District Update – Nov. 15
Fall Break and Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences begin this evening and run through the end of the week. A reminder that there is no school tomorrow or Friday, with conferences leading us right into next week’s Fall Break. I hope that you all have a restful and enjoyable break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, Nov. 27.
Parent Education Events
Mark your calendars now for our final D39 Parent Education event of 2023, scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 11 am. Families can attend this presentation, titled “Skills and Tools to Thrive in a Digital World,” either in-person at Wilmette Junior High School or virtually via Zoom. Please
register online to reserve your spot and
visit our Parent Education page for our full schedule of events, registration links, and archived recordings.
Join the District 39 Educational Foundation Team
The District 39 Educational Foundation is looking for a Foundation Manager to handle the day-to-day operations and oversee all Foundation events and activities. This position reports directly to the Ed Foundation Chair and works closely with the board, District 39 staff, donors, vendors, and the Wilmette community. Please
check out this detailed job description if interested and
visit the D39 Educational Foundation website for more information on this important organization, which raises money for projects that expand, enrich, and complement educational opportunities for the students, staff, and community in our district.
Board of Education Meetings
The Board of Education gathered on Monday for its regular monthly business meeting. The Board conducted a public hearing on the 2023 tax levy before transitioning to the business meeting. During this meeting, the Board heard committee reports, reviewed our long term enrollment projections in addition to conducting the second and final reading of several Board policies. Agendas and materials for all Board of Education meetings are
posted here the Friday prior to the meeting.