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School Fax 847-998-5101
Volume 17 Number 10
January 30, 2015
Our School Vision is …To empower children to be self-directed learners and responsible decision makers.
Monday, February 2
Monday, February 9
3rd Grade Fieldtrip to the Field Museum -
3rd Grade Chorus 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Student Council Meeting 2:35 - 3:30 pm
(Mrs. Considine, Mrs. Kowalke, Ms. Levy)
3rd Grade Chorus 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 3
3rd Grade Fieldtrip to the Field Museum (Mrs. Aquino, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Kolarik)
Art Club 2:35 pm - 3:45 pm
Global Language 2:35 - 3:25 pm
Laughing Academy 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, February 4
4/5 Mixed Chorus 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Chess Club 2:35 - 3:15 pm
Laughing Academy 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, February 5
Tuesday, February 10
PTA Meeting @ Westbrook 9:15am - 11:15 am
Art Club 2:35 pm - 3:45 pm
Global Language 2:35 - 3:25 pm
Laughing Academy 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, February 11
4/5 Mixed Chorus 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Chess Club 2:35 - 3:15 pm
Laughing Academy 2:35 - 3:30 pm
Thursday, February 12
Global Language 2:35 - 3:25 pm
Global Language 2:35 - 3:25 pm
Friday, February 13
Friday, February 6
Parent Newsletter Distributed
Chess Club 7:00 - 7:45 am
Chess Club 7:00 - 7:45 am
IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES FOR THE 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
• The first day for students is Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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Winter Break will occur from December 21, 2015 - January 1, 2016
• Spring Break will occur March 24 - April 4, 2016
• Winter Break and Spring Break match the District 225
(Glenbrook South) calendar
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HOT LUNCHES FROM FOOD SERVICES
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Week of February 2, 2015 (Week “A”)
Monday, February 2nd – Pancakes with Syrup, Pork Sausage and Hash Browned Potato.
Tuesday, February 3rd - Individual French Bread Cheese Pizza, Green Salad with Vegetables
and a Fruit Cup.
Wednesday, February 4th - Beef Taco Nachos with Scoops Tortilla Chips, Shredded Cheddar
Cheese, Salsa and Refried Beans.
Thursday, February 5th – Baked Chicken Nuggets with Dipping Sauce, Oven Baked Potato,
WG Bread Option and Fresh Fruit.
Friday, February 6th – Sloppy Joes with fries.
Week of February 9, 2015 (Week “B”)
Monday, February 9th – All-Beef Hot Dog on a Bun with Oven Potato and Baked Beans.
Tuesday, February 10th - Individual Round Pan Cheese Pizza with Hot Vegetable and Fruit
Cup.
Wednesday, February 11th – Pasta with Italian Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Green Salad with
Vegetables and Fresh Fruit.
Thursday, February 12th – Baked Tyson Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce, Mashed
Potatoes, Bread Option and Fresh Fruit.
Friday, February 13th - Taco Max Snax with Vegetables.
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Low Lunch Balance Reminders
•In order to ensure your child has access to the school lunch choices, it is
important to maintain a healthy lunch balance.
•Please know that you can check your childʼs balance at anytime by logging
into PowerSchool.
•In order to help parents keep track of those balances, automated email
reminders are sent when balances begin to get low.
• Those messages can sometimes go into your junk folder as they are seen by many email systems
as spam.
• Please keep an eye out for these reminders and if one does go into your junk folder, mark it as safe
to ensure future delivery of the messages.
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From The Principal’s Desk
Dear Glen Grove Families,
The beginning of the calendar year always brings a surge of excitement to a school. For
one, January marks the midpoint of our school year, but it is also the time of year that we
begin planning for the next school year while staying focused on our current goals.
Speaking of our goals, we just completed our Glen Grove data days. During data days,
each grade level team comes together for a half-day to analyze school-wide and individual
student data. We use this information to ensure that we are meeting all of our studentsʼ
needs and to identify focused interventions we can implement for the remainder of the year if we find we
are not on target with our goals. As stated in past newsletters, because there are no norms for winter
testing periods, we will not be using these assessments as reporting tools for parents, and winter reports
will not be sent home; however, the winter results will be reflected on the reports that will be sent home after
our spring assessments are completed in May. Although important and informative, these winter
assessments should not be considered high stress, high stakes tests. They are truly meant to inform us
around the progress our students are making and be a natural part of the ongoing improvement process.
