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Community Outreach

Community Outreach plans activities to help students learn about and serve those less fortunate in our community, our country, and the world. Through service learning projects and programs, students learn that they can make a difference, around the corner and around the world. Each year, the PTO co-chairs work with staff and community leaders to organize activities such as:

Food Drive

The Food Drive collects food for the New Trier Township Food Pantry as part of Make-A-Difference Day. Crow Island has become a major contributor to the Food Pantry and our donations helps feed community families in need.

Candy Drive

Immediately after Halloween, students have the opportunity to donate Halloween candy to raise money for Lurie Children’s Hospital to secure the Hospital’s wish list items.

Showers of Gratitude

In the days before Thanksgiving, students are invited to decorate a paper feather with their thoughts on what they are most thankful for. Together, the feathers create a giant, colorful Thanksgiving turkey to be displayed at Crow Island. Families are also invited to donate laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, shampoo and/or body wash for the New Trier Township Food Pantry.

Bernie’s Book Bank

In conjunction with the Crow Island Book Fair in December, families have the opportunity to donate gently-used and new books to Bernie’s Book Bank. Bernie’s Book Bank is one of Chicago’s largest literacy programs and distributes books to children throughout Chicagoland.

Sack Suppers

In December, students have an opportunity to be hands-on in helping people in need by assembling meals to feed the homeless. Families are asked to donate food supplies, and students will prepare sandwiches and assemble brown bag dinners during their classroom holiday parties. This long-standing Crow Island tradition is a wonderful way for children to experience the spirit of giving around the holidays.

2022/2023 Chairs: Katie Laabs and Chrissy Pelleriti

For any questions, please contact crowislandprograms@gmail.com.

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Upcoming Events

March 29, 2023
  • No School (Spring Break)
March 30, 2023
  • No School (Spring Break)
March 31, 2023
  • No School (Spring Break)
April 3, 2023
  • Schools Reopen
April 7, 2023
  • No School (Religious Holiday)
April 18, 2023
  • 7:00 pm: All District Choral Festival
  • 7:00 pm: All District Choral Festival

April 19, 2023
  • 10:00 am: WPI-Differentiation: What is it? What does it look like in D36?

    Differentiation: What is it?  What does it look like in D36?

    Dr. Becky Mathison (Director of Innovation, Teaching and Learning)

    April 19, 2023

    Time: 10:00 AM

    Location:  SK Community Room
    During this session Dr. Becky Mathison, Director of Innovation, Teaching and Learning, alongside a team of educators from the District will provide an overview of what differentiation is, how it is implemented in D36 classrooms, explain how the approach aligns to progressive education and the portrait of a graduate, and ways to support your student at home. This session will feature a panel of D36 educators.

    Interested:

    RSVP here

April 25, 2023
  • 7:15 pm: School Board Meeting
April 26, 2023
  • 6:00 pm: Greeley Spring Sing 1st/2nd Grade
May 3, 2023
  • 6:30 pm: Greeley Strings Concert
May 10, 2023
  • 5:45 pm: Crow Island - 1st Grade Spring Sing
  • 5:45 pm: Crow Island - 1st Grade Spring Sing

  • 6:00 pm: Greeley Spring Sing 3rd/4th Grade
  • 6:45 pm: Crow Island - 2nd Grade Spring Sing
  • 6:45 pm: Crow Island - 2nd Grade Spring Sing

May 16, 2023
  • 7:00 pm: Skokie Chorus Vocal Showcase- Auditorium
May 19, 2023
  • 8:30 am: Instrumental Recruitment Visits: Crow Island

    Mr. V and Mr. C to Crow Island to give students a chance to try out instruments

May 23, 2023
  • 7:15 pm: School Board Meeting
May 24, 2023
  • Crow Island Portfolio Day - 2nd & 3rd Grades
  • HW Spring Showcase
  • Crow Island Portfolio Day - 2nd & 3rd Grades

May 25, 2023
  • Crow Island Portfolio Day - 1st & 4th Grades
  • Crow Island Portfolio Day - 1st & 4th Grades

  • 6:15 pm: Kindergarten Open Houses (Parents Only)- Crow Island, Greeley, Hubbard Woods
May 26, 2023
  • Early Dismissal @ 11:20am for Elementary Schools
  • Early Dismissal @ 11:50am for SK & CW Schools
  • Reporting Day (Half Day AM)
  • Early Dismissal @ 11:20am

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For additional details about the PTO Board or any committee, please email crowislandprograms@gmail.com