Can you believe we're already in October? It has been another great school week, weather included. That said, as the weather becomes more unpredictable as we progress further into fall, please remember to bring warmer layers and extra clothing.
We are looking forward to another great week, with four more days of school next week, as we do not have school on Friday due to Parent-Teacher conferences. We hope to connect with many families during conference time. Please read below for details about some of our upcoming events and opportunities.
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Sign up to be a room representative
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic parents/caregivers interested in becoming a Room Rep for your child's class! This is your chance to make a positive impact and create special memories for your child and their classmates. As a Room Rep, you’ll help manage exciting class parties, have the opportunity to chaperone fun field trips, and volunteer in other ways that fit your schedule and interests.
It’s a great way to stay involved, connect with other parents, and support our awesome teachers. Plus, you’ll be the cool parent who helps make all the magic happen! If you love pitching in or just want to be more involved in your child’s school life, we’d love to have you join our team and assist with one or more of the events listed below.
Class parties - Fall, Winter & Valentine’s Day (Provide snacks, craft & activities and help teachers host the parties)
Scholastic Book Fair Volunteer (opportunity to volunteer during school hours to help children purchase books)
End of year activities (if asked by the teacher for help hosting)
Fieldtrips (Room reps have first pick on chaperoning fieldtrips with their kids)
Please sign up using this link. You’ll simply enter your information, preferences and receive a detailed welcome email from us the week of October 6. The deadline to signup is Monday, October 6.
For questions regarding K through 2nd, please contact Andrea Kaplan at andkap@mac.com. For questions regarding 3rd through 5th, please contact Lindsay Ciesla at linzer83@yahoo.com.
Sign up today and help make this school year unforgettable - thank you!
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Parent Teacher conferences are a great time to learn more about how your child is doing at Devonshire, and to connect with your teacher. The dates for Parent Teacher confereces are October 9th from 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and October 10th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. You will be receiving more information in the next two weeks from your child's teachers. |
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The Devonshire Book Fair is coming soon, from October 9th to October 17th - starting the same time as parent teacher conferences. You will receive more information from your teacher. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please click this link to sign up. |
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Drop off and pick up occur on Kenneth Avenue. Please only stop at the playground entrance closest to Davis. For the safety of our students, please do not double park, do not park on the side of the street with the houses, and stay in a single line. Students will line up according to grade level. Click here to see a map and detailed directions for picking up and dropping off.
Students should be dropped off between 8:30-8:37 a.m. If you arrive after 8:40 a.m., please park and bring your child to the main entrance. Please note that if the weather is bad (under 10 degrees with windchill, rain, or wet/blowing snow), students will come into the school building beginning at 8:30 a.m.
3rd - 5th grade students can walk home or walk to a parent in a parked car, if they have a signed permission slip. If you choose, you may submit this permission slip to your child’s teacher.
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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.
PLAYGROUND: While we encourage families to enjoy our community play space after school hours, the park and playground are closed to the public during school hours from 8:25 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 8:25 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Monday. This rule is grounded in student safety, and we appreciate your cooperation in enforcing this safety measure.
TARDY TO SCHOOL: If your child is late to school, you must escort your child into the main entrance and sign them into school for the day. The sign-in sheet will also include the reason for the tardiness. Please note that you will be asked to sign your child in late, beginning at 8:40 a.m.
ATTENDANCE: If your child will be absent, you must report the absence, including the reason for the absence. If your child has a medical appointment and will come in late or leave early from school, we ask that you report that information as well. Absences or early/late arrivals due to appointments may be communicated through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
MEDICAL FORMS: Please send your child’s medical forms with your child for the first day of school. If you need a specific form please contact the health office (contact information below).
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Every Friday, we encourage staff and students to wear blue or their dolphin t-shirt. Thank you again, PTA.
We also have some fun Wednesdays every month to share. This month, on October 15th, please wear something for sports day. Check out the flier on the left for more dates and themes!
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Skokie School District 68 is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all students, including addressing the diverse nutritional and dietary needs within our community.
At the August 21, 2025, Board of Education meeting, the District shared an update on our ongoing collaboration with Organic Life, our food service provider, to explore the addition of Halal and Kosher meal options.
To begin this effort thoughtfully and sustainably, the following options will be added to our menu on a two-times-per-month rotation:
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Halal Chicken: [Brand: Midamar Halal Chicken Breast and Gordon Choice Whole Grain Bun ]
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Kosher Hot Dog and Bun: [Brands: Hebrews Kosher Beef Hot Dogs and Gordon Choice Whole Grain Buns]
Meals are prepared separately in accordance with strict food safety and religious guidelines, in partnership with Organic Life.
All students will have the opportunity to request these meals during the building lunch counts submission. A full evaluation of this pilot program will be conducted, including participation rates, cost-per-meal analysis, and student feedback. This data will help inform future decisions on menu expansion and operational planning.
We are proud to take this step toward better serving the diverse needs of our students and appreciate the partnership of our families. Any additional questions about the food program, please email Ms. Kenya Austin, Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations, CSBO, at kaustin@skokie68.org.
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Breakfast: Breakfast will be served daily from 8:25 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. Students may enter through door 8 for breakfast. A staff member will be there to greet students starting at, but not before, 8:25. There is no early drop-off unless you are registered for SPACE. If a student arrives after 8:35 a.m. they will need to enter their grade level’s entrance to start the school day. Parents must pay for breakfast through their Infinite Campus account unless they qualify for meal benefits.
Lunch: Students may choose to bring lunch from home or receive a school lunch. We will provide hot lunches through our provider, Organic Life. Students who bring lunch from home, may purchase milk only. Parents must pay for lunch through their Infinite Campus account unless they qualify for meal benefits.
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October 9: Evening Parent Teacher conferences 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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October 10: Daytime Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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October 13: NO SCHOOL, Indigenous Peoples' Day
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October 16: Board of Education meeting 7:00 p.m.
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October 25: PTA Fall Fest 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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October 31: Fall Party and Costume Parade - 2:30 p.m.
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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
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