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12-19-2025 Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

Posted Date: 12/19/25 (04:00 PM)


Early Childhood Center

Junior Bulldogs Newsletter

December 19, 2025
ECC Main Entrance
 
Mrs. Murphy's students wearing colorful hats sit together on a blue rug in a classroom.
Another picture of Mrs. Murphy's students wearing colorful hats sit on a blue rug in a classroom.
Ms. Krissy's students are gathered in a classroom, some sitting on a colorful alphabet rug.
Another picture of Ms. Krissy's students on a colorful alphabet and number mat in a classroom.
Ms. Sanchez's students wearing their favorite hats pose together in a classroom.
Four of Ms. Sanchez's students are engaged in a creative activity with colorful playdough at a table in a classroom.
Ms. Kray's students and teaching assistants sit in a circle on a colorful rug in a classroom, reading books.
Another picture of Ms. Kray's students and teaching assistants sitting in a circle on a blue carpet with colorful numbers, engaged in a lesson.
Ms. Colianne's students sit in colorful chairs in a classroom.
Another picture of Ms. Colianne's students sitting in colorful chairs in a classroom, with a blue alphabet rug on the floor.

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of all of the staff at the Early Childhood Center, I want to wish you all Happy Holidays! Above are some pictures of students this week from all of our classrooms. I hope all of our students, families, and staff have a wonderful and relaxing winter break with lots of time spent with your loved ones. We look forward to our students returning in the new year. Happy New Year!

Sincerely,
Mr. Siegler
 

Dress for the Weather

As the weather continues to change, please be sure to dress your child appropriately for the conditions. We will continue to go outside for gross motor activities, weather permitting.

To help your child stay comfortable and safe outdoors, please send them to school with:

  • A warm jacket or coat
  • Hat and gloves/mittens
  • Extra layers for colder mornings

If you would like to change out your summer extra clothes that stay at school for warmer ones, please send us a pair of pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and socks.

Please also make sure to label all clothing and personal items with your child’s name to help prevent them from getting lost or mixed up with others.
 

Car Seats

Please have your child in the right car seat for your child's age, height, and weight in your vehicle when you drop-off or pick-up your child from school.

The Child Passenger Protection Act requires that all children under age 8 be properly secured in an appropriate child safety restraint system. 

Children ages 2 to 4 should remain in a rear-facing safety seat for as long as possible, or until they are at the upper height or weight limit of the seat. When a child out- grows a rear-facing safety seat, he or she may transition to a forward-facing seat with a harness system.

Children ages 4-8 should be secured in a forward-facing safety seat with an internal harness system until they reach the upper height or weight limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer. When a child outgrows the forward-facing seat, he or she may transition to a belt-positioning booster seat.

For more information about child passenger safety requirements, please click HERE.

If you need help obtaining the appropriate car seat for your child(ren), please contact your child's teacher, and our team will work to connect you with resources that can help.

Vehicle Hang Tag Reminder and Replacement
As we welcome a new faculty member to our team, we kindly request that you display your current vehicle hang tag in your car for identification purposes.

If you require a replacement hang tag, please contact the main office, and we will be happy to provide one for you. Thank you for your cooperation.
 

Snack Information


Your child will receive a nutritious snack daily at preschool. Snacks typically include a whole grain, a fresh fruit, and milk. Click on the January Snack Menu to find out more.
Picture of different fruits.
 

Upcoming Events

  • December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026 - No School for Winter Break
  • January 5 - No School - Institute Day
  • January 6 - School Resumes
  • January 15, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Education Meeting at the Educational Service Center
  • January 19 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Example calendar with dates pinned
 

School Hours

Morning students attend school from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Drop-off time is 8:55 a.m.

Afternoon students attend school from 12:15-2:45 p.m. Monday-Friday. Drop-off time is 12:10 p.m.

Please arrive on time because our staff is unavailable to watch your child before or after sessions. Once school starts at 9:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., you will need to walk your child to our main entrance and sign your child in.
 
Developmental Screenings 25-26
 

Links

 
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Contact info

847-568-8901
Coordinator of Student Services & Early Learning:
John Siegler, jsiegler@skokie68.org
Administrative Assistant for the Director of Student Services:
Jill Marquardt - jmarquardt@skokie68.org
Early Childhood Secretary:
Lia Moreno - limoreno@skokie68.org