World Travelers!
Get ready for your next trip with World Travelers as we visit the Netherlands!
Join us as we journey to the Netherlands with HW parent, Marlijn van Vilsteren. We’ll discover the unique and exciting culture as we learn about their customs, people, entertainment, and art.
World Travelers will take place the week of February 27. Programming will take place during school hours and sign ups are not required for participation. Stay tuned for more details to come!
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Join the PTO Nominating Committee!
The PTO needs 8-10 parents to help out ONE TIME at our Nominating Committee Zoom Meeting on Thursday, February 23 from 12:00-1:00pm.
We will discuss each role's responsibilities and brainstorm names to nominate for the open positions for the 2023-2024 Hubbard Woods PTO Executive Committee:
Vice President (commitment to become President following year)
Vice President Programs (new position - one year commitment)
Assistant Treasurer (commitment to become Treasurer following year)
Assistant Communications (commitment to become Communications Chair following year)
Secretary (one year commitment)
Please email Nissa Cox by February 17 to join the Nominating Committee Zoom Meeting on February 23, to nominate yourself for a position or with any questions. |
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is March 6-10!
Our very own Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is coming up March 6-10. Throughout the week, we'll provide our teachers and staff with surprises of special treats, lunches and notes of appreciation.
We will need YOUR HELP to make this a success.
Be on the lookout for more information on how you can get involved and donate. Please email hubbardwoodspto@gmail.com with any questions!
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Online Registration Open for Incoming Kindergarteners & New Students for the 2023-2024 School Year
Registration for incoming kindergarteners and students new to The Winnetka Public Schools in 2023-2024 is now open on the District website. Children who will be five-years-old on or before September 1, 2023, are eligible to enroll.
Children will not be considered enrolled until both the online and paper portion of registration has been completed and residency documentation is verified. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 847-446-9400.
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The Hubbard Woods School PTO is on Instagram! We are very excited to offer an additional resource to our Hubbard Woods School community for school events.
Please note the account is private, so please request to follow.
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Kudos
Thank you to Michelle Cullen, Stephanie Wheat, Margaret Reynolds and our Social Committee for organizing a fantastic Parent Paddle Party!
Thank you to Jessalyn Garvey for working with our teachers/staff in organizing the wonderful Month of Service Learning!
Thank you to Nissa Cox and Jenni Healy for organizing and preparing the IdeaLab for clothes sorting!
Thank you to our Custodial team for keeping our school walkways clear of ice and snow!
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You can also reach out to:
President - Anne Babick
Vice President - Jessalyn Garvey
To learn more about the Central PTO, which supports all three elementary schools and Skokie-Washburne,
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No School - Conferences
Thursday, February 9
No School - Conferences
Friday, February 10
Pizza Fun Lunch
Friday, February 17
No School - Teacher Institute Day
Monday, February 20
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Marlas Brown Bag lunches are underway and the kids are enjoying lunch. Click here to order! The deadline to add, change or cancel lunches is 12pm each Wednesday for the following week.
New to Marlas ordering? Click here for instructions on how to sign up for Marla's lunches!
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Our next Pizza Fun Lunch will be Friday, February 17.
*Please confirm your PFL orders for the second half of the year. We had several children who thought they were signed up, but are not on Marla's list.
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Save the Date: Mayfest 2023
Please mark your calendars for Mayfest, scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2023!
Mayfest is the biggest blacktop extravaganza of the school year and our annual carnival-themed fundraiser. Mayfest is a 40+ year tradition featuring rides, games, and an exciting raffle.
Our Mayfest Committee has started planning; stay tuned for more information as the date approaches!
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Did you know?
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Winnetka Public Schools now features Podcasts called: Winnetka Voices. Click here to check them out!
- Hubbard Woods School's Town Hall meetings were featured during the last School Board meeting. Congrats to those who presented, well done!
- The WPSF sponsored Carlson Event was a fantastic event, which featured teacher panels on project based learning and the new literacy curriculum. If you couldn't attend this year, you should try next year!
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Next D36 School Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, at 7:15 PM at Carlton Washburne School Resource Center.
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Click here to access district partner Family Action Network's (FAN) website for information about events to provide the latest insights on education and more. |
Click here for district partner the Alliance's Fall/Winter 2022 Newsletter and to learn more about the organization’s offerings for families. |
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