Dear Diamond Lake Families,

Thank You for Joining Us for Math Day! We had over 185 family members and friends join us today. 

Thank you to all the families who joined us for Math Day at DLS! We had such an amazing time working through math problems together and sharing the exciting ways our Cubs are learning math. We loved seeing our students and families learning, thinking, and problem-solving together!

Picture Day – Wednesday, October 28: Smile, Cubs! 📸 Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 28. Students are encouraged to dress their best as we capture these special school memories. We can’t wait to see all of our Cubs looking their very best! 🐾

Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week | October 26–30

We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a fun Spirit Week! Join us in showing our school spirit by participating in the following themed days:

• Monday, October 26: Pajama Day

• Tuesday, October 27: Wear District 76 Spirit Wear

• Wednesday, October 28: Dress Your Best — DLS Picture Day!

• Thursday, October 29: Wear Red

• Friday, October 30: Wear Your Halloween Costume

We look forward to seeing our Cubs participate and show their spirit throughout the week! 🐾

💙 Thank You, DLS Families!

Keep shining and #SparkleOn,

Mrs. Sunny Morley

Principal, Diamond Lake School

smorley@dist76.org

In accordance with Erin’s Law, all Illinois public schools are required to provide age-appropriate lessons each year to help students recognize unsafe situations, understand personal body safety, and know how to seek help from trusted adults. We will be presenting the lesson(s) during the weeks of November 2, 2026 through November 13, 2026.

These lessons are designed to empower students with knowledge and skills to protect themselves. They focus on:

• Understanding the difference between safe and unsafe touches

• Identifying trusted adults at home and school

• Learning how to say “no” and get help when feeling unsafe

• Recognizing personal boundaries and respect for others
  
  

The lessons are presented in a sensitive, age-appropriate manner by our trained staff and/or approved curriculum resources. Our goal is to ensure students feel safe, supported, and informed.

If you have questions about the content of these lessons or wish to review the materials before they are presented please contact your school social worker by Wednesday, October 28, 2026:

Diamond Lake School: Deborah Wargaski 847-566-6601

West Oak Intermediate School: Lisa Brickert 847-970-3544

West Oak Middle School: Lindsay Harmon 847-566-9220

Thank you for your partnership in helping us keep all students safe and informed.

• Lunch Time Volunteers: Our food service company is offering monthly tastings of new menu items! We are looking for volunteers to help pass out samples during lunch periods. Each school will participate on a different day. If you would like to help, please sign up here. Thank you for supporting our students!

• Winter Clothing Drive | October 19–November 6: Winter is coming, and we want to help keep our community warm! We are collecting new hats, gloves, and scarves, along with gently used snow pants, coats, hoodies, and boots. Donations can be dropped off in the collection bins at any school office. Please notify the office of your donation to receive a raffle entry for prizes at the Día de los Muertos Celebration. Thank you for helping families in our community stay warm this winter!

• Next PTO Meeting | Tuesday, October 20, 6:00–7:00 p.m.: Join us for our monthly PTO meeting in the Diamond Lake Elementary School Library. All are welcome, and we would love to see you there!

• Dine Out on Tuesday | October 20, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.: Take a break from cooking and enjoy a meal at Luke’s! Mention Diamond Lake School District 76 or show the flyer, and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the D76 PTO. Thank you for supporting our schools!

• Holiday Party Donations: The D76 PTO is excited to support Halloween and winter holiday celebrations at Diamond Lake School and West Oak Intermediate School. Each celebration will include a snack, craft, and activity. Families are invited to contribute $6 per student to help fund both parties.

  • Cash or check: Send payment to school with your student in an envelope labeled “PTO Holiday Parties.”

  • Zelle: Send your donation to d76ptopayments@gmail.com. The account holder is Dezerae. Please include “Holiday Parties” in the memo.

Thank you for helping make these celebrations special for our students and teachers!

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.