December 14, 2012

Much like everyone else, I am saddened and disgusted with the school shooting in Connecticut today.  Everyone in the Woodlawn community sends our heartfelt sympathy to the victims, families and school community in Newtown, Connecticut.  Safety is and always has been our top priority.  As a school, we are prepared to handle emergency situations.  We hope that our practice emergency plan will never be tested,  but we continue to do our drills just in case.  Resource Officer Janet Freeman has been a part of our practice drills, gives us points for improvement and all of the current trends in law enforcement related to school disturbances.  Please know that we are doing everything possible to keep your children safe while they are here at school.  In light of this tragedy, any District 96 student that has questions or would like to talk to our counselor, professionals will be made available.  

If you have a small chunk of time, check out this link for Standard Based Report Cards.  One of the teachers in the district created this website, which helps parents see how to follow reporting practices within SBR.  This is a valuable asset for parents and students to navigate the parent portal for PowerSchool.  

With the holidays approaching quickly, there are times when you simply do not know what type of gift you should give to certain people.  Worry no longer! The band and orchestra holiday gift fundraiser is here.  Click here to see the numerous organizations that you can purchase gift cards through. This link can also be found the homepage of our D96 website.

Here is a quick reminder that Artsonia is up and running again this year. Check out artsonia.com to see what your student and Mrs. Kile has been doing in the Art Room. You will find items to purchase that feature your child’s artwork and creative expressions. I cannot think of a better way to find an inexpensive, unique gift this holiday season.  Additionally, the school receives a percentage of any orders you place which goes toward enriching our students’ art and specials programs.

Please click on the link to the PTO newsletter at the top of this blog.  

I hope that everyone has a great weekend. 

Greg Grana