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Snow
We went
the longest time without snow and now it is coming at us at a fast and furious
pace. One of the toughest
decisions that I have to make as a principal is when bad weather is either upon
us or is imminent. Just so everyone knows, I will always send out a SchoolMessenger notice to keep
parents informed about cancellations at school. If you didn’t receive a notice, please contact the main office
and we will be glad to assist you in getting your information into the system.
Good
Deed
In the
above and beyond category of good deeds, I would like everyone in the Woodlawn
community know that during the intense snowfall on Thursday, we had a bus issue
where 6 students were stuck waiting for a bus to take them home. Two bus drivers, who had completed their
routes, generously came back to Woodlawn and safely delivered our students
home. I had enough trouble
managing my own transportation, let alone driving a massive school bus in that
weather. Debbie and Deena, a very
special thank you.
Common
Core
This Monday
Night, February 11th is
our New Common Core Standards evening.
Learn how the new standards are different. Join me at 7:00pm at Ivy Hall
in the MAT Room.
Come
learn about the new Common Core State Standards, how they are preparing
students for college and career readiness, and how District 96 is implementing
these new standards in order to help students succeed. This will be a very
informative evening and I hope that all parents can attend.
Standards
Based Report Card Update
The
PowerSchool Parent Portal has been updated this past week, and we are very
excited to be able to report student progress in much greater detail.
When you login, you are now able to see to which learning or work habits target
is aligned to each assignment, and a standards-based grade is clearly reported
for each assignment.
Click here
for an informational video clip on how to navigate the parent portal site.
Last
Chance!!!
FOUNDATION
NEWS Honor
outstanding effort! Take time to NOMINATE someone you admire for his or
her commitment and noteworthy dedication to the District 96 Community.
Nominations can be made ONLINE at www.96foundation.org through Fri., Feb. 8.
Crystal
Apple award winners shall be honored at a special recognition dinner on Friday,
March 15th, at the Arboretum Club, Buffalo Grove at 6p.m. Tickets information
will be available on the district website in mid-February!
Parents
of 5th graders
The
D96 Parent-to-Parent (P2P) Network is partnering with Woodlawn and
Twin Groves Middle School principals and staff to present a brand-new
transition program for parents whose current fifth-grade students will be
attending middle school in August 2013.
This
don’t-miss program on Tues., Mar. 12, @ 7 p.m., Woodlawn Middle School Gym, for ALL District 96 parents of
current fifth graders will feature a student panel for Q&A and practical
transition tips, middle school staff, and Principals Heather Friziellie and
Greg Grana.
Please
note that this program replaces the school-based programs presented in previous years. One
program/one date for ALL parents of current D96 fifth-grade students: Tues.,
Mar. 12, 7 p.m., Woodlawn Middle School gym, 6362 Gilmer Rd, Long Grove 60047.
From
Nurse Fox
Students
requiring medicine during the school day need to have a note from their
doctor. All medicine must be in
its original, non-expired bottle.
My
Thoughts
Thank you
to all parents for your support as we continue to go through changes in how we
approach our practice. Woodlawn is
a fabulous building where parents, students and staff work together and create
a open and trusting environment. I
am proud to be the principal of Woodlawn and will always work with parents for
the good of your children.
Have a
great week!
Mr. Grana
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