January also marks the start of transition planning. If you are the parent of a kindergartner, 2nd grader, or 5th
grader, look for information to come about the processes we have in place to ensure that each of the
academic transitions that our District 34 students experience are as seamless as they can be for both the
students and their families.
If you havenʼt already done so, take a peek at the new and improved Glen Grove website. It has a neater,
sleeker look and is much easier to navigate. We want our website to be an effective communication tool
that strengthens the home-school partnership around the success of our children, so please do check it out
at http://gg.glenview34.org/, and if you have any suggestions for improving it, please pass them along to us.
We are always looking for ways to enhance anything we do.
Finally, if you are someone who drives your student(s) to and/or from school, please review the drop-off/
pick-up procedures outlined on the following page. Student safety is a priority, and by following these
simple, yet very important guidelines, we are all working together to make sure that the Glen Grove drop-off
and pick-up process is as safe and efficient as it can possibly be for our students and their families.
Itʼs still January, so I take this opportunity to end with a wish to our amazing Glen Grove Community for a
joyful, healthy, prosperous and happiest new year ahead!
Respectfully,
Very Important SAFETY Reminder
Helena Vena
If you are picking up or dropping off your student in the Car Pick-Up
Lane, please remain in your vehicle until your child joins you or
exits your car. This single lane is a designated pick-up/drop-off zone
NOT to be used for long or short-term parking.
Please do NOT form a second Car Pick-Up lane next to the
designated curbside lane. When a second lane is formed, children
dart between cars in the first lane to get to their family vehicle in the
next lane putting themselves between two moving vehicles – a very
unsafe practice.
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Food Service News
Glen Grove School
February 2015
February Specials
February 6
February 13
Taco Max Snax with
Salsa and Sour Cream
February 20
Shrimp Poppers and
February 27
Cheddar filled Pretzel
Bosco Sticks
All meals are served with milk, fruit
and vegetable options.
Fresh Friday Feature
February 3
Red Apples from
Riveridge Orchard
Sparta, MI
February 10
Carrot Coins from
Growing Power
Milwaukee, WI
February 17
Roasted Potato Fusion
Coloma Farms
Coloma, WI
February 24
Attea Food Service Staff
Sloppy Joe’s
Diced Apples with
Blueberries from
Michigan
Dental Health
February is Children’s Dental Health Month. And what better way to
kick off this chocolate loving time of year than to talk about a healthy
smile?
Nutrition begins in the mouth. Children need to have strong teeth to be
able to chew healthy foods and fuel their bodies. Tooth decay is the most
common chronic childhood disease and is the result of plaque coming in
contact with sugar, causing acid to eat away at teeth. But good news- it’s
100% preventable!
Sugar is found in many foods, so regulating the amount your child
consumes is a great step. Look at food labels and avoid foods with added
sugars. In addition, the American Dental Association recommends
limiting snacking and keep to a balanced and varied diet full of whole
grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats and protein.
For further information please visit www.ada.org.
Visit us at:
www. Glenview34.org/parents/foodservices.com
Contact us at:
Attea School, 2500 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, IL. 60026
[email protected]
847-486-7702
This institution is an equal opportunity employer
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Physical Education News
In Physical Education, before winter break, we finished our volleyball unit and a second
climbing element. Students worked on bumping and serving the volleyball. We also introduced
the advanced skill of setting a volleyball. Students were given the opportunity to climb our
cargo net, as a second climbing element. We are currently in our basketball unit.
Students are working on the skills of dribbling, passing and shooting the
basketball. Our next unit will be our gymnastics unit in which students will
learn stunts, tumbles / rolls, balances, and jumps. At the end of the unit, they
will be putting together their own gymnastics routine as well as improving their flexibility.
We will be kicking-off our Jump Rope for Heart program next week. This is a program, in
conjunction with the American Heart Association, where we promote jumping rope for a healthy heart. Our
official Jump Rope for Heart event is on Friday, March 6, 2015. All students, during their Physical Education
time, will be jumping rope on that day. Students were also given the option to collect money for the
American Heart Association. You can set up an online donation using their website: http://www.heart.org/
jump. Students will learn that with their donations to the American Heart Association they are able to help
people of all ages.
