Newsletter August-26-2016 - East Maine School District 63

Lewis Roberts
Principal
Inside
 A Note from the
Principal
Cougar Paw
Press
Mark Twain School  847.296.5341
August 26, 2016
 District PTO
 School Pictures
 Band/Orchestra
Sign-up
 Expanded Learning
Program
 Arrival/Pickup
Procedures
 Golf Maine Park
District Kindergarten
Program
Welcome Back Mark Twain Families and Staff
Mark Twain had a busy summer getting
ready to welcome back our students for
another amazing school year.
This summer our school received new carpet and tile in many areas. We welcomed a
new administrator, and new teachers and
staff that are ready to help our students on
their journey to become lifelong learners.
Find us online!
www.emsd63.org/Twain
www.facebook.com/EMSD63
twitter.com/EastMaine63
twitter.com/lewisroberts012
Upcoming Events
Find more at Mark Twain’s web calendar. Visit www.emsd63.org/Mark Twain for the link.
Empowering all students to
succeed in a changing world.
Wednesday, August 31
Band & Orchestra Sign Up 4-6 p.m.
Gemini Junior High
Wednesday, September 7
Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.
District 63 Office, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
Monday, September 5
Labor Day—no school
Thursday, September 8
School Improvement Day—Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 6
Elementary Music Morning Rehearsals
Begin
Friday, September 9
Movie Night 6:30p.m.
Mark Twain School
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A Note From the Principal
To Our Mark Twain Families:
It is with great excitement that I welcome
you, your student(s) and
family to the 2016-2017
school year at Mark
Twain.
As you walk our halls
and visit our classrooms, you will discover
a school that is both culturally and linguistically diverse. There are over 35 languages
that are spoken at Mark Twain and three
quarters of our students live in a household where a language other than English
is spoken. At Mark Twain we celebrate
and draw creativity from our diversity.
At Mark Twain we also recognize the importance that families play in the success
of the children we educate. Our belief is
that the success of Mark Twain lies in the
collaborative efforts we forge with parents.
We look forward to partnering with family
members to ensure that we are providing
our students with every opportunity they
need to be successful. We look forward
and encourage your support and participation in any way possible.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I
may be of any assistance. We are going to
have an amazing year at Mark Twain.
Your partner in education,
Lewis Roberts
Get involved, make a difference, and support our
students and families through the
East Maine District 63 PTO
Connecting our schools and families
Thursday, September 22 • 6:30 p.m.
Mark Twain Elementary
9401 Hamlin, Niles
Open to all D63 parents/guardians, teachers, and staff.
Refreshments served • Childcare provided.
Email districtpto@emsd63.org or visit
www.emsd63.org/domain/855 for information.
School Pictures
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
5th & 6th Grade Students:
Band & Orchestra
Registration Night
Gemini Junior High School
8955 Greenwood, Niles
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 • 4 –6p.m.
TLC IS NOW EXPANDED LEARNING!!
The Expanded Learning program is open until 6pm at every District 63 school. Your child is
welcome to join their friends after school for homework help, educational, recreational, social
and cultural experiences. For more information or to register contact Brian Williams, Expanded Learning Director or the Expanded Learning office at 847-827-4137 or visit the school district’s website: www.emsd63.org and find the “Expanded Learning” tab at the top of the
homepage. We look forward to hearing from you. See you after school!
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A Note From the Principal
Arrival and Pick Up
Procedures
A Nuestras Familias de
Mark Twain,
Estoy muy entusiasmado en darles la bienvenida a Uds., su(s) estudiante(s), y familia al
año escolar 2016-2017
en Mark Twain.
Mientras pasan Uds. por
nuestros pasillos y salones, descubrirán
una escuela la que es diversa culturalmente y lingüísticamente. Hay más de treinta
y cinco idiomas que se hablan en Mark
Twain, y tres cuartos de nuestros estudiantes viven en una casa donde se habla
un idioma aparte del inglés. En Mark
Twain, nosotros celebramos nuestra diversidad, y valoramos la creatividad que nos
trae.
En Mark Twain, nosotros también sabemos la importancia que tiene la familia
en el éxito de los estudiantes que educamos. Nosotros creemos que el éxito de
Mark Twain depende del esfuerzo colaborativo que formamos con los padres. Estamos entusiasmados en trabajar con Uds.
como compañeros, para asegurar que les
estamos dando a nuestros estudiantes
cada oportunidad que necesitan para tener éxito. Nosotros deseamos su apoyo y
participación en cualquier manera posible.
Por favor contáctenme si podría ayudarles
con cualquier cosa. Nosotros tendremos
un año excelente a Mark Twain.
Su compañero en la educación,
Lewis Roberts
Parents, we want to thank you so much for your
patience as we have been making adjustments to
our arrival and dismissal procedures to enhance
the safety of these procedures for our students.
Just a few reminders:

Students should not be dropped off prior to
8:15a.m. (there is no adult supervision before
that time.

Breakfast is served between 8:15a.m. and
8:25a.m. Students that would like to eat
breakfast need to be in the line by 8:25a.m.

Students that are car riders need to be dropped
off and picked up in the car loop, please refrain from parking in the lot and having them
walk across the active car lane.

If you plan on walking up to get your child
they will be considered a walker and that
pickup area is by Door 7 (across from Sherry
Lane)

Dismissal at Mark Twain is at 3p.m. If you
wish to pick up your child early you must do
so before 2:30p.m. Early dismissals after
2:30p.m will require documentation such as
proof of a doctor appointment.
Make the Connection . . . with East Maine School District 63
 Visit us at www.emsd63.org for a wide range of information.
 Choose your Constant Contact lists at www.emsd63.org/Domain/844 including your
child’s school. You’ll also receive East Maine Update, our e-newsletter.
 Follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/EMSD63 and https://twitter.com/
EastMaine63.
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