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11-12-2026 Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/12/26 (03:33 PM)
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Early Childhood Center

Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

November 12, 2026
 
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November Highlights

Our students and staff had a lot of fun wearing our best nature-inspired/animal outfit last Friday, November 6. Above is a picture of me and one of our students in Ms. Krissy's p.m. class.

Our afternoon classes enjoyed our visit from Skokie firefighters on Monday afternoon!  They got to hear from Mr. Mitch Kushner, the inspector/public educator with the Skokie Fire Department, see and high-five firefighters in their fire gear, and view and take pictures with the fire truck.  

Skokie firefighters will be returning tomorrow morning for our morning classes.  We hope everyone is at school so they do not miss it!
 

Health Office Reminders

Reporting Absences
Please make sure that you contact the school when your child is absent. Attendance is very important as it helps establish routine for your child and helps them retain their lessons as they continue on their path of education. If you do not report your child's absence, it will be marked Absent Unexcused. To avoid this, please use ParentSquare or Infinite Campus to report absences, or contact Lia Moreno directly. Below is her contact information. If you  see on Infinite Campus that is has been marked unexcused, please contact the health clerk to explain the reason for your student's absence.

Lia Moreno, Health Clerk
 

Miles of Smiles Dental Clinic

The new date for the dental clinic is November 24th. We will be sending out a reminder the day before to the parents of students who signed up for this event. Please make sure to send your student to school this day, as we will not be having another make up date.
 

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders

  • Morning Classes ONLY:  We begin dismissing students at 11:20 a.m. Please line up in the circle drive prior to 11:20 a.m.
     
  • Pick-Up Requirement: Whether you are picking up your child in a car or walking up to the building, please make sure you have your assigned pick-up number displayed or ready to present. If you do not have your number with you, you will be directed to the main office to show a valid ID.
  • Please use the circle drive in front of the ECC for drop-off and pick-up as opposed to parking your car in the parking lot and walking to the front door. This is safer and faster.
  • Please form two lines in the circle drive—one on the left and one on the right.
  • Please stay in your car if we need to move vehicles forward toward the front where the stop sign is.
  • Please do NOT park in one of the handicapped parking spots in front of the building unless you have a valid handicapped plate or tag.
  • In the circle drive, please keep the white striped area clear for families and students walking to/from school and staff members walking to/from their vehicles.
During the winter, there may be fewer parking spots in the lot because of snow removal. Families of afternoon students who park in the lot may be stuck in the lot because of dismissal at OOJH.

Below are links to more detailed procedures and a map of the drop-off/pick-up route:
 

Snack Information

Your child will receive a nutritious snack daily at preschool. Snacks typically include a whole grain, a fresh fruit, and milk. Click on the menu linked below to find out more.

 

Upcoming Events

  • November 19 7:00 p.m. - Board of Education Meeting at the Educational Service Center
  • November 24 - Miles of Smiles Dental Clinic
  • November 25-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
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Devopmental Screenings

The next developmental screening is on December 7. To make an appointment, please call Connie at the Niles Township District of Special Education (NTDSE) at 847-965-9040 extension 841.
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Links

 
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Contact info

847-568-8901
Coordinator of Student Services & Early Learning:
John Siegler - jsiegler@skokie68.org
Early Childhood Secretary:
Heidi Canchola - hcanchola@skokie68.org
Early Childhood Health Clerk:
Lia Moreno - limoreno@skokie68.org