Dear Crow Island Families,
Last week was a wonderful reminder of the community that makes Crow Island so special as Halloween leaves a lasting impression on the minds of our students. Many thanks to our PTO room parents, classroom photographers, and 4th grade parent volunteers for helping to celebrate Halloween!
As a reminder, students will not attend school tomorrow as it is Election Day. We look forward to seeing you back in classrooms on Wednesday morning!
Luke
- Tuesday, November 8th: Non-Attendance Day for Students (Election Day)
- Monday, November 21st: Thanksgiving Break starts - Non-Attendance for students
- Wednesday, November 30th: Crow Island Book Fair 2-7pm
- Thursday, December 1st: Crow Island Book Fair 8-10am
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Elementary Math Core Values in Winnetka D36
Over the summer a team of elementary teachers, math specialists, and math facilitators collaborated across the district to articulate the K-4 Math Core Values. Below are the five core values. Each month starting in December a core value will be featured in both principal newsletters and teacher newsletters.
Core Values of Elementary Math in Winnetka
Everyone can do math. Each child comes into the classroom with their own abilities and strengths as well as areas to grow and explore. Our goal is to meet each student where they are, build on, and deepen their understanding. Instruction is differentiated to each student’s individual needs. Math is creative and an integral part of the world around us.
Elementary Math Instruction in Winnetka…
Emphasizes active, hands-on learning.
Values perseverance and making mistakes.
Promotes flexible thinking, student agency, and creativity.
Focuses on deep conceptual understanding.
Cultivates communication, collaboration, and community.
2022 Downsized Capital Improvement Plan: Referendum
The 2022 Downsized Capital Improvement Plan: Referendum, was adopted as a resolution by the School Board on August 16th and will be on the ballot Tuesday, November 8th. You may view the screencast of the Informational Sessions here. For additional details, visit the District website at www.winnetka36.org.
Fall Winnetka Parents Institute Schedule
The District is offering an array of upcoming educational sessions for families and community members. Click here for a complete list of session dates and more information. Fall sessions include SEL-related topics and technology tips for parents regarding maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones. Up next:
Technology Survival Skills for Parents
Patrick Dawson, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones for students is a daunting task for any parents. This session will increase parent awareness and provide basic skills of how to maneuver through platforms, identify warning signs to look for, and hopefully reduce the stress of parenting students online in addition to in-person.
November 14, 2022
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Resource Center at Washburne School
Interested:
Online Registration Opens November 16 for Incoming Kindergarteners & New Students for the 2023-2024 School Year
Registration for incoming Kindergarteners and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2023-2024 opens on November 16, 2022. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2023, are eligible to enroll. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Technology Survival Skills for Parents
Patrick Dawson, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Maneuvering the ever-changing landscape of technology, social media, and phones for students is a daunting task for any parents. This session will increase parent awareness and provide basic skills of how to maneuver through platforms, identify warning signs to look for, and hopefully reduce the stress of parenting students online in addition to in-person.
November 14, 2022
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Resource Center at Washburne School (confirmed)
Interested:
Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):
For upcoming events, access FAN’s website here.
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