Hubbard Woods Update
November 8, 2021
Principal Update:
Dear Hubbard Woods Families,
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Last week, Betty Weir, the Principal of The Skokie School, shared a few great articles that you might be interested in as well. This one is on EQ and how important that is in the workplace and this one refers to some stresses on children because of the pandemic.
We have noticed a number of children are having a hard time getting to school on time. Please note that instruction begins promptly at 8:37AM.
Missing a favorite coat? Please check the lost and found in the school lobby the next time you are at school. Better yet, remind your child to check! There are many unclaimed items that need to find their way home.
Thank you to those that joined me for the webinar last Thursday. Please see the update below for a summary and the link to the recording.
Have a great week.
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody
Principal
Author Visit Via Zoom!
On Thursday, November 4, our fourth graders were treated to a Zoom author visit with Karina Yan Glaser, author of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street. Fourth graders are currently reading this book with Mrs. Delzell during their library visits as it is one of 20 nominees on this year's Bluestem Nominee List. Sponsored by AISLE, the Bluestem Award is given to one book each year as selected by readers in 3rd-5th grades. Students need only read FOUR of the 20 nominees to be eligible to vote and our students have already read two together in library classes - Let the Children March and Framed!
The visit with Ms. Glaser was a result of Mrs. Delzell's name being selected in a special drawing of AISLE members to allow students to participate in the visit live - the visit was also simulcast around the state of Illinois for other schools to watch. Our fourth graders were fantastic audience members and asked wonderful questions including "What inspired you to write this book?" (her neighborhood and her own children), "Where did you come up with the name 'Vanderbeeker'?" (she wanted a Dutch sounding name to go along with NYC's history as part of a Dutch colony - and it came to her in a dream) and "How long did it take you to write your first book?" (SEVEN YEARS!).
Interested in watching our visit? Follow this link to the AISLE YouTube channel!
Elementary School Principals Update:
Dear Winnetka Families,
We hope that you were able to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend. Maybe we can get a few more beautiful days this week. Last week, Beth Carmody and Kelly Tess hosted a Winnetka Parents Institute webinar on the topic of Difficult Conversations. It provided an overview of the New York Times bestselling business book, Difficult Conversations: How To Discuss What Matters Most. This book is authored by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen.
Why this webinar now? The pandemic has created gaps in our communication due to an extended period of isolation. Passive communication was normalized through reliance on emails, texting, etc. It has been easier to avoid difficult conversations and putting them off usually does not solve the problem.
The three main purposes of engaging in a difficult conversation:
Learn someone’s story
Express your views and feelings
Problem-solve together
When embarking on a difficult conversation, it is important to remember that we bring our own perspectives and emotions to any conversation. We tend to notice what we care about, which may differ from what someone else finds most important. Therefore, it is essential to listen carefully to the other person’s point of view before responding. When you respond, make sure that you frame your feelings, keeping blame and judgment out of the conversation. After everyone’s feelings are acknowledged the problem-solving can begin.
No matter how the conversation goes, it is important to give yourself time to regain your balance. Letting go of the uncomfortable feelings resulting from these conversations is the first step in recovering. Remember that conclusions do not mean truth and resolutions do not mean winning.
For a recording of the webinar, click here.
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody, Hubbard Woods
Luke Livingston, Crow Island
Joshua Swanner, Greeley
District Update:
REMINDER - Vaccine Clinic Registration Opens Monday, November 8
Vaccine Clinic 1: November 12th and December 3rd (dose 1 and 2)
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
At Carleton Washburne School Gyms in Winnetka
Registration email will be sent at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, 11/8
The New Trier Township elementary public school districts are pleased to work with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy to provide two vaccine clinics for our students aged 5-11 in November/December. This effort is meant to supplement other opportunities available to our students through other clinics, pharmacy offerings or their primary care pediatrician, as registration will be limited to the number of doses we are able to secure.
Parent Education Sessions from District Partner Family Action Network (FAN):
For upcoming events, access FAN’s website here.
From our Partners at The Alliance for Early Childhood:
We are excited to share with you The Alliance's Fall/Winter 2021 Newsletter to learn more about the organization’s offerings to families.
Additionally, families are invited to the following event:
Let’s Play! at the Farm
Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Historic Wagner Farm
1510 Wagner Road
Glenview, IL
Click here for more details.
Important Dates to Remember
Tuesday, November 16: School Board Meeting 7:15pm
Wednesday, November 17: Book Fair 2pm - 8pm
Thursday, November 18: Book Fair 8am-10am
Friday, November 19: Pizza Fun Lunch
Monday, November 22-Friday, November 26th - No School Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 29: School Resumes
Friday, December 3: Spirit Day, Pizza Fun Lunch
Friday, December 17: PJ Day
December 18-January 2: Winter Break
Monday, January 3: School Resumes
Hubbard Woods School
Email: margiekarabas@winnetka36.org
Website: https://www.winnetka36.org/hubbardwoods
Location: 1110 Chatfield Road, Winnetka, IL, USA
Phone: (847) 446-0920