School Newsletters

Parking and Driving Around Campus

Please note if you decide to park on Tamarind, please park on the South side of the street only and obey the signage about parking. This will allow for cars and buses to pass safely on the street. Children should enter and exit the vehicles on the sidewalk side only. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Arrival and Dismissal Safety

We appreciate your support in following our traffic procedures around school. It has been brought to our attention that there are several safety concerns with parents not following the procedures.  We have requested support from the Northbrook Police Department to halt these behaviors. Here is a reminder of the process:

• Parents dropping off or picking up by car will enter the school parking lot only from Laburnum (from North of the lot heading South) and follow the designated one-way road around the horseshoe to the designated entrance at Door H. 
• Cars may only turn right into the horseshoe and parking lot. No left turn is allowed into the car line from Laburnum or any side streets. You must wait in line on Laburnum to enter the parking lot. 
• Students are not allowed to exit cars on Laburnum. Students can only leave the car from the first five cars in the horseshoe (front of the line nearest Door H). This is a safety issue.  

We request all parents follow the rules. As the students and parents learn the procedures, arrival, and dismissal will become more safe and efficient.  Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Valentine’s Day

We are excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14. Children may bring Valentine’s cards if they include everyone in their class. Thank you to the room parents for planning and facilitating our celebration. Please remember that we don’t allow any food items to be distributed in class as we pass out Valentine’s Day cards.

We are looking forward to spreading kindness and love at Hickory Point. Thank you for being so cooperative in making the parties a happy and safe occasion for everyone.

Important Dates:

• Friday, February 7
  • District 27 Cultural Night 5 pm- 7 pm  (Shabonee)
• Wednesday, February 12
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences and Book Fair 5 pm- 8 pm
• Thursday, February 13
  • School is Not in Session
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences and Book Fair  1 pm- 4 pm and 5 pm -8 pm
• Friday, February 14
  • Valentine’s Day Parties 2 pm
• Monday, February 17 
  • School is Not in Session
• Wednesday, March  5 (Save the Date)
  • Second Grade Musical Performance 6 pm 

For your children,

Dr. Maureen Deely, Principal

Mrs. Lauren Weingarten, Assistant Principal