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Principal’s Message 8/6/24

We are gearing up for a wonderful start to this school year and looking forward to seeing everyone next week!  Our theme is Be Here, Be You, Belong.  We want every single Link student and family member to feel a strong sense of belonging and pride in this community. Thanks for partnering with us to make Link School an amazing place!

School News

School Hours and Start Dates

The first day of school for all 1st-6th grade students is Thursday, August 15.  The first bell rings at 8:35AM, so plan on arriving between 8:20 and 8:35AM.  Dismissal is at 3:00PM, except for Wednesdays when we dismiss 30 minutes earlier at 2:30PM.  Kindergarten students will begin on Thursday, August 22 and follow the same schedule.  Our main office is open from 8:00AM-4:00PM Monday through Friday, so reach out with any questions at (847)-357-5300.  

Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Off 

Students are invited to meet their teacher and drop off school supplies prior to the first day of school.  Please use the schedule below to arrive at the designated times.  If you are unable to attend, simply have your child bring their school supplies on the first day of school.

• Tuesday, August 13 from 5:00-6:00PM | 1st-6th grade students

• Wednesday, August 21 from 9:00-9:30AM or 1:00-1:30PM | Kindergarten students

School Supply Lists

Find your child’s school supplies list posted on our school’s website at https://link.sd54.org/school-supply-lists/.   If you have financial circumstances that make it difficult to afford school supplies, please reach out to our social worker, Monica Galarza, at monicagalarza@sd54.org and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Class Placements

 Class placements for students entering 1st-6th grade will be available for you to view through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7.  Kindergarten families, your child's teacher will be posted on the Parent Portal by Tuesday, August 20 following kindergarten screenings. If you have not proven residency with our school office, then you will not be able to see your child’s class placement until that is complete.  If you need assistance logging into the Parent Portal, please contact portal support at portalsupport@sd54.org.  

To view your child’s teachers, follow these steps:

• Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

• Select More -> Student Reports -> Select Student -> Select 24-25 Student Schedule

• This will generate a PDF report of your child’s schedule, which includes teacher names.

Parent Portal

The District 54 Campus Portal is a tool for District 54 parents and guardians to access instant, online, timely and secure student information including class assignments, attendance, grades, and discipline records.  Link to Parent Portal

Medical Forms and Medication

In order to be ready for the first day of school, please make sure all health paperwork and/or medications are dropped off at Link.  You are welcome to stop by between 8:00AM and 4:00PM Monday-Friday, fax health forms to our office at 847-357-5301, or email our school nurse, Mrs. Rummel, at DianneRummel@sd54.org. 

Busing

Information regarding bus routes will be mailed to your home before school begins on August 15.  If you have not received your bus information by the morning of Wednesday, August 14, please call the main office at (847) 357-5300. 

Kindergarten Screenings

All incoming kindergarten students will be invited to participate in a screening with one of our kindergarten teachers on Thursday, August 15.  This session will help us get to know each child and their learning style.   You should have received an invitation with the exact date and time of your child’s screening.  Please reach out to our office if you have not received anything yet.

Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night will be held on Wednesday, August 28. The evening will begin with a brief PTA meeting at 5:45PM in the gym, followed by classroom presentations at 6:00 and 6:30PM.  Teachers will present the material twice so families can visit multiple classrooms. This is a great opportunity to hear from our teachers and discover what your child will be learning this year.  Please not this evening is intended for parents only.

PTA News

PTA Information (updated)
On Friday 8/9 at noon you will be able to visit the Link PTA website (www.linkpta.com) to gather information about the upcoming school year, including: spirit wear, hot lunch, etc.  

PTA Outdoor Movie Night
Back again this year will be our PTA sponsored Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, August 16.  All families are welcome to join us right outside of Link School to watch Elemental. The movie will begin once it is dark enough outside, but feel free to come early and enjoy the Doctor Dogs food truck at 6:30, and Kona Ice at 7:30