 District 15 administers Illinois 5Essentials
survey to improve student learning
Community Consolidated School District 15 will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the fourth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides a unique opportunity for teachers, students, and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. It is open through Friday, March 11. Teachers, students, and parents will be asked to take a 20-minute research-based survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses in their school's learning environment. This survey will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on progress since the last statewide implementation. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey provides a comprehensive picture of a school's organizational culture in an individualized report measuring five "essentials" critical for school success: - Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environment
- Ambitious Instruction
Read more about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
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Kindergarten and new student registration
scheduled for Tuesday, February 9
All District 15 elementary schools will register kindergartners and other new students entering the District on Tuesday, February 9, from 9:30-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., and 6-8 p.m.
 For the 2016-17 school year, kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2016.Enrollment requires the following information: - An official birth certificate or other government document verifying the date of birth.
- A transfer slip from the previous school attended (if applicable).
- Physician's telephone number and address, if known.
- The names and phone numbers of two reliable local people to call if you are unavailable in an emergency.
- Two proofs of residency (copies of driver's license, lease, or utility bills).
- Any pertinent health information, including health, dental, and eye examinations at required intervals (for more information, see www.ccsd15.net | Our Services | Health Services).
- Your child (only if needed to screen for English language proficiency).
Students are usually assigned to their neighborhood school. Parents who are not sure which school their children will attend may call the Joseph M. Kiszka Educational Service Center at 847-963-3000. More information is available at www.ccsd15.net | Our Services | Instructional Services | Enrollment/Registration Procedures.
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Plum Grove eighth grader takes first place
in District 15 and North Cook spelling bees
Lekha D., an eighth grader at Plum Grove Junior High and the 2016 District 15 Spelling Bee champ, has advanced to the regional competition that could send her to nationals.
 Lekha won the District 15 Spelling Bee, which qualified her to compete in the 6th Annual North Cook ISC Scripps Spelling Bee. That contest was held February 2 at Joseph Sears School in Kenilworth, where she again took first place.
Lekha will now advance to the Regional ISC Championship Competition on Wednesday, February 17, at McClure Junior High in Western Springs. There she will compete against the first-, second-, and third-place winners from the Northern, Southern, and Western Suburban Cook Spelling Bees for an all-expenses-paid trip to the Washington, D.C., area at the end of May to participate in the 89th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
This journey began for Lekha when she won the District 15 Spelling Bee, which was held January 14 at Walter R. Sundling Junior High, by correctly spelling "relinquished" in the competition's 57th round. Reetika S., a seventh grader at Walter R. Sundling Junior High, finished second after incorrectly spelling "sensei" a round earlier. Rutvi P., a sixth grader at Virginia Lake School and the 2015 winner of the District 15 Spelling Bee, finished third after incorrectly spelling the word "amalgam" in the competition's 53rd round.
Lekha, Reetika, and Rutvi won their respective school spelling bees to advance to the District competition, as did 16 other students:
- Roshni A., Grade 6, Jane Addams School
- Calvin F., Grade 5, Central Road School
- Jacob R., Grade 5, Kimball Hill School
- Ittiyanam T., Grade 6, Hunting Ridge School
- Katarina K., Grade 5, Thomas Jefferson School
- Gabby B., Grade 4, Marion Jordan School
- Genaro M., Grade 6, Lake Louise School
- Namrta B., Grade 4, Lincoln School
- Shravan N., Grade 5, Stuart R. Paddock School
- Arnan G., Grade 6, Gray M. Sanborn School
- Anika V., Grade 6, Pleasant Hill School
- Sourojit M., Grade 5, Frank C. Whiteley School
- Satvika A., Grade 6, Willow Bend School
- Fawaaz G., Grade 6, Winston Campus Elementary
- Michael M., Grade 7, Carl Sandburg Junior High
- Preethika S., Grade 8, Winston Campus Junior High
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 Hunting Ridge makes back-to-back-to-back
appearances at state LEGO tournament
 For the third consecutive year, the LEGO Hawks, Hunting Ridge School's FIRST® LEGO® League team, qualified to compete at the state tournament by turning in an all-around impressive performance at their regional competition.
To compete in FIRST LEGO League tournaments, teams must build robots out of LEGOS and program them to accomplish specific maneuvers and tasks related to the theme of the year's challenge. This year's theme, the TRASH TREK Challenge, required teams to identify problems with the way trash is made and handled, design innovative solutions to the problems they select, and share their problems and solutions with others. It also challenged them to use LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology to build, test, and program an autonomous robot to manage a mix of challenges and activities related to issues ranging from trash collection, to sorting, smart production, and reuse.
The LEGO Hawks' research project focused on ways to prevent plastic bags from reaching waterways. They decided grocery stores would be good places to inform consumers about the dangers of plastic bags, so they created signs that paired concise text with hand-drawn images of the plight faced by many sea creatures due to errant plastic bags, and posted them at cash registers in the Rolling Meadows Jewel-Osco store.
Then, at the regional tournament held December 20 at Quest Academy, the team's robot had the fourth highest score out of 16 teams. The LEGO Hawks also won the award for best robot design thanks to the team's explanation to judges about their design process and the overall functionality of the robot. This performance and the strength of the team's research projected propelled the LEGO Hawks to the Illinois FIRST LEGO League Northern Championship Tournament held January 16 at Elgin Community College, where Hunting Ridge competed against 63 other teams and placed 23rd over all.
Members of the LEGO Hawks are sixth graders Pranav B., Madelyn D., Natasha J., Ola K., Reese K., Samantha K., Rachel M., Michael M., Snehasri P., and Sophie R. They were coached by Shane Jensen, a sixth-grade teacher at Hunting Ridge. 
