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On the Horizon
Ongoing: Applications are still being accepted for incoming kindergarteners for the district's 2013-2014 Dual Language Program. For more information, contact Program Coordinator Diego Giraldo at
March 22: Last day of school before Spring Break
April 1: School resumes
April 2: Board of Education Special Meeting, 7 p.m., followed immediately by Committee of the Whole meeting
April 9: Teacher Institute Day, No School
April 10: HPHS Focus on the Arts: Art Night, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Highland Park High School
April 16: Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m.
For complete calendar information, visit our district website at
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 Shining Light
Northwood Junior High's spelling bee winner Marianne Gunnarsson
recently competed at the Lake County Section I Bee at South Park School in Deerfield. The eighth grade student correctly spelled "imperceptible" to become one of four winners from that section who will advance to the Lake County Spelling Bee on March 20th. The winner of that bee will
go to the Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. "I'm happy that I got this far, said Marianne. Time to study the dictionary..."
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The Indian Trail Elementary Chess team took 7th place at state
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Three Indian Trail school chess teams took home trophies at the state chess competition in Bloomington, Illinois earlier this month. The lower primary team of Yonatan Garfinkel, Michael Pasquesi and Cooper Evans took 10th place in K-1 division; the upper primary team of Dylan McDonough, Aron Amram, Levi Goldberg, Charlie Goldberg, Ethan Noffsinger and Elijah Davis took 10th place in the grades 2-3 division; and the elementary team of Henry Coplan, Max Kaplan, Evan Rosenblum, Jesse Blank, Ulysses Noffsinger and Jack Goldberg took 7th place in the grades 4-5 division. Congratulations as well to Indian Trail chess instructor Jonathan Kogen, a Deerfield High School student who recently earned the right to represent Illinois in the U.S. Tournament of National High School Champions this summer. |
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News from the
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Foundation iRead Chair Melanie Hanig presents the winning trophy to Red Oak Principal Jeanne Banas.
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iRead Winners
Congratulations to Red Oak and Elm Place, winners of the iRead for 112 Foundation trophies for the most minutes read per student. Congratulations to Lincoln School for raising the most dollars per student. The Foundation will donate $100 to the IMC at all three schools. Thank you and congrats to all participants and fundraisers! All readers received ribbons, and all fundraisers received certificates for a free gelato at Arriva Dolce. The class at each school with the most minutes read per student will receive a hot chocolate and bagel party, and coupons for a free sandwich at Jimmy John's on Skokie Valley Road.
Congrats also go to Red Oak 5th Grade Teacher Ms. Granquist, winner of the iPad mini raffle. All teachers whose student participation rate was at least 80 percent was entered in the drawing.
Fun(d) Run Volunteers: The Fun(d) Run Committee needs a few more dedicated volunteers. Join other parents and teachers from all district schools in planning this fun and rewarding event to be held September 28, 2013. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund for District 112 students. Contact your PTO president or email the foundation at
112foundation@nssd112.org.
Follow the Foundation on Facebook or visit their website for updates on all programs and events.
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A Thousand Words
Green Bay preschoolers got moving thanks to a 112 Education Foundation grant coordinated by PE teacher Cyndi Hochman. Students, parents and teachers enjoyed Zumbatonics with instructor Maria Mercedes. |
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March 20 Board Highlights
Board Recognition: The District's Dual Language  Program was honored by board members Wednesday evening. Last week, the program was visited by 16 educators from all over the world who were in Chicago for the ASCD conference, which showcases best practices in curriculum. The district's program is considered a model by other districts across the country. Congratulations to Dual Language Program Coordinator Diego Giraldo, program founder and Northwood Teacher Melissa Wolf, Green Bay Early Childhood Principal Nita Goodman, Northwood Junior High Co-Principals Jennifer Ferrari and Monica Schroeder, Oak Terrace Principal Sandy Anderson and Associate Principal Michelle Flores, Red Oak Principal Jeann Banas and Sherwood Principal Shawn Walker for this honor.
New Green Bay Early Childhood Principal
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Chelsey Maxwell
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At its March 20 meeting, the North Shore District 112 Board of Education approved the
appointment of Highland Park resident Chelsey Maxwell as the new principal of Green Bay Early Childhood Center effective July 1. Ms. Maxwell will replace outgoing Principal Nita Goodman, who is retiring at the end of the year.
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Ten Times the Internet Speed for Half the Price: Board members voted to approve a new 5-year agreement with Comcast that will boost the district's bandwidth speed to 1 gigabyte, ten times faster than the current speed. The contract for the increased bandwidth and internet connectivity is at a rate of $13,495 a month, compared with the district's prior contract with AT&T for $23,000 a month. Half that cost is reimbursed under the federal e-rate program, which allows districts to apply for discounts for telecommunications services. The total cost to the district for the 5-year contract is approximately $413,000. The district will use some of the savings to invest in updated infrastructure, like new switches and routers. to allow it to take full advantage of the higher speed.
