| 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 |
Mark Your Calendar:
The following are important dates pertaining to West School activities:
January 30 - February 3: Paper Back Book Exchange
February 3: School Spirit Day
February 6 - 16: Book Drive
February 7 - 9: Third Grade visit to Somme Prairie
February 12: PTO Game Night at Central
February 14: Third Grade Valentine’s Day Skate at Watts
February 17: Conference Day (No Student Attendance)
February 20: Presidents’ Day (No School)
February 21 - 24: West School Club Registration
Read more about these West School events by regularly visiting our school web page: West School Web Page
Friday, February 3, 2012 is School Spirit Day at West: The West School Student Council consists of two students from each classroom at West School. These students are elected in their home rooms to represent their class during Council meetings that are held twice a month. During these meetings, students discuss the various collections, drives, and upcoming themes for our West School Spirit Day. Our last School Spirit Day was acknowledged by the wearing of hats and crazy hair. Council representatives decide on several ideas for School Spirit Day and then conduct elections in their classrooms, collect the tallies, then count the votes at their next council meeting. This process was followed...LEARN MORE »
Second Quarter Progress Reports The second quarter progress reports are available for viewing on Family Access. This report contains the second quarter marks from the general education classroom teacher as well as the first semester marks from gym, art, modern language, and music teachers. Our winter parent/teacher conferences will be held on Friday, February 17. Teachers have sent home notices in the backpacks for your attention. These notices will indicate if a conference is being requested by your child’s teacher. You will have an option to request a conference by marking the appropriate section of the notice and returning to your child’s teacher. February conferences are considered...LEARN MORE »
Book Exchange on February 3 Students are encouraged to bring in books that they have already read to exchange for ones they haven’t read. Our annual West School Paperback Book Exchange will begin on Monday, January 30. Students should bring in books during the week and the actual exchange will be on Friday, February 3. See the download for details: PaperbackBkExchange.pdf
Video Announcements The PTO sponsored West School Video Announcements are ready for viewing. These announcements are the product of the West School Video Announcement Club. Third and fourth graders work on the highlights of the West School activities on Friday mornings before school. Thank you PTO for sponsoring this club and thank you to Mr. Russell and Mr. Fischer for teaching the students about video production.West School Video Announcements
Fall Edition of West School Kidsview Online Magazine: kidsviewissue1a.pdf
Representatives from Glencoe Parent Connection have created a handout containing tips about things they wish they had known when their eighth grade student transitions to the high school. These tips reflect only a sampling of opinions and are offered as guidance only. This document can be viewed or downloaded from the the Glencoe Parent Connection webpage www.glencoeparentconnection.org.
Our Village Needs You! Many fulfilling opportunities to become involved are just an election away. Please visit www.glencoecaucus.org for information and applications. Deadline is February 17.
The Glencoe Village Caucus system is a traditional, nonpartisan form of government which allows citizens of Glencoe to participate directly in their local government. The Glencoe Caucus is seeking candidates for (1) the Village Nominating Committee, which is responsible for identifying the best candidates for Village President, Village Trustees, Park District Commissioners, and Library Board Members, and (2) the School Board Nominating Committee, which identifies well-qualified candidates to... LEARN MORE »
Award-winning filmmakers Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson will introduce the premier North Shore screening of the award-winning documentary Finding Kind, an exploration of the effects of meanness in girls’ relationships, 7 pm Thursday, February 9, at Central School, Misner Auditorium. This 7 pm public screening will follow a morning screening exclusively for girls in grades 5 through 8 at Central School. More information here. Please RSVP to glencoepto@me.com. Click here for the Finding Kind Flyer.
The Glencoe League of Women Voters invites area residents to, "Coffee and Conversation" with Dr. Linda Yonke, New Trier High School Superintendent. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at 9:45 a.m. in Room 2 of the Glencoe Park District Takiff Center located at 999 Green Bay Road.
Dr. Yonke will speak about recent developments at New Trier High School, including innovative classrooms and post-referendum facility planning, and New Trier’s efforts to promote a healthy, balanced life for its students. "Coffee and Conversation" with Dr. Linda Yonke
Northern Suburban Special Education District’s Association of Parents and Staff presents “Beginning Your Journey: Navigating the Road of Having a Child with Special Needs” on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the New Trier Northfield Campus in Building C, Board Room C234, on the second floor, 7 Happ Road, Northfield, Illinois.
For more information please see the attached flyer, Beginning Your Journey: Navigating the Road of Having a Child with Special Needs.
The Glencoe Junior High Project (GJHP) is pleased to present the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, a satirical take on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale The Princess and the Pea.
SHOW TIMES:
Thursday, February 2, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Friday, February 3, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 @ 3 p.m.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 1 p.m.
Tickets go on sale at Central School, January 18 - February 1; Tuesday - Thursday, 11 am to 1pm. And one hour prior to each show (subject to availability).
Tickets are $12.50 and all proceeds go to support the GJHP.
Click here for the flyer.
The Board of Education has approved the 2012-2013 school year calendar. The following is a one page listing of major events for school year 2012-2013, Calendar Highlights. Please note the two Parent/Teacher Conference Days will be held on November 8th and 9th. Conferences will also be held on the evening of November 8th. There will not be a scheduled conference day in February.
Please mark your calendars and join the following programs offered in our township:
• February 8th: Educating the Whole Student with Dr. Weissberg
• March 1st: Kids Do Well If They Can with Dr. Ross Greene
• March 12th: The Mystery of the Child with Dr. Martin Marty
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: 847-835-6600 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 »
Mighty Acorns Winter Field Trip
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Finding Kind Screening
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00pm
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:30pm
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 17, 2012
President’s Day - No School
Monday, February 20, 2012
ISAT Testing Week: Grades 3-8
Monday, March 5, 2012
This page serves as a celebration of the passion, dedication and professionalism of the people who make up the Glencoe Schools.
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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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Student Fees
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Transportation
Register for the 2011-12 Bus Service on line! Click link to access Bus Registration information.
Learn more about our Glencoe Boy Scouts troop. For boys ages 11 to 17 - join in for new opportunities in citizenship, responsibility and outdoor education.
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.
Glencoe Parent Connection connects parents with parents, schools and community to help them raise emotionally healthy kids.
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!
