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Within District 35, we value ongoing, respectful communication between home and school to ensure a strong partnership for the benefit of our students. Questions regarding assignments, student’s progress or other school-related issues should be directed first to the classroom teacher, the primary source of information. We appreciate our parents taking this first step for us to work together in a constructive manner.

While email is an efficient tool to ask simple questions, should the topic require more discussion and details, we encourage our parents and teachers to set a mutually agreeable time for a conversation.  At times nothing is as effective as a live conversation (via phone or in person) to respectfully work together and hear multiple perspectives. Thank you for your partnership.

What’s Up with Word Study?

We invite Kindergarten through 4th grade parents to join us on October 11th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at South School for a hands on, in depth look at Words Their Way implementation at South and West.  Please join us as we share an overview of the instructional practice and engage in small group sessions to learn more about your child’s word study experience. Please click here to RSVP and select the grade level sessions to attend.

Early Childhood Screenings

Glencoe School District 35 is offering early childhood screenings for Glencoe children birth through 5 years of age.  The screenings are open to Glencoe residents who have concerns about their child’s development in the areas of: speech-language, fine motor skills, concept development, and/or social/emotional growth.  Vision and hearing screenings are also provided, for children 3 years and older. 
                Screenings will be held on:
                          Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24, 2017
                          9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, by appointment
We ask that children participate in all components of the screening.  These early childhood screenings are being conducted in an effort to identify children who may benefit from special education services and/or consultation during early development.  Please be prepared to describe your concerns regarding your child in the above areas.  Please note, the screening is not designed to determine kindergarten readiness.
Additional information on childhood developmental milestones is available at the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/

To make an appointment, please contact Kim Badie in the Pupil Services Office at (847) 835-7838.  Please call by Tuesday October 17, 2017.

Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Thousands of families across Texas have been displaced due to the impact of Hurricane Harvey and the historic flooding that has occurred.  Glencoe PTO and Glencoe District 35 are working together to support a school supply drive that will go directly to students who have been impacted at Kolter Elementary in Houston ISD.  The school lost everything and students need your help to provide the tools to begin their school year.  Click here to purchase packs for students (use code KOL014).  To learn more about the current situation for Kolter Elementary please click here.

EPI is offering a 20% match for the Flood Relief School Supply Packs purchased on our donation site.  For every 5 packs purchased, EPI will add a pack so that we can help more children.

Save the Date to Help Others!

October 1, 2017   1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do you ever feel powerless when it comes to helping with big issues? Let’s come together for an afternoon of learning, positive impact, and empowerment! Learn about homelessness in Chicago and the suburbs (including Glencoe). Recommended for 6th Graders through adult.Click here for more details of this civic engagement opportunity offered through the Glencoe Park District.

Parenting with Conviction

October 3rd and November 14th @ 7:30 pm
Join at the Glencoe Public Library for community conversations that will provide developmentally appropriate, practical ideas for parents to increase the awe, appreciation and awareness of our children and our families. Click here for more details of these events.

Crossing Guards Needed in Glencoe

Are you passionate about serving the community and being outdoors?  Enjoy working with children and interested in working part-time?  The Village of Glencoe is seeking responsible, friendly, safety-conscious individuals to serve as school crossing guards and alternate school crossing guards during the school year. Click here to read details and apply.

2017-2018 Student Registration Fees

Payment of student fees is on-line through Family Access. Families will benefit from a $20 discount per student for Mandatory Fees paid in full on or before October 13, 2017. The detailed information regarding Student Accident Insurance, Free Lunch Application, and Student Registration Fees may be found by clicking here.

Notice of Destruction of Temporary Student Records

In accordance with the Illinois School statute, Glencoe School District 35 is giving notice that all Temporary Records of students who graduated from our district in June, 2012, will be destroyed.  Student temporary records are retained for five (5) years after the student has left the district.  All records currently over five (5) years old will be destroyed October 1, 2017.

Parents, guardians, and the former student have the right to review and to receive a copy of such records at any time prior to the destruction of such records.  Review of the records can be requested by contacting Maile Winograd, Communication Secretary, at 847-835-7812 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Notice of Release of Records

We believe it is a responsibility and an obligation of the Glencoe School District to be forthcoming with the community, and we want any potential victims to know how seriously our School Board takes the recent allegations. Should you have firsthand knowledge of information related to this matter, please contact Glencoe Public Safety (847-835-4112).
• Board of Education Press Release - August 4, 2017
• District 35 Records Request Form

Community Letter from the Board of Education

Please take a moment to read the letter shared with our school community and staff on July 28, 2017. Should you have firsthand knowledge of information related to this matter, please contact Glencoe Public Safety (847-835-4112). 
• Community Letter from the Glencoe Board of Education

Parenting in the Digital Age

Recent events hosted in District 35 have brought renewed interest in ways to parent our youth in the digital age. Our township Screenagers event and the recent visit with Dr. Mogel brought our conversation back to parenting strategies fit for the demands of the 21st century. Are you looking for more information on appropriate sites or ways to develop a media plan that is right for your children?  Click here to visit our township site filled with resources and links to helpful information.

Student Absences

If your child will be absent from school, please call the District 35 absence line (847-835-7801) to report the absence. In addition, if your child participates in a Park District class after school, please be mindful that you must also call and report your child’s absence to the Park District. Thank you!

Directory Information

The school district may release directory information which includes:

Student Name
Address
Gender
Grade level
Birth date and place
Parent(s)/guardian(s) name and address
Period of attendance in school

Additionally, student pictures without identifying information may be posted on the district web page with informational pieces. Any parent(s)/guardian(s) may prohibit the release of any or all of the above by delivering a written objection to the Building Principal.