Common Core Standards: For the past two years, the District's Department of Teaching and Learning has been preparing teachers for profound changes in the classroom. The standards were the subject of a presentation to board members Wednesday by curriculum coordinators Stephanie Cardella and Susan Sarmiento. The new Common Core Standards, which have been adopted by 45 states including Illinois, will provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn. This year, teachers have incorporated curriculum aligned to the standards in math classrooms in Grades K-5 and English Language Arts classrooms in Grades 6-8. In the 2013-2014 school year, all district math and ELA classrooms will have curriculum aligned with the Common Core. These standards:
- Are aligned with college and career expectations
- Are clear, understandable and consistent
- Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills
- Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards
- Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society
- Are evidence-based
"Common Core Standards are much more attuned to what kids will need as we prepare them for the 21st century," said Superintendent David L. Behlow.
View the Common Core presentation to the board
Learn more about the Common Core Standards
Differentiation: A key component of the district's Strategic Plan is to provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. District Learning Coordinators Stephanie Cardella and Sue Sarmiento presented to board members the reasoning behind that and how it is accomplished.
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Elm Place French teacher Heather Palmer and her students at the 2012 French Café. All three middle school French classes look forward to serving up crépes and other French treats to the community in April.
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Petit-déjeuner à Paris
If you can't get away to Paris in April, district French students are offering up a great alternative: Join them for crépes and more at a middle school
student-run French Café. Students at Edgewood, Elm Place and Northwood will provide community members with an authentic French dining experience. From the delicious cuisine to the Parisiénne ambiance to the students speaking entirely in French and performing French songs, you will feel as if you have been transported to a café in Paris. All community members are welcome. Cost is $5. Merci beaucoup to the 112 Education Foundation for their sponsorship of this event magnifique!
April 5: Chez Northwood, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
April 12: La Fleur de Paris á Elm Place, 8-11:30 a.m.
April 26: Café Edgewood, 8-11:30 a.m.
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Parents Feedback Sought
Take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey
North Shore School District 112 invites all parents to share their thoughts about their child's experience at school. The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is being administered at public schools across the state, and is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of each school. The survey identifies five indicators of student success: Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved Families, Supportive Environments and Ambitious Instruction.
If 30 percent or more parents at each school complete the survey, a report will be generated that will be included with the state school report card in October.
Please help our district reach the 30 percent goal at each school by clicking on the link below to take the survey. Only one survey per household should be completed for each school.
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Highland Park High School Tours
Township High School District 113 invites all interested District 112 parents and residents to tour Highland Park High School. The district is seeking an $89 million referendum to help finance significant improvements at its two schools, Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools. The Highland Park High School tours will take place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, and at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3. The tours will allow residents to see what projects and improvements are included in the referendum. For more information, visit the District 113 website.
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All the World's A Stage ...
   Congratulations to all our students and staff who were involved with the fabulous productions of Fiddler on the Roof at Edgewood (top photo), Alice Through the Looking Glass at Oak Terrace (middle) and Guys and Dolls (bottom) at Northwood.
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District Alumni Invited to Apply for NSEA College Scholarship
The scholarship review committee of the North Shore Education Association (NSEA) is now accepting applications from high school seniors who are alumni of District 112 schools and plan to enter college to pursue a future career in teaching. The successful applicant will receive a $2,000 scholarship to be used for college expenses.
"We are very excited to be offering the scholarship again this year," said Pamela Kramer, president of the North Shore Education Association, the collective bargaining unit that represents district teachers. "We always get great applicants from our outstanding group of high school seniors. We are proud to offer this assistance to those who eventually want to enter the teaching profession and make a difference in the lives of children."
The NSEA has been honoring students with this scholarship for over 18 years. Two years ago, this scholarship was renamed in honor of Fern Kravets, a former guidance counselor at Northwood Junior High School who devoted her professional life to serving the students of Highland Park. Kravets passed away in 2010 and is remembered fondly.
Fern Kravets scholarship applications are available on the North Shore Education Association website. The deadline is April 16.
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Three Schools Receive $500 Grants
Thanks to the efforts of Bucky's Express at 1000 Sheridan Rd. Highwood, Oak Terrace and Indian Trail elementary schools and Northwood Junior High School have each been awarded a $500 ExxonMobile Educational Alliance grant for math and science programs
The ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program is designed to provide Mobil retailers like Bucky's Express with an opportunity to invest in the future of their communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools.
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