LWD - 

We are an amazing community full of wonderful kids, engaged caregivers and exceptional educators. We are proud to call ourselves Superstars. 

This evening D65 is convening another School Board meeting to discuss its SDRP process and scenarios for possible school closures. If you are able, please consider attending to show support for LWD and our District as a whole.

• Weds, November 5: Early Dismissal Day, 12:05pm 
• Weds, November 12: LWD Culture & Heritage Night 5:30pm
• Tues,November 18: 7:00 – 8:00 pm: PTA Meeting - hybrid (in library and on Zoom)
• Weds, November 19 - Retake/Make-up PICTURE DAY
• Mon-Fri, November 24-28: Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

Important SDRP (Structural Deficit Reduction Plan) Dates: 

• TONIGHT. Monday, October 27 @ 6pm: District 65 School Board Meeting. JEH. Also live streamed
• Monday, November 3 @ 5pm: District 65 School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting. JEH. 
• Monday, November 17 @ 6pm: District 65 School Board Meeting. JEH. Also live streamed

We have many families in our Lincolnwood community who rely on SNAP benefits to assist with food. Unfortunately, with the government shutdown, these benefits will likely be delayed in November, leaving many in our community hungry. Ms. Wildman, Lincolnwood's amazing social worker, has organized a food drive for us to help support families within our school community. So we ask you, please, if you can, sign-up to support our Superstars!

Click here for Donation Sign-Up Form

Grocery List

ESCCA provides clothing, jackets, shoes and boots at no cost to D65 students in need.  Find more info at escca.org

Volunteers needed this week and beyond!

If you are interested in helping families "shop" for clothing items at the ESCCA store at JEH, we would love your support!  Anyone high school sophomore and older is welcome to volunteer.  No experience is necessary; supervisors will be on hand to guide you.  Sign up at ESCCA Volunteer Opportunities.

We are also in need of volunteers to fill roles in the Shoe Room and New Clothes Room.  Learn more and volunteer here.

Estimados padres y tutores:

Debido al aumento de la presencia de ICE en Evanston y Skokie, la Asociación de Padres y Maestros de BRGS desea compartir con ustedes una serie de recursos.

• Para recibir alertas sobre ICE en el área de Evanston/Skokie en español, pueden unirse a este grupo de WhatsApp.
• Para recibir alertas sobre ICE en el área de Evanston/Skokie en inglés y registrarse para colaborar con los esfuerzos comunitarios para mantener la seguridad de nuestros residentes, pueden completar este formulario de Sanctuary Evanston.
• La Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA) proporciona kits de silbatos para dejar y recoger a los niños en la escuela. Las instrucciones de uso se incluyen en los kits.
• Para obtener la capacitación "Conozca sus derechos", pueden consultar este Zoom programa de capacitación.
• Para obtener la capacitación "Respuesta rápida", pueden consultar este Zoom programa de capacitación.
• Para imprimir una tarjeta "Conozca sus derechos" (disponible en varios idiomas), hagan clic en este enlace.
• Si observa actividad de ICE, repórtela a esta línea directa de ICIRR: 855-435-7693.
• Al reportar actividad de ICE, utilice el protocolo ACTUAR mencionado.

JUNTOS, NOS MANTENEMOS SEGUROS.

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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Because of an increased presence of ICE in Evanston and Skokie, the BRGS PTA wants to share a number of resources with you.

• To receive alerts about ICE in the Evanston/Skokie area in Spanish, you can join this WhatsApp Group.
• To receive alerts about ICE in the Evanston/Skokie area in English, and sign-up to help community efforts to keep our residents safe, you can fill out this Sanctuary Evanston form.
• To join the Evanston Migra Watch Group on Signal, go to Evanston Migra Watch.
• To get Know Your Rights training you can refer to this Zoom training schedule.
• To get Rapid Response training you can refer to this Zoom training schedule.
• To print out a Know Your Rights card (multiple languages available), go to this link.
• If you see ICE activity, report it to this ICIRR hotline: 855-435-7693.
• When reporting ICE activity, use the SALUTE protocol.

TOGETHER, WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE.

In order to enable Room Reps to better support classrooms this year, we are requesting a suggested donation of $10 for grades K-4th. Fifth grade will have a separate fund and budget due to their unique needs and events.

The donation will enable Room Reps to support classroom parties and activities throughout the year. Depending on the class/grade, these may cover seasonal celebrations, 100-day parties, or other special celebrations for your child’s class.

We understand that it is not always possible to donate now, and please know there will be many opportunities throughout the year to donate your time or supplies, or just send an excited student to school!

Donations can be sent via Zelle to lincolnwoodptapresident@gmail.com (please put Room Rep Fund in memo line)

So many people have come together quickly to organize, share resources and be proactive in the school closure process.  Check out this website to understand what is happening and bookmark it so you can keep track of what you can do next. 

https://sites.google.com/view/d65-slow-down/home

Please continue to write the D65 Board: SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH THE D65 BOARD

Stay engaged and motivated!

Join us on November 12, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm in the Lincolnwood Gym for our Second Annual Culture and Heritage Night!  Check out the flyer below for more details! 

Sign up here to participate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiIRG5FqZP64tZYUs6fDgbg2IN24MgrOMplVnQgCfGlUWXug/viewform 

Email Katie Weston with any questions: katie.g.weston@gmail.com 

WHAT: TEAMGPS is a program that teaches three sports each month from October to May!

WHO: 3rd-8th grade girls

WHERE: Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge, enter thru Door 3 (we will meet you at Door 3)

All sports are taught by ETHS Female Athletes!

GPS has partnered with eLEAP, a program created by The Digital Youth Network of Northwestern with the guidance of Nichole Pinkard, to provide funding for D65 students who are on Free&Reduced Lunch. Please click on THIS LINK to find out more information about eLEAP!

MORE INFORMATION IS HERE:

Here is the link to our website.

Here is the link to REGISTER