Parent News
December 2023
Hello December!
The district would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season! Although the year 2023 is coming to an end, we are only halfway through the school year. We are very proud of all the hard work our students have done thus far. Please keep in mind as the weather is getting colder, be sure to send your child with the proper attire. Schools will continue to do recess outside as long as weather permits.
Next PTO Meetings
BPMS - Dec 18th at 7pm via zoom/google meet
Howe - Dec 7th at 5pm
KM - Dec 11th at 5:30pm
NP - Dec 7th 5:30pm
OC - Dec 4th 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
Monday -Friday December 25th - January 5th - Winter 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 How Day of The Dead Was Celebrated Last Month
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
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
12 miniature peanut butter cups, such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures, refrigerated
- 12 milk chocolate Hershey's Kisses, refrigerated
- One 7-ounce pouch green ready-to-use cookie icing, such as Betty Crocker
- 12 star-shaped sprinkles
- Silver pearl sprinkles, for decorating
- 12 unfrosted round sugar cookies
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
Instructions
1. Carefully unwrap the peanut butter cups, making sure no chocolate comes off on the wrapper (refrigerating them first will help prevent this). Unwrap the chocolate kisses.
2. Cut out twelve 2-inch parchment squares. Turn a water glass upside down and place one of the parchment squares on the flat bottom. Place a peanut butter cup on the parchment, wide-side down. Pipe a dot of green icing on top of the peanut butter cup and place a chocolate kiss on top. Pipe green icing branches onto the chocolate "tree." Starting at the bottom of the peanut butter cup, pipe a thin, straight line up one of its grooves and up to the tip of the chocolate kiss. Repeat, piping a line up every groove of the peanut butter cup and over the chocolate kiss, connecting the lines at the tip. Press a star sprinkle onto the tip of the assembled tree and decorate with silver pearl sprinkles, pressing them gently to adhere. Carefully slide the parchment with the tree off the glass and let the icing set. Repeat to create 11 additional trees.
3. Using a butter knife or a small offset spatula, spread a layer of vanilla frosting over each sugar cookie in a circle, leaving the edges plain. Carefully place a candy Christmas tree in the center of each cookie.
Events Going On In The Community This Month!
Rosalind Franklin Clinic
When: Dec 6th, 2023
Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 1:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m
- Will be providing free flu shots, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar screenings for ages 18 years and up
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
AND
When: Dec 28th, 2023
Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 10am - 1 p.m
Drop-in Computer assistance
When: Monday - Friday
Where: Waukegan Library
Time: 10 a.m - 2 p.m
- Ask questions & get 1:1 help
Bilingual Preschool Storytime
When: Dec 7th, 2023
Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 6:30 p.m - 7 p.m
Holiday Gift Wrapping 101
When: Dec 23d, 2023
Where: Zion Public Library
Time: 2 p.m - 4:30 p.m
- Adult Program
- Class will teach unique tricks and tips to wrap presents
- All materials will be provided
Letters to Elfie
Where: Waukegan Public Library
Time: All Day
- K - 5th grade
- Kids will be able to write a letter
Super Mario Watch Party
Where: Waukegan Public Library
Time: 4 p.m - 6 p.m
- Intended for kids 0 -12 years of age
- Snack and activities will be provided
District Parent & Community Relations Coordinator
Cristina Julian
Office: 847-599-5029
Cell: 773-357-7398
11315 W. Wadsworth Road Beach Park IL 60099