News

Our staff is excited to virtually welcome students back to school in a couple of weeks.  Teachers have been busy preparing lessons, attending professional development sessions, and planning with their teams to ensure that our first weeks together are truly magnificent.  It is our priority this year to ensure that we are making meaningful connections with students and families, engaging students at high levels, and supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of each child. 

Class Placements

Class placements are now viewable through the Parent Portal.  If you have not set up a Parent Portal or are having difficulty logging in, you can email [email protected].  Parents, please note that detailed class schedules will be shared on the 19th at our Virtual Curriculum Night (see below for details). 

Supply Pick Up

As the start of the year approaches, we have plans in place to ensure that student materials are picked up in a safe and organized way.  On August 17th and 18th (see schedule below) we will facilitate a supply pick up drive through system for students in grades 1-6.  Kindergarten pick up is tentatively scheduled for August 27th.  Pick up times are arranged by homeroom teachers.  You can find your child’s homeroom teacher by logging into the Parent Portal.  If you have trouble logging in, please email [email protected].  Please read carefully to ensure that the procedures are followed as best as possible: 

• Parents will drive through bus loops/parking lot at their assigned times (see schedule below) for curbside pick up of school materials.  Our staff will place student materials in the trunk of each parent’s car
• Parents and students will remain in cars the entire time
• To ensure materials are distributed efficiently, please attend the pick up at your child’s designated time
• Parents with more than one child should attend pick up times for each child
• Parents should write their child’s first and last name and teacher name on a paper and place it on the front dashboard

Monday, August 17th – 3rd & 4th Grades: Pick up locations are split between Lowell Lane and Norwood Lane.  Details are below.  Please note, ALL 3rd graders will return their iPads and chargers.  All 3rd graders will receive Chromebooks at pick up.
*3rd graders returning their iPads should have the iPad and charger in the trunk of the car. Please have items in a labeled bag.

Tuesday, August 18th – 1st, 2nd, 5th, & 6th Grades:  All pick ups will be in the front circle drive: Norwood Lane

Thursday, August 27th – Kindergarten:  All pick-ups will be in the front circle drive: Norwood Lane

Device Support

Our Technology Department has been working to support students and staff as we all learn and work remotely. We understand that some families are experiencing slow speeds or problems with their providers, and we ask you to report that directly to your provider.

People experiencing problems with District 54 technology (Chromebooks and iPads for students) should email [email protected] so that we can troubleshoot the problem via phone or email. If the problem cannot be resolved, we have a technology drop-off program. To schedule an appointment to drop off a broken laptop, iPad or other device, you must first email [email protected].  Please do not stop by without an appointment. By making an appointment, we can abide by the rules of social distancing and ensure we have a replacement device ready for you when you arrive.

School Office Hours

The Dooley office is open from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM each day.  Our preference is for paperwork to be submitted electronically when possible to reduce contact with visitors.  Documents can be submitted via email to Mrs. Lancaster [email protected], Mrs. Mitsuno [email protected] or Mrs. Johnson, our school nurse at [email protected].

Registration

Mrs. Lancaster and Mrs. Mitsuno have been contacting families with incomplete registration for their children. Please remember that complete residency is required to finalize your child’s enrollment.  Please call the office if you have any questions at 847-357-6250. If you would like to schedule a time to drop off paperwork in person, please review the new procedures for visitors:

Mrs. Lancaster and Mrs. Mitsuno will go through a COVID self-screener checklist when a visitor rings the bell. All visitors are required to wear a mask and will get their temperature checked prior to entering the school.

Virtual Curriculum Night

We are excited to host our first ever Virtual Curriculum Night on Wednesday, August 19th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.  We will start the night off with our building kick off and staff introductions. Following our kick off, teachers will lead out two classroom sessions, at 7:20 and 7:40.  This will allow parents with multiple children to attend both sessions. 

Important Dates

August 17:  Supply Pick Up for 3rd and 4th Graders (3rd graders return iPads on this day)

August 18: Supply Pick Up for 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th Graders

August 19: Virtual Curriculum Night (7:00-8:00PM)

August 24: First day of virtual learning for students in grades 1st thru 6th

August 24 – 26: Kindergarten Screenings

August 27: Kindergarten Supply Pick Up

August 31: First day of virtual learning for Kindergarteners

We thank you for your ongoing support.  While this is not the start of the year we could have imagined or hoped for, we know that we will make it memorable for our students!  Please reach out with any questions you may have.