District 64’s Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning, Dr. Lori Lopez, and Director of Innovation and Technology, Ms. MJ Warden, have accepted positions for next school year in another district. 

“Both of these administrators have been partnering with the rest of our tremendous staff towards student success for many years,” said District 64 Superintendent Dr. Eric Olson. “We are very appreciative of what they’ve helped us achieve together for our students and each other, and we look forward to continuing to work with them for the remainder of the year.”

Dr. Lopez has been with D64 since 2012 and, for the past 11 years, provided leadership of the District’s curriculum and instructional programs, including assessment of student achievement, implementation of intervention programs to support student learning, and professional development activities for teachers.

Joining D64 in 2014, Warden has supported students and teachers with integrating technology tools. She’s also led initiatives in developing instructional practices and building robust digital learning ecosystems, data-informed instruction, inquiry-based learning, and assistive technology. Warden has also overseen the technology deployments and network infrastructure projects in the district.

“We wish them the best in their new roles,” said Dr. Olson. 

We are now looking for the next leaders to fill these roles. You can find the job postings on our website by clicking here. 

The District 64 Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 20th in the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. There will be a closed meeting at 6:30 pm, with the regular meeting starting at 7:00 pm.

Below is the agenda:

• Closed Meeting [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)& (2)]
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Opening Remarks from the President of the Board
• Student/Staff Recognition: ISBE “Those Who Excel”
• Spotlight on Jefferson School
• Public Comments
• Approval of Meeting Agenda
• Update on Superintendent Search Process
• Approval of Jefferson School Principal
• Approval of Washington School Assistant Principal 
• Approval of Chromebook Purchase for 1:1 Digital Learning Program for 2023-24
• Update from Board Policy Committee
• Approval of Recommended Personnel Report
• Consent Agenda: bills, payroll, and benefits; approval of financial update for the period ending February 28, 2023; second reading & approval of policies from PRESS 110); destruction of audio closed recordings (none); 
• Approval of Minutes: closed meeting on March 16, 2023; regular meeting on March 16, 2023; special meeting on April 11, 2023; closed meeting on April 11, 2023; closed meeting on April 12, 2023; closed meeting on April 13, 2023
• Other Discussions & Items of Information: upcoming meeting agenda; FOIA requests; memorandum of information (none); public comments via email (none)
• New Business
• Adjournment

• May 11, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. - special meeting/7 p.m. - organizational meeting, Jefferson School 
• May 18, 2023 - 7 p.m. - regular meeting, Jefferson School 

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.

Healthy Living Month continues and next week is Go Green Week! The focus is caring for the Earth so students are prepared for Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd.

Students are challenged to do something good for the Earth from April 17-21 (conserved energy, reused, reduced, recycled material, etc.).

Please check out this link for more information on Healthy Living Month and the weekly challenges.

Are you making summer plans? Thinking about Worlds of Wonder? You can register now online. WOW offers students a unique opportunity for summer learning and fun. Our summer program emphasizes creativity and critical thinking in a challenging and rewarding environment. 

Classes for students who have completed K-3 will be held at Washington Elementary School, while classes for students who have completed 4-7 will be held at Lincoln Middle School. 

• Session 1: June 14th - June 30th (No School Monday, June 19) 
• Session 2: July 5th - July 20th (No School Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th)

You can find all the Course Descriptions, Info, and Registration Links for WoW here on our website.

Registration is now open for ALL students, which includes kindergarten. Please go to our registration page and follow the instructions to register your child for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Also, keep in mind that we need your help to plan for the upcoming school year; please help us by registering before the June 1st deadline!

Philharmonic Orchestra students from Emerson & Lincoln Middle Schools participated in a two-hour, intensive workshop on Tuesday, April 11. This workshop was led by Ray Ostwald, orchestra director at York High School.

You can listen/watch some of the performances here. 

The Emerson Jazz Band performed at Allstate Arena before the Chicago Wolves hockey game on Saturday, April 8th. 

This is the 12th year the band has played for the Wolves and they will play many songs from this season as well as some new favorites from swing to rock to latin. 

You can view some photos here!

Support the D64 Band Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA)!

Click here for a flyer!

Dine to Donate at Portillo's!

20% of proceeds go to the D64 Band Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA)

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

from 5:00-8:00pm

Portillo's in Niles

8832 W. Dempster

Niles, IL

Portillo's will donate 20% of total sales BOPA from every order received for Dine-In, Delivery or Carryout.

Use the code PORTILLOS20 in the app.

***Make sure to mention the flyer or fundraiser when ordering.*** 

For Questions, please contact: Christine Erickson [email protected] 

The first Park Ridge Forest & Woodland Clean-Up Event of the year is this weekend. It will run from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 15th.

Individual or unaffiliated volunteers should arrive at the Dam No. 4 Woods Pavilion (across from Maine South) by 1:00 p.m.

Over the past three years, more than 1,300 Park Ridge volunteers have come out to help "repair the world" in our own backyard! 

Do you want a job driving school buses? Lakeview Bus Lines is hiring!

• Up to $25/hour
• Weekly pay, benefits, 401K
• go to www.sunrisebus.com/careers or call (708)-234-5555 to apply

Comments and questions may always be directed to the Superintendent or Board members through these links:

Email Dr. Eric Olson, Superintendent or contact members of the Board of Education via email links.

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 | 847-318-4300 | [email protected]

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