Ready. Set. Wait, is that Phoebe the Phoenix?! Once students at Field Elementary School said hello to their favorite mascot, it was off to the races for the school’s Walk-A-Thon.

Throughout the day, each grade got outside, ran, walked, and skipped around the field to raise money for the school. The race bibs were a cool touch to keep track of all the laps ran automatically!

View more photos on our website.

On Friday, some Franklin students had front-row seats to watch Maine East High School’s Marching Band perform part of their football halftime show. The Franklin 3-5 graders erupted with cheers as they got to join in on the YMCA. 

Thank you to the high school students for stopping by and sharing their love of band and music with our Falcons. There was even a Maine East chant as students went back to class. 

Washington Art Show

Washington Elementary School students' artwork is on the walls at Triple Scoop’d Ice Cream! The colorful works of art will be displayed for the next month. There’s a great variety of drawings, paintings, and creations. Make sure to stop by and enjoy! 

Rosh Hashanah begins next week on October 2nd. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all families celebrating! Rosh Hashanah is a two-day holiday marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year. 

We would like you to learn all the facts about the Referendum to ensure you can make an informed decision. Here are the next virtual presentation, community coffee, and tour events:

• Thursday, October 3rd - Beans, Brew, and Ben Community Coffee at South Park (833 W Talcott Road) at 9:30 am.
• Thursday, October 3rd - Tour of Lincoln Middle School - 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 8th - Virtual Referendum Presentation - 7:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 9th - Presentation at the Centennial Activity Center - Noon
• Thursday, October 10th - Tour of Lincoln Middle School - 7:00 pm

Please RSVP if you plan on attending any of the events. Based on the email you provide in the RSVP, links to the virtual presentation will be sent to you.

The full schedule of tours and events can be found online at d64.org/referendum2024.

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The following are the next Board meetings:

• October 17, 2024 - 7 p.m. - Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center
• November 7, 2024 - 7 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.

You’re invited to the first Parent University of the year! Join us on October 22nd as Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning, Dr. Samantha Alaimo discusses Standards-Based Reporting in D64. K-5 families will learn what it looks like in the classroom structure, and for 6-8 families, how it works in the elective classes.

This event is for parents/guardians and will be on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 pm inside the Hendee Rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center (8200 W Greendale Ave, Niles).

If you plan on attending, please RSVP and fill out this form so we can accurately plan the presentation's content. 

To find a collection of resources on Standards-Based Reporting please visit the SBR page on our website.

Come work in District 64 and join our incredible team! We are looking to fill open substitute teacher positions. If you have a substitute license or are a certified teacher, pay is $150 per day.

There are now open positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Apply now on our website! 

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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