News Bites 2023-2024
Week of February 12 through February 16, 2024
NO SCHOOL
There will be NO SCHOOL on
February 19, 2024
In recognition of Presidents' Day
Updated calendars are on the website: https://www.wego33.org/Page/2
The Human Resources Department and Communications Department enjoy spending time in buildings getting to know the many dedicated professionals that comprise our District 33 team. This column was created to share stories of our veteran staff who have made District 33 their home for many years. The reasons why staff members have chosen to stay renew our belief that West Chicago Elementary School District 33 truly is a magical place to be.
We will highlight a staff member each month in a new feature called SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW.
KRISANN CASTRO
Krisann Castro is Someone You Should Know. Currently serving as a Multilingual Language Learner
Coach at Currier School, she began her professional journey in D33 in 1993, right after she graduated from college. She was a paraeducator at Lincoln School for one year and then left to teach self-contained special education in another district.
In 2001, Krisann returned to D33 and has been here ever since. She has spent 16 years in D33, mainly teaching 2nd grade and a few years of kindergarten. In 2017, Krisann was invited to transfer from Wegner to Currier School to teach kindergarten. After five years as a kindergarten teacher, she taught SEL/Health for one year, and now this is her 2nd year as an MLL coach. This brings the total number of years working in D33 to 23 years. And in her words, “There has never been a teaching position I did not love.”
WELCOME TO OUR NEW ADMINISTRATORS
Whitnie Del Toro
Leah Nelson
SUBMIT A BOARD SALUTE
The Board of Education would like to recognize individuals of the District 33 community - which includes all staff members, students, bus drivers, parents/guardians, and guardians - for actions that build a positive culture and climate in District 33.
This "shout-out" is read at Board meetings, is included as an agenda item called "Board Salute" and becomes part of the official minutes.
If you know someone who deserves a "Board Salute," please complete this form.
To read more about Board Salutes, visit the website.
LAST MEETING!
If you have a child entering kindergarten in the fall of 2024, and if you are interested in learning more about the dual language program, please join ONE of the following information meetings:
IN-PERSON MEETINGS
Date: February 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Gary Elementary School, 130 E. Forest Ave, West Chicago
Reunión Informativa para Padres del Programa de Lenguaje Dual
ÚLTIMA REUNIÓN!
Si tiene un hijo que va a ingresar al jardín de infantes en el otoño de 2024 y se interesa en saber un poco más acerca del programa de lenguaje dual, por favor asista a UNA de las siguientes reuniones informativas:
EN PERSONA
Fecha: 20 de febrero de 2024
Hora: 6:00 PM
Lugar: Escuela Gary, 130 E. Forest Ave, West Chicago
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025
Kindergarten Registration is for children who will be five years old by September 1, 2024, and live within the boundaries of District 33.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Register in person at your neighborhood school
from 9 AM - 6 PM on the following dates:
February 27, 2024
Turner Elementary School
Gary Elementary School
February 28, 2024
Indian Knoll Elementary School
February 29, 2024
Currier Elementary School
Wegner Elementary School
INSCRIPCIONES PARA KINDER
INSCRIPCIONES PARA KÍNDER 2024-2025
Las inscripciones para kínder son para los niños que habrán cumplido los 5 años de edad para el 1 de septiembre de 2024 y que viven dentro de los límites del Distrito Escolar 33.
EN PERSONA
Inscríbanse en persona en su escuela local de 9 AM a 6 PM los siguientes días.
27 de febrero de 2024
- Escuela Turner
- Escuela Gary
28 de febrero de 2024
- Escuela Indian Knoll
29 de febrero de 2024
- Escuela Currier
- Escuela Wegner
ART AT THE ARC
DISTRICT 33 STUDENT ART SHOW
Art Teachers from all District 33 schools have selected art from each grade level (K-8) to share with the community. This one-night exhibition is a celebration of the unique ideas and artistic growth of West Chicago students.
Date: Feb 28, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM -7:00 PM
Place: ARC Center, 201 W National St, West Chicago, IL 60185
EXHIBICIóN DE ARTE ESTUDIANTIL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR 33 DE WEST CHICAGO
Los maestros de arte de todas las escuelas del Distrito 33 han seleccionado arte de cada nivel de grado (K-8) para compartir con la comunidad. Esta exhibición de una noche es una celebración de las ideas únicas y el crecimiento artístico de los estudiantes de West Chicago.
Fecha: Miércoles 28 de Febrero de 2024
Tiempo: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Ubicación: en el centro ARC, 201 W. National St., West Chicago, IL 60185
WHOLE CHILD WELLNESS FAMILY EVENT
All District 33 families are invited to attend this event!
Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Leman Middle School, 238 E. Hazel St., West Chicago, IL 60185
- Visit community partners and learn about summer opportunities to keep your child healthy and engaged.
- District 33 Behavior Specialists will share ideas for sleep routines, calming corners, and how to provide structure at home.
- Students from Leman Middle School will guide you and your student through the creation of a 3, 2, 1 document.
- Fun activities for all ages
Plan to bring the whole family to the fun, engaging, informative event.
"PACK THE PLACE"
SUPPORT THE LMS UNIFIED BASKETBALL TEAM
Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
Place: Leman Middle School, 238 E. Hazel St., West Chicago, IL 60185
Door: #8
With appearances by the LMS Cheerleaders, LMS Choir, West Chicago Police and Fire!
Leman Middle School LIA classes will be hosting a food drive to support our WEGO Together Community Market. If you are able, please drop off a canned good or toiletry items for the market.
STUDENT SERVICES
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
Registration letters for Extended School Year (ESY) will be mailed home in mid-February.
If your child is eligible for ESY and you receive the registration form in the mail, please return it to your child’s principal or Cristal Rubio at the district office. If your child did not receive an invite for ESY, we encourage you to sign your child up for Summer School.
ESY works specifically on maintaining the goals in your child’s IEP. Summer School is an opportunity for your child to receive additional support with grade-level curriculum in preparation for the next school year. Summer school registration will be coming out soon.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINES
Familiar activities can provide comfort for both adults and children. Just like adults, children feel more confident and secure when their daily activities are predictable and familiar. A consistent daily schedule and step-by-step routines give children a predictable day. With a routine both before and after school students can:
Feel in control of their environment
Feel safe, secure, and comfortable
Know what is happening now and what comes next
Know how to do an activity or task
Engage in learning
If you would like help setting up routines or schedules at home, reach out to the social worker at your child’s school.
Explore all of the FREE programs offered by Healthy West Chicago.
Upcoming events include:
IN- PERSON
Food Art
Waffles with a Healthy Twist
Winter Sowing Program
VIRTUAL
Heart Healthy Recipes
Veggie Pizza with Homemade Pizza Crust
GLENBARD PARENT SERIES
West Chicago Elementary School District 33
Email: steinbrecherg@wego33.org
Website: wego33.org
Phone: 630-293-6000
Facebook: @WeGoD33
Instagram: @WeGoD33