
Parents, please encourage your children to continue reading daily over winter break! Beyond just statistics and test scores, there are other benefits of reading! Check this out:
Taking 20 minutes to read every day can boost mental health and can improve critical-thinking skills.
A widened imagination and higher levels of creativity come from reading.
Reading can help foster empathy.
Reading exposes children to multiple cultures, ideas, and worlds.
Reading improves writing skills.
Reading expands vocabulary.
We hope you have an amazing break alongside friends and family. Semper Fi!

Neal Math and Science Academy will be having a spirit week this last week before winter break. Please find the daily spirit week information below.
Monday - Dress as your favorite holiday character/item (e.g. Frosty, Rudolph, Grinch, Tree, Snowflake);
Tuesday - Wear your favorite holiday colors (e.g. Red/Green, Blue/White);
Wednesday - Wear your favorite holiday pajamas;
Thursday - Whoville Hair Day - Wear your funkiest hairstyles;
Friday - Dress as an elf;

Join us on Tuesday, December 19th at 6pm for our NMSA Winter Concert! This concert will feature all NMSA musicians in Band and Choir. We will also have a bake sale, selling treats to benefit NMSA Band and Choir. For more information, please contact cgrzenia@d187.org or nmassa@d187.org.

Join us today (virtually) for our 2nd PAC Meeting at 4:30 pm/Únase a nosotros hoy (virtualmente) para nuestra segunda reunión del PAC a las 4:30 pm
meet.google.com/dcq-dbxh-tmn

Hi NMSA Community,
Just a reminder that picture retakes will be held next Tuesday, December 12th. Remember to arrive on time.
#NMSAPictureDay #Retakes
Order photos online: https://edclarkschoolphoto.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=237296

!HOY de 1:30-4:30 pm en North Chicago Police Substation (901 10th Street
North Chicago, IL ) estarán ofreciendo vacunas contra la gripe GRATIS para cualquier persona a partir de 6 meses de edad!
Stop by the new North Chicago Police Substation TODAY from 1:30-4:30 pm and get your yearly flu shot, FREE! Influenza vaccine available to anyone 6 months or older.


D187 Families/Familias D187


Upcoming Events at the Parent Resource Center/Próximos eventos en el Centro de recursos para padres



Rosalind Franklin's Community Care Connection (Mobile Clinic) offers FREE health screenings all over Lake County including a monthly site at North Chicago Public Library. Call 847-578-8670 for more information.
Community Care Connection (clínica móvil) de Rosalind Franklin ofrece exámenes de salud GRATUITOS en todo Lake County. De hecho, tienen un sitio mensual en la Biblioteca Pública de North Chicago. Llame al 847-578-8670 o 224-809-7044 para recibir mas información.




The Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel for North Chicago Community Unit School District 187 will hold a public hearing on the renewal of the 3-year e-Learning Plan for the school district. Public members are invited to attend the hearing and provide input on the e-Learning Plan.
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
Location: North Chicago Community High School, 1717 17th Street, North Chicago.
A copy of the 3 Year e-Learning Plan is also available for public review at
the district office, 2000 Lewis Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064.

¡Apreciadas familias del distrito escolar 187, no olviden que mañana es el primer dia que estará abierta la despensa de comida (Family Care Closet) de 8:00-10:00 am y de 2:00-4:00 pm en la High School de North Chicago!
Dear District 187 families, don't forget that tomorrow is the first day that the Family Care Closet is open from 8:00-10:00 am and 2:00-4:00 pm at North Chicago Community High School!



No School Monday, September 4th - Labor Day

In-person student registration will be closed at D187 schools Wed, 8/16 - Fri, 8/18, and Mon, 8/21 due to staff training and the start of school. Registration is available online at d187.org. --La inscripción de estudiantes en persona se cerrará en las escuelas D187 del miércoles 8/16 al viernes, 8/18 y lunes 8/21 debido a la capacitación del personal y al comienzo de la escuela. La inscripción está disponible en línea en d187.org.

El 7 de Agosto de 10:00 am- 2:00 pm en Roberti Community House estarán ofreciendo útiles escolares, cajas de frutas y vegetales, exámenes de salud para los adultos, y exámenes físicos de deporte GRATIS para las familias.
On August 7th from 10:00 am -2:00 pm, the Roberti Community House will be providing FREE school supplies, produce, health screenings for adults, and sports physicals for families.



¡Hoy de 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm y el 15 de Agosto en la Biblioteca de North Chicago (2100 Argonne Dr, North Chicago, IL 60064) van a estar dando cajas con frutas y vegetales sin costo para las familias! También es una oportunidad para obtener servicios de salud gratuitos y conocer sobre los recursos disponibles en la comunidad. ¡Lleguen temprano!
Today and August 15th from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm there will be boxes of fruits and vegetables free of charge for families at the North Chicago Public Library (2100 Argonne Dr, North Chicago, IL 60064). This is also an opportunity to receive free health services and learn about the resources available in the community. Try to arrive early!

Don't forget that the family care closet (FCC) has moved to the North Chicago Public Library for the summer!
¡No olvides que la despensa de comida (FCC) está disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de North Chicago durante el verano!

