Greeley Greeting
Monday, December 12, 2022
A Message from the Principal
Dear Greeley Families,
Our last full week of school in 2022 is here. The excitement for winter break is building among students, and this includes excitement for our upcoming Winter Sharing. Please be sure to review the important update on our Winter Sharing that was emailed home on Friday. This will ensure all are able to enjoy the performance.
Lastly, I wanted to provide a special thank you to Abby O'Brien and Kate Casale McNally (PTO Book Fair co-chairs), as well as Ms. Chandler-Stahl (Greeley's Teacher-Librarian) for organizing our book fair last week. We are eager for our students to enjoy the books they purchased.
Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Joshua Swanner
Principal
Please remember to send your children with an extra set of clothes as the winter weather is finally here!
POKEMON CLUB IS BACK!
The Greeley Pokemon Club is live on the District Web Store. Registration opens at 9am on Tuesday, December 13th.
Winnetka Voices Podcast Premieres!
Winnetka Voices is a podcast hosted by The Winnetka Public Schools, featuring candid conversations on issues relevant to education and shared resources to support our students and families.
NEW! Episode #2:
Prioritizing Social Emotional Learning & RULER in our Schools
Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, is joined by the District’s Social Emotional Learning coaches, Sachiko Kawata-Burke, Jennifer Knudson, Danielle Leitner, and Allison Szczecinski. The SEL coaches discuss the role they play in supporting students and teachers, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The coaches also share the concept behind RULER, a research-based tool from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, that is currently being implemented in our schools.
Listen here:
LEARN MORE AT THIS UPCOMING WINNETKA PARENTS INSTITUTE SESSION!
Developing a Family Charter- District Implementation of RULER
Danielle Klimak (SEL Coach)
In this presentation, we will be taking a closer look at one of the 4 RULER anchor tools: The Charter. A Charter is a tool that can be used to help create a positive and supportive social-emotional environment at school or home. A Charter helps to explore how we want to feel and what we can do to ensure that everyone has those feelings more consistently. In this presentation, you will learn about the benefits of a Charter and how to create a Charter in the home setting.
December 12, 2022
9:00-10:00 AM
Resource Center at Washburne School (confirmed)
Interested:
Premiere Episode:
Fostering Post-Pandemic Growth & Resilience for our Children
Dr. Kelly Tess, Superintendent, speaks with Ms. Carly Andrews, Executive Director of The Alliance for Early Childhood, on how we can best support our childrens’ social and emotional needs, academic growth, and socialization in the wake of the pandemic.
Winnetka Parents Institute
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:
Developing a Family Charter-District Implementation of RULER
Danielle Klimak (SEL Coach)
In this presentation, we will be taking a closer look at one of the 4 RULER anchor tools: The Charter. A Charter is a tool that can be used to help create a positive and supportive social-emotional environment at school or home. A Charter helps to explore how we want to feel and what we can do to ensure that everyone has those feelings more consistently. In this presentation, you will learn about the benefits of a Charter and how to create a Charter in the home setting.
December 12, 2022
9:00-10:00 AM
Resource Center at Washburne School (confirmed)
Interested:
A Message from The Winnetka Public Schools Foundation (WPSF)
WPSF is a non-profit volunteer organization that works to enhance the educational mission of Winnetka District 36 beyond the means of conventional public tax funding and PTO contributions. With generous support from our donors, WPSF provided $111,000 in grants to Crow Island, Greeley, Hubbard Woods, Skokie and Washburne in 2021-2022. For more information please check out the WPSF Annual Report.
Donations are always welcome! As the calendar year draws to a close, please consider a year-end, tax-deductible donation to WPSF.
Online Registration Open 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 is now open on the District website and via https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=30658&culture=en. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2023, are eligible to enroll.
The new student registration process is completed in three steps:
Complete new student pre-registration forms online beginning November 16, 2022.
Provide the original or certified copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate and a parent photo ID. The certified copy can be submitted in person at the District Office. If you have the original birth certificate, you may bring it to the District Office to be photocopied. The District Office is at 1235 Oak St., Winnetka.
Provide proof of residency and paper registration forms. For your convenience, all required residency documents may be uploaded during online registration. Click here to view the list of documents that will meet these requirements as well as the other forms required for registration (Registration Forms & Information).
Children will not be considered enrolled until both the online and paper portion of registration has been completed and residency documentation is verified. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 847-446-9400.
Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):
TREX PLASTIC FILM CHALLENGE
Time to Gather Up Your Plastic Bags...
The TREX Plastic Film Challenge Starts November 15th! Each year Go Green Winnetka and all District 36 schools participate in this program, which enlists schools to collect plastic bags and wrap, which are then recycled and made into alternate wood products. The Challenge runs from November 15 - April 15, with winners announced on Earth Day. During this time, bins are placed at D36 schools to collect the *plastics listed below.
●Grocery bags
●Bread bags
●Case overwrap (e.g. water, soda and juice bottles)
●Dry cleaning bags
Newspaper sleeves
●Ice bags
●Wood pellet bags
●Ziplock and other reclosable bags
●Produce bags
●Bubble wrap
●Salt bags
●Cereal bags
*Please note, all plastics must be clean, dry, and free of food residue.
16th Annual Plastic Recycling Challenge
Contact GoGreenWinnetka@gmail.com with any questions.
Follow us on Social Media!
Please follow the District via the following social media platforms in order to see day-to-day happenings and more.
Facebook and Twitter: @Winnetka36
Instagram: @WinnetkaPublicSchools
- 12/12 - December Birthday Lunch with Principal Swanner
- 12/15 - June Birthday Lunch with Principal Swanner
- 12/23 - 1/9 - WINTER BREAK
12/22 Winter Sharing Schedule:
10am-11am Last Name A-L
1pm - 2pm Last Name M-Z
About Us
School Hours:
8:30am | Doors open
8:37am | School promptly begins
2:10pm | Kindergarten dismissal
2:45pm | Early Release (MONDAY ONLY)
3:15pm | Grades 1-4 and Stay & Play Kindergarten dismissal
Email: GordonSchreiber@winnetka36.org
Website: https://www.winnetka36.org/greeley
Location: 275 Fairview Avenue, Winnetka, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 446-6060