Lewis Roberts Principal Inside A Note from the Principal
Cougar Paw Press Mark Twain School 847.296.5341
August 26, 2016
District PTO School Pictures Band/Orchestra Sign-up Expanded Learning Program Arrival/Pickup Procedures Golf Maine Park District Kindergarten Program
Welcome Back Mark Twain Families and Staff Mark Twain had a busy summer getting ready to welcome back our students for another amazing school year. This summer our school received new carpet and tile in many areas. We welcomed a new administrator, and new teachers and staff that are ready to help our students on their journey to become lifelong learners.
Find us online! www.emsd63.org/Twain www.facebook.com/EMSD63 twitter.com/EastMaine63 twitter.com/lewisroberts012
Upcoming Events Find more at Mark Twain’s web calendar. Visit www.emsd63.org/Mark Twain for the link.
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Wednesday, August 31 Band & Orchestra Sign Up 4-6 p.m. Gemini Junior High
Wednesday, September 7 Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. District 63 Office, 10150 Dee Road, Des Plaines
Monday, September 5 Labor Day—no school
Thursday, September 8 School Improvement Day—Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 6 Elementary Music Morning Rehearsals Begin
Friday, September 9 Movie Night 6:30p.m. Mark Twain School
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A Note From the Principal To Our Mark Twain Families:
It is with great excitement that I welcome you, your student(s) and family to the 2016-2017 school year at Mark Twain.
As you walk our halls and visit our classrooms, you will discover a school that is both culturally and linguistically diverse. There are over 35 languages that are spoken at Mark Twain and three quarters of our students live in a household where a language other than English is spoken. At Mark Twain we celebrate and draw creativity from our diversity. At Mark Twain we also recognize the importance that families play in the success of the children we educate. Our belief is that the success of Mark Twain lies in the collaborative efforts we forge with parents. We look forward to partnering with family members to ensure that we are providing our students with every opportunity they need to be successful. We look forward and encourage your support and participation in any way possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of any assistance. We are going to have an amazing year at Mark Twain. Your partner in education,
Lewis Roberts
Get involved, make a difference, and support our students and families through the
East Maine District 63 PTO
Connecting our schools and families
Thursday, September 22 • 6:30 p.m. Mark Twain Elementary 9401 Hamlin, Niles Open to all D63 parents/guardians, teachers, and staff. Refreshments served • Childcare provided. Email
[email protected] or visit www.emsd63.org/domain/855 for information.
School Pictures Wednesday, September 21, 2016
5th & 6th Grade Students: Band & Orchestra Registration Night Gemini Junior High School 8955 Greenwood, Niles Wednesday, August 31, 2016 • 4 –6p.m.
TLC IS NOW EXPANDED LEARNING!! The Expanded Learning program is open until 6pm at every District 63 school. Your child is welcome to join their friends after school for homework help, educational, recreational, social and cultural experiences. For more information or to register contact Brian Williams, Expanded Learning Director or the Expanded Learning office at 847-827-4137 or visit the school district’s website: www.emsd63.org and find the “Expanded Learning” tab at the top of the homepage. We look forward to hearing from you. See you after school!
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A Note From the Principal
Arrival and Pick Up Procedures
A Nuestras Familias de Mark Twain, Estoy muy entusiasmado en darles la bienvenida a Uds., su(s) estudiante(s), y familia al año escolar 2016-2017 en Mark Twain. Mientras pasan Uds. por nuestros pasillos y salones, descubrirán una escuela la que es diversa culturalmente y lingüísticamente. Hay más de treinta y cinco idiomas que se hablan en Mark Twain, y tres cuartos de nuestros estudiantes viven en una casa donde se habla un idioma aparte del inglés. En Mark Twain, nosotros celebramos nuestra diversidad, y valoramos la creatividad que nos trae. En Mark Twain, nosotros también sabemos la importancia que tiene la familia en el éxito de los estudiantes que educamos. Nosotros creemos que el éxito de Mark Twain depende del esfuerzo colaborativo que formamos con los padres. Estamos entusiasmados en trabajar con Uds. como compañeros, para asegurar que les estamos dando a nuestros estudiantes cada oportunidad que necesitan para tener éxito. Nosotros deseamos su apoyo y participación en cualquier manera posible. Por favor contáctenme si podría ayudarles con cualquier cosa. Nosotros tendremos un año excelente a Mark Twain.
Su compañero en la educación, Lewis Roberts
Parents, we want to thank you so much for your patience as we have been making adjustments to our arrival and dismissal procedures to enhance the safety of these procedures for our students. Just a few reminders:
Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:15a.m. (there is no adult supervision before that time.
Breakfast is served between 8:15a.m. and 8:25a.m. Students that would like to eat breakfast need to be in the line by 8:25a.m.
Students that are car riders need to be dropped off and picked up in the car loop, please refrain from parking in the lot and having them walk across the active car lane.
If you plan on walking up to get your child they will be considered a walker and that pickup area is by Door 7 (across from Sherry Lane)
Dismissal at Mark Twain is at 3p.m. If you wish to pick up your child early you must do so before 2:30p.m. Early dismissals after 2:30p.m will require documentation such as proof of a doctor appointment.
Make the Connection . . . with East Maine School District 63 Visit us at www.emsd63.org for a wide range of information. Choose your Constant Contact lists at www.emsd63.org/Domain/844 including your
child’s school. You’ll also receive East Maine Update, our e-newsletter. Follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/EMSD63 and https://twitter.com/ EastMaine63.
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