District 64 schools and offices will be closed next week for Spring Break. We'll see everyone back at school on Monday, April 3rd!

Also, looking ahead:

• Tuesday, April 4th, is an Institute Day/Election Day, meaning there's no student attendance
• Friday, April 7th, all D64 schools and offices are closed

Our District calendar can be found here.

ROCK - PAPER - SCISSORS - SHOOT followed by ecstatic cheers made for an atmosphere the NCAA Tournament would be jealous of. 

Here are highlights from Field Elementary School's 2nd Annual Rock Paper Scissors Tournament. 

Lilian C. won the student side of the bracket, while Mrs. Ireland took home the title for the teachers. And in a thrilling third set...Mrs. Ireland secured the championship! 

A fitting celebration that is part of Field's CARES program. Students have been focusing on problem-solving this month.

Click here for some photos from today!

Carpenter Elementary School broke out the black lights, glow sticks, and disco ball for their first-ever Cosmic Lunch. It was a fun way to celebrate all the students' hard work over the past several weeks. 

Click here to view some pictures from the Cosmic Lunch

Here is a brief video of all of the lights and oohs and aahs

When we return from Spring Break, it will be April, and Healthy Living Month will be underway in District 64! This is a community-wide initiative to promote healthy bodies and healthy minds.

Students will have access to healthy living resources and activities. PLUS, there will be weekly challenges related to the below themes:

• Health and Nutrition Week 1 (April 3-7)
• Neat to Use Your Feet Week 2 (April 10-14)
• Go Green Week 3 (April 17-21)
• Screen Free Week 4 (April 24-28)

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

Additionally, on April 5, the City of Park Ridge will acknowledge D64 schools with a proclamation in recognition of Healthy Living Month.

Franklin Elementary School had a memorable in-school field trip this week with StarLab!

The Falcon 1st graders used the portable planetariums to continue to learn about sky patterns—an excellent way to further the science curriculum.

Here are the class photos...from Earth! 

World Down Syndrome Day was on March 21st and one way to raise awareness is to wear fun and crazy socks.

Miss Rooney's class at Jefferson Early Childhood Center did their part with these wacky socks!

A standing ovation for all involved in the Lincoln Middle School musical - Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella - Youth Edition.

More than 100 students were in the cast and crew, and they put on great performances throughout four shows. 

Here are some photos!

The District 64 Board of Education will begin interviews with superintendent candidates on the week of April 10th.

On April 11, the Board will go over the Superintendent's profile and other information. Meetings will continue on April 12 and 13. The final round of interviews will be on April 18 & 19. 

These meetings will start at 6:00 pm and be closed sessions. 

Upcoming Board Meetings

• April 11, 2023 - 6 p.m. special/closed meeting
• April 12, 2023 - 6 p.m. special/closed meeting
• April 13, 2023 - 6 p.m. special/closed meeting
• April 18, 2023 - 6 p.m. special/closed meeting
• April 19, 2023 - 6 p.m. special/closed meeting
• April 20, 2023 - 7 p.m. regular meeting

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.

On Tuesday, April 11th we are partnering with District 207 to share information about D207's nationally recognized career planning and the impact on student success from District 207 Superintendent Dr. Ken Wallace.

Parents of children in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to attend.

The presentation will be given at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center, Hendee Rooms, on April 11th at 7:00 pm.

The time is here! 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!

Registration has also begun for Worlds of Wonder 2023!

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.

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.

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