First Steps Newsletter
December 2020
Contact Information
Email: firststeps@emsd63.org
Website: www.emsd63.org/firststeps
Location: 10000 Dee Rd, Des Plaines, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 827-4165
Twitter: @D63_FirstSteps
Upcoming Events:
Thursday December 17th
- Preschool Supply Pickup 8:00-10:00 AM or 12:30-2:30 PM
- Winter Wonderland Virtual Pajama Party 6:30 PM
- No School for Students - Winter Break
- Classes Resume Online
A Note from Ms. Golik...
Hello First Steps Families,
There are so many things to be grateful for during this time. First and foremost, we are grateful for the trust you put into our staff on a daily basis. We are truly privileged to work with such remarkable and extraordinary students. A strong partnership between parents, teachers, and students are key components to our success. We are so thankful for the incredible support you give children and our schools.
With the winter break almost upon us we have a few events coming up that I would like to make you aware of. The week of December 14th we will have a spirit week (flyer is attached below). In addition, the First Steps team would like to invite you to a virtual family night with stories, sing alongs, and more. We hope to see you the night of December 17th at 6:30. More information will be emailed the week of December 14th.
Sincerely,
Barb Golik, Early Learning Center (ELC) Principal
YouTube Channel Read Alouds
Front Office
We would like to remind preschool families that the school office will remain closed through winter break. Our office staff is still responding to phone calls and emails so please continue to contact the school office if you need assistance. Please remember to notify the office in the event your child is sick, has a doctor's appointment, or is unable to participate in D63 Online learning.
Supply Pickup Thursday 12/17
We Can Make a Difference
Virtual Goods Drive
November 23 - December 18
Care Package Drive
November 30 - December 4
Food Drive
December 7 - 11
District 63 Help Desk and Support
Follow this information to complete a help desk request.
Free Meals
Mondays & Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Gemini Middle School
Visit our website for pickup details.
Community Resources
During this challenging time, the district has put together this list of local resources for our families. We'll add new content as we learn more. Please visit the link here to discover community resources.