Weekly Communique
May 7, 2021
Thoughts from Dr. Pacatte
Congratulations Gurnee District 56 Retirees!
At the end of the school year, all school districts face the reality of saying “Thank you and Good-bye” to a small group of employees who have chosen to retire and move on to their new chapter. This year is no different. I’d like to take this time to recognize the District 56 staff who are, or will be, wrapping up their career in the coming weeks. Thank you for everything you have done for our students, families, and colleagues over the years. Each and everyone of you can look back and know you have a legacy of hard work on behalf of others to show for your time and effort. You will see that there are administrators, teachers, and support staff included in this year’s group of retirees. Each of these employees were pivotal to our success.
Mr. Dale Micksch, River Trail Teacher - 35 Years
Mrs. Rita Simmons, Bus Driver - 29 Years
Mrs. Nancy Hendrickson, Bus Driver - 28 Years
Mr. Patrick Jones, Viking School Principal - 24 years
Mrs. Donna Hardt, Spaulding Instructional Aide - 24 Years
Mrs. Mindy Nall, River Trail Teacher - 15 Years
Mrs. Gail Huber, Bus Driver - 14 Years
Mr. Brian Hendrickson, District Maintenance - 14 Years
Mr. Percy Turner, Bus Driver - 6 Years
Mrs. Donna Krissek, Spaulding Library Clerk - 2 Years
Tweet of the Week
Gurnee School District 56 Bookmobile 2021
River Trail School
Teacher Appreciation Week
Gurnee School District 56 Action Club
Girls Scout Events in May
Adler Arts Center
LASC Soccer Tryouts
Information from the CDC
When talking with friends and family about COVID19 vaccines, it can be helpful to ask open-ended questions to explore concerns. For example, ask, “What are your thoughts about the vaccine?” More conversation tips: https://bit.ly/3cE25OH.
Gurnee School District 56
Email: returningstudent@d56.org
Website: www.d56.org
Location: 3706 West Florida Avenue, Gurnee, IL, USA
Phone: 847-336-0800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GurneeD56
Twitter: @GurneeD56