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March 2025

Parent NewsMarch 2025
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Hello March!

Goodbye winter, hello March! We're excited for the longer days and all the new adventures this month will bring. Our Annual Multicultural Festival will take place on Saturday, March 15th, at BPMS from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Join us for a day filled with a variety of vendors, community organizations, music, entertainment, and much more!


Next PTO Meetings


NP - March 5th at 5:30 PM

KM - March 10 at 5:30 PM

OC - March 11th at 5:30 PM

BPMS - March 17th at 7:00 PM via google meet

HW - March 20th at 5:30 PM

District Website
Resources

District Calendar District Calendar

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Tuesday March 4th - School Improvement Day - 2 Hours Early Release for Students

Monday March 10th - Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL

Saturday March 15th - Multicultural Festival at BPMS 9 AM - 2 PM

Monday March 17th - Regular Board Meeting-BPMS 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Monday March 24th - Friday March 28th - Spring Break NO SCHOOL

JOIN US JOIN US

DRONE PROGRAM - BPMS DRONE PROGRAM - BPMS

THE DISTRICT 3 ALL NEW SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS NOW OPEN

OAK CREST PTO OAK CREST PTO

KENNETH MURPHY - (2ND - 5TH GRADERS) SIGN UP NOW FOR THE SPRING KENNETH MURPHY - (2ND - 5TH GRADERS) SIGN UP NOW FOR THE SPRING

FREE 1-DAY SOCCER CLINIC AT KENNETH MURPHY FREE 1-DAY SOCCER CLINIC AT KENNETH MURPHY

FREE 1-DAY SOCCER CLINIC AT HOWE ELEMENTARY FREE 1-DAY SOCCER CLINIC AT HOWE ELEMENTARY

Local Food Pantries Local Food Pantries

The Giving Point

  • Every Monday (Excluding Holidays) 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • 900 Lewis Ave Winthrop Harbor IL 60096
  • First-time visitors must register at the location and present an ID along with a piece of mail showing their current address.

Abiding Love Food Pantry

  • Food for residents of zion, winthrop harbor, wadsworth, or beach park
  • Every Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, you can attend weekly. You will need to provide an ID with your current address or a piece of mail that shows your address for verification.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

  • Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. First-time visitors will need to provide an ID and proof of address.

  • You must call in advance to confirm food availability, and you can only visit once a month.

  • 847-244-6661

Our Lady of Humility

  • Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9:00 PM to 10:30 AM.

  • You will need to call in advance to confirm food availability, and you can only visit once a month.
  • 847-872-8778

WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT

ZION PARK DISTRICT ZION PARK DISTRICT

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.

launch discoverchampions.com

SIGN UP NOW FOR SPRING & SUMMER BREAK SIGN UP NOW FOR SPRING & SUMMER BREAK

Waukegan Public Library Event Calendar
Warren-Newport Public Library Calendar
Zion Public Library Event Calendar

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

Recipe Of The Month Recipe Of The Month

Mint Matcha Milk Shake

Ingredients
  • ½ cup milk or almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon matcha powder
  • 1 pint mint-chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
  • 3 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • Whipped cream
  • Matcha powder


Directions

  • Whisk together 1 tablespoon matcha powder and 1/2 cup milk or almond milk until no lumps remain.
  • In a blender combine matcha mixture, 1 pint slightly softened mint-chocolate chip ice cream, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; cover and blend until combined. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, dust with additional matcha powder

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

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Daca Renewal & Citizenship Workshop

When: March 3rd, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Teens/Adults
  • Register
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Sewing Machine Demonstration

When: March 4th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Teens/Adults
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Family Movie Night - The Wild Robot

When: March 4th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Family
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It's Pink - Arts & Crafts

When: March 8th, 2025

Where: Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Children
  • A barbie celebration
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Utility Bill Clinic

When: March 12th, 2025

Where:Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Adults
  • Register
  • Join citizens utility board for a free one on one appt. to discuss ways you can reduce the costs of your electric, gas, and both landline and cell phone bills.
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Springtime Karaoke

When: March 18th, 2025

Where:Warren-Newport Public Library

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Adult/Teens
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Magic the Gathering

When: March 2nd, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • All ages
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Microsoft 101

When: March 3rd, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Adults
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

When: March 4th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Register
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Community Hub

When: March 5th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • All ages
  • Community resources
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Teen Cooking Club- Buffalo Chicken Dip

When: March 19th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Teens 6th -12th grade
  • Register
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Art Lab

When: March 24th, 2025

Where: Zion Public Library

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • K - 2nd grade
  • Register
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Family Storytime

When: March 3rd, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 10:30 PM - 11:00 AM

  • Families
  • Children 0 - 5
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Padres Mentores/ Parent Mentors - HACES

When: March 7th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Adults
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Baby Playdate at the Library

When: March 12th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Newborn - 12 months
  • For babies and their caregivers
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Little Wonders - All about Spring

When: March 12th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Preschool 3-5
  • Register
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Take Home Monster Craft Kits

When: March 10th - March 14th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: All day

  • Take home a kit of zany monster crafts while supplies last
  • Children 0 - 12
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Kinder Ready: Sorting & Cutting Skills

When: March 19th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Practice sorting buttons by size and color and practice your cutting skills by cutting ribbon
  • Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver
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Creative Writing Workshop

When: March 24th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Teens 13 - 17
  • Bring in or work on your latest writing project and give and receive encouragement from other teens
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Fun & Fancy: Doll Tea Party

When: March 28th, 2025

Where: Waukegan Public Library

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Treats, games and a special doll to take home
  • K - 5th grade

EVENTS NEARBY EVENTS NEARBY

ZION TOWNSHIP ZION TOWNSHIP

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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 questions, 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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