Preschool Parent Newsletter
Back to School Edition- August 2023
Welcome to Preschool!!!
Required Parent/ Child Orientation
ELC 300 East Forest Avenue West Chicago
Friday September 1 at 9:30AM or 1PM
Pioneer 615 Kenwood Avenue West Chicago
Tuesday September 5 at 9:30AM or 1PM
Please come to your child's school for orientation with your child’s teacher.
You may choose to attend either an orientation session at 9:30-11AM or 1-2:30PM, whichever one works better for your home and work schedule.
No RSVP needed.
This is a required part of our preschool program. Students may not begin school if their parent does not attend this orientation
A parent or guardian (not a relative or childcare provider) must attend one of these sessions. This orientation session will be led by your child’s teacher so you will be able to meet your child’s teacher and visit your child’s classroom.
Pioneer parents may bring a small blanket and pillow for your child for the classroom rest time.
This orientation session is for parent(s) or guardian(s) and your preschool student only. Please make arrangements now with a friend or relative to watch any other children you may have during this time.
There will be a make-up session for orientation on Tuesday September 5th at Pioneer School (615 Kenwood Avenue) from 6:30-8 PM for parents or guardians only. However, you will not be able to meet your child’s teacher at this make-up session. Please try to attend the 9:30 AM or 1 PM session on Tuesday Sept 5 if at all possible.
Home Visits
In addition to hosting Orientation, your child’s teacher will be contacting you this coming week to schedule a time for a home visit in person or by zoom on Thursday August 31 or Friday September 1 (Pioneer) or Tuesday September 5 (ELC).
These are 15 minutes long during the day by zoom for the teacher to get to know you, your child and your family.
The teacher will message or call you on August 29 or 30 to schedule this.
First Day of School
Wednesday September 6th is the first day of classes for Preschool.
Check Penny the Penguin's welcome video at https://www.wego33.org/ELC !!
PreK school hours
ELC ½ day preschool and (extended day until 1:40 pm)
Preschool Hours: A.M. 8:40 a.m. - 11:10a.m.
P.M. 12:10 p.m.- 2:40 p.m.
PIONEER Full day preschool
Preschool Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.
School contact information for attendance
If your child will be absent, please call Attendance Line to report symptoms AND also call the bus company.
Please make sure that all emergency contacts are always updated.
ELC Attendance Line: 630-293-6000 ex.1314
Pioneer Attendance Line: 630 293-6040 ext 6300
Illinois Central School Bus 630-584-1658 EXT 1
Buses
Check out Healthy West Chicago events this fall!
Questions? Contact the Preschool Admin Team
Carrie Gerry, Acting Assistant Principal