august 2020
Updates during this ever changing time.
what you'll find, as you scroll...
There is a lot of important information in this edition of The District 25 Dish, like:
- UPDATED 2020-2021 School Calendar
- NEW Food Distribution news
- Return to School brochure
- Classroom assignment information
- Out & About | Save the Bees | A student interview
- #d25ItsPersonal
- INFORMATION Emergency Rental Assistance
Thank you! Click around and enjoy!

calendar changes include:
- School year start and end dates
- Trimester & Quarter dates
- Progress Report Issue dates
- Additional Remote Learning Planning Days

will continue beyond august 26 but with changes
Wednesday, August 26th is the final day of open food distribution for the summer. However, beginning Wednesday, September 2nd the following options are available to our enrolled District 25 students & families:
- Who Qualifies: ONLY students enrolled in District 25.
- Qualifying free & reduced students will receive weekly meals for free with a coupon provided by the District. Communication about this process will be sent directly to families who qualify.
- All other students/families can use the contact information in #5 below to place an order for meals for a particular week, at a cost.
- A five day bag will contain both breakfast and lunch for the week for days that school is in session and will cost $24.25 (based on a five day week).
- Any questions or clarifications should be directed toward our Department of Food Services: Chris Kasprzak (ckasprzak@sd25.org) | 847.228.2077
PICK UP DATES AND TIMES:
- Wednesdays beginning September 2nd
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Thomas Middle School
- Must present a dated coupon.

classroom assignments
Elementary School Classroom Assignments for the 2020-2021 school year will be shared with families between Tuesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 20. Middle School families will also receive notification of their student's Homeroom Assignment and Team Assignment between Tuesday, August 18 and Thursday, August 20. This information is being shared earlier than usual in an attempt to help families plan for the upcoming school year.
If you do not receive your classroom assignment by the end of the day Thursday, please reach out to your school principal.
Principals and teachers will share more detailed information over the next two weeks.

FEEL GOOD SECTION
Michelle AngelicoSpecial Education Teacher Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary "So excited to welcome back my students in a new room even if it’s from behind a computer screen! #hoothoothorray #d25itspersonal" | Hollie Knutson @KnutsonClass 3rd Grade Teacher Ivy Hill Elementary "It was definitely hard leaving my little buddy this morning but it felt SO good to be back in my room! So excited for the great year ahead! #ivyhillleague #d25itspersonal" | Sheri Rosen @sherirosen521 Associate Principal South Middle School "Hello Cardinals from your admin team! We are looking forward to an awesome start to the school year! Stay safe! @AHSD25South @ahsd25 #d25itspersonal" |
Michelle Angelico
Special Education Teacher
Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary
"So excited to welcome back my students in a new room even if it’s from behind a computer screen! #hoothoothorray #d25itspersonal"
Hollie Knutson
3rd Grade Teacher
Ivy Hill Elementary
"It was definitely hard leaving my little buddy this morning but it felt SO good to be back in my room! So excited for the great year ahead! #ivyhillleague #d25itspersonal"
Sheri Rosen
Associate Principal
South Middle School
"Hello Cardinals from your admin team! We are looking forward to an awesome start to the school year! Stay safe! @AHSD25South @ahsd25 #d25itspersonal"


emergency rental assistance
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