New Trier Facilities Meetings
Learn about New Trier facilities challenges & tour the campus! Community members may tour New Trier's Winnetka campus following each of six remaining Open Community meetings this spring. At each meeting, Superintendent Linda Yonke will update residents on the work of the New Trier Facilities Workshop Committee. In June, possible facilities solutions will be presented to the New Trier school board. You're invited!

May 20: 10:15AM room M-180; repeated 7:30PM room 301
June 11: 10:15AM room M-180; repeated 7:30PM room 301

To learn more about the process, log onto www.newtrier.k12.il.us/facilities.     

Board of Education Member Applications Accepted
It is with sadness and gratitude that the school community bids farewell to Dr. Greg Makoul. Dr. Makoul has resigned his position from the Glencoe School District Board of Education and will be moving out of state with his family. One year remains in Dr. Makoul’s term.

The Board of Education is currently accepting applications and will conduct interviews to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Greg Makoul’s resignation. One year remains in Dr. Makoul’s term. The Board will take action to fill this vacancy at the regular monthly meeting scheduled for June 9, 2008. The appointee will begin his/her role as a Board of Education Member at the June 9th meeting.

For more information please contact Cathlene Crawford, Secretary to the Board, at 847-835-7810 or crawforc@glencoeschools.org. Applications can be downloaded now or copies are available at the Glencoe Public Library, Village Hall, and offices of each school.

Applications materials must be completed and filed in the Board of Education by the close of business on May 30, 2008. Download Application

    

2008-2009 Calendar
This one page sheet highlights many of the important dates in the 2008-2009 school year.
Calendar Highlights
    

Bricks, Benches and Trees . . . Oh My!!
With the end of the school year upon us the Glencoe Educational Foundation is is offering several options to honor student, teachers and schools. In addition to the engraved brick program bench and tree options are also available. To learn more about these programs downoad the following flyer. Download GEF Brick, Bench and Tree Flyer Now!
    

Central School Goes Green
The Central School Green Team announces "Waste Free Wednesdays" for students. Please encourage your children to bring a lunch on Wednesdays that will not create any waste. Pack all food in reusable containers and bring the lunch in a reusable bag.     

Track Schedule
The file below is the Central School track schedule.
Track Schedule     

2008 8th grade graduation.....bakers wanted!!!!!!!!!!
As tradition would have it we are looking for anyone wanting to help out the graduates and their families by baking for this year's family reception on Tuesday, June 3rd.

What are we asking for? Two dozen  baked goods of any kind (finger food, no forks required)on festive disposable platters.

Our family reception is from 8:15-8:45 p.m. and we welcome approximately 900 people to this event each year so we need all the help we can get!

The baked goods are to be dropped off at Misner (Grove Street) the morning of graduation from 9:00-11:00.  Someone will be on hand to receive your "goodies".  A reminder will be sent to you the week before with all the details.

If you are interested please respond via email to Julie Kaplan at jbkdancer@aol.com
Thank you in advance for your help and we look forward to working with you during this very exciting time for our children and their families. Thank you, Julie Kaplan, Jackie Krause and Julie Pappas     

Civil War Day
Dear Seventh Grade Parents,

On Tuesday, May 27, the seventh graders will participate in Civil War Day, a full-day program sponsored by the Cultural Arts Program of the PTO. This day-long event, orchestrated by the professional living history organization, Dont Know Much About History, will include a series of activities and presentations on various aspects of life during the Civil War. We are excited to present this interesting, hands-on learning experience for the students.

In preparation for Civil War Day, please note the following:

Weather permitting; the days activities will take place outdoors on the fields of Central School. Please wear sun block.

As part of the days activities, the students will participate in infantry drills. Students in the Bailey, Branstrom, Couturier, and Geier advisories should wear a BLUE shirt. Students in the Gabriel, Sitz, Mladic and Alsberg advisories should wear a GRAY shirt. If the weather is cool, students should dress in layers so that their shirt is on the outside.

Tuesday, May 27, is a special lunch day. If your child does not participate in the lunch program, he/she should bring lunch. Vending machines and microwaves will not be available. Two snacks and water will be provided during the day.

Thank you very much for your cooperation. We are looking forward to this wonderful educational experience.

Warm regards,

Julie Platanias Cathy Scheman
835-1540 835-7325     

Drug Free Parade
Attention Parents: On Friday, May 16, Glencoe Public Safety will be sponsoring their annual Choose to be Drug Free Parade. The Parade will begin in front of Central School at 3:30 and all are welcome. Please remember that Greenwood will be closed, thus families will need to establish an alternative pick-up location.

