East Maine Update
  March 17, 2017
Success Without Boundaries . . . .
Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. 
All D63 schools will be closed  Monday, March 20 - Friday, March 24.  Enjoy your week! School resumes Monday, March 27.
Kindergarten Registration: March 29-30

Will your child be five years old on or before September 1? If so, it's time to  register for 2017-2018 kindergarten!   

Register your child at the D63 elementary school s/he will attend: 
 
Wednesday, March 29
9-11 a.m. or  1-3 p.m.
 
Thursday, March 30
1-3 p.m. or  5:30-7:30 p.m.

Learn more about kindergarten registration.  
Coming Up:
March 2017
Monday, March 20-24
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Expanded Learning Spring Fling
 
Monday, March 27
 
Wednesday, March 29
Kindergarten Registration
Gemini 3rd Quarter Ends
 
Thursday, March 30
Kindergarten Registration
 

Find more at our District calendar -- or your school calendar.
East Maine School District 63
10150 Dee Road
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
www.emsd63.org
847.299.1900  
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Gemini's Kathryn Sjoholm Honored with Niles Night of Roses Award
 
The last thing Gemini Science Teacher Kathryn Sjoholm expected during her  final class of the day on March 14 was a surprise visit from the small crowd that entered the classroom -- complete with a beautiful red rose! 

Niles Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katie Schneider, accompanied by D63 leaders, was there to congratulate Sjoholm for being named the winner of the   2017 Niles Night of Roses Dedication to Youth Excellence Award.

The Award honors "an individual who fosters a positive environment to teach, educate, instruct, counsel, or inspire our youth," and Sjoholm exemplifies that description. Time and time again since joining D63 in 1997, she has stepped up to launch and lead activities -- from the Gemini Cheerleading Team to the Girls Softball Team and, most recently, the Gembots Robotics Team -- that create opportunities for students and offer multiple pathways to success. 

Sjoholm will be honored at the Niles Night of Roses - Tribute to Home Grown Success Dinner on May 12. We're proud to have her on our D63 team!

Photo (L-R): Superintendent Scott Clay, Katie Schneider, Gemini Principal René Carranza, Kathryn Sjoholm, Board President Janet Kaczkowski.
#63Success: News From Our Schools

Apollo hosted Superintendent Scott Clay at its March Coffee with the Principals. Families enjoyed ice cream, popcorn, and lots of fun prizes during last Friday's Bingo Night and Book Fair.

Gemini's  Symphonic Band and Sinfonia Orchestra earned Division 1 ratings at last weekend's Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Division VIII music festival -- demonstrating "Excellence in Musicianship."
 
Mark Twain  welcomed Maine East students on March 2. The high school group educated 5th and 6th graders about how to be safe online -- and how to be an "upstander" when someone is being bullied. 
 
Melzer was awash in Golden Tickets, Everlasting Gobstoppers, and Oompa Loompas last week as a talented young cast and crew presented Willy Wonka to an enthusiastic audience of parents and students.
 
Nelson students took home several awards at the Glenview Art League Youth Art Fair. Find out more about the winners! The school is gearing up for Career Day on May 12 -- Sign up to be a presenter.
 
Stevenson classrooms were full of VIPs on Monday: from Walt Disney and Steve Jobs to Susan B. Anthony and Michelle Obama. During this "Living Wax Museum" visitors pressed a "button" to learn each one's life story. 

Washington's new water bottle filling stations/fountains have been installed - reducing waste and encouraging good wellness habits. Students can purchase a water bottles in the school store for $5.