| 266 Linden Avenue Glencoe, IL 60022 Dr. Molly Cinnamon, Principal Office: (847) 835-6400 Nurse: (847) 835-6440 Fax: (847) 835- 6405 |
SCHOOL HOURS First Bell: Classes: AM Kindergarten: PM Kindergarten: |
8:40am 8:50am - 3:00pm 8:50am - 11:30am 12:20pm - 3:00pm |
Dear Families,
Also, February 17th is our Parent Teacher Conference Day. There is no on line registration for this conference day, nor is it required. Please feel free to check in with your child's teacher if you'd like to meet. Also, your child's teacher may be contacting you to schedule a time to meet. Dr. Cinnamon
Kindergarten Registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 23rd from 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in our South School LLC. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2012. An original birth certificate and proof of residency must be presented at the time of registration. We look forward to welcoming your family to South School!
At South School, we dedicate the first 15 minutes of each school day to our work with SEL. Students and teachers participate in greetings, hand shakes, role-playing and our Second Step curriculum in an effort to explore the explicit SEL skills and competencies. Here's what's happening in each of our grade levels under the umbrella of Social Emotional Learning:
Currently at South School, classes are beginning to talk about Emotional Management, how to calm down, and identifying strong feelings, such as disappointment and frustration. Students brainstorm, during their class meetings, different strategies we can use to calm down, such as taking deep breaths or distracting ourselves with an...LEARN MORE »
Please kindly remember to not cut in front of families that are already in line at dismissal. We have received several phone calls about this and it proves to be very frustrating to those who are already waiting. We ask, also, that drivers refrain from turning left onto Linden from Harbor in the morning as the line has already formed and this causes congestion as well as a dangerous situation for students who are on foot. Thank you very much for your support!
Please find a pdf of the South School Transportation Notes for you to print as needed for your child. Please call Mrs. Grabowski at 847.835.6414 if you have any questions. Click here to view Transportation Notes
Representatives from Glencoe Parent Connection have created a handout containing tips about things they wish they had known when their eighth grade student transitions to the high school. These tips reflect only a sampling of opinions and are offered as guidance only. This document can be viewed or downloaded from the the Glencoe Parent Connection webpage www.glencoeparentconnection.org.
Our Village Needs You! Many fulfilling opportunities to become involved are just an election away. Please visit www.glencoecaucus.org for information and applications. Deadline is February 17.
The Glencoe Village Caucus system is a traditional, nonpartisan form of government which allows citizens of Glencoe to participate directly in their local government. The Glencoe Caucus is seeking candidates for (1) the Village Nominating Committee, which is responsible for identifying the best candidates for Village President, Village Trustees, Park District Commissioners, and Library Board Members, and (2) the School Board Nominating Committee, which identifies well-qualified candidates to... LEARN MORE »
Award-winning filmmakers Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson will introduce the premier North Shore screening of the award-winning documentary Finding Kind, an exploration of the effects of meanness in girls’ relationships, 7 pm Thursday, February 9, at Central School, Misner Auditorium. This 7 pm public screening will follow a morning screening exclusively for girls in grades 5 through 8 at Central School. More information here. Please RSVP to glencoepto@me.com. Click here for the Finding Kind Flyer.
The Glencoe League of Women Voters invites area residents to, "Coffee and Conversation" with Dr. Linda Yonke, New Trier High School Superintendent. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at 9:45 a.m. in Room 2 of the Glencoe Park District Takiff Center located at 999 Green Bay Road.
Dr. Yonke will speak about recent developments at New Trier High School, including innovative classrooms and post-referendum facility planning, and New Trier’s efforts to promote a healthy, balanced life for its students. "Coffee and Conversation" with Dr. Linda Yonke
Northern Suburban Special Education District’s Association of Parents and Staff presents “Beginning Your Journey: Navigating the Road of Having a Child with Special Needs” on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the New Trier Northfield Campus in Building C, Board Room C234, on the second floor, 7 Happ Road, Northfield, Illinois.
For more information please see the attached flyer, Beginning Your Journey: Navigating the Road of Having a Child with Special Needs.
The Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP) is pleased to present the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, a satirical take on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale The Princess and the Pea.
SHOW TIMES:
Thursday, February 2, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Friday, February 3, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 @ 3 p.m.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 1 p.m.
Tickets go on sale at Central School, January 18 - February 1; Tuesday - Thursday, 11 am to 1pm. And one hour prior to each show (subject to availability).
Tickets are $12.50 and all proceeds go to support the GJHP.
Click here for the flyer.
The Board of Education has approved the 2012-2013 school year calendar. The following is a one page listing of major events for school year 2012-2013, Calendar Highlights. Please note the two Parent/Teacher Conference Days will be held on November 8th and 9th. Conferences will also be held on the evening of November 8th. There will not be a scheduled conference day in February.
Please mark your calendars and join the following programs offered in our township:
• February 8th: Educating the Whole Student with Dr. Weissberg
• March 1st: Kids Do Well If They Can with Dr. Ross Greene
• March 12th: The Mystery of the Child with Dr. Martin Marty
Please note the following medical record requirements for public schools. Should you have questions, please call the school office (South School: 847-835-6400, West School: 847-835-6600 and Central School: 847-835-7600).
Illinois law requires proof of an eye examination by an optometrist or physician who provides complete eye exams be submitted as a child enters kindergarten or is new to an Illinois school. The exam must be completed within one year prior to your child beginning school. All forms must be turned in by October 15th. Download the EYE EXAM form here.
All children in kindergarten, sixth grade and new to the district must provide the school with documentation of a completed... LEARN MORE »
Finding Kind Screening
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00pm
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:30pm
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 17, 2012
President’s Day - No School
Monday, February 20, 2012
ISAT Testing Week: Grades 3-8
Monday, March 5, 2012
This page serves as a celebration of the passion, dedication and professionalism of the people who make up the Glencoe Schools.
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Are you looking for resources to engage your child in literacy activities at home? Try the following websites as recommended by our First Grade team.
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Residency Requirements
Please refer to this file for the required documents to establish student residency.
Student Fees
Pay for 2011-12 student fees online! Click link to access Fee Information. All via credit card.
Transportation
Register for the 2011-12 Bus Service on line! Click link to access Bus Registration information.
Learn more about our Glencoe Boy Scouts troop. For boys ages 11 to 17 - join in for new opportunities in citizenship, responsibility and outdoor education.
Visit the GEF website to see what’s new, order your commemorative school brick, or get the latest info on GEF highlights.
To learn more about how your child can participate in Social Service activities, attend social events or participate in the play, please visit our website.
Glencoe Parent Connection connects parents with parents, schools and community to help them raise emotionally healthy kids.
Check out all the fun and engaging programs and special events this season for all ages in Glencoe.
Enjoy weekly updates and information through the Glencoe PTO website!
Enjoy updates and information on special programs through the Glencoe Public Library!
