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North Shore School District 112 Summer School 2010

Dear Summer School Parents,

The following is important information concerning this year’s Summer School 2010. We are looking forward to an exciting program that is stimulating and fun for students. Each year, we house this at our only air-conditioned school, Oak Terrace located at 240 Prairie Avenue, Highwood.

ARRIVAL AT SUMMER SCHOOL

• Whether arriving by car, bus or on foot, students should not arrive earlier than 8:15 a.m., as supervision will not be available before this time. Staff will be assigned in different areas of the school assisting with traffic flow, playground and cafeteria supervision and bus loading and unloading.

Car Traffic:

Cars will not be permitted in the north bus lane. Parent drop-offs and pick-ups will occur in the lay-by areas on westbound Prairie Avenue.

• Traffic monitors will be present to keep traffic moving in order to avoid congestion. Please be courteous and respectful to the monitors as they are working to provide for the safety of all children and drivers. • During the Summer School session, please do not park in driveways or park in areas with “No Parking” signs throughout the neighborhood. The area will be routinely patrolled by the Highwood Police to insure compliance. • If you are coming into the school with your child on the first day, please park in legal parking spots, although this may require you to walk to the school. Parking and coming into the school with your child is discouraged after the first day.

Bus and Taxi Traffic:

If your child will be bused to Summer School, this mailing contains information about the route to which your child is assigned. If you have any questions or concerns or need to schedule bussing, please call Laura Johnson at First Student: (847) 724-7381.

• Students taking the bus will receive a bus pass on the first day of Summer School. Students must carry this bus pass with them each day of the Summer School session. You may wish to affix this bus pass to your child’s backpack. • If your child will not be riding his or her bus home and you have made alternate plans, he/she must provide a signed note from a parent or guardian to the Summer School office; students may not be released to nor transported by another parent without your signed permission. • Students are limited to riding the route to which they are assigned and must show their bus pass upon entering their bus. • Buses will use the bus lane on the north perimeter of the building to drop off and pick up bus riders. • Taxis will drop off and pick up on South Central.

Walkers:

• Crossing guards will be posted at various points adjacent to the school campus; students are expected to cross only where a crossing guard is available. • Walkers will be directed to use the east side of High Street and the west side of South Central. • Students should not arrive on campus earlier than 8:15 a.m.

ATTENDANCE

• If your child will be absent from school, please call Oak Terrace at (847) 433-0930 by 9:30 a.m. All students must be accounted for and, in the event of an unreported absence; it will be necessary to contact the parent or guardian to insure student safety.

MEDICAL FORM/EMERGENCY CONTACT

• We must have an emergency contact number in case of emergency; this must be on file with the Summer School office. • Additional forms for this purpose are available in the Oak Terrace School office.

BREAKFAST AND SNACK

• All students are invited to participate in the breakfast program offered by the District. • Breakfast is served from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. • All students are encouraged to bring fruit and vegetables for a mid-morning snack during their 2nd or 3rd period snack time. • All families are asked to show sensitivity to food allergies that may be present in any classroom; therefore, avoid sending peanuts or peanut products to school.

SCHEDULES

• Please have your child bring his/her blue schedule on the first day of Summer School to avoid the long lines of students seeking a second copy. • Some classes are not offered due to low attendance; should you have questions regarding your child’s schedule, please e-mail Summer School Director Michelle Flores at mflores@nssd112.org or call 847-432-4770 X 237, 847-433-0930 after June 9th.

FIRST DAY/EVERYDAY

• Children in grades kindergarten through 4th grade will meet after breakfast in the gym where they will line up according to grade and teacher. Each teacher will hold a large sign identifying his or her class. Signs will be color-coded by grade level: K - red 4th - brown 1st – blue 5th - purple 2nd – green 6th - orange 3rd – yellow 7th - pink

• 5th - 7th grade students will meet their teachers on the steps of the playground. • Report cards will be sent home on the week of July 26th. • Newsletters in English and Spanish will be sent 3 times (beginning, middle, end of Summer School) to update parents on the exciting things that are happening at Summer School.

OTHER

• An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) document is included with this mailing and must be signed by both student and parent. Please review this document with your child to insure his or her understanding of the appropriate use of technology at Summer School. This signed document must be returned the first day of Summer School.

I look forward to a successful, fun, and exciting summer!

Michelle Flores Summer School Director mflores@nssd112.org 847-432-4770 ext 237 847-433-0930 (after June 9th)