The American Heart Association offers information for living a healthy life. It is a program called My Life
Check. There are seven steps to living a healthy life. They are: get active, check your cholesterol, eat better,
manage your blood pressure, lose weight, reduce your blood sugar and stop smoking. They offer a free heart
score at: http://www.heart.org/MyLifeCheck
Our upcoming units in PE will be Bowling and Dance. Students will work on the underhand throwing/rolling
motion while aiming at a target (bowling pins) in the bowling unit. In the Dance unit, students will be
working on following steps in rhythm while learning some line and folk dances.
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SPECIAL NEEDS PARENT FORUM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
KEY NOTE SPEAKER at 7:15
Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Salt
JOIN DISTRICT 34’S STUDENT NEEDS ADVISORY PANEL (SNAP34)
FOR AN EVENING OF INFORMATION AT:
ATTEA MIDDLE SCHOOL
2500 Chestnut Avenue
Glenview, Illinois
Supporting Community Involvement for Your Child -- Every parent wants their child to
participate in positive community experiences as part of a rich and fulfilling childhood. Dr. Jeff
Salt, Director of Psychological Services for Have Dreams, is a clinical psychologist with
extensive experience working with parents, families and schools. Although Dr. Salt’s area of
expertise includes autism and related disorders, all parents of children with disabilities will
benefit from his perspective and suggestions for supporting children in community activities and
experiences.
Meet representatives from the community in an open forum and learn about program offerings
for children with special needs, including the following organizations:
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
Glenview Public Library
Association of Parents and Staff (APS)/NSSED
Jump for Joy
Glenview Park District
Kids on the Block
Northfield Park District
NSSED and NSSRA
NSSED Parent Mentor
North Suburban YMCA
Special Gifts Theatre
Institute for Therapy Through the Arts
Equestrian Connections
Have Dreams
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ATTENTION ALL
3RD AND 4TH GRADE
STUDENT ARTISTS:
ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK
COVER CONTEST
All 3rd and 4th grade students are invited to submit an entry for the
2015-2016 Glen Grove assignment notebook.
The following RULES must be followed for all entries:
1.
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Paper must be white, unlined and 8 ½ by 11 inches.
Allow 0.75” on the binding edge for binding and three-hole punching.
Allow 0.5” on non-binding edges for any images or text not intended to bleed.
Extend any objects intended to bleed to 0.125” outside of trim area.
Freehand artwork should be done in color on smooth, nonabsorbent paper.
Entries must have the years 2015-2016 and Glen Grove School somewhere in the
drawing.
7. Include your name and grade level in the drawing.
8. Remember that any imperfections in the artwork will also be on the cover.
A template example is included on the back of this page.
The winning entry will be decided by voting from Student Council members.
Turn in your entry to the school office.
The DEADLINE for entries is FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015.
G O O D
L U C K
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KINDERGARTEN and NEW STUDENT
REGISTRATION
WESTBROOK SCHOOL
Thursday, February 19th
4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Registration paperwork can be picked up at Westbrook School in the office on
or after February 2nd and returned on the 19th between 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The following information will be needed:
• Work phone numbers
• Doctor & dentist phone numbers
• Emergency phone numbers
• Child's birth certificate
Book fees and PTA fees will be collected on February 19h
At registration, parents will sign up their child(ren) for a screening
assessment that will take place in May.
Children are eligible for Kindergarten if they are 5 years old on or before
September 1, 2015.
Assignments for A.M. and P.M. Kindergarten are designated by neighborhood,
and will be posted in the spring.
This event is for parents only.
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Featured Glenview Stars:
Libby Hurley • Laura Fine • Alicia Wojcik •
Jackie Pilossoph Cathe Russe • Beth Engelman •
Bill Casey • Hal Schmeisser Ken Smith •
Eric Schloss • Sam Ach • Jim Shellard
Featured Area Dance Studios:
Ballroom Dance Center • Center for Ballroom and Dance
Dance and Music Academy • Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Life Time Fitness • Glenview Park Center
Sheila Tully Academy of Irish Dance
Proceeds fund District 34 teacher grants provided by GEF
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LRC News for 1/30
We are pleased to announce the newest members
of our Great Gator Reader Program (students who
read 35 titles).
