Remember to call absences into the attendance line at MacArthur: 847-870-5375

A sample sales pitch that explains all of their materials

7th Grade Science just finished up the Forces and Motion unit, where we studied Newton's First and Second Law. As a culmination, students participated in their first Engineering Design Project where they were given the challenge to design a car built from simple household materials that could only be powered by a balloon. After brainstorming design plans and drawing out blueprints, each group built, tested, and redesigned their cars in an effort to get them to move farther and faster each time. They had to calculate the speed and acceleration for each trial and consider how force and mass might affect this outcome. It was certainly a test of perseverance and patience! Finally, students put together a presentation to communicate the process their cars went through from start to finish, as well as a sales pitch advertisement trying to persuade consumers to buy their car! Up next, we will be studying Newton's Third Law of Motion. Students will have an opportunity to participate in lab stations demonstrating action reaction forces. We will finish up our physics module with a Rube Goldberg Machine engineering project.

In 8th-grade ELA this week, our first StudySync Unit concluded. Students applied their skills to compose a suspenseful narrative writing piece as their final assignment. We are eager to be starting unit two of the new curriculum! Titled, Past and Present, this unit prepares students to explore questions about how they see themselves in the world. Through reading various genres (a speech, fiction, and a poem) students will express their ideas about identity and belonging, both past and present. The unit will eventually culminate with a literary analysis. In social studies, our six-week study of World War One came to an end. Students enjoyed preparing for the test by playing one of their favorite apps, Blooket, which features a variety of competitive review games. After this, we’re headed into the 1920s and 30s! A few of the topics we’ll be covering include radicalism, the “automobile age”, The Harlem Renaissance, The Roaring 20s, The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl, and The New Deal.

We are planning the end of the year events!

Tentative schedule:

5/25 Ice Cream Social

5/26 D23 Parade

5/31 Promotion (WHS)

Because we are a member of the IESA, they are passing along a coupon for you to use in two weeks to get ready for those Spring Sports!

From Friday, February 17 thru Monday, February 20, DICKS Sporting Goods is offering the families of the IESA a 20 percent off discount throughout the store. Grab the items needed for the season and all the other gear you have been wanting too!

The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS EVENT COUPON: https://www.iesa.org/temp/dicks_spring_coupon.pdf

Referendum to be placed on April 4 Ballot

The Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to place a referendum question on the April 4 ballot.

As you likely know, this referendum would provide funding for installing security equipment and replacing windows, siding and doors at MacArthur Middle School, Anne Sullivan Elementary School, Betsy Ross Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School, and expanding and renovating Eisenhower Elementary School for full day kindergarten and for other school purposes.

We thank our Citizens' Task Force and all who contributed feedback through the surveys or at informational sessions. Your voice and input throughout this process helps us to ensure that we are following the community's expectations.

To learn more, please visit our Building a Better D23 Website or attend one of the following scheduled informational meetings:

Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 10:00am at Eisenhower School

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 10:00am at Anne Sullivan School

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 6:00pm at Betsy Ross School

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 6:00pm at MacArthur Middle School

Dear Eisenhower Families, 

We are trying to identify children who will be attending kindergarten in the fall of 2023.

All children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2023 are eligible.

Parents who will be enrolling their child for kindergarten in District 23 will be required to provide a certified copy of the student’s birth certificate. 

In addition, three (3) current proofs of residency, a current physical with immunizations, and a vision and dental exam are also required. Birth certificate and proofs of residency are required when registering. 

Health requirements should be met prior to the first day of School.

Parents of eligible children will need to contact our school office at 847-870-3875

prior to the registration dates. At that time, we will collect information from you

regarding your child.

More detailed information/forms will then be mailed to those families who have contacted us.

Kindergarten registration will take place at Eisenhower School, 1 N. Schoenbeck Rd., Prospect Heights, IL 60070 (at the corner of Camp McDonald and Schoenbeck Rds.) from 8:30AM - 4:00PM Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 24th.

We look forward to seeing you and your child!

-Science Night: 2/9

-Institute Days: 4/10

-School Improvement Days: 5/12

-Holidays: No School

  -Presidents' Day: 2/20

  -Spring Break: 3/27-3/31

  -Memorial Day: 5/29

-Additional Non-Attendance Days: 2/17, 4/7

-8th Grade Promotion (tentative): 5/31

-Last Day of Student Attendance (if no emergency days used): 6/2