Dear Crow Island Families,

I hope that families had a great visit during Go to School Night last week. It was wonderful seeing families visit classrooms and hear about the work of the school year.

Last week, we also wrapped up the MAP test for our third and fourth graders. If students did not complete the assessment or were absent we will be complete this week. This week, we will be practicing our first fire drill on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will be having our picture day.

Stay well,

Luke Livingston

• Wednesday, September 21 ~ Picture Day
• Monday, September 26 ~ Rosh Hashanah No School
• Monday, October 3rd - Friday, October 7th: Walk & Bike to School Week (details below)
• Wednesday, October 5th: No School, Yom Kippur
• Thursday, October 6th: Run-a-Thon (details below)
• Thursday, October 13th: Early Dismissal at 11:20 AM, Conferences in the PM
• Friday, October 14th: No School, Conferences
  

2022 Downsized Capital Improvement Plan: Referendum

At the August 16 Meeting, the School Board approved a resolution to move forward with placing a $59.4MM referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot. If this referendum should pass, it would help to fund $82.6MM in necessary projects at all 5 schools:

• Updated safety components, including secure entry vestibules

• Upgraded HVAC systems to improve air quality, air flow, temperature control and energy efficiency

• Accessibility for all students, staff and visitors that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Electrical wiring and panel upgrades to support technology and improve energy efficiency

• Plumbing replacements to address fixtures that have reached the end of their useful life

• The addition of a multipurpose room/cafeteria at Hubbard Woods

• Removal of the temporary trailers at Crow Island and the subsequent addition of three permanent classrooms

• ​​Repurposing of the current gym to serve as a multipurpose room/cafeteria and the subsequent addition of a gym at Crow Island

• Extension of the useful life of existing facilities and proactive reduction of costly emergency repairs

This letter from the Board and Superintendent was shared on Wednesday, August 17 with the community.

To view the presentation video, please click here.

To view the presentation slides, please click here.

In an effort to ensure that our community is well-informed, we look forward to hosting Informational Sessions on the following dates (all are welcome):

Virtual:

Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Please click the link below to join the Zoom webinar:

https://winnetka36.zoom.us/j/86171947365?pwd=Z0YxQ0E5SkZvSklSWUE4UldxcjcyZz09

Passcode: 738688

In person:

Weds., September 21 at 6:30 p.m. (Crow Island--followed by tour)

Sat., October 8 from 9-10 a.m. (Hubbard Woods--followed by tour)

Monday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. (Crow Island--followed by tour)

Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. (Hubbard Woods--followed by tour)

Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. (Crow Island--followed by tour)

Virtual:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 at noon

Please click the link below to join the Zoom webinar:

https://winnetka36.zoom.us/j/88014741432?pwd=UGkrRzRvVG5pQlJMR2RJOHZvSHB3QT09

Passcode: 164472

Student Growth & Achievement Reporting

There are several opportunities throughout the year to receive formal standardized reporting related to your child’s growth and achievement on standardized assessments. Additionally, there are designated times at which you will receive formal reporting on your child’s growth and achievement in the classroom. Please note the following dates coming up this fall. You are encouraged to reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.

• Spring 2022 IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) Reports Mailed Home

• Week of September 16

• Fall 2022 MAP Reports Printed and Shared at Fall Conferences

• Thursday, October 13 or Friday, October, 14

• Fall Conferences

• Thursday, October 13 or Friday, October 14

• Progress Reports Sent Home

• Friday, December 9

REGISTRATION REMINDER

The deadline for registering for Kindergarten Stay and Play is on 9/30/22.

If you would like to sign up, please follow this link and log into your Revtrak account.

Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):

For upcoming events, access FAN’s website here.

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