2020-2021 School Year
- Overview
- Planning for 2020-2021 Guide
- District 36 COVID-19 Metrics and Data Dashboard
- Winnetka Wire - February 2021
- UPDATED Travel Guidance for Staff & Families - Feb. 9, 2021
- Winnetka Wire - January 2021
- Board Highlights - January 29, 2021
- A Message from the Superintendent - January 29, 2021
- Extended Day Planning Update - January 29, 2021
- January 26 Board Presentation: Spring, Summer, Fall 2021 Roadmap
- Spring, Summer, Fall 2021 Roadmap
- A Message from the Superintendent - January 15, 2021
- News from the District: January 13, 2021
- A Message from the Superintendent - January 8, 2021
- CrisisGo Reporting Resumes TODAY, January 5
- Message from the Superintendent - December 18, 2020
- Board Highlights - December 18, 2020
- Please Complete a Brief Parent Survey (Open Through Dec. 17)
- Winnetka Wire - December 2020
- Important Information for Families Regarding January 2021 - December 8, 2020
- Message from the Superintendent - December 4, 2020
- Learners Special Edition (Fall 2020) - December 1, 2020
- Winnetka Wire - November 2020
- News from the District: November 18, 2020
- A Message from the Superintendent - November 13, 2020
- A Message from the Superintendent - November 6, 2020
- A Message from the Superintendent: Health Reminder, Holidays, and Second Trimester -October 28, 2020
- A Message from the Superintendent Regarding Health Metrics - October 23, 2020
- Winnetka Wire - October 2020
- A Message from the Superintendent Regarding Planning for Second Trimester - October 21, 2020
- Winnetka Wire - September 2020
- A Message from the Superintendent- September 25
- A Message from the Superintendent - September 2, 2020
- From the Superintendent: Back-to-School Checklist
- A Message from the Village, District 36, and Park District Leaders - August 26, 2020
- News from the District - August 24, 2020
- News from the District - August 21, 2020
- Health and Safety Pledge 2020-2021 - August 21, 2020
- Update from the Superintendent - August 19. 2020
- PSA from The Winnetka Public Schools, Village of Winnetka, Police and Fire Departments
- A Message from the Superintendent - August 14, 2020
- Welcome to Kindergarten webinar (August 13, 2020)
- Webinar Recording (August 6, 2020)
- August 6 Webinars & FAQ form
- Update from the Superintendent: 2020-2021 Planning
- Video of Special Board Meeting-July 30, 2020
- School Board Presentation-July 30, 2020
- Special Board Meeting on Thursday, July 30
- A Message from the Superintendent-July 24, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions
- A Message from the Superintendent Regarding Planning for 2020-2021 (July 17, 2020)
- Parent Survey Analysis At-a-Glance (July 2020)
- July 15, 2020 School Board Presentation on Planning for 2020-2021
- Special Board Meeting on July 15 and Other News
- A Video Message from the Superintendent - June 18, 2020
- A Video Message from the School Board - June 5, 2020
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- Winnetka Public Schools
- Overview
2020-2021 School Year
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February 26, 2021
Dear Families,
We hope you enjoyed this beautiful day and can enjoy a warmer weekend. Please take a moment to review the following, important information:
Extended Day Planning - Spring 2021
At the February 23 School Board meeting, the following plans were reviewed in a presentation. Please review the highlights below:
- Carleton Washburne School (grades 7 & 8)
- Preparation plans are on track for a March 15 implementation of the Extended Day schedule.
- 97% of the students will be in-person; 3% will be remote.
- Cross Country and track will be offered to students in Grades 6-8 this Spring.
- Crow Island, Greeley, Hubbard Woods, & Skokie Schools (grades K-6)
- Grades 1 - 6: With continued staff access to vaccines AND if health guidance supports social distancing less than 6 feet, AM/PM pods merge for modified full-day of school with a targeted Monday, April 19 start date.
- Schedules are under development with lunch at home; the School Board requested more information on lunch and potential options.
- Families will have another opportunity to choose on-site or remote learning once schedules are available mid-March.
- Kindergarten: Due to a number of factors related to developmental appropriateness, Kindergarten students will maintain their current hybrid schedule this spring.
The School Board will hold a special board meeting to follow-up on extended day plans on Wednesday, March 10 to review:
- Details of the Modified Full Day schedule for Grades 1-6.
- Vaccination status and current health guidance specific to merging the am/pm pods in Grades 1-6.
Updated IDPH Guidance
The Illinois Department of Public Health is in the midst of updating their guidance both on exclusionary criteria for symptomatic cases and for those who are vaccinated. These updates will be shared in a dedicated message on Monday.
Amendment to School Year 2020-2021 Calendar & 2021-2022 Draft Calendar
The school year will end one day earlier than previously communicated, with the last half-day of school falling on Friday, June 4 (rather than Monday, June 7 as previously communicated). Please update your personal calendars. An updated 2020-2021 calendar is here.
Additionally, the Draft 2021-2022 Calendar was presented to the School Board this week prior to adoption at the March 23 Board Meeting. This draft mirrors previous years’ calendar models; however, it does include no school the week of Thanksgiving.
Strategic Planning Underway
After a short hiatus due to the pandemic, we are eager to continue to refine work with a group of stakeholders (including students, educators, and community members) in order to launch the District’s next 3-5 year Strategic Plan focused. In April, we will administer a survey to gather insight from students, staff, parents and community members on Strategic Planning priorities. To view an overview of the process, visit the webpage dedicated to the Strategic Plan.
Nearby Covid-19 PCR Testing Option
If you are in need of a PCR test, there is a local option offering daily appointments. Northshore Clinical Labs offers free PCR COVID-19 testing at a mass testing site at Flick Park’s Pool Field House (3600 Glenview Road, Glenview, Illinois) for any staff, student, or family member. Please view this link to register for a test. Should you have any questions or have accessibility needs, please contact Northshore Clinical Labs at (773) 570-6510, or email northshorelabresults@gmail.com. Note that this is the same organization with which the Township is partnering for post-spring break testing.
At this point, approximately 70% of our staff have reported that they have received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are confident that this number will continue to increase. Thank you for remaining engaged after a year of COVID-related planning. We are fortunate to have a community and staff who are committed to meeting the needs of our students in the midst of challenging circumstances. I look forward to continuing to share our progress.
Sincerely,
Dr. Trisha Kocanda
Superintendent - Carleton Washburne School (grades 7 & 8)