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Good Evening District 163 families, Family Engagement and Enrichment will be hosting a Live Parent University ZOOM entitled, “SPARK Digital Scheduler," with 8th grade Ambassador Co-Host Darius Kennedy and Adenike Oke on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. So, come join a winning team of Ambassadors and parents that are Elevating Excellence and learn how to simplify your busy life with Google digital scheduling made easy! For more information and the ZOOM link, check out our district website or email Ms. Renee @ rhawthorne@sd163.com Thanks
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Happy Pulaski Day! District 163 celebrates the revolutionary war hero Casimir Pulaski for his contributions to our American history.
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District 163 Families. We apologize for the delay in the release of our Black History Program. We are expecting some technical difficulties. We will share the video presentation as soon as it is available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience.
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Hello District 163, We apologize for the delay in the release of our Black History Program. Please stand by.
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Attention Families! Here is a community resource you may not know about. FsACE COVID-19 PROGRAM through CEDA. This new program is designed to support households who have experienced layoffs, a death in the family, reduced wages, children being at home, medical expenses, additional food expenses, and more. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? PRE-APPLY TODAY! Call (312) 795-8948 or fill out a pre-application at www.CEDAorg.net/pre-apply
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Please enjoy our Board Bulletin: https://5il.co/pp4g
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Hello. This is School District 163. This is a reminder there is no school on February 15th observing President’s Day. School will resume Tuesday, February 16th.
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Hello SD 163 Families. Friday, February 12th, is a 12:30 Early Dismissal Day. All students will log on at 8:15 a.m. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten classes.
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Good Evening District 163 families,
Family Engagement and Enrichment will be hosting a Live Parent University ZOOM entitled, “Goal Building a Pajama Jam", on Thursday, January 28th , 2021 at 6:30 p.m. So, put on those matching pajama's and come join a winning team of parents that are Elevating Excellence and establishing goals for the 2021 new year! For more information and the ZOOM link, look on our district website or email Ms. Renee @ rhawthorne@sd163.com
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Good Evening District 163 families,
Family Engagement and Enrichment will be hosting a Live Parent University ZOOM entitled, “Goal Building a Pajama Jam", on Thursday, January 28th , 2021 at 6:30 p.m. So, put on those matching pajama's and come join a winning team of parents that are Elevating Excellence and establishing goals for the 2021 new year! For more information and the ZOOM link, look on our district website or email Ms. Renee @ rhawthorne@sd163.com
Thanks
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Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. Day. District 163 celebrates and remembers his courageous leadership and service. A true champion for equality. #MLKDay2021
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We are committed to serving our community. Thank you Mrs. Sandi Gordon, Preferred Meals, and District 163 team! District 163 has distributed 121,000 meals since school closure in March! Your commitment has shown excellence in action! To those who assisted and volunteered to serve, we applaud you!
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Hello SD 163 Families. Friday, January 15th is a 12:30 Early Dismissal Day. All students will log in at 8:15 a.m. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten classes.
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Click on the link below for a list of Emergency Food Pantries in Cook County.
https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/courts/civil-services/social-services/emergency-food-pantries/
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Does your student need a desk for remote learning? We have desks available at no cost to District 163 students. Call today to reserve one!
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Cheers to 2021! We faced unprecedented challenges during 2020 and demonstrated our power of community as we together served in excellence. Here’s to a New Year of possibilities! Happy New Year School District 163 family from the Board of Education and Administrative Team!
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The Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Board of Education and family of educators wish you and your families a happy holiday season and many blessings in the New Year!
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Please click the link below to join us at 7:00 to watch the premier of the Michelle Obama School's Holiday Show!
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Please click the link below to join us at 7:00 PM for the Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM's Holiday Show. https://youtu.be/KDh13i1m7oo
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District 163 Winter Break books and activities coming your way today. Be on the lookout! Thanks District 163 team for your reindeer deliveries today!
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