Kosta K.
Meryem U.
Edrei V.
Erin Q.
Nick M.
Nathan C.
Lauren L.
Ashley C.
Anish M.
Connor R.
Michael M.
Ryan F.
Isabella Z.
Maki K.
Rohan J.
Kolark
Kolarik
Burns
Burns
Burns
Champney
Champney
Champney
Aquino
Aquino
Aquino
Aquino
Aquino
Dahmer
Tree
Special congratulations goes out to Mrs.
Poulakos and Mr. Nitzʼs classes for having
100% of the students become Great Gator
Readers! Way to go!
Hip hip hooray to our Double Great Gator Readers
(reading 70 titles):
Meghan B.
Sophie G.
Rebecca G
Maya M.
Sarah K.
Poulakos
Nitz
Nitz
Dahmer
Burns
Even more good news, we would like to
congratulate the following students for reading all
20 Bluestem titles this year.
Noah S. Kowalke
Amanda L.Kowalke
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Lost and Found
Has your son or daughter left his/
her coat, sweatshirt, hat, gloves,
sweater, lunchbox, book, etc. at
school? Our lost and found is overflowing. If you
are missing any items from home please stop by
Glen Grove and check out our lost and found. We
will be donating all items in the next couple of
weeks!
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Parent Teacher Association
The Westbrook/Glen Grove Parent Teacher
Association is a very active group of
volunteers, whose service is essential to the
success of the schools. In addition to
providing ongoing support to school
improvement efforts, the PTA sponsors school
assemblies, Ice Cream Socials, book fairs, and
many other worthwhile events. All parents are
urged to take an active role in this
organization. Please call the school or one of
the PTA members for more information.
Meetings will be held at Westbrook School
from 9:15 - 11:15 am on the following dates:
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February 10th
March 17th
April 21st
May 19th
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2014-15 PTA Board
President
Kelly Labrie
Vice President
Angela Shim
2nd Vice Presidents
Tanya Klatt & Janis Hurst
Treasurer
Pam Paradies
Asst. Treasurer
Margie Carr
Secretary
Allison Elias
Membership
Audrey Lee
Communications Director
Allison Benedetti
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Starting Time at All Intermediate
Schools is 7:55 a.m.
That means that the buses will arrive at school, for
the most part, by 7:45 at which time the bells ring
and students will enter their classes. Morning
announcements are made daily at this time about
events during the day, etc. It is very important for
students to be on time to facilitate the start of the
day with the knowledge and information to be
successful.
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Morning Arrival Procedures
Walkers coming from the walking
path west of the school must follow
the path around the back of the
building to the playground area
when arriving prior to 7:45 a.m.
Walkers arriving from the
neighborhoods to the east should proceed directly
to the playground using the paths on the east side
of the building, and walkers should use the
pathways on the west side of the building. Bike
rider must dismount their bicycles once reaching
school grounds and walk their bicycles to the racks
either in front of or behind the building to be
secured in the bike racks closest to their route
home. Classes begin at 7:55 a.m. at Glen Grove.
Students may not arrive at school prior to 7:35 a.m.
There is no supervision before this time. At 7:35
a.m. Glen Grove Staff will supervise children on the
playground. Children should be dressed
appropriately to be outside if the wind chill is above
0° F. Starting time at all intermediate schools is
7:55 a.m. That means that the buses will arrive at
school, for the most part, by 7:45 at which time the
bells ring and students will enter classes. Morning
announcements are made daily at this time about
events during the day, etc. It is very important for
students to be on time to facilitate the start of the
day with the knowledge and information to be
successful.
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Homework and Vacation
The following are the Extended Absence
Homework Policy guidelines that we
have put into place to provide the
framework for work that needs to be
completed because of an extended
absence.
Strong school attendance is a
critical component to a student's
success in school and the importance of good
attendance is constantly stressed at Glen Grove.
While we value the experiences children receive
from visiting other places and spending time with
family members afar, it is strongly advised that
families schedule trips and vacations within school
holiday periods, so as not to impact a studentʼs
attendance at school.
If your child will be out of school for an extended
vacation, notify the teacher and the health office, in
writing, in advance of the absence. Homework or
make-up work is not provided in advance for
extended vacations. It is expected that your child
will keep a journal of the trip and complete an
independent reading log to be turned in upon his/
her return to school.
