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5-22-2026 Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

Posted Date: 05/22/26 (03:12 PM)
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Early Childhood Center

Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

May 22, 2026
ECC Main Entrance
 
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Spotlight: ECC Graduation

Congratulations to our preschool graduates! We have 65 students Thursday who are moving on to Kindergarten next school year. Our graduates participated in a wonderful ceremony on Thursday, May 21. We are so proud of them and all of their hard work in preschool!
 

No School on Monday & Wednesday of Next Week

There is no school on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day and on Wednesday, May 27 for Eid-al-Adha.
 

Kindergarten Orientation

Devonshire and Highland held their events this week. Jane Stenson has Kindergarten Orientation next Thursday, May 28 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
 

Important: Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year

Please complete registration for the 2026-2027 school year.

  • Returning Preschoolers: If your child is staying in our preschool program for another year, you are considered a Returning Family. Please log in and complete your application at any time! You can find more information about re-registration on our website HERE.
  • Incoming Kindergarteners: All children entering Kindergarten are classified as New Students. Registration for these students will officially open on March 23rd. You can find more information about registration on our website HERE.

Please make sure to select the correct "New" or "Returning" status when you log in to the portal to ensure your application is processed correctly.

Please review the Registration Checklist to make sure you have what you need. You can find a link to the documents needed for registration HERE.

Mrs. Canchola & Mrs. Marquardt in the office at the ECC are available to help families with registration from 8:00-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
 

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 May Snack Menu to find out more.
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Upcoming Events

  • May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
  • May 27 - Eid al-Adha - No School
  • May 28 6:00 p.m. - Kindergarten Orientation at Jane Stenson Elementary School for students attending Stenson next school year
  • June 5 - Last Day of School at the ECC
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School Hours

Morning students attend school from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Drop-off time is 8:55 a.m.

Afternoon students attend school from 12:15-2:45 p.m. Monday-Friday. Drop-off time is 12:10 p.m.

Please arrive on time because our staff is unavailable to watch your child before or after sessions. Once school starts at 9:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., you will need to walk your child to our main entrance and sign your child in.
 

Links

 
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Contact info

847-568-8901
Coordinator of Student Services & Early Learning:
John Siegler - jsiegler@skokie68.org
Administrative Assistant for the Director of Student Services:
Jill Marquardt - jmarquardt@skokie68.org
Early Childhood Secretary:
Heidi Canchola - hcanchola@skokie68.org