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Highland Kindergarten Kickoff Info 2026

Posted Date: 08/11/26 (05:25 PM)


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Together We Soar

Kindergarten Announcement

August 11, 2026
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Principal's Message

Dear Kindergarten Families,

Welcome to the Hawks Nest! 

We are thrilled to welcome our newest Highland Hawks and their families to our school community!

Kindergarten is the beginning of an exciting journey filled with learning, friendship, discovery, and growth. We cannot wait to soar into this new adventure with your child. As you prepare for the first days of school, this special Kindergarten Announcement includes important information to help your family feel ready, confident, and excited for the year ahead.

Please watch for additional information for all Highland families on Wednesday, August 12.

If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to reach out to me at feratto@skokie68.org.

With excitement for an amazing year ahead,

Ferial Atto, Ed.S.
Principal
 

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation: Let’s Get Ready to Soar!

Our Kindergarten Orientation was held at the end of May. If your family was unable to attend, we encourage you to take some time to review the presentation.
The presentation provides helpful information about Kindergarten, our school routines, and what you and your child can expect as you begin this exciting new chapter.
 

⭐ Kindergarten Kickoff: Our First Days Together

The first days of Kindergarten are an exciting time! They give us a wonderful opportunity to learn about each child, discover their strengths and interests, and begin building our classroom communities.

Initial Classroom Placement
To kick off the school year, each Kindergarten student will receive an initial placement in either the purple room or the yellow room. 
Families will receive their child’s initial placement on Friday, August 14 th, at the end of the day

August 24–27: Kindergarten Kickoff! Getting to Know Our Hawks

During the first four days of school, August 24–27, Kindergarten students will participate in a variety of fun and engaging learning activities. Students will have opportunities to spend time with each Kindergarten teacher as they learn, play, explore, and make new friends. These first few days allow our teachers to get to know every child and help us create classroom communities where all students can thrive. Think of these days as our Kindergarten Kickoff!

We will be watching, listening, learning, and celebrating each child's unique strengths as we get to know our newest Hawks.

Permanent Classroom Placement

After spending the first four days getting to know all of our Kindergarten students, our Kindergarten team will work together to create permanent classroom communities.
Families will receive their child's permanent classroom placement:
Thursday, August 27th at the end of the day

On Friday, August 28, students will officially begin their day in their permanent Kindergarten classroom with either Mr. Allen or Ms. Cahill.

Meet the Greet Kindergarten Teachers

Kindergarten families are invited to Meet the Teachers on Friday, August 21, from 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm. Families will enter the school through Door # 7 to meet the kindergarten teachers and drop off school supplies. Please note that this is a brief meet-and-greet. 

We Can't Wait to Welcome You!

The beginning of Kindergarten is a big milestone for children and families, and we are honored to be part of this special journey. Thank you for partnering with us as we help your child build confidence, friendships, and a strong foundation for learning.

We are looking forward to a year filled with wonder, laughter, learning, and plenty of opportunities to SOAR!

Welcome to Highland, newest Hawks!
Together We Soar!

Ferial Atto, Ed.S.
Principal

Upcoming Events

  • Friday, August 14th: Initial Kindergarten class placements shared with families
  • Friday, August 21st, 1:00 pm. -2:00 pm. Meet & Greet Kindergarten Teachers 
  • Monday, August 24th: First Day of School!
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