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Reminder: Schools are closed next week, November 21-25, for Fall Break. Wishing you a restful and enjoyable break! 🍁

Competition was friendly yet fierce at Haven Middle yesterday as students and staff faced off in a spirit week volleyball game! Planned by the school’s new Student Ambassadors, spirit week included themes “Dress Like a Celebrity” and “Adam Sandler Day.” Nice job, North Stars!🏐

In recognition of Trans Awareness Week, D65 affirms and supports our trans students, staff and families. Learn more about our gender-inclusive practices at bit.ly/3AOUtEX. Find resources about this week and Trans Day of Remembrance (Sunday) at bit.ly/3OhspiO.

Don’t delay! Registration closes at 5 pm tomorrow (Friday) for the December 1-2 Beyond Diversity Seminar. We invite all D65 parents/caregivers to join this free, two-day training on anti-oppression and how assumptions influence our behaviors. Register: bit.ly/3Ahc9IO

Today is School Board Members Day — thank you to our Board Members for their tireless efforts to support all D65 students!🎉 They earned the 2022 School Board Governance Recognition honor, given to 33 of over 800 Illinois school boards. Learn more: bit.ly/3GiB2rj

Join D65 today in celebrating America Recycles Day (Nov. 15) and congratulating Chute student Zeynep B., winner of the City of Evanston and D65 Recycling Design Competition! After more than 400 votes were tallied, her winning design will be featured on a City recycling truck.♻️

To honor Veterans Day, Mr. Krueger and Mrs. Siebert's third-graders donated over 75 pounds of toiletries to Evanston Vet Center. They also decorated tissue boxes with messages telling veterans how brave they are. Thank you to all who have served, and way to go, Washington School!

If you like pizza and good conversation, you're in luck🍕 Join us for the first Community Chat 'N Chew TONIGHT! All District 65 community members are invited. Hope to see you there!

Reminder! Tomorrow, Nov. 8, is Election Day and a state holiday. There is no school for D65 students.

What happens when an unused book area is converted into a new learning space for students? The Oakton Elementary School community teamed up with the District’s Sustainability Coordinator to sort and redistribute the books and organize the space!

Here's your reminder to get a little extra sleep tonight and set your clocks back an hour as we end Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, Nov. 6! 💤

SAVE THE DATE for our first Community Chat ‘n Chew! Thurs., Nov. 10, 2022, 5 - 6:30 p.m. NEW LOCATION: DeSalvo's Pizza, 1945 Central St., Evanston District 65 community members are invited to join Superintendent Horton and D65 Leadership Team members for informal conversation.

NOTE: Location is now TBD, more information to come.

SAVE THE DATE for our first Community Chat ‘n Chew! Thursday, November 10, 2022, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Ten Mile House, 1700 Central Street, Evanston District 65 community members are invited to join Superintendent Horton and D65 Leadership Team members for informal conversation

Join us to learn and discuss the impact of new attendance boundaries and the new 5th Ward School. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 In-person Session: Nichols Middle School Auditorium, (800 Greenleaf St., Evanston). You can see the full tour schedule at district65.net/Page/2593

Join us to learn and discuss the new 5th Ward School. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 Virtual Session: 5:30pm In-person Session: Haven Middle School Auditorium (2417 Prairie Ave., Evanston), 7pm You can see the full tour schedule at district65.net/Page/2593

Join us virtually at 6pm on Oct. 25 to learn about Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (Grades 4-8) in District 65! Details available at ow.ly/fosv50LiIjq

District 65 School Board welcomes Mya Wilkins as its newest member. Mya sees improving equity in education as crucial and, as a parent, has been involved in groups focused on equity in the district. Ms. Wilkins’ term will run through the April 2023 election.

As a reminder, Friday, October 21, is a non-attendance day for District 65 students. Optional Care in D65 is available on various non-attendance days. Learn more by visiting our Childcare Options web page at district65.net/Page/2487