District 64 eNews January 17, 2025
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Registration Opens On Tuesday | |
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Registration opens next week! On Tuesday, January 21, you can enroll your child for the 2025-2026 school year. All of the information and links on our Registration Page will be activated on Tuesday.
The registration deadline will be noon on Friday, March 14, and if you register your child and pay the fees by then, you will receive the early bird discount. You must fill out and submit registration forms by Monday, March 10, at 3:00 pm to take advantage of the fee discount. This allows our staff time to verify documents and send out invoices so you can pay them by noon on Friday, March 14. Any families who do not register by this date will receive a records release, as we assume you’re going to another district.
For the 17th consecutive year, academic registration fees will remain unchanged for families who register and pay by the deadline. However, the early bird discount does not apply to participation, bus, or tuition fees. Our website has the fee list and explanations for any fee increases, such as for Instrumental Music and Chromebook maintenance.
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Age-Appropriate Placement | |
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It is District 64’s practice to place students age-appropriately at each grade level upon enrollment. If you have a preschooler at home, please keep the following in mind regarding enrollment in District 64 for the 2025-2026 school year:
- Students who will turn six before June 1, 2025, will be placed age-appropriately in first grade upon registration, regardless of prior enrollment in kindergarten.
- Students who turn six after June 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, and are not currently enrolled in District 64 may elect to enter kindergarten or first grade for the 2025-26 school year.
The District has adopted a policy for accelerated placement and early entrance procedures. In these cases, a student may be placed at a higher grade level. More information about this may be found on the District 64 website.
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We hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend! All schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday! | |
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Going to kindergarten is an important life event. Preschoolers can feel excited— and a bit worried, too. Families have similar feelings, knowing their child is going to the “big school.” Please join us for this parent workshop where you learn strategies to support your child as they transition from preschool to kindergarten and about the continuum of services for students with special needs.
JOIN US ON January 21st at 6:00 pm in the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. You will use door #9 to enter.
Meet other parents, get your questions answered, and learn transition strategies.
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Calling all parents! Throughout this school year, D64 staff members have been meeting in a committee to review, assess, and propose a new eligibility process for the Channels of Challenge program. The next step is to gather parent feedback on the proposed changes to the eligibility criteria and process.
Please join us on February 11th at 6:30 pm if you are interested in being part of this opportunity. The meeting will be in the Hendee Professional Development Wing at Jefferson (8200 Greendale Avenue, Niles).
You can RSVP here.
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Preview of January 23 Regular BOE Meeting | |
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The District 64 Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 23, in the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. There will be a closed session first, and the regular meeting will start at 7:00 pm.
Below is a look at the agenda:
- Meeting of the Board Convenes
- Board Recesses & Adjourns to Closed Meeting
- Board Adjourns from Closed Meeting & Resumes Regular Meeting
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Opening Remarks from The President of the Board
- Spotlight on Roosevelt Elementary School
- Superintendent Update
- Public Comments
- Board Adjourns from Regular Meeting & Convenes to a Public Hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education to sell not to exceed $89,106,629 Building Bonds for the purpose of funding projects approved by the referendum at the November 5, 2024 general election.
- Board Adjourns from Public Hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education to sell not to exceed $89,106,629 Building Bonds for the purpose of funding projects approved by the referendum at the November 5, 2024 general election and resumes Regular Meeting.
- Adoption of Resolution #1355 Directing the Chief School Business Official Under the Direct Supervision of the Superintendent to Begin Preparation of a Tentative Budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year in accordance with Board Policy 4:10 Fiscal & Business Management & the Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/17-1
- Adoption of Resolution #1356 to sell not to exceed $65,000,000 Building Bonds for the purpose of funding projects approved by referendum at the November 5, 2024 general election.
- Update on Student Services Action Plan
- Approval of Resolution Authorizing Issuance of a Notice of Remedial Warning for a Tenured Teacher
- Consent Agenda
- Adjournament
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The following are the next Board meetings:
- February 20, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center
- March 20, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Looking to catch up on past meeting highlights? A summary of each meeting is available on our Current Board News webpage.
Please confirm meeting dates and times on the Board meetings webpage.
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Swim for a Cause!
Band Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA) Fundraiser at Goldfish Swim School
Looking for a fun place to bring your kids on their next day off?
Join us for a Swim to Donate!
BOPA Fundraiser at Goldfish SwimSchool
Monday January 20th
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Goldfish Swim School
678 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge
Registration Fee: $10
(ALL proceeds will go directly to D64 Band and Orchestra Parent Association)
SIGN UP HERE- registration required!
*You MUST register ahead using the link above. Only the first 90 registrants will be admitted.
*Children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration fees can be paid through Zelle @ bopad64@gmail.com at the time of registration and are non-refundable. Please include Swim to Donate in the memo line when submitting payment and be sure to pay for each individual attending (adult and child). You will receive a confirmation email once your registration and payment have been received.
*Enjoy water play, snacks and giveaways!
Questions? Contact Christine Erickson at BOPAd64@gmail.com
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Comments and questions may always be directed to the Superintendent or Board members through these links:
Email Dr. Ben Collins, Superintendent or contact members of the Board of Education via email links.
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Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 | 847-318-4300 | news@d64.org
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