Dear West Oak Intermediate Families,

Thank you for joining us for Curriculum Night on Wednesday! We hope the evening gave you valuable insight into your child’s day-to-day learning and helped strengthen the partnership between home and school. We are thankful for your continued support and for the warm sense of community you help create at WOIS. 

In case you were unable to attend on Wednesday, our teams have included links to their curriculum presentations below: 

• 3rd Grade 

• 4th Grade 

• 5th Grade

• Specials

• Intervention and Student Services 

Looking ahead, we have picture day coming up on Friday, September 12th! Students should be bringing home picture day forms this afternoon. You may also order pictures online at mylifetouch.com. Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVTVJPGQZ. 

We hope you have a fun and relaxing Labor Day Weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!

Sincerely,

Natalie Kalette

Principal

West Oak Intermediate School

SEL Focus of the Month: This month during our daily morning meeting, students are learning about bullying prevention! Check out our family connection letter to learn more: English and Spanish.

Drive Carefully – Students Are Back!: Thank you for following our arrival and dismissal procedures! With students back in school, please remember to drive carefully through our neighborhoods. Many children are walking to school or waiting at bus stops in the mornings and afternoons. Your caution, patience, and attentiveness help keep every child safe as they travel to and from school. Thank you for doing your part to protect our students!

Dentist Visit: The SMILE dentist is coming to West Oak Campus on September 17th. Please complete this form to register or contact Nurse Julie Marchese at 847-388-2599 for more information: English and Spanish. 

After School Activities:  There will be several after school clubs available for students starting in late September. More information and sign ups will be coming soon. 5th Grade Band and Choir will begin on Monday, September 15th for those that signed up. Students who ride a bus will take middle school buses home. 

Diamond Awards: New to this year, we ask families to complete this nomination Form if they would like to recognize a staff member they feel are going above and beyond with what they do in the classroom, school, or district. Please consider spreading the positivity bys highlighting the great work that staff our doing in our district. 

Birthday Treats:  Due to dietary restrictions and various allergies within the classrooms, families will need to refrain from providing birthday treats.  Classrooms will recognize and celebrate students’ birthdays in other ways! We appreciate your understanding. 

Before and After School Care: Check out these flyers from Innovation Learning on before and after school care available: English and Spanish.

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.

Attendance Matters: When students are in school every day and on time, they don’t miss out on important lessons, classroom discussions, or hands-on learning experiences. 

Set a consistent morning routine, plan appointments and vacations outside of school hours and attendance days when possible, and talk with your child about the importance of being at school every day. Together, we can help your child stay on track and reach their full potential! 

Your student's classroom teacher should be your first point of contact. For building-related information, please call the front office at 847-970-3544 or contact the following individuals via email: 

• Front Office Staff: Ms. Kailey Leon: kleon@dist76.org & Cinthia Maldonado: cmaldonado@dist76.org 

• Principal: Natalie Kalette: nkalette@dist76.org 

• Nurse: Julie Marchese: jmarchese@dist76.org 

• The annual Back to School Bash will be on September 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is now open.  Flyers are being sent home or register now when you pay via zelle.

• The Spirit Wear store is open now until Sept 14th. This will be the only spirit wear sale this year! Order here.

• September Dine-Out: The first D76 PTO sponsored dine-out event will be on September 16th at Taco and Burrito Express in Mundelein! Please view the full invite here. 

• Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday September 16th, 2025 6:00-7:00 p.m. Diamond Lake Elementary School Library. 

• Folding Tables Needed: The District 76 PTO needs folding tables for use the night of September 5th for the Back to School Bash.  Do you have a table we can borrow? Tables may be delivered to the West Oak Campus starting on Tuesday September 2nd.  Tables are needed before 3:30 pm on Friday, September 5th.  Tables can be picked up after the event has ended at 7:30 pm. Please put your name and phone number on the bottom of your table so that we can make sure all tables are returned.  Let us know how many tables you have available by filling out this form.

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