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Devonshire Elementary

8.6.2025 Dolphin Digest

Posted Date: 8/06/25 (4:12 PM)

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The Dolphin Digest

August 6, 2025

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Dear Families,

Welcome to our first edition of the new and improved newsletter, a reflection of events and activities at Devonshire School.
 
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Class Assignments

You can view your child's teacher and classroom on Parent Square and the Parent Portal on Friday, August 8 at 4:30 pm.

See below for information about registering for Parent Square, the new District 68 communication platform.
 

School Supplies

Free school supplies are available for pick up at Devonshire on:
Monday, August 11 from 9-11 am
Tuesday, August 12 from 2-4 pm

School supply lists are also available on Parent Square and the school website.
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Parent Square

Parent Square is our exciting new communication and website platform! In addition to an updated and more functional website, you will receive newsletters, text messages, announcements- all things communication-- from Devonshire (and Old Orchard if you have students there) and the District Office through Parent Square.

You can set Parent Square to whatever language you are most comfortable reading.

Be sure to sign up for your account and download the app today! Sign up here:
  • 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. 
 

More back to school information

If you haven’t registered your child for school this year, you will not receive a class assignment. Please go to this page to register. 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Our first day of school is Monday, August 25th. 

SCHOOL HOURS: Students are escorted into the building at 8:37 a.m. daily. School on Mondays runs 8:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Tuesdays-Fridays are 8:40 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

BUS TRANSPORTATION: If you requested bus transportation you will be able to see your child’s route information in the Parent Portal the week of August 12th.

MEDICAL FORMS: Please send your child’s medical forms with your child for the first day of school. Click Here for specific information about medical forms. 
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Upcoming Events

  • August 8th: Class assignments posted on Parent Square and Parent Portal at 4:30 p.m.
  • August 22nd: Supply Drop-off , 2:30-3:00 p.m.
  • August 25th: First Day of School
 
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Parent Teacher Assocation

Please visit https://www.devonshirepta.com to sign up for the PTA, see events, purchase Devonshire gear, and more!
 

Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

847-568-4901
Brian Ritz | Principal
Vicki Chappell | Secretary
Danielle Lashay | Health Clerk