 Thanks Motorola!This year, FIRST LEGO League teams in District 15 were once again made possible by a $12,000 grant the District Fifteen Educational Foundation received as part of the Innovation Generation grant program from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
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D15's Early Intervention Program offers
free developmental screening February 17
Free developmental screenings for children up to 33 months old are offered to families who live in District 15 through the District's Early Intervention Program.
The next screenings, which are by appointment only, will be held on Wednesday, February 17, from 3-6 p.m. at the John G. Conyers Learning Academy, 2800 W. Central Road in Rolling Meadows.
To make an appointment, contact Erin Carp, Student Services Technology Specialist, at 847-963-3150. For more information, contact Melanie Mandarino, Early Intervention Facilitator, at 847-963-3410.
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Wolves offer District 15 Family Day on March 6
 Be there to enjoy all the excitement when the Chicago Wolves face off against the Milwaukee Admirals on District 15 Family Day, Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m. at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
For this game only, the Wolves are offering a choice of two great ticket packages for District 15 families to choose from. A portion of the proceeds from each package purchased will benefit the District Fifteen Educational Foundation.
- PACKAGE A: Includes a ticket and a Wolves hat for just $22.25.
- PACKAGE B: Includes a ticket for $20.75.
To attend District 15 Family Day at the Chicago Wolves, download the flyer and order form, which outlines how to purchase tickets by mail, phone, or fax. Tickets must be purchased directly from the Chicago Wolves by no later than noon on Friday, March 4. There is a $5 service fee for all ticket orders, tickets are subject to availability, and all sales are final.
For more information, contact Stefanie Evans at 847-832-1939 or skevans@chicagowolves.com.
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 D15 E-FlyersDistrict 15 has gone "green" in its approach to distributing community flyers. Flyers are now posted on the D15 E-Flyers webpage, and a limited number of flyers may be available in the school's lobby flyer rack.
The latest list on the D15 E-Flyers webpage includes links to the following flyers: - 2016 Special Olympics Summer Games Tryouts
- ArtReach 2016 Spring 12-Week Workshop
- Barrington Children's Choir Auditions
- BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) Meeting Dates 2015-16
- Buehler YMCA Pre-Teen After-School Program
- Chicago Wolves -- District 15 Family Day -- March 6, 2016
- D211 -- Join the Discussion! Share your ideas about the future of D211
- Dr. Seuss Celebration -- Saturday, March 5
- Forest Preserves of Cook County Winter Schedule
- Mental Health First Aid Classes
- Mother-Daughter Spa Day! February 19, 2016
- Salt Creek Park District Fall/Winter 2015-16 Catalog
- Salt Creek Park District Spring/Summer Brochure
- Sanborn Soup-er Bowl Fundraiser, Feb 11, 2016
- SPARK (Special Education Parents Accessing Resources & Knowledge)
- The Center for Gifted - Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder! Winter 2016
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Community Consolidated School District 15
The mission of Community Consolidated School District 15 is:  "To produce world-class learners by building a connected learning community." Producing world-class learners in today's complex and fast-paced world is the single most important responsibility of the district. Schools, teachers, administrators, and support staff work together to ensure that all students enrolled in district schools receive the highest quality of educational opportunities that will not only enable them to meet or exceed state standards, but also will position them for success in future educational and career endeavors. Community Consolidated School District 15 is the third largest elementary district in Illinois, serving a diverse population in all or part of seven northwest suburban communities: Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, South Barrington, Arlington Heights, and Schaumburg. District 15 has fifteen elementary schools, four junior high schools, and one preschool early childhood center and alternative public day school. For more information, please visit the District's website, www.ccsd15.net. |
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Looking Ahead
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February 1-26
CogAT Testing
February 8-March 11
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
February 9Kindergarten & New Student Registration, 9:30-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., and 6-8 p.m., all elementary schools 6th Grade Boys 2 Ball Basketball Event, 3:45-5:30 p.m., Palatine Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street February 106th Grade Girls 2 Ball Basketball Event, 3:45-5:30 p.m., Palatine Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Walter R. Sundling Junior High February 15Presidents Day -- Holiday -- No SchoolFebruary 16Teacher Plan Day -- No Student AttendanceFebruary 17
Free Developmental Screenings, 3-6 p.m., John G. Conyers Learning Academy
February 22SPARK Event: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Program, 7 p.m. Walter R. Sundling Junior High March 5IJAS Region 6 Science Fair, Niles North High School March 6Chicago Wolves -- D15 Family Day Fundraiser, 3 p.m., Allstate Arena March 7-April 22PARCC testingMarch 9Board of Education Regular Meeting, 7 p.m., Walter R. Sundling Junior High March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins; set clocks ahead one hourVisit District 15's Districtwide Events Calendar
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We count on the feedback of the community to keep the District evolving. If you have questions or concerns, please visit our Let's Talk webpage, choose the tab that interests you, enter your information, and click submit. Your message will be shared with District 15 staff immediately.
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CONNECTIONS is a newsletter for Community Consolidated School District 15 parents and the community. It is prepared by the Communications Department and is distributed via e-mail.
It can be viewed at www.ccsd15.net | Our Services | Communications Department |
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Community Consolidated
School District 15580 N. 1st Bank Dr.
Palatine, IL 60067
847-963-3000
Board of Education
Peggy Babcock
President
James G. Ekeberg, M.D.
Vice President
David W. Seiffert, Secretary
Gerald D. Chapman, Ed.D.
David Gurion
Zubair Khan
Jessica C. Morrison
Superintendent of Schools
Scott B. Thompson, Ed.D.
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