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As you are planning out the upcoming school year, be sure to check our district calendar. The 2024-25 version is available on our website! https://ow.ly/6XLy50SBTuO

Last week, TrueNorth’s Safety and Security Coordinator Demetrius Hall attended the Campus Safety Conference in Atlanta! Mr. Hall was a part of the scholar program which met with vendors and offered valuable tips to make specific products more useful to safety and security. He also met with other safety representatives from the Chicago area and across the country.

Shoutout to our incredible educators that bring their passion for learning to the summer school day! During Extended School Year at North Shore Academy Elementary, Mrs. Price creates puppets to share stories with students every Tuesday.

Parent Engagement Facilitator Nicole Magesis and North Shore Academy Elementary Instructional Coach Rachel Mutter-McKeon pulled together five parent tips for reading at home and letting kids lead. Enjoy summer reading together! Tip 1: Kids learn the ability to read and write from being read to and reading to themselves. Tip 2: Everyone CAN Read! Reading can be looking at pictures and making up a story. Tip 3: Discover and build on interests! Tip 4: Every text counts: magazines, graphic novels, wordless picture books, audiobooks and more! Tip 5: Make reading a game or family event: reading bingo, visit the library library or create a sign scavenger hunt.

“If you are passionate about diversity in all forms, if you are passionate about inclusive practices, if you are passionate about a sense of justice, you are going to fit in really well here. You are going to find colleagues in all stakeholder groups that share those values.” Superintendent Kurt A. Schneider, Ph.D. We’re currently hiring for a variety of positions including teachers, teacher assistants, an occupational therapist, a social worker and more. Find your true north at TrueNorth! Learn more about our mission and apply online today: https://lnkd.in/gXnWR622

Save the date! The first day of school for students at TrueNorth campus programs is Thursday, Aug. 22. We look forward to seeing our students and staff back in our buildings. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

We’re proud to share our 2024-25 TrueNorth Guidebook and Professional Learning Catalog! The booklet and digital PDF includes an overview of the many services TrueNorth provides to our member districts as well as abundant professional learning opportunities for regional educators. View our 2024-25 guidebook today! https://ow.ly/wmsK50SxblS

At their summer school board/administration retreat, Lake Bluff School District 65 heard from TrueNorth Superintendent Dr. Kurt A. Schneider and Director of Professional Learning and Coaching Lindsay Kiraly on the topic of inclusive schools for ALL learners. Participants reviewed instructional practices, research, data and federal laws that support improved learning outcomes for all student groups. With gratitude to our Lake Bluff partners for this invitation to conduct a day-long workshop for them, we appreciate their partnership.

We are Highland Park. Our caring thoughts are with all that were impacted and continue to be impacted by the tragic events that occurred two years ago. Once again, the City of Highland Park has thoughtfully structured events to celebrate our country’s independence as well as honor those lives lost. Community members are encouraged to join in the events in the way that is most comfortable and meaningful for them. For more information and a schedule of events, visit their website: https://lnkd.in/gQxXuZKH Also, TrueNorth and the city both continue to provide trauma-informed resources for anyone in need. Find more information and resources specific to the city of Highland Park on the city website: https://lnkd.in/gA2QjTgK . TrueNorth will always seek to ensure that the unique needs of our students, staff and families are met. Staff are encouraged to reach out to their direct supervisor or Human Resources to learn more about our Employee Assistance Program. For families of our students who are seeking trauma-informed resources, please speak directly to your TrueNorth principal or coordinator who can connect you with a professional. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

In observance of Independence Day, TrueNorth buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4.