Please know that teachers will work to provide
some of the learning opportunities and work that
will be missed upon return. However, the teachers
are not able to recreate the classroom environment,
so please understand that there may be
experiences or learning situations that cannot be
recreated or adapted. Upon return, the teachers
will work to create manageable assignments and
deadlines for core assignments, but it will be the
studentʼs responsibility to make-up the work.
Note: If a student experiences an extended
absence for medical reasons, there is the option to
pursue eligibility for homebound instruction during
that absence.
Illinois Text Messaging and Cell Phone Laws
In school zones, it is a statewide law that unless the vehicle is parked in a parking space, or a
handsfree device is used, drivers may not operate cell phones. This applies to buses as well as
any other vehicles operating within the school zone. Fines for violation of Illinois cell phone law
start at $75. Illinoisʼs cell phone and texting laws are considered “primary” laws. A primary law
means that an officer can pull you over for the offense without having to witness some other
violation. PLEASE DO NOT TALK OR TEXT IN THE GLEN GROVE SCHOOL ZONE. IT IS FOR THE
SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS.
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From the Nurses Office
Students requiring any medications during school
hours must file a medication form with the health
office. This form requires a physicianʼs signature as
well as a parentʼs signature. All medication brought
to school must be in an appropriately labeled
pharmacy container. This also includes over-thecounter medicine such as Tylenol, Advil, Cough
Drops, etc. In order to care for asthma medication,
additional forms need to be completed. Just a
reminder....if your child is out sick with a fever or
vomiting please make sure they do not return to
school until they are fever free or symptom free for
24 hours.
All student absences should be called into
the health office no later than 7:55 a.m. at
(847) 998-5031! The school has voicemail so
parents can call the health office to leave messages
at any time.
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Please make sure your children are dressed
appropriately for outdoor play. In cold weather
boots, mittens or gloves, warm jackets, snow
pants, hats and scarves are a must. If your child
wears boots to school, please remember to send
in shoes for them to use during physical
education. The wind chill factor must be ten or
below or it must be too wet or raining before we
cancel outdoor recess. The children are out
approximately 20 minutes. Please note that
children must wear coats if temperatures are
below 32°F.
We are often presented with requests for children
to remain indoors at recess, generally because of
allergies or as part of a recovery from illness. If it
is necessary for your child to be indoors at
recess, a note from the doctor will be required.
We appreciate your support and cooperation with
our recess procedure.
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Important Information from the Health
Office
ALL STUDENT absences should
be called into the health office no
later than 7:55 a.m. at (847)
998-5031! The school has voicemail
so parents can call the health office to
leave messages at any time.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL YOUR
CHILD’S TEACHER WITH AN
ABSENCE AS THE HEALTH
OFFICE DOESN’T ALWAYS
RECEIVE THE MESSAGE. PLEASE ALSO
REMEMBER TO LET THE HEALTH OFFICE
KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO BE
ABSENT FOR AN EXTENDED AMOUNT OF
TIME.
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Outdoor Recess Procedures
The benefits of an outdoor recess are many and
Glen Grove makes every effort to
see that all of our students go
outdoors every day. Children are
able to exercise, socialize and
experience a variety of activities
with friends and this all helps to
enhance their learning
experience. Starting the
afternoon after a time of fresh air
definitely improves learning, alertness and overall
productivity.
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Just a reminder....if your child is out sick with a fever or
vomiting please make sure they do not return to school
until they are fever free or symptom free for 24 hours.
If your child needs to come to school after 7:45 a.m.
please have them come through the front office. This is
for the safety of all of our students. Thank you.
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Important Car Pick-Up Information
If you are picking your student up in the car pick-up
lane, please remain in your vehicle until your child joins
you in your car. This lane is a designated pick-up/dropoff zone NOT to be used for long or short-term parking.
Consistently adhering to procedures for dropping-off
and picking-up children will help us meet our goal of
providing the safest most efficient environment during
those very busy dismissal and arrival times.
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PLEASE SHARE YOUR OPINIONS THROUGH PARENT SURVEY
Parents have a unique opportunity to provide feedback to their school through
the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey was designed to generate a detailed
picture of the inner workings of your child's school. As a parent, this
opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of
school effectiveness.
