Eisenhower Eagle Express

"Engage ALL students in experiences that inspire

EACH to grow as learners, individuals,

and community members."

November 3rd, 2023

Thankful That

We Are All Growing Together

Dear Eisenhower Families, 

With the completion of our first trimester of learning, we wish to take a moment to celebrate our successes. We are overjoyed by the amount of growth our students have demonstrated in their academic and social-emotional development. More importantly, they are becoming more responsible and resilient. Exhibiting "Growth Mindset" mental attitudes and behaviors takes plenty of practice, reinforcement, and time. However, they are learning about learning from their mistakes, while exhibiting grit, persistence, and a positive mental outlook. We stress to the children that it's okay if we are not where we want to be just yet. It is more important that we do not give up and that we keep pushing ahead to improve our abilities and skills.  Our ultimate success is built upon learning from our failures.  

Instilling in the children that achievement comes through hard work, practice, and determination is at the heart of how we all grow together. It is within our staff's "Growth Mindset" belief framework and practices that we teach the children the "Power of Yet". We might not be where we want to be yet, but we will get there.  Believing in and encouraging ourselves and others are two of the most powerful tools that we can impart upon the children.

Nominate a Staff Member for a Home Run!

If you would like to nominate a staff member who you feel is doing an outstanding job serving the students, families, community, and makes you #PROUD2BD23, we ask that you please click on the following for "Hitting a Home Run": LINK 

Parent-Teacher Conferences November 9th

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in person at our upcoming parent-teacher conferences on November 9th. If for some reason you are unable to attend, please contact your child's teacher about setting up a virtual conference.

PTO Reminder:

Parents! It is not too late to become members of the PTO and gain access to the District-wide directory! Simply visit the PTO website to create an account and sign-up (LINK) to get started! It takes a village to raise healthy and engaged children, and the PTO continues to be such a great partner and asset for us here in D23! Together, we are #PROUD2BD23! Any questions? Contact membershipd23@gmail.com!

School Database Information

In order to keep the most up-to-date communication information in our school database, we ask that families please let us know if your address, phone number, email or emergency contacts change.

Have a Wonderful Weekend,

Your Eisenhower Family

Luke Lambatos, Ed.D., Ed.S.

Principal

Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at

(847) 870-5040 or llambatos@d23.org

Useful Links

Please click the link below to view our school and district calendar(s).

School Calendar Link

Please click the link below to view our school supply lists.

School Supply Lists Link

Please click the link below to view our school bus routes.

Bus Route(s) Link

Please click the link below to view lunch information.

Food Service/Lunch Information

Please click the link below to visit our D23 PTO website.

D23 PTO Link

Please like us on our Facebook page @PHSD23.

Also, if you haven't done so already, please sign up and follow us on Twitter @D23Eisenhower.

The link below will show you how to create your own Twitter account.

Twitter /"X" Account Setup

Important Dates

Monday, November 6th - Friday, November 10th - IKE Path First Trimester of Learning Celebration

Thursday, November 9th - 4:30-8:00 PM Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences

Friday, November 10th - End of First Trimester

Thursday, November 16th - Early Childhood Thanksgiving Feast 5:00-7:00 PM in the Eisenhower Gym

Friday, November 17th - Report Cards Open Online

Monday, November 20th - Friday 24th - Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 29th - 5:00-7:00 PM Family Fitness Night Kindergarten & First Grade

Thursday, December 7th - 5:30-7:00 PM BPAC La Fiesta de Invierno

Thursday, December 14th - 7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting

Friday, December 15th - Early Childhood Non-Attendance Day

Thursday, December 21st - Early Childhood Winter Concert 5:00-6:00 PM

Friday, December 22nd - 10:00 AM Morning Winter Parties

1:15 PM Afternoon Winter Parties

Monday, December 25th - Friday, January 5th No School Winter Break

Monday, January 8th - No School Teacher Institute Day

Tuesday, January 9th - Classes Resume

#Proud2BD23

Strategic Plan

Family Communication Survey

One of our Strategic Goal areas is Communication, and we want to hear from you! Specifically, we are gathering data on your thoughts and feedback on our building and district communication along with the communication method(s) you find most useful. As we have looked at our data, we see that our principal newsletters are opened by over 90% of our families. That's great! Still, we continue to enhance our communication to make sure important messages about learning and safety make it home to you.

We have a short survey (HERE)

that will be open through the end of November. We will have opportunities to take this short survey at Parent/Teacher Conferences as well. Thanks, as always, for your feedback and active participation. Together, we are #PROUD2BD23! 

