Weekly Communique

The close of the 2023 school year brings many changes to the Gurnee District 56 family, and one of the biggest is the retirement of Tami Kroc, Director of Pupil Services. Tami has been a long-term employee of our district joining our district as a Special Education teacher in 1998. After 10 years in that role, she was then tapped to become the Assistant Principal at Viking School, where she worked closely with students and the special education program, as well. Her final step was in the 2007-08 school year when she was promoted to Director of Pupil Services.

In her current position, Tami works with families, students, and staff from all over the district. She oversees not only special education but related services such as nursing, social work, psychology and any outside services and placements being provided to our students. She is authentically invested in our families, staff, and students and does whatever she can to help people work their way through the legalities paperwork and associated challenges. During the pandemic, Tami coordinated all of our responses to COVID; ordering supplies, monitoring the status of each individual's timeline, from testing positive to returning to school, and reporting to the Lake County Health Department. This was on top of everything that was already required by her existing position.

She is a vital member of our team, and her presence will be missed as she will be taking not only her historical knowledge of our district, a comprehensive understanding of special needs students and special education law, but her ability to be there for everyone with a listening ear, empathy, and solutions. She is a friend to everyone.

On behalf of our staff and families, congratulations, and thank you for spending your career in District 56, Tami Kroc. The lives you have touched are too many to count, and I count myself amongst the lucky.

D56 is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Technology Systems Coordinator
• Substitute Teachers
• Lunchroom Supervisors (NEEDED AT VIKING AND PRAIRIE TRAIL)

• Bus Drivers & Aides

For more information please contact Steve Kirwan at 847-336-8997 or by email to transportation@d56.org

Are you, or someone you know, interested in any job position listed above, please visit the this link to apply online.

We're thrilled to announce the new app for D56! It's everything D56, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3J06egg Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3m9ip14

1. Log into Skyward Family Access

2. Click on “Portfolio”

3. Click on the “2023-24 Returning Enrollment Status” report

4. Click on “View Report” when the report has finished processing

• Online Registration status is updated daily. Please allow 2 -3 business day hours for your completed registration to be recorded and reflected on the report.

• Proof of Residency documents are processed in the order that they are received. Documents emailed to us within the last few business days may not be recorded in our system yet. Please allow 3-5 business days for your Proof of Residency documents to be reflected on the report.

Viking Middle School hosted their final student of the month breakfast. Twenty eight students were recognized for being respectable, responsible, productive and safe. They enjoyed a pancake breakfast with family and friends. We are very proud of each one of them.

June 12 – August 11 Summer Camp

Gurnee Park District provides summer fun options for ages 3 – 16. All camps offer a wide variety of activities including sports, crafts, games, and special interests. Choose the best schedule for you and your family!

May 31 – Pool Pass Sale Ends - Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center

The Gurnee Fraternal Order of Police Social Lodge is hosting their 11th annual Outrun the Cops!

It is a great event and all proceeds will go to the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps many low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices.

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