Please complete the survey today for each school where you have a student
enrolled. The survey is only open through March 13, 2015.
The information gathered will be used by the schools and the District to help
identify areas of strength and areas for improvement. The identity of
respondents and their survey responses will be kept completely confidential.
The survey is not long and should only take about 10 minutes to complete.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view 2014
Reports, please visit https://illinois.5-essentials.org. If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874
[email protected].
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Spanish version:
COMPARTA SUS OPINIONES MEDIANTE LA ENCUESTA PARA LOS PADRES DE
FAMILIA
Los padres de familia tienen una oportunidad especial deexpresar sus
comentarios sobre la escuela con la Encuesta 5Essentials para Illinois. Esta
encuesta fue diseñada para generar una imagen detallada del funcionamiento
interno de la escuela de su hijo/a. Como padre de familia, esta oportunidad le
permitirá compartir sus opiniones acerca de los elementos importantes de la
eficacia de la escuela.
Responda hoy esta encuesta respecto a cada escuela en la que tenga inscritos a
sus hijos. Estará abierta solo hasta el 13 de marzo de 2015.
Las escuelas y el Distrito usarán la información que se reúna para ayudarles a
identificar las áreas de fortaleza y las áreas que necesitan mejorar. La identidad
de los encuestados así como las respuestas a la encuesta se mantendrán en
estricta confidencialidad.
La encuesta no es larga y responderla solo debe tomar alrededor de 10
minutos.
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First Day for Students (1st–8th Grade)
First Day for Kindergarten (Last Name Starts with A–L)
First Day for Kindergarten (Last Name Starts with M–Z)
All Kindergarten Students in Attendance
First Day for Early Childhood Students
Labor Day – District Closed
District Closed
District Closed
Fall Parent/Teacher Conference Day – No Students in Attendance (Support Staff Institute Day)
Institute Day – No Students in Attendance
Institute Day – No Students in Attendance
Thanksgiving Break – District Closed
Winter Break
No School (unless needed as a weather makeup date)
Martin Luther King Day – District Closed
Presidents’ Day – District Closed
Institute Day – No Students in Attendance
Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Day – No Students in Attendance
District Closed
Spring Break
No School (unless needed as a weather makeup date)
Memorial Day – District Closed
Last Day for Early Childhood Students
Last Scheduled Day for Students (K–8th Grade)
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SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION SHEET
As the winter season is upon us, we thought parents might be interested in knowing in the event
of bad weather how the decision is made to either keep schools open or close schools.
HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DECISION?
The superintendent makes the decision based upon:
• Information on road conditions from our transportation provider and from our
facilities and grounds department.
• Amount of snow and ice accumulated.
• Whether snow/ice is continuing.
• Building conditions (such as whether we have electricity and heat).
• Parking lot conditions.
• Temperature/wind chill for walkers and those waiting at bus stops.
We prefer not making our decision based on weather predictions, but sometimes this is
unavoidable. We also make our decision in cooperation with other area elementary districts and
with Glenbrook South High School.
HOW ARE PARENTS NOTIFIED?
There are several ways to find out if school is closed (or open on what seems like a bad weather day).
• Tune in to local radio: WGN (720-AM) and WBBM (780-AM).
• Tune in to local television: CBS, NBC, ABC, WGN, FOX and CLTV.
• Visit the Districtʼs website at www.glenview34.org.
• Visit the school closing website at www.emergencyclosings.com.
Please know the District will attempt to use its automated phone calling system and send an
electronic message to all parent e-mail addresses on file to inform parents if school is closed.
This will occur around 6:00 a.m.
WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE?
Usually, the decision to close school is made at 5:30 a.m. or earlier.
INFORMATION ON EARLY BUS DISMISSAL AT INTERMEDIATE
If conditions worsen during the school day, we might have an early bus dismissal at
the intermediate schools. This is NOT an early dismissal. The goal of releasing
buses early is to try to keep them running on schedule throughout the afternoon.
Walkers and pickups will still be dismissed at the usual time. The only change is
intermediate buses leave 15 minutes early.
OTHER INFORMATION
Although the District does its best, we know that often no perfect decision exists. If parents do not
feel as though it is safe for their child to attend school, they should use their best judgment on
whether he or she should attend.