Everett Weekly 1.6.23

January 6, 2023

Dear Everett Families,

I hope your first week back was as wonderful as mine. It was filled with joy, learning, and just a dash of chaos!

Joy + Learning + Chaos = Just a normal day in an elementary school.

Happy Friday!

Renée

• Take some time for gratitude (see some of the wonderful entries from last week)

January 16

• No School -- MLK

January 22

• Lunar New Year begins

• Black History Month begins

In the event of a weather emergency, District 67 has allocated two traditional days of non-instruction (what we have historically referred to as "snow days") for students and staff. Should conditions require school closure beyond those two days, the State of Illinois now allows for eLearning days in lieu of traditional snow days. You can find more guidance regarding weather emergencies on the District 67 website.

All District 67 families are invited to join Cherokee School for a Lunar New Year Celebration, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:00-6:00 PM in the Cherokee Gym.

Celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year and enjoy Chinese treats, traditional games, arts, and crafts!

Paper-cutting Presentation Schedule:

• Presentation 1: 5:10-5:20 pm

• Presentation 2: 5:35-5:45 pm

Join District 34 and Clearbrook for Navigating Illinois Disability Services and Supports. Open to ALL District 34 and TrueNorth Families - Thursday, January 19 at 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM. To Register Click Here.

District 67 parents/guardians are invited to an Early Childhood Information Session on Wednesday, January 11, from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at Sheridan Elementary School, 1360 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest. Parents/guardians will learn more about the Community of Learners Early Childhood Preschool and have the opportunity to visit the classroom to see the program in action.

Nominations are being solicited for the following District 67 APT Executive Board positions to serve during the 2023-2025 school years:

• APT Executive Board President

• APT Executive Board Recording Secretary

• APT President, Everett Elementary School

• APT President, DPM School

Please note that nominees MUST have prior experience serving on an APT Board (or as a Room Parent) in order to be considered. Also, only parents from a local school can submit a nomination for that building’s APT President.

See the Nomination Form for descriptions of the positions being nominated. If you would like to nominate someone (including yourself), please click here to complete the Nomination Google Form: 2023-2025 APT Nomination Form (please complete online)

Or, you can click on the link below to complete the standard Nomination Form. These forms can be emailed or a photo of the completed form can be texted back at the number below:

2023-2025 APT NOMINATION FORM (please download)

You may also contact APT Executive VP & Nominating Committee Chair Shannon Shader directly via email at shannon_weed@yahoo.com or at (224) 280-3435 to submit possible candidate names.

FINAL DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS is Monday, January 9, 2023.

Questions? Please contact Shannon Shader at the information above.

Thank you for your thoughtful suggestions!

In January, in partnership with the APT, the Spirit of 67 is proud to bring MouseTrap Machine Science Assemblies to our elementary schools!

• Everett - January 6
• Sheridan - January 9
• Cherokee - January 23

Thank you for supporting the Spirit of 67 and making it possible for us to enrich the educational experiences for your students!

Grant Applications are due February 9th at 3pm. Please submit your applications ASAP.

https://spirit67.wufoo.com/forms/zum5h5h1cddn7q/

Visit the Green Backpack or the front page of your school website to view the latest programs offered in our community.

CROYA

Catch up on all the CROYA news by reading their monthly newsletter here or by visiting the CROYA website.

Lake Forest Parks and Recreation

Winter programs start soon! View the program guide or click here to register.