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glencoe west school
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1010 Forestway
Glencoe, IL 60022
Mr. David Rongey, Principal
Office: (847) 835-6600
Nurse: (847) 835-6640
Fax: (847) 835-6605
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school hours
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First Bell: 8:35 am
Classes: 8:45 am - 3:15 pm
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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11/24/2008
Regular Day of School Attendance
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11/24/2008
Parent-Teacher Conferences After School Dismissed
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11/25/2008
Regular Day of School Attendance
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11/26/2008
School Not in Session
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11/27/2008
Thanksgiving Day - No School
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11/28/2008
School Not in Session
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12/08/2008
Board of Education Meeting
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Start Time: 7:30 PM
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12/08/2008
Music Week at West
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12/08/2008
Chicago Field Trip 3rd Grade
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Start Time: 00:00:00 AM
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12/08/2008
Music Week at WEST
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12/09/2008
Chicago Historical Tour 3rd Grade
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Start Time: 00:00:00 AM
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12/09/2008
Music Week at West
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12/09/2008
Chicago Historical Society 3rd Grade
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12/10/2008
Chicago Historical Tour
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Start Time: 00:00:00 AM
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12/10/2008
Music Week at West
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12/10/2008
Chicago Historical Society 3rd Grade
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12/11/2008
West School Chorus Club Concert (Misner)
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Start Time: 07:15:00 PM
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12/11/2008
Chicago Historical Tour 3rd Grade
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Start Time: 00:00:00 AM
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12/11/2008
Music Week at West
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
PTO Special Lunches
The Special Lunch Menu for Friday, November 21st will be Chin's chicken fried rice (lower sodium), a fortune cookie and fruit from Grand Foods. Monday, November 24 will be a hamburger. Tuesday, November 25 will be pasta.
New Direction Starting December 1
Car Line Effective Monday, December 1, we will implement a new car line procedure. During the school day, Willow Tree will change directions so that the car traffic will move east as opposed to the west direction it currently flows. Drop-off and pick-up will only be allowed on Willow Tree between the teacher parking lot and the bus lane. This means that the students will enter and exit your vehicle on the driver's side, or curb side of your vehicle.
Effective December 1
West School Car Line Changes Directions Download Map
Entrance to the car line will be west on Apple Tree, north on Cherry Tree , and east on Willow Tree
Pick-up and Drop-off will be on Willow Tree flowing east
Willow Tree will be one way going east from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Students will enter and exit on the driver's side, curb side only
"No Parking" on Forest Way, south of Willow Tree, will be enforced
Be alert for sign changes and traffic cones
"No Parking" on Willow Tree from 2:30 - 3:30
Where can you park? You can park on Willow Tree from Cherry Tree to the teacher parking lot until 2:30. There will be 19 spaces available. You will also find parking on Holhfelder, north of Dundee.
Where is the teacher parking that was on Willow Tree? There will be "permit only" parking on Forest Way in front of the school and on the east side of the bus lane. This restricted parking is for teachers only.
Where is handi-capped parking? There are two handi-capped parking places on the east side of the bus lane.
What if you are delivering something and just need a quick stop to run in? For quick "stop and go" parking during the school day, please park on Willow Tree, run in with your drop-off, and promptly return to your vehicle....Do Not Use The Bus Lane.
Nannies and Caregivers Parents please inform those who pick your child up of these new procedures.
Cell Phones We all know of the hazards involved when driving and using a hand-held cell phone. Those hazards are increased when children are getting in and out of cars. Please focus on the children.
Thank you in advance for your patience and caution during this change in procedure.
LAST CHANCE: Canned Food Drive
Ends Tuesday The West School Student Council and the Lunchroom Council are sponsoring a Canned Food Drive until the end of the month of November. All donations will be sent to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Collection boxes are located in the front hall of West School directly in front of the office.
Chicago Historical Society
Third Grade Classes will be going on their annual field trip to the Chicago Historical Society during the week of December 8. You will find the permission slip in your child's mail during this next week. Please sign and return the permission slip as soon as possible.
