Originally delivered on 9/30/2024 6:00 pm

SUBJECT: The Weekly Roar: 9/30/2024

Week of September 23-27, 2024
This Week

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd:

No School: Rosh Hashanah


Coming Soon

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th:

5th GRADE SKOKIE SOCIAL

3:30-4:30PM in the Skokie Cafeteria

Register HERE

$10 for pre-registered guests, $15 CASH ONLY at the door

Chaperone HERE


Thank you to our 5th Grade Skokie Social Chairs: Jess Newell, Anne Brown, Amanda Sasse & Patty O’Connell


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th:

6th GRADE SKOKIE SOCIAL

3:30-4:30PM in the Skokie Cafeteria

Registration & volunteer sign-ups coming soon!

Thank you to our 6th Grade Skokie Social Chairs: Julie McCauley, Maria Shideler, Katherine Banich, & Bonnie Tripton



PTO Thank You's

Thank you to our Principal Coffee Chairs: Melanie Earle & Kendra O’Hara for hosting a wonderful first Principal Coffee of the school year.  We had a great turnout and encourage all parents to check out our next one!  It is an informal way to catch up with your Principals and meet other parents.


Thank you to our Skokie Picture Day Chair: Allyson Dietz and Skokie Picture Day Committee volunteers for organizing our 5th & 6th Graders! 


Thank you to our Lion Booster Club Chairs: Anna Anderson & Gina Gooden for cheering on the Lion Cross Country Meet last week!  We appreciate all the green & white and hope to see our fans at the next sporting event, coming soon!


Thank you to our Washburne Back-to-School Bash Chairs: Kara Todd & Mariam Staunton, Dr. Fenton & Mr. Horwitz, Mr. Chester, and all of our Bash set-up volunteers and parent chaperones for putting on an epic event for our 7th & 8th Graders! 


Upcoming Skokie Clubs and Activities

In addition to sports programming, here are some Skokie School-run clubs & activities we didn’t want you to miss!


3D Design Club

Do you love to create and design in 3D? Are you interested in 3D software and how 3D printers work? Join the 3D Design Club where we will use 3D pens, software and our imaginations to create and explore 3D printing. No experience necessary, just bring your ideas and curiosity! The club will run for 8 sessions on Wednesday mornings, beginning October 2nd, from 7:30-8:15 am. 

Registration 

 

Taylor's Version - Taylor Swift Club

"Calling all Swifties! Are you ready for it? Our Taylor Swift Club is the place where we can all be fearless together! We meet on the 13th of each month (or as close to it as we can) to celebrate all things Taylor. 

Registration 

 

Lions of Leadership

If you are interested in building leadership and communication skills, volunteering, planning and leading service projects, and collaborating with classmates to support all students and staff at The Skokie School, then this club is for you! We meet on Friday mornings at 7:45 am in the Skokie Community Room! Registration goes live at 9am on Tuesday, October 2nd.

 

Memory Book Club Sign-up

5th and 6th graders create the annual yearbook in The Skokie School Memory Book Club. As a club, the participants create the overall design, take and collect photographs, create layouts, promote contests, and distribute the annual yearbook to their classmates. This club is supported by a Skokie School teacher but is largely a reflection of the creative efforts and interests of Skokie students. It runs from October to March before school on Mondays. 

Registration

 

Chess Enrichment Program

“Chess is the Sport of the Mind!” Chess-Ed will continue to provide this unique, exciting, and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each student to a new level of expertise. Studies confirm that the student who plays chess does better academically and throughout life in general. Chess increases IQ performance, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, decision making, good sportsmanship, social skills and more. Classes beginning Monday 10/10 through 12/12/2024, 7:45-8:15am weekly. 

Registration


Because these clubs and activities are Skokie School sponsored events, please reach out to Principal Cooney if you have questions.

Upcoming Washburne Clubs/ Activities

Washburne School-run Clubs & Activities we didn’t want you to miss!

Washburne Basketball 

Travel Basketball is an interscholastic sport at Washburne open to 7th and 8th graders. It is a competitive sport that meets Tuesdays through Thursdays from either 3:30-5:00 or 5:00-6:30, and Fridays from either 7:00-8:00 AM or 3:30-5:00 PM. Games vary each week, and can be on any day Monday through Friday. Games will end by 6:00. Students wishing to play on the team must attend both days of tryouts. They also need to be registered online and have a medical clearance form/current physical on file with the school.

 

Boys and Girls Basketball are live on the District Web Store.

Registration opens at 9:00am on Tuesday, October 1st.

 

The tryout dates/times are set for:

7th Boys: Tuesday, October 22 3:30-5:00 and Thursday, October 24 5:00-6:30

8th Boys: Tuesday, Oct 22 5:00-6:30 and Thursday, October 24 3:30-5:00

7th Girls: Monday, Oct 21 2:30-4:00 and Wednesday, October 23 5:00-6:30

8th Girls: Monday, Oct 21 4:00-5:30 and Wednesday, October 23 3:30-5:00


Dungeons and Dragons Club

This club is back by popular demand for a second year. Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game where students will design a character and work cooperatively to complete missions and questions using both strategy and creativity. All levels of knowledge about the game (including beginners) are welcome. Dungeons and Dragons club takes place every third Thursday of the month after school until 4:45pm, and it is a great way to meet new people with similar interests. Please sign up in the District Web Store and reach out to Katie Nelson at katienelson@winnetka36.org with any questions.

Homework Club

Homework Club has begun after school in the Washburne Resource Center from 3:30-5:00pm. Homework Club will be available all year on Tuesdays, Wednesdays (new this year!), and Thursdays. It's a great opportunity to get things done while still at school. Drop in to finish some homework or get some help from a teacher. All are welcome and no sign-up is required. Stay until 5:00 or leave when finished.


Washburne Debate 

Debate meets after school on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 in Ms. Etter's room (N106). This is a great opportunity for students to hone their research skills, become more polished public speakers, and challenge themselves outside of the classroom. Students can compete in after-school tournaments with other New Trier feeder schools a few times throughout the year. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, October 8th. 
Click here to register for this club.

Dance Marathon Student Steering Committee

Students are a vital part of planning, promoting, and executing our annual dance marathon, benefiting Lurie Children's Hospital. To date, we have raised over $200,000 for a place that has touched so many lives of those who live in Winnetka. Our student steering committee will meet on Thursdays at 8:00AM, monthly at first, then bimonthy, then weekly closer to the event, which will take place in the early spring. Sign up your child to be a part of this committee using the link below, which will be open until October 23rd, the day before our first meeting. 

Register for DM Student Steering Committee here

Whether your child is outgoing or wants to work behind the scenes, there is something for everyone to do. We need talents of all types. Every year it is a joy to work with students on such an important (and fun!) service project.


We can't wait to get started!

- Tracy Silverman, Melissa Yeoman, Rachel Hirsh, and DeAnna SeLander 


School Reminders
PTO Exec Board Members 2024-25

●      Co-Chairs - Lauren Osborn & Melisa Twomey

●      Vice Co-Chairs - Meghan Miller & Claire Winnard

●      Treasurer - Maria Shideler/ Assistant Treasurer - Katharine Altholz

●      Communications - Colleen Miczek/ Assistant Communications - Stephanie Wheat

●      Secretary - Ditte Frank

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