Shine on 39
This edition of “Shine on 39” highlights the students and educators in our Lechner Early Education Program (LEEP)! We are extremely proud of how we develop our youngest learners and are grateful for all of the hard work and dedication from all of our LEEP educators.
Join Us for a Virtual Presentation on KEEP39
Have a child that will be entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2023? Please join our elementary school principals for an informational presentation on our KEEP39 program (Kindergarten Enrichments and Enhancement Program). This presentation will be held virtually via Zoom on January 18 from 6-6:30 pm. Please check your child(ren)’s school newsletter for more information.
Parent Education Opportunities
District 39 hosted a Parent Education event last week titled “Talking with Your Teen About LGBTQ+ Identities.” You can watch a recording of that event by clicking here. This recording will be available through the end of December. This event was the first of a three-part series, with part two taking place on Wednesday, Feb. 8. In addition, District 39 will be hosting an event on January 18 titled “Supporting Friendship, Development, and Connection.” Parents can participate in this event virtually via Zoom or in-person at the Mikaelian Education Center. Please click here to register for this event or to learn more about upcoming D39 Education Events. We also invite our families to check out the additional Parent Education events presented by the Family Action Network (FAN).
Join Our District 39 Family!
District 39 is looking for outstanding individuals to join our teaching and learning community! We are looking for daily substitute teachers as well as teaching assistants, custodians, and cooks. Click here for a list of openings and to begin the application process.
Winter Break and Weather-Related School Closure Procedures
There is no school on Friday, December 23, 2022 as this is our first day of winter break. Thankfully, our calendar committee planned for this Friday to be our first day of winter break with a no-school and non-attendance day. With winter weather upon us, it appears we are expecting blizzard-like conditions beginning Thursday evening and continuing possibly through Saturday. Please plan accordingly and be safe. As a reminder, there will be no after-school D39 clubs, activities, or sports on Thursday, December 22. Our D39 schools will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 23, 2022 through January 8, 2023. School resumes on Monday, January 9, 2023.
As we look ahead to January, we remind parents that if inclement weather conditions warrant cancellation of school, District 39 parents and guardians will receive an email, automated call, and text message from the school by 5:30 am on the morning of the school closing. School closure notifications are also posted to our district website and communicated to all major Chicago radio and television outlets. When extreme weather conditions exist, parents are encouraged to check email, cell phone messages or the district website for information regarding school closures. Although we always hope to avoid school cancellations, the safety of students and staff is our top priority. For additional information, please visit our D39 webpage regarding emergency closures.
Holiday Safety Reminders
District 39 continues to partner with the Wilmette Police and Fire Departments to support safety throughout our community. As we prepare for Winter Break, we want to reiterate the importance of firearm safety and remind you of the many
firearm safety practices and programs offered by the Wilmette Police Department. Additionally, please remember that fire safety begins with fire prevention measures and WFD encourages all families to check the batteries and status of their in-home smoke de