Kids View On-Line Magazine
Fall Edition of Kids View Click here to download Kids View
Service Project 2008: Shelter Box
During our West School Fair, we will be introducing this year's major service project: Shelter Box. Shelter Box USA is a not-for-profit disaster relief organization that delivers immediate aid to those who are suffering from disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wars, floods, landslides, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and typhoons. Whats in a ShelterBox?
Each ShelterBox is a large, rugged, green plastic container that holds a 10-person tent and a range of other equipment. In general, typical box contents could include:
Thermal blankets and insulated ground sheets
Waterproof ponchos and bin bags
A multi-fuel stove that can burn anything from diesel to old paint!
Cooking pans, utensils, bowls and mugs
Collapsible water containers and water purification tablets
A basic tool kit hammer, axe, saw, pliers, hoe head, trenching shovel, rope etc
A small, childrens pack containing drawing books, crayons, pens etc.
We will be providing additional information about Shelter Box in the next week or two. To learn more now, please visit: Click here to visit Shelter Box
West Students Vote For Their Favorite Book
On Election Day the West School Students voted for their favorite Monarch Award book. "Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude" by Kevin O'Malley was the winning book.
West School Happenings
Please take the time to check out the West Happenings, which can be
found on the West School website. New this week:
West School World Tour and PTO Book Fair
Click here for the West School Happenings.
The Center for Gifted at National Louis University Announces "Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder" Winter Programs
Parents are welcome to pick up a brochure describing National Louis University's Center for Gifted Winter 2009 Programs, available at each school office. These unique classes are offered to children in grades Pre-K through 6th grades. The Wheeling campus classes run from Jan. 11 - Feb. 8. Chicago classes meet Feb. 23 - March 30. Classes fill quickly, so secure your brochure and send in registration as soon as possible!
Student Directories are Here
PTO Directories are now available for purchase in the South, West, and Central School offices, as well as the District Office at Central School (while supplies last).
They cost $5 each, cash or check only.
Please review your information in the 2008-2009 directory. Errors or changes? Information missing? New students? Please alert Jean Hahn at jeanhahn@comcast.net.
Don't Wait! Come Late!
To ease traffic congestion during the afternoon pick up, we are asking for drivers to arrive at West at 3:20 or 3:25 to pick up students. The students will be supervised and accounted for until you arrive. Delaying your pick up by 5 or 10 minutes will result in a much shorter wait for you, and less traffic congestion around West School. Don't Wait! Come Late!
IT IS IMPORTANT that our students take care when walking or riding home from school. Remind your child to obey all directions from our crossing guards and staff members. Please be mindful of our neighbors. Do not block private driveways while waiting for your rider to locate your vehicle. The following instructions will help make the start of school a safe one. Download Pickup Instructions Download Car Line Map
Morning Computer Lab
MORNING COMPUTER LAB is now open for students to use before school. Students should arrive no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and no later than 8:20. Students may work on projects, practice keyboarding, or visit our school website with guidance from a computer lab supervisor. This program is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until further notice.
Transportation Reimbursement 2008-2009
During the 2008-2009 school year, parents and/or guardians of pupils that qualify may be eligible for pupil transportation reimbursement. Parent/Guardian State Pupil Transportation Claims for the 2008-2009 school year are required to be filed by June 30, 2009. We will alert you via our newsletter when the claims may be filed. Please note that students who live less than 1.5 miles from their school and claim that a safety hazard exists must file a special application (in addition to their Reimbursement Claim) no later than February 1, 2009. For additional details on qualifications, please download the file below.
General Information
Serious Safety Hazard Information
Important Information
Information Downloads
Attendance Regulations
Medication Information
The Glencoe Public Library
Enjoy updates and information on special programs through the Glencoe Public Library! Click here for the Glencoe Public Library website.
PTO Website
Enjoy weekly updates and information through the Glencoe PTO website! Click here for the online version of the PTO Website.
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