Archived News
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May 22 - School Board MeetingsMay 21, 2012
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the School Board of Winnetka School District 36 will follow at 7:15 P.M. Both meetings will be held in the Carleton Washburne School Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL. Read More | |
April 24 - School Board MeetingsApril 23, 2012
A Board Organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 7:15 P.M., in the Carleton Washburne Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the School Board of Winnetka School District 36 will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 7:30 P.M., in the Carleton Washburne Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL. An Executive Session Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 9:00 P.M., in the Carleton Washburne Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL. The purpose of this meeting will be to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of District 36 or legal counsel for District 36 (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). All action will be taken in Open Session. Read More | |
District 36 Pre-K ProgramsApril 19, 2012
Little Learners is run... by The Winnetka Public Schools and the Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED). This blended preschool, which is housed in Greeley School, has a maximum enrollment of 14 Students. Seven spaces are reserved for students who have special needs and seven spaces are open to for same age peers. The Junior Kindergarten is designed for children who will be four years old years old by September 1, 2012 (born before September 2, 2008). It is open to all District residents as well as families who reside outside of the District. For information on both programs contact Janice Sward (847) 501-2735 or click here. Read More | |
March 20 - School Board MeetingsMarch 19, 2012
A Public Hearing on the question of dismissals will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:15 P.M. in the Carleton Washburne School Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka. Staffing has been discussed at the last two Board meetings. The Board is required to hold a hearing of this nature whenever the number of honorable dismissal notices exceeds five or is 150% greater than the average in the preceding three years. This is part of the District’s effort to align staffing with enrollment. The regularly scheduled monthly Board meeting will follow in the same location on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 7:30 P.M. Read More | |
April Jordan to be the next principal of The Skokie SchoolMarch 05, 2012
Ms. Jordan is currently the principal of Fairview Elementary School in Mount Prospect, Illinois, where she was named a NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Blue Ribbon Principal in 2008. She is also a doctoral candidate at National-Louis University. Before joining the District 57 in 2007, Ms. Jordan served as an assistant principal and Curriculum Coordinator in Romeoville District 365U, where she was named an ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) National Emerging leader in 2007. She received her Master of Education and administrative certificate from Northern Arizona University in 2002 and 2003 respectively. Her Bachelors degree was awarded by The State University of New York at Oswego, and she served in the United States Peace Corp for two years. “I am very pleased to announce that April will be joining us as the next principal of The Skokie School. She has a passion for working with middle school students, a collaborative attitude, and a deep knowledge of the Common Core. She understands both the school and broader Winnetka community, and is fully committed to the work that we do. She will be a tremendous asset to both the school and the District,” said Superintendent Dr. Thomas Hagerman. Ms. Jordan said, "I am excited to be joining The Skokie School team and The Winnetka Public Schools. I believe that a strong partnership between students, parents, teachers, and administrators is the key to the academic and emotional success of students. I am looking forward to beginning that work this summer.” District 36 received more than 100 applications for the position. A team of staff, parents, and administrators interviewed the finalists. Read More | |
2012-2013 School CalendarMarch 01, 2012
Staff will return to school on Thursday, August 23, 2012; there will be two Institute Days before the first day of student attendance. Click here for a complete 2012-2013 Calendar. Read More | |
Adventures in Learning 2012February 29, 2012 The Winnetka... Public Schools is pleased to announce that Adventures in Learning 2012 registration begins March 1, 2012 Program dates: June 18-July 20 (8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) Primary program for students entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1 Explore educational concepts through guided play and outdoor activities. General Program for students entering grades 2-4 and students entering grades 5-8. Choose up to four classes from a selection of over 60 classes such as Animal Care, Archery, Fishing, Candle Making, Quilting Corner, Hip Hop Dancing, and Creative Writing - just to name of few! Check out the Adventures site Read More | |
Preschool Screening Registration - March 6 and 7February 26, 2012
If you are a Winnetka resident and have concerns about your child’s development in the areas of speech, language, coordination, hearing, vision, learning readiness, or emotional maturity, you are encouraged to register your child for this screening. To be eligible, children’s birthdays must fall between April 1, 2007 and April 1, 2009. It is not necessary to bring your child/children with you to the registration, nor is it mandatory to have the screening done for entrance to pre-school or kindergarten. At registration, parents will be given separate appointment times for hearing, vision, and the general screening. Hearing and vision screenings will be held at the District Office on March 12 and 13. General assessments, conducted by the Pupil Services staff, will begin on March 19, and will be held at the Park District. Contact Mark Ditthardt, Department of Pupil Services at 847-446-9400, ext. 2622 if you have questions. Read More | |
School Board Meetings - February 27 and 28February 26, 2012
Dana Crumley, President of the School Board of The Winnetka Schools District 36, has called for an Executive Session Meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 5:00 P.M. in the District Office Conference Room, 1235 Oak Street, Winnetka. The purpose of this meeting will be to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of District 36 or legal counsel for District 36 (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). All action will be taken in Open Session A special meeting of the School Board of The Winnetka Schools District 36 will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 5:30 P.M. in the Carelton Washburne School Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka. The purpose of this meeting will be for for the Board to discuss Strategic Planning Updates and District Staffing Report. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the School Board of The Winnetka Schools District 36 will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 7:15 P.M. in the Carleton Washburne School Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, Winnetka. Read More | |
Common Core Mathematics - Parent Workshop - February 24February 21, 2012
On February 24, The Winnetka Parent's Institute is hosting a Common Core Workshop so that parents can learn about the research behind the standards and how they will be implemented in District classrooms. Dr. Sam Yusim, Carleton Washburne School Math Department Chair, will be presenting. He will explain the reasons for this reform, what mathematical proficiency means in the 21st century, and share the work that is being done by our teachers to insure a smooth transition for our students. We hope you can attend. Friday, February 24, 2012 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Carleton Washburne School Curriculum Classroom, third floor This presentation will of interest to parents of students of all ages. If you have questions, please contact the Curriculum Office 847-501-4190. Read More |
