Dear District 80 Families, 

Summer School 

The NSD 80 Summer School registration is now open.  Here is the link to register: Summer School 2025.  

The program runs from 8:00am to 12:00pm on June 9-June 27 for students who will be in grades 1st-8th grade during the 2025-2026 school year.  There is no school on June 19th.  The program will take place at Leigh School and it is taught by NSD 80 teachers and staff.  It is a wonderful opportunity for your child to continue learning formally over the summer months.  

The Summer School fee is $150.00 per child.  Families must send a check made out to Norridge School District 80 to Leigh or Giles to complete registration.  Registration for the program will close on May 2nd.  Please do not delay on completing the registration so we can plan accurately for the program.  

Students who qualify for a summer school tuition waiver received letters this week via email.  The letters were sent to students who qualify for reading or math interventions and students who qualify for multilingual services.  If you received a letter we urge you to take advantage of the summer opportunity.  

Invitations have been sent to families who have a child who qualifies for Extended School Year (ESY) this summer.  This program is for special education students who meet the eligibility requirements.  ESY is held at Leigh School from June 9-June 27 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.  If your child has been invited to attend ESY you would have received information from the special education department.  

2025-2026 School Year Registration

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Monday, March 24th.  You will receive an email with additional information.  Registration for returning students in all grade levels will be completed online.  The forms have been streamlined to make the process even easier for families. 

Residency must be proven every single year in the district.  When you complete registration you will be required to upload residency forms directly into the registration portal and registration can not be completed without the forms being uploaded.  The district will review your residency and registration forms and reach out to you if additional information is required.  

Registration details will be emailed directly to you on Monday, March 24th.  

Enjoy the first weekend of spring, 

Michele Guzik

Giles Families,

Next week the 5th and 8th grade students will take the Illinois Science Assessment.  It is important that students have a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast, come to school on time, have a fully charged chromebook and take their time on the assessment.  ISA will take place on Monday, March 24th through Wednesday, March 26th.

Congratulations to the members of the Giles Concert Band who earned a Superior Division I Honor - the highest honor possible at the Illinois Grade School Music Association District 7 Organizational Contest last Saturday.  We are so proud of all our musicians and special thanks to Mr. Bucaro for all your amazing work with the band students.

Congratulations to the Giles JV Girls Basketball Team on finishing the season in 2nd place for the Leyden-Norwood Athletic Conference.  We are very proud of you and thank you for representing Giles School.  Special thanks to Coach Gapastione for a great season as well.

Congratulations to the Giles Battle of the Books team on finishing the season in 3rd place.  Great job!  Thank you to Coach Quitno for a great season as well. 

Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, April 16, 2025.  All students will be photographed.  No payment is needed at this time.  A proof will be sent home that will include package and ordering information.

**Special Note: Avoid wearing shades of green as all students will be photographed against a green screen.  We suggest bright cheerful colors.

Siblings currently enrolled at Giles may be photographed together.  On the day of pictures, an announcement will be made for all siblings to report for a picture together.  Please note if siblings have their picture taken together, they will not be photographed individually.

 

Thanks

Bob Biedke

 

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our school community. I wanted to take a moment to share the expectations regarding students' lunch and recess times, which are outlined below.

Lunch and Recess

• Lunchroom Procedures
  • Flexible Lunch Option
    • Students may sit anywhere (no restrictions unless a behavior issue)
    • Students must be in the lunch room for the first 15 minutes
    • After 15 minutes, students may choose to go outside for recess
    • Students wishing to stay inside may:
      • Socialize with peers
      • Complete school work
      • Read a book
      • May use Chromebook
  • Goals of Flexible Lunch Option
    • Reduce outside recess issues
    • Eliminate wandering in the hallways
    • Eliminate hanging out in a bathroom
•  On rainy days or cold days, your child(ren) will stay inside during recess.  However, students do play outside in cold weather unless the temperature goes below 17 degrees. 
  • Please make sure that your child(ren) has the appropriate attire for winter weather: hats, mittens or gloves, boots, and snow pants (or a change of dry clothes).
•  Please do not send sports equipment from home for recess time, we do have some equipment available for student use during recess. 

Mrs. Gulo