Dear West Oak Intermediate Families,

The 4th Grade Toy Design Fair on Tuesday was a huge success! The gym was filled with so many innovative and creative projects, and students were incredibly excited to share their designs and thinking. It was clear how much effort and pride they put into their work. A huge shout out to Ms. Levy for organizing such an amazing event! We were thrilled to have some middle school students stop by the fair to listen to the 4th graders’ presentations, which made the experience even more special.

As a reminder, Monday is a late start day to accommodate teacher professional development. Doors will open at 9:15 a.m., and school will begin at 9:30 a.m.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Natalie Kalette

Principal

West Oak Intermediate School

• Summer Band: Our annual West Oak Summer Band will be available for our 5th-7th graders and will be held at West Oak Middle School from Monday, June 15th - Thursday, July 2nd. We will meet Monday-Thursday from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Please fill out this Form below to sign up your student for this amazing enrichment camp! The fee for this camp is $75.00. Cash or check (Made out to “West Oak Middle School”) is accepted and can be turned into the main office at West Oak Intermediate or Middle School. **Registration will be closing on May 1st** If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! I hope to see your student in the summer!

• Summer Exploration Camp Registration: We are excited to announce that Summer Exploration Camp registration is open!  Summer Exploration Camp is open to students entering grades K-8 this fall.  Summer exploration camp will run from Monday through Thursday from 8am - 11:30am at Diamond Lake School.  The dates of Summer Exploration Camp are June 3rd to July 2nd.  There is no cost, and transportation will be provided.  Please click here to register.

• Pick Up Procedures: This is a friendly reminder to please call the school office by 2:00 p.m. if there is any change in your child’s transportation plan for the day (for example, if your child will be picked up instead of taking the bus). If you plan to pick up your child and they typically ride the bus home, please be prepared to show a valid photo ID at pickup. Thank you for your help in keeping our dismissal process safe and smooth!

• Bus Safety: Please review the following letter as our bus company will be upgrading their safety protocols by wearing reflective vests in order to make themselves more easily identifiable. 

• Clubs Session 2: Please click here to view the after school clubs and activities schedule. 

• SEL Focus of the Month: April's SEL focus is COURAGE! Students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting through our Character Strong curriculum during morning meeting. Please see below for the monthly family newsletters: 

  • 3rd Grade Family Newsletter: English Spanish 

  • 4th Grade Family Newsletter:  English Spanish

  • 5th Grade Family Newsletter: English Spanish

• 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 by highlighting the great work that staff our doing in our district. 

• 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.

Showing Up Matters: Strong attendance is one of the biggest predictors of success in grades 3–5 as this is when students transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" complex subjects. By ensuring your child arrives on time every day, you help them build the stamina and consistency they need to master challenging new concepts alongside their peers.

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 

• School Supply Kits: 2026-2027 School Supply Kits are on sale now through April 24, 2026. This year D76 PTO has partnered with #SchoolKidz to provide parents a convenient, easy, and affordable way to order their student’s school supplies for the upcoming school year.  Click below to order by April 24, 2026. Diamond Lake use account # 22102, West Oak Campus # 30405.  www.shopttkits.com

• This Sunday from 3:30-6:00: Join us for a fun afternoon at Just for Fun Roller Rink on Sunday, April 12th from 3:30-6:00. $10 to skate, $5 for spectators.  Food will be available to purchase.  Students Pre-K through Fifth Grade must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.  

• Next Dine Out: Thursday, April 16th Bill’s Pizza Dine out all Day

• Next PTO Meeting: You are invited to join us at our monthly PTO meeting. Tuesday April 21st, 2026 6:00-7:00pm Diamond Lake Elementary School Library. All are welcome to attend.

• Save the Date: Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th through 8th.  We’ll be celebrating the great work our teachers do all week.  Check out our volunteer page for up to date information and sign ups.  

• DLS Field Day: May 26th from 12pm-2:10 pm. With a Rain day on May 27th. Volunteer sign ups coming soon. 

• WOIS Field Day: May 28th from 9:15am-12:00pm. Volunteer sign ups coming soon.