D23 Home-School Connections

Early Childhood

Early childhood students are continuing to learn about farms. We have been focusing on the kinds of animals that live on a farm, foods that are grown on a farm, and the different types of farms. The students have enjoyed learning their letters and letter sounds through the song, “Old McDonald had an Alphabet.” They’ve also been finding and matching letters hidden in corn and practicing their spatial concepts with pumpkins.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten has been getting into the Halloween spirit while reading "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" and "Room on the Broom". Both stories are exciting to retell and allow us to discuss concepts of characters and setting. The children created puppets to retell the story, drew journal pages with details to show the setting of the story, and built their own versions of main character's.  

First Grade

First grade students are finishing up Module 3 which focuses on how animals use their bodies to take care of themselves. Have your child share an interesting fact they learned about animals. We will soon begin Module 4 which focuses on friendship. Ask your child to share what it looks like

to be a good friend.

Winter Weather Guidelines

November 10, 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians:

As we enter the winter months, we would like to update you on some of the factors that contribute to decisions related to closing school in the event of inclement weather, when you can expect to be notified, and indoor/outdoor recess guidelines.

Over the course of the past year, we have been engaged in collaborative discussions with District 214 as well as our neighboring districts. Together, we are committed to a process that ensures decisions are made wisely and in a timely fashion regarding the safety and well-being of our entire school community.

District 23 has an approved e-Learning Plan on file which allows us to close schools, but maintain a day of attendance through the use of remote instruction. The specific circumstances of each weather event, especially timing, will influence the use of e-Learning Days or the full closure of schools and programming. Prospect Heights 23 will follow these general guidelines when shifting to e-Learning or closing schools for weather-related closings:

• Schools will be closed if there is a forecasted sustained wind chill of -30 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, or when the actual temperature is a sustained -15 degrees Fahrenheit or colder between the travel times of 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and/or 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The District will use forecasts provided by the National Weather Service.

• For snow, ice, or other weather-related closings, the District will monitor the current conditions, the forecasted conditions between the travel times listed above, the ability of our staff to plow parking lots and sidewalks, as well as the ability of local municipalities to plow and make streets passable. The District will also be in contact with our transportation company to assess their ability to safely run buses. Lastly, we will consult with our neighboring districts and local police departments.

• If the District is able to make the determination to shift to e-Learning or close school the night before, we will contact you between 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. If the decision cannot be made the night before, we will make the notification by 5:30 a.m. the day of the closing knowing that you may need to arrange for childcare or other schedule changes.

Prospect Heights 23 will inform students, families, and staff via the following methods:

• The District will utilize our automated phone and email system to notify families of weather-related shifts, closures or cancellations until 9:30 p.m. Typically, we do not send out a telephone notice after 9:30 p.m.
• However, in the event the decision to close school is made after 9:30 p.m., the District will wait and send out the telephone notice by 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

The District will update its website (www.d23.org), Twitter (@PHSD23), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PHSD23 and the Emergency Closing Center website (www.emergencyclosingcenter.com) as soon as a decision has been made. These avenues will be updated in real time as a decision is made.

Prospect Heights 23 will follow these general guidelines regarding indoor/outdoor recess:

Elementary students have outdoor recess whenever possible. Students perform better when they get outdoors, even if only for a few minutes.

• Outdoor Recess: 10 degrees F and higher (including wind chill)
• Inside Recess: below 10 degrees F (including wind chill)

Students must have boots, gloves, and snow pants to play in the snow. Those who don’t must stay on the blacktop area. Parents should assist children in preparing and wearing appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.

As always, the safety and security of our students and staff remain a top priority of PHSD23 and our community. The building principal and central office administration will make all decisions regarding weather-related shifts to e-Learning, closure or cancellation of activities. It is important to remind you that Illinois School Code and District policy allows parents to call their student(s) out as excused in the event that the district keeps schools open because, as a family, you have concerns about your child safely traveling to or from school.

Sincerely,

Donald S. Angelaccio, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Information from our Partners

Stay Connected with us!

Eisenhower Office: (847) 870-3875

Eisenhower Attendance: (847) 870-3876



Dr. Lambatos: (847) 870-5040

Eisenhower Principal: Dr. Luke Lambatos

Eisenhower Nurse: Mrs. Lissa Carlson

Eisenhower Administrative Assistant:

Mrs. Faby Mayen

Eisenhower Building Assistants:

Mrs. Jennifer Luke and Mrs. Elizabeth Guza