Jane Stenson Weekly Roar 11-21-25

Posted Date: 11/21/25 (01:56 PM)

Stenson Weekly Roar

November 21, 2025

A cartoon turkey with a fanned tail in shades of orange and brown.

Thanksgiving Break Starts Wednesday

We would like to take this time to give thanks to all of our families for making our Stenson school community so amazing! We appreciate the time and effort you give to support your children and our school.

We hope that all of our families have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

School will be closed on Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th.

A red winter hat and mittens set with snowflake designs.

Cold Weather Clothing

We have now entered our cold weather season!

Please be sure to send your child to school wearing appropriate clothing for the weather. When it is cold outside students need coats, hats and gloves/mittens.

If it snows, please make sure that your child brings snow pants and boots to school. Students that do not have snow pants and boots at school will not be allowed to play in the snow at recess.

When it is 14 degrees or below with the wind chill we stay inside for recess.

At arrival, students will be outside until 8:37 a.m. If it is 14 degrees or below with the wind chill students will be brought inside beginning at 8:30 a.m.

If you need assistance with cold weather clothing, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

After School Clubs

The District will be offering after school clubs at Stenson for 1st through 5th graders in a winter session and spring session. Each student may participate in a free club. If you would like your child to participate, please register through the park district. Click here to read the flyer. Please note that registration begins at noon on December 12th.

PTA News & Updates

Join the PTA for the 25-26 school year! Click Here for more info.
PTA Spirit Wear Store
December 1st: PTA Meeting, 6:45 p.m. in the Library
December 5th: 4th/5th Grade Student Night In

Upcoming Events

November 26th-November 28th: No School for Thanksgiving Break
December 8th-December 11th: iReady Testing
December 9th: Trimester 1 Report Cards viewable in Parent Square and Parent Portal
December 11th: Stenson Chorus Concert, 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
December 16th: Elementary Orchestra Concert, 7:00 p.m., OOJH

Important Links

Parent Portal

Breakfast/Lunch Menus

25-26 School Calendar

Parent/Student Handbook

ELL Parent Center

Skokie Park District-Before/After Care Program

Skokie Public Library

District 68 Community Bulletin Board

Contact info

(847) 676-7301

Dr. Huemmer, (Principal) rhuemmer@skokie68.org

Ms. Smith (Secretary) msmith@skokie68.org

Ms. O (Health Office) ogarriques@skokie68.org

https://stenson.skokie68.org/