Board of EducationJune 21, 2021Board Brief Please click here to read a summary of the meeting. READ MORE >
**District 101's SOPPA site can be found by navigating to the district website and is listed under the Parent section of the menu.**Effective July 1, 2021, school districts will be required by the Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA) to provide additional guarantees that student data is protected when collected by educational technology companies, and... READ MORE >
Western Springs School District 101Board of Education MeetingApril 26, 2021Click here for agenda READ MORE >
On May 20, 2021 at 1:00, a meeting conducted by Western Springs School District 101 will take place at District Office 4225 Wolf Road, Western Springs. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the... READ MORE >
Click for 2021 - 2022 School Calendar First day of school: Wednesday, August 25th READ MORE >
APRIL 5th: Full In-Person Attendance BeginsCalendar Changes: * Friday, March 19 - No Student Attendance* Friday, April 16 - Half-day (all students attend in the morning)* Thursday, May 13 - Half day (all students attend in the morning)Click here for 2020 - 2021 calendar approved by the Board of Education on 3/15/2021 READ MORE >
Laidlaw Kindergarten Virtual Meeting In case you missed the Kindergarten Virtual Meeting, you can view a recording of it here. READ MORE >
Summer is Coming!D101 Students can sign up for fun summer activity courses, including:Coding with Dash & OllieCulture & Food of Latin AmericaBeginning Logo RoboticsBasketball & VolleyballSummer Math Warm-UpCreative WritingNature Art and MORE!Visit Sign Up Genius to Register:www.signupgenius.com/tabs/63275DB04A6C3E5C06-district Please contact Heidi Hanner... READ MORE >
Meet the Candidates D101 Board of Education Thursday, March 18 at 6pmLink to Virtual Event TBD In the meantime, click here to learn more about our candidates READ MORE >
February 22, 2021Board BriefPlease Click here for a Board Brief from the February 22, 2021 Board of Education meeting. READ MORE >
January 15, 2021Western Springs School District 101Please click here for the Board Brief overview of the 12/15/2020 Board of Education Meeting and the 1/13/2021 Education Committee meeting READ MORE >
"Should I Come to School Today?" FlowchartUpdated January 12, 2021 Click here for updated flowchart Updated Highlights include: 1. Individuals awaiting results for a COVID PCR test must remain away from school until those results are received. 2. Additionally, in the case where an individual has received a negative test result on a rapid (non-PCR) COVID... READ MORE >
"Should I Come to School Today?" FlowchartUpdated January 12, 2021 Click here for updated flowchart Updated Highlights include: 1. In the case where an individual has received a negative test result on a rapid (non-PCR) COVID test, but is still awaiting results on a pending PCR test, she/he must remain away from school until the PCR test result is... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Registration & Preschool Screening2021 - 2022 School YearInformation regarding kindergarten registration and preschool screening for 2021 - 2022 school year will be posted at the beginning of March, 2021. READ MORE >
At the December 6, 2021 Board of Education Meeting, an amended 2020 - 2021 school calendar was approved. Click here for the latest calendar. READ MORE >
Board BriefBoard of Education Meeting - November 4, 2020The following information is a summary of some of the most timely topics from the District 101Town Hall Meeting and Special Board of Education meeting, including:Town Hall Q&A SessionStudent Progress and MAP ScoresSurvey ResultsCommunicationAll-in Learning ModelNext StepsFor the complete Board Brief, please... READ MORE >
Interested in joining the Board of Education Election Committee or running for D101 school board? Click here for more information. Candidates Key DatesDistrict 101 School Board and The District 101 School Board ElectionElection Committee READ MORE >
November 4, 2020 Town Hall @ 5:30 PM Following the Town Hall, there will be a Special Board of Education meeting at 6:30 pm. You can attend either meeting by clicking the following LINK You are encouraged to use the “Join From Browser” option for best results. Please click HERE to access to:(A) Town Hall Meeting Overview(B) Parent Survey Results Summary (C)... READ MORE >
From the Nurse’s Office: If family members experience a single symptom such as a headache or low grade fever please do not dismiss it as insignificant. Some positive COVID cases have been reported with just one symptom that lasts one or two days but the person is still contagious.If a member of the household (parent, child or anyone else living in the house) is... READ MORE >
At the Monday, 10/19 Board of Education meeting, the 2020 - 2021 calendar was updated to reflect the following changes: - Oct 23 & Nov 6 remain Remote Fridays - New non-attendance day for students: Nov 20 This Remote Planning Day is for teachers to prepare for Parent/Teacher conferences, which will include approximately 25 Zoom meetings for elementary... READ MORE >
Our kindergartners enjoy several mask breaks each week under the "The Big Top!" Here they can sing movement songs, play fun socially distanced games, and get the wiggles out on their towels. This week they took in Max Lucado's story, "You are Special," told by Mrs. Guevara, long term substitute for Mrs. Monahan. It's true--each kindergartner is unique and so very... READ MORE >
This week’s Classroom Spotlight is on Mrs. Roth’s fourth grade, affectionately known around Laidlaw as 4R! I had the pleasure of stepping into 4R as my very first class as Technology Integration substitute on the first day of school, and it was evident right away that this was a special group of fourth graders. You can see us getting started on that first... READ MORE >
Third graders at Laidlaw are finding creative ways to allow for safe personal space, while still reading and growing as learners. Check out their focus and stamina as readers in Mrs. F's class! READ MORE >
Should I Come to School Today?See attached updated flowchartupdated 9-1-2020Thank you D101 parentsfor continuing to certify whether or not your childshould attend school based on their health status.Our documentation continues to be updated based onIDPH and CCDPH guidelines.Please contact us with any questions. READ MORE >
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News you can use for the week of October 5, 2020 READ MORE >
Welcome to D101's new teachers!Trust us, they are smiling underneath those masks! Be sure to wave hello to:Mrs. Glabus, Ms. Rasulo, Mrs.Mulroe, Ms. Hornbeck, Ms. Baer, Ms. Roberson and Mr. Duncan READ MORE >
D101 teachers are honing their skills to welcome students back in-person and online! The most recent professional development support created by our D101 Instructional Coaches is a menu of "grab and go" professional development sessions to assist D101 staff in best meeting the needs of their students. The menu of sessions includes everything from "How to Get... READ MORE >
Summer school began 8/17 at McClure Junior High and Field Park Elementary. Students did a great job social distancing, wearing masks and adapting to new safety protocols, including having their temperatures taken prior to entering the buildings. Thank you to D101 summer school staff Heidi Hanner and nurses Joan Krillic and Michelle Pusatera for all their hard work... READ MORE >
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