May 9, 2008
    

Friday Special Lunch - May 16th
The Special Lunch Menu for Friday, May 16th, will be
Yummy Bowl Sesame chicken with broccoli, rice and a fortune cookie. .     

South School Open House
We look forward to a full house for the South School Family Open House on Thursday, May 22nd. We welcome our kindergarten, first and second grade students to share the highlights of their classrooms with our families. The evening will begin at 6:45pm and conclude at 8:00pm.     

2008-2009 School Year Calendar
This one page sheet highlights many of the important dates in the 2008-2009 school year.
Calendar Highlights
    

New Trier Facilities Meetings
Learn about New Trier facilities challenges & tour the campus! Community members may tour New Trier's Winnetka campus following each of six remaining Open Community meetings this spring. At each meeting, Superintendent Linda Yonke will update residents on the work of the New Trier Facilities Workshop Committee. In June, possible facilities solutions will be presented to the New Trier school board. You're invited!

May 20: 10:15AM room M-180; repeated 7:30PM room 301
June 11: 10:15AM room M-180; repeated 7:30PM room 301

To learn more about the process, log onto www.newtrier.k12.il.us/facilities.     

Board of Education Member Applications Accepted
It is with sadness and gratitude that the school community bids farewell to Dr. Greg Makoul. Dr. Makoul has resigned his position from the Glencoe School District Board of Education and will be moving out of state with his family. One year remains in Dr. Makoul’s term.

The Board of Education is currently accepting applications and will conduct interviews to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Greg Makoul’s resignation. One year remains in Dr. Makoul’s term. The Board will take action to fill this vacancy at the regular monthly meeting scheduled for June 9, 2008. The appointee will begin his/her role as a Board of Education Member at the June 9th meeting.

For more information please contact Cathlene Crawford, Secretary to the Board, at 847-835-7810 or crawforc@glencoeschools.org. Applications can be downloaded now or copies are available at the Glencoe Public Library, Village Hall, and offices of each school.

Applications materials must be completed and filed in the Board of Education by the close of business on May 30, 2008.Download Application

    

Summer Explorations Update
Registration for District 35 Summer Explorations is now closed. Please revisit our webpage on Monday, June 9 ( beginning at 9:00 a.m.) through Friday, June 13 (until 3:00 p.m.) for late registration. First come/first served. Enrollment is limited. Not all classes may be available.

If you have questions regarding Summer Explorations, please contact either Allison Gottlieb at 847.835.7888, voice mailbox 6644, gottliea@glencoeschools.org or Nan Weiss-Ham at 847.835.7888, voice mailbox 8384, weisshan@glencoeschools.org. Summer Explorations Website     

Choose To Be Drug Free Parade
The Glencoe Department Of Public Safety, in a community partnership, announces our 16th annual Choose To Be Drug Free parade and family festival on Friday May 16, 2008. The parade will step off from Central Junior High School (620 Greenwood) and end at Village Court at 3:30, where the festivities begin. Some examples of the food and entertainment include: The Jesse White Tumblers, Bizar Entertainment, inflatable moonwalk and obstacle course as well as booths serving food and promoting healthy choices.

Please consider bringing your bicycle to the event where we will also be providing free registration stickers and conducting a drawing from the bike registrants in attendance - giving away bike helmets to the lucky winners. We look forward to seeing you!     

BUS TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION
All completed bus registration forms and fees for 2008-2009 bus transportation must be received in the Business Office no later than Wednesday, May 28th at 4:30pm.

Please follow these steps to register:
Go to www.glencoeschools.org
Click on the Family Access Tab
Click on the Transportation button
Registrations received after Wednesday, May 28th at 4:30pm are subject to a $75.00 late fee.     

GJK Fun Fair
Join in for family fun at the GJK Fun Fair on Saturday, May 17th from 10am-3pm at Kalk Park. There is a raindate scheduled for Sunday, May 18th, as well. There will be rides, games, prizes, magic and more for kids of all ages to enjoy. Download more information here!     

Transportation Claims May Now Be Filed!
Parent/Guardian State Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Claims for the 2007-2008 school year are required to be filed by June 30, 2008. In order to complete a claim, please visit our school office to share the necessary information with the office staff. Please be prepared to share the mileage from your home to South School for the reimbursement form. For additional details on qualifications, please download the Transportation Claim information. Download here!     

A Reminder from the Library
Dear Parents:
Please be aware that all library books are due no later than Tuesday, May 27th. Your help in assisting your child to locate and return all South School Library books at this time is very much appreciated. HAPPY SUMMER READING!
Nancy Bearwald     

Bricks, Benches and Trees . . . Oh My!!
With the end of the school year upon us the Glencoe Educational Foundation is is offering several options to honor student, teachers and schools. In addition to the engraved brick program bench and tree options are also available. To learn more about these programs downoad the following flyer. Download GEF Brick, Bench and Tree Flyer Now!
    

Information to Update?
If you have changes in your street or email addresses, telephone numbers, emergency contact information, etc., please notify both Denyse Cannon at the Board Office at 835-7812 or cannond@glencoeschools.org and Lisa Imber for the PTO at 835-3756 or rainierrealty@comcast.net.  They will enter the changes into the databases maintained for the school district and PTO directory.  We appreciate your assistance in keeping this important information up to date.     

PTO Happenings
Enjoy weekly updates and information through the Glencoe PTO website! Click here for the online version of the PTO Happenings.     

Glencoe Public Library
Enjoy updates and information on special programs through the Glencoe Public Library! Click here for the Glencoe Public Library website.