Parent News
November 2023
Hello November!
The weather has gotten colder! We are only two months away from reaching year 2024. With this being a short month with Thanksgiving Break around the corner, our schools are working really hard to get to where they need to be. Parent teacher conferences will be held this month on Tuesday November 21st from 12 p.m. - 7:05 p.m. Come talk to your child's teacher and don't forget to join your schools PTO. Come to one meeting and share your great ideas and see how you can make a difference. PTO has many things planned but we can always use the help of parents.
Next PTO Meetings
BPMS - Nov 20th at 7pm via zoom/google meet
Howe - Nov 9th at 6pm
KM - Nov 13th at 5:30pm
NP - Nov 2nd 5:30pm
OC - Nov 6th at 5:30pm
Our Mission
In partnership with our diverse community, we are committed to developing lifelong learners and productive citizens by fostering academic and social growth.
District Calendar
Friday November 10th - Veterans Day - No School
Friday November 17h - Report Cards Sent Home
Tuesday November 21st - Parent Teacher Conferences 12pm-7:05 pm - No student Attendance
Wed - Friday November 22-24th - Thanksgiving Break- No School
School Hours
Student Beginning and Ending Times (2023-2024):
Beach Park Middle School: 7:25 AM to 2:35 PM
Newport: 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM
Kenneth Murphy: 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM
Howe: 9:05 AM to 3:45 PM
Oak Crest: 9:05 AM to 3:45 PM
Check Out What Our Students Are Up To!
Trunk or Treat Event from October
Early Childhood
Screenings coming up in December
- The Beach Park District #3 Early Childhood Diagnostic Team based at Oak Crest provides diagnostic services to 3 and 4 year old children to determine their need and eligibility for special education programs and services.
- The screening will determine if an evaluation is necessary for eligibility to attend our Special Education Early Childhood Program. Proof of residency will be required. Please call Jan Schnettler at 847-599-5056 for further information or to schedule an appointment.
Recipe Of The Month
A Delicious Ham
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Diced Peaches (without juice)
- 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
- 4 tbsp Butter
Cook With:
- 1 6 lb Spiral-Cut Ham
- 2 cups Carrots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place your spiral-cut ham in the center of your baking dish and surround it with the carrots.
- Cover the ham and carrots in the brown sugar.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon over the ham.
- Spread the diced peaches over the carrots and ham.
- Cut the butter into pats and place over the carrots and ham.
- Cover the ham and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the center reaches 140 degrees.
- Allow the ham to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Events Going On In The Community This Month!
Day Of The Dead Celebration
Where: BPMS 40667 N Green Bay Rd, Beach Park IL 60099
Time : 5:30pm- 7pm
- Reminder for parents who RSVP'd for the event
The Giving Point
Where: 900 Lewis Ave Winthrop Harbor IL 60096
Time: 1:30-6pm
- First time visitors will need to register there and provide ID & piece of mail with current address
Kohls Children Museum
Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Computer Tutor Time
When: Nov 8th, 2023
Time: 11am-12pm
- Ask questions & get 1:1 help
Waukegan Public Library
Where: 128 N County St Waukegan IL 60085
Time: 2pm-4pm
- All ages
Warren-Newport Public Library
Where: 224 O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee IL 60031
Time: 6pm-8pm
- Family Movie Night
Winter Coats for the Community
Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 9am-12pm
- All ages (Kids & Adults)
K9 Reading Buddies
Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Practice your reading skills by reading to a therapy dog.
- Will need to sign up for a 15 min slot by stopping at the front desk or calling 847-872-4680 Ext 5
District Parent & Community Relations Coordinator
Cristina Julian
Office: 847-599-5029
Cell: 773-357-7398
11315 W. Wadsworth Road Beach Park IL 60099