| 1010 Forestway Drive Glencoe, IL 60022 Mr. David Rongey, Principal Office: (847) 835-6600 Nurse: (847) 835-6640 Fax: (847) 835-6605 |
SCHOOL HOURS First Bell: Classes: |
8:35 am 8:45 am - 3:15 pm |
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Go To School Night at West School will be at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, September 7. This is the night that all parents of third and fourth graders are welcomed into the school and classroom to hear about all of the wonderful things that happen here. Third grade parents should go directly to the gym where Mr. Rongey will talk to them about some of the differences and similarities between South and West Schools and introduce the West School staff. At 7:20, the third grade parents will leave the gym to hear their child's teacher talk about classroom procedures and curriculum. Fourth grade parents will proceed directly to their child's classroom at 7:00. The evening will...LEARN MORE »
Monday, September 6, is Labor Day School will not be in session on Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and joyful end to the traditional summer. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday evening, September 7, for our annual Go to School Night at West.
Parking at West School Now that the school year has started, you may want to know where to park your car if you're visiting the school during school hours. Parking is available on the north side of Willow Tree Lane until 2:30 every school day. At 2:30, the north side of Willow Tree Lane becomes our car line and Glencoe Public Safety will enforce the parking restrictions as stated on the roadside signs. If you are visiting the school after 2:30, you will find limited parking on Hohlfelder, north of Dundee and on Cherry Tree, west of the school. The teachers' parking lot, bus lane and Forest Way are all restricted parking areas requiring a parking decal during the school day. All parking...LEARN MORE »
First Bell at 8:35 The first bell rings at 8:35 in the morning. At this time students are permitted entry into the building and into their classroom. Outside supervision for the bus lane, bike rack and car line starts at 8:20 and students are supervised at this time. Soon, the before school clubs and organizations will start and students can arrive for these programs at 8:00. Please watch our web page on September 1, for the sign-up opportunities for the West School clubs and organizations.
Computer Lab Opens at 8:00 Starting on Tuesday, September 1, the West School Computer Lab is open at 8:00 o'clock in the morning for students to come in and work on projects and visit approved web sites. The students are supervised by LLC staff.
West School Club Sign-Up will begin on Wednesday, September 1. To see a list of the PTO sponsored clubs and organizations that will be offered at West this fall, click here: West School Club Sign-Up Sign-up will be active until September 10. Each club or organization has a maximum number of participants.We will have three sign-up periods this year. The first sign-up will be for those clubs and organizations that will run from September through December. The second sign-up will be in November and will be for those clubs and organizations that are offered January through March. The third sign-up will be in February for the clubs and organizations that are offered from March through May. The...LEARN MORE »
The West School Car Line will remain the same as last year. Drop-off and pick-up will be on Willow Tree. Willow Tree will be one-way going east during school hours: 08:00 - 4:00. Students will exit and enter your vehicle from the driver's side of the car, closest to the curb. Drivers should enter the car line on Apple Tree to Cherry Tree and then east on Willow Tree. Please follow the direction of the West School Staff who will be present at the car line at 8:20 in the morning and again at the end of the school day. It is illegal to talk on the cell phone while navigating the car line or driving in the vicinity of the school. Child safety is top priority. As we did last year, we will teach...LEARN MORE »
Please take a moment to read about some changes to our transportation guidelines. Only those students who have registered with the Board office as bus riders will be permitted access to school bus transportation to and from school. Changes in after-school transportation should be communicated with the school office only if it impacts those who are registered bus riders. Bus changes will be accepted starting on Monday, October 4Read our district Transportation Update here!
You may download our 2010-2011 grade level supply lists below:
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
Please call the school office at 847-835-6600 if you have any questions about the items on these lists. We have noted the items which will be included in the PTO Supply Packs.
On Sunday, September 19th, we will test the Instant Alert system at 2:00 p.m. This is the system used in the event of a school closing or emergency. Please contact Denyse at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you need to update your information.
A documentary about the dark side of America’s achievement culture.
A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives. Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.... LEARN MORE »
The Party Dress Project TM Boutique is a one day sale of gently used short and long party dresses for girls in pre-teen, junior and some women sizes. Each dress is sold for only $25 on a first come, first serve basis. The proceeds of the sale will be donated to Erika's Lighthouse. Click here for more details on this event.
The Glencoe School Board Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve on the Glencoe District 35 Board of Education. Three of the seven positions will be filled in the spring election with the four-year terms beginning immediately. Applications must be completed and filed by October 1. The Nominating Committee will interview candidates during the month of October. Download Application Now! For more information please contact RICK ROSIN at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 847-786-4017.
Click here to view the one page calendar with highlights for 2010-2011 school year.
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: 847-835-6400 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 »
3rd and 4th Grade "Go-to-School" Night
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:00pm
Labor Day - No School
Monday, September 6, 2010
Rosh Hashanah - No School
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, September 13, 2010 at 7:30pm
Instant Alert Test
Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 2:00pm
Picture Day
Friday, October 1, 2010
Please consider sharing supplies for the students of a new charter school opening in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. We have begun a connection with the staff of Noble Street Charter School and hope that we can supplement their supplies for the start of the year. Click to read more...
View our live data on the electricity production of our eight solar panels. Review our up-to-the-hour solar panel data. This information will be used by our fourth grade students as they study science units on ecology, electricity and the solar system this year.
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Trim Those Packaging Pounds
Packaging makes up a third of all garbage tossed in the United States! Cut back on single-serving foods and beverages. Instead, buy items in bulk and portion them out into reusable containers.
Student Fees
Pay for 2010-11 student fees online! Click link to access Fee Information. All via credit card.
Transportation
Register for the 2010-11 Bus Service on line! Click link to access Bus Registration information.
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.
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!
