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9-11-2026 Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

Posted Date: 09/11/26 (03:30 PM)
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Early Childhood Center

Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

September 11, 2026

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PARENT SQUARE
Parent Square is our primary communication tool between home and school. Here is the link along with information about how to set-up an account and get started with Parent Square:

  • If you don't have the invitation: Go to ParentSquare's sign-in page. 
  • Enter the email address or phone number that is on file with the school. 
  • Follow the prompts to verify your account and create a password. 
Parent Video - Getting Started with ParentSquare (3 minutes)

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 supervise your child before or after sessions.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Please send your child to school with the following supplies daily:
  • A large backpack (big enough to fit a folder)
  • A water bottle labeled with your child's name
Please send your child to school with these items that will remain at school:
  • A change of clothes (pants, shirt, underwear, socks) placed in a Ziploc bag with your child's name on it.
  • Package of pull-ups or diapers in your child's size and 2 packs of baby wipes if your child is not potty trained.

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM 2026-2027: This form is being mailed to each family. Please complete for each student attending our preschool and return to the ECC.
 

Health Office Reminders

Physical Form Deadline
Please provide your child's physical form with up to date immunizations by October 15th.  Physicals must be done within one year prior to the first day of school attendance. If we do not have this form by October 15, your child may be excluded from school.

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. Please contact Lia Moreno, the health clerk, in order to report any absences. Below is her contact information:

Lia Moreno, Health Clerk
 

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminders

  • 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 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:
 

Bus Drop-Off Reminders

Here are a couple of reminders to make drop-off run more smoothly for our students on the bus:
  • To help our bus drivers get familiar with all of our students, please have the number card matching your child's backpack tag when you are picking up your child from the bus. This was handed out at Meet and Greet last Monday or sent home in your child's backpack.
  • An adult listed on the student's information form needs to come and meet their child at the bus. Staff on the bus cannot bring the student to the door. If an adult is not at the bus to receive a child, the bus will return the student to the ECC, and we will call you to come and pick-up your child.
 

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

  • September 17 7:00 p.m. - Board of Education Meeting at the Educational Service Center
  • September 21 - No School - Yom Kippur
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Devopmental Screenings

The next developmental screening is on October 9. To make an appointment, please call Connie at the Niles Township District of Special Education (NTDSE) at 847-965-9040 extension 841.
Poster announcing "DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS" for preschool-aged children (3-5) in specific school districts.
 

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