This fun and exciting community event offers entertainment, such as The Jesse White Tumblers, Bizar Entertainment and a Moonwalk, as well as a Festival of Food all located outside the Public Safety Station. We look forward to your participation.
    

8th Grade Executive Cabinet
The 8th grade Executive Cabinet is continuing Food for Funds!! Please submit your receipts by May 15th and your childs advisory could win a prize! Food for Funds is a project we conduct with Grand Foods Center in Glencoe and Winnetka. We simply collect your receipts, and submit them to Grand Foods. They will give Executive Cabinet 3% of the proceeds, which will then be used to make a donation to a charity voted on by the 8th grade class. We hope you will help us and thank you for your generous support!


    

Center for Gifted Announces Summer 2008 Programs
The Center for Gifted at National Louis University has announced its summer programming for students entering grades 1-6. "Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder" offers creative, exciting classes for bright and talented children. There are two sessions offered at two locations: Grayslake in late June through mid-July and/or Glenview from mid to late July. Examples of courses include "Medieval Times," "Aquatic Biology," "Robotics," "Musical Theatre," and "Crime Lab Chemistry." The programs fill quickly, so if you are interested in reading more about the summer classes, please visit your school office for a brochure.
    

Information Update
If you have changes in your street or email addresses, telephone numbers, emergency contact information, etc., please notify both Denyse Cannon at the Board Office at 835-7812 or cannond@glencoeschools.org and Lisa Imber for the PTO at 835-3756 or rainierrealty@comcast.net.   They will enter the changes into the databases maintained for the school district and PTO directory.  We appreciate your assistance in keeping this important information up to date.       

Summer Explorations Update
Registration for District 35 Summer Explorationsis now closed. Please revisit our webpage on Monday, June 9 ( beginning at 9:00 a.m.) through Friday, June 13 (until 3:00 p.m.) for late registration. First come/first served. Enrollment is limited. Not all classes may be available.

If you have questions regarding Summer Explorations, please contact either Allison Gottlieb at 847.835.7888, voice mailbox 6644, gottliea@glencoeschools.org or Nan Weiss-Ham at 847.835.7888, voice mailbox 8384, weisshan@glencoeschools.org. Summer Explorations Website     

Central Times Online
Please click on the link below for our most current issue of Central Times Online:
Issue One
Issue Two
Issue Three
Issue Four
Issue Five
Issue Six
Issue Seven
Issue Eight
Issue Nine
Issue Ten     

Pupil Transportation Reimbursement...SAFETY HAZARD APPLICATION
Interested parents may now file a reimbursement claim in the Central School office.

During the 2007-2008 school year, parents and/or guardians of pupils that qualify may be eligible for pupil transportation reimbursement. Parent/Guardian State Pupil Transportation Claims for the 2007-2008 school year are required to be filed by June 30, 2008. Please note that students who live less than 1.5 miles from their school and claim that a safety hazard exists must file a special application (in addition to their Reimbursement Claim) no later than February 1, 2008. For additional details on qualifications, please download the Reimbursement Notice.

For detailed information and the hazard application, please DOWNLOAD the Application for Determination of a Safety Hazard .     

Central School T.V.
Please click on the link below for our most current telecast of the Central School announcements:
1/8/08
1/15/08
1/22/08
1/29/08
2/5/08
2/12/08
2/26/08
3/3/08
3/10/08
3/18/08     

Music Department Happenings
For more information regarding our Central School music department, please click on the links below.

April/May- Band
April-Chorus     

PlayPumps
This year we are focusing our fundraising efforts on raising money to purchase a water pump for a needy community in sub-Saharan Africa. A PlayPump is a merry-go-round that is attached to a water pump. As kids play, water pumps into a storage tank. Whenever anyone wants water, a simple turn of the faucet pours it out. To learn more about PlayPumps, please visit 'www.playpumps.org'.

To learn more about PlayPumps, please visit www.playpumps.org or click below to take a quiz on water facts. Click here to link to our online, secure donation site. Consider this option as you plan your holiday giving. Thank you in advance for your support!

    

PTO Happenings

Enjoy weekly updates and information through the Glencoe PTO website! Click here for the online version of the PTO Happenings.     

Glencoe Junior High Project
The following information represents upcoming events. For more information, please visit the GJHP website at www.gjhp.org.