February 21, 2020
Dear Families,
DISTRICT UPDATES
REFERENDUM UPDATE
Remember--the D114 ballot proposal asks you to keep the tax rate where it is...a ZERO
RATE CHANGE...and we will be able to meet safety, efficiency, salary, and most
importantly, student needs!
The ballot language is confusing, so please see below for an explanation...
Remember--the D114 ballot proposal asks you to keep the tax rate where it is...a ZERO
RATE CHANGE...and we will be able to meet safety, efficiency, salary, and most
importantly, student needs!
The ballot language is confusing, so please see below for an explanation...
Please find linked here list of questions you may have about this
important effort. This is a great opportunity for our District, so please reach out if you have
any questions or need more information.
2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
At its meeting on Tuesday night, the Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2020-21 school year. The calendar is now live on our website. Please note the start and end dates. Lotus will be on TRIMESTERS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS starting next year; Stanton will say on quarters. You'll also notice that Lotus and Stanton will hold Conferences on DIFFERENT dates. This allows us to communicate immediately after the quarter ends at Stanton and immediately after the trimester ends at Lotus.
2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
At its meeting on Tuesday night, the Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2020-21 school year. The calendar is now live on our website. Please note the start and end dates. Lotus will be on TRIMESTERS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS starting next year; Stanton will say on quarters. You'll also notice that Lotus and Stanton will hold Conferences on DIFFERENT dates. This allows us to communicate immediately after the quarter ends at Stanton and immediately after the trimester ends at Lotus.
GETTING READY FOR PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN
We're starting to gear up for next school year! Please see below for information on our FREE Pre-K (half day and full day) and Kindergarten (full day) programs...
We're starting to gear up for next school year! Please see below for information on our FREE Pre-K (half day and full day) and Kindergarten (full day) programs...
CULVER'S CONTINUES TO GIVE
Fox Lake's Culver's Restaurant has been an amazing partner to D114 since they opened. Below, see another way Culver's is giving back to our community---please consider eating there on Saturday. You'll be making a difference!
Fox Lake's Culver's Restaurant has been an amazing partner to D114 since they opened. Below, see another way Culver's is giving back to our community---please consider eating there on Saturday. You'll be making a difference!
Sunday, February 22--PTA Daddy-Daughter Dance (see flyer for details)
Saturday, March 7--Robert D Sayles Foundation Spring Fundraiser
LOTUS UPDATES
COMING SOON:
Tim Hannig's Pro-Kids Family Night Show!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00pm
As seen at Six Flags, the Country Music Association, and twice at The White House!
You won't want to miss this exciting night for our school family.
Tim will perform at the PBIS Assembly on Tuesday February 25 and will also put on a FAMILY SHOW the evening of 2/25 at 6:00 at Lotus. The show in the evening is for all ages.
To preview the show, please click here to watch a quick clip!
Saturday, February 22
PTA Daddy Daughter Dance 2:00-4:00 at Lotus
Monday, February 24
Coding Club 3rd & 4th Grades 2:20-4:00 in STEM Lab
Band 10:35-11:15
Gymnastics 1st & 2nd Grade 2:20-4:00 in Gym
Girls on the Run 2:20-4:00 Room 113
Tuesday, February 25
Young Rembrandts 2:20-3:30
AR 3rd & 4th Grade 7:10-7:40am in Library
Choir 3rd & 4th Grade 2:20-3:30 Room 142
Coding Club 3rd & 4th Grades 2:20-4:00 in STEM Lab
Gymnastics 1st & 2nd Grade 2:20-4:00 I Gym
Pro Kids Assembly 1:15 pm and 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 26
Band 10:35-11:15
Kovach- Library Field Trip 10:00-10:45
Thursday, February 27
AR 3rd & 4th Grade 2:20-3:30 in Library
STEM 4th Grade 2:20-3:30 Room 208
Choir 3rd & 4th Grade 7:00-7:40 am Room 143
Gymnastics 1st & 2nd Grade 2:20-4:00 in Gym
Girls on the Run 2:20-4:00 Room 113
Friday, February 28
End of 2nd Trimester KG-1st
Pottery Club 4th Grade 2:20-4:00 Room 143
Drama 2-4 Grades 2:20-3:30 Room 142
Choir 3rd & 4th Grade 2:20-3:30 Room 143
Gymnastics 1st & 2nd Grade 2:20-4:00 in Gym
3rd Grade Field Trip- Marriott Lincolnshire 8:25-12:00
STANTON UPDATES
Saturday, February 22
PTA Daddy Daughter Dance 2:00-4:00 at Lotus
Monday, February 24
Scholastic Bowl Practice 3:15-4:00
Choir Practice 3:15-4:30
8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament at Grass Lake School TBA
Tuesday, February 25
Scholastic Bowl practice 3:15-4:00
7th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament at Stanton TBA
Regional Spelling Bee at Prairie Crossing School
Fitness Logs Due
Wednesday, February 26
8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament at Grass Lake School TBA
Thursday, February 27
Choir Practice 3:15-4:30
7th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament at Stanton TBA
Friday, February 28
March Newsletter emailed and posted
8th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament at Grass Lake School TBA
Spirit Day: USA Day. Wear red, white, blue.
Saturday, February 29
Wrestling Regional Meet at Johnsburg Junior High School TBA
District 114 PTA Presents 2020 Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, February 22nd 2:00PM - 4:00PM at the Lotus Gym. Join us for a fun afternoon filled with treats, activities, and of course dancing! Please see the attachment to this week's Friday Facts email for more information and to RSVP. Hope to see everyone there!
Stay Updated!
Please be sure to check our District calendar for up-to-the minute event updates at https://www.d114.org/district-calendar! We'll update this regularly, so please check to know more about D114 events!
Information on inclement weather procedures, including our NEW delayed start schedule, is linked here.
If you ever need assistance, have a question, or want to share an idea, please reach out:
Lotus: 847.973.4100
Stanton: 847.973.4200
District Office: 847.973.4208
Superintendent: heather.friziellie@foxlake114.org or 847.973.4027
With commitment to our students,
Heather Friziellie
D114 Superintendent of Schools
