Dear Diamond Lake School Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year at Diamond Lake School! We are so excited to welcome your child back into our building, and we can’t wait for all the learning, laughter, and growth that lies ahead. The first days of school are always filled with energy and anticipation—and we’re ready to make this year one of connection, achievement, and joy.

One of the most important ways you can help your child succeed this year is by ensuring they come to school each and every day. When students attend school regularly, they feel connected, stay on top of their learning, and build the routines that help them thrive academically and socially. Every day really does count!

Here’s how you can help:

• Set a consistent bedtime and morning routine to make school mornings smoother.

• Schedule appointments outside of school hours when possible.

• Communicate with the office if your child must be out—we’re here to help.

• Talk to your child about the importance of showing up and being part of their learning community.

This year, we’ll be celebrating strong attendance with fun classroom goals, recognition, and some special surprises along the way. Our goal is to help students see that showing up isn’t just important—it’s something to be proud of!

Thank you for being our partners in making this a successful year for your child. We are so glad to be on this journey with you.

Let’s have a wonderful start to the year—and remember: Every day at DLS matters!

Keep shining and #SparkleOn,

Mrs. Sunny Morley

Principal, Diamond Lake School

smorley@dist76.org

We’re excited to welcome several new team members to District 76 this year! Each of them brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and enthusiasm for supporting students. We look forward to the positive impact they will have on our school community. Please join us in giving them a warm Diamond Lake welcome!

Ms. Abby Godek- Art Teacher

Ms. Madison Duco- 2nd Grade Teacher

Ms. Deborah Wargaski- Social Worker

Ms. Alexandra Colin- Learning Associate

D76 CARES: At D76, the well-being of our students and families is our top priority. Understanding the critical role mental health plays in student success, we have launched D76 CARES - a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving access to quality mental health services across our community. D76 CARES stands for Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support. Treatment services are initially provided free of charge to district families for up to 8 sessions. Click HERE for treatment request.

• Tuesday, August 19th: Our first PTO Meeting of the year is Tuesday August 19, 6:00pm in the Diamond Lake School Library all are welcome to attend to hear how you can be involved. 

• Save the Date: The annual Back to School Bash will be on September 5 from 5:30-7:30! 

• Spirit Wear: The Spirit wear store is open. Click here to order your school spirit wear now! 

• Please visit the D76 PTO Website for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more!