fun.

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Waukegan Public Library Event Calendar
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Recipe Of The Month Recipe Of The Month

Grilled Cheese

Ingredients



  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 2 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, depending on the size of your bread
  • 1 to 2 ounces grated Gruyère or raclette cheese, depending on the size of your bread
  • Butter, for the pan



Directions


  • Place the bread slices on a cutting board and spread the top side with a thin layer of mayo. Flip one slice of bread and spread its other side with Dijon mustard. Layer the cheddar and Gruyère or Raclette cheeses on top of the mustard, then place the other slice of bread on top of the cheese, mayo side out.


  • Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat and melt enough butter in the bottom of the pan to coat it. Place the sandwich in the pan, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown and crisp. Flip, replace the lid, and cook until the other slice of bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low if the bread is getting too brown before the cheese is fully melted.


  • Slice and serve.

Events Going On In The Community This Month! Events Going On In The Community This Month!

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Winter Cupcake Clash

When: January 6th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Cupcake competition, winter edition
  • Grades 6-12
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Despicable Me 4

When: January 7th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Family
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Volcano Stem Class

When: January 9th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Grades 2nd-7th
  • Wildwood Park District - 33325 N Sears Blvd Grayslake IL 60030
  • Register
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Piggy Bank Paint

When: January 14th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Grades 3rd-5th
  • Register
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Painted Candle Holders

When: January 20th, 2025

Where:Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Adults
  • Join us to use various techniques to paint a unique wooden candle
  • Register
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Owls of Illinois

When: January 21st, 2025

Where:Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • A thrilling look at owls in our backyard
  • Family
  • Register
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Lego & Chill

When: January 27th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Teens
  • Unwind and be mindful with legos
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Lindsay's Craft Corner: New Years Vision Board

When: January 7th, 2025

Where:Zion Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Adults
  • 10 seats- First come first serve
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Job center on the move

When: January 8th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM


  • Adults
  • Come work with the Job Center of Lake County on everything job related: Resumes, job hunting, interviews, etc
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Bullet Journal - How to start

When: January 13th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Teen Program
  • Learn what a bullet journal is and how to get started
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Discovering Dinosaurs

When: January 15th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
  • K-5th grade
  • Let's learn about dinosaurs
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The Circus is Coming To Town

When: January 18th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Family
  • Circus themed train show
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Teen Switch Tourney: Super Smash Bros

When: January 20th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Teen Program
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Switch Tourney: Mario Kart 8

When: January 20th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Teen Program
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Morning Book Buzz

When: January 23rd, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Adults
  • Chat with others about what you've been reading lately
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Donuts & Devices

When: January 4th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Learn basic technology skills
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Diamond Painting

When: January 7th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Teens
  • Eat snacks & make diamond paintings
  • Register
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Clases de Ciudadania: Mano a Mano

When: January 7th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Consigue tu ciudadania con la ayuda de Mano a Mano
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PADS

When: January 8th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Adults
  • Meet with staff from PADS to learn about their services, such as housing, food and mental health services
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Cool Collages

When: January 15th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Teens/Adults
  • Create stunning art pieces for your home
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Rosalind Franklin University Mobile Clinic

When: January 16th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Visit the mobile clinic & use all their services
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Kohl Children's Museum

When: January 21st, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Children
  • Hands on activities
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The Garfield Movie

When: January 21st, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Families
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No Kitchen? No Problem!

When: January 24th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Teens/Adults
  • Learn to cook delicious and satisfying meals with smaller appliances
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District Parent & Community Relations Coordinator

Cristina Julian

cjulian@bpd3.org

Office: 847-599-5029

Cell: 773-357-7398

11315 W. Wadsworth Road Beach Park IL 60099


Open office hours:

Don’t hesitate to reach out to schedule an appointment if you have any concerns or need help finding resources.

You’re also welcome to visit the district office to chat with me in person.

Cristina Julian
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