Dear SD113A Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to welcome our K-8 students back to school on Thursday, August 14th!  Here are a few final reminders as you enjoy these final days of summer:

WELCOME VIDEO FROM DR. ORZEL
Check out this welcome video from Dr. Orzel!

MEET AND GREET

During this window of time, students and families will drop off their school supplies and materials for the new school year and meet the teacher!

Monday, August 11th: Oakwood (PK-1st Grade) and Old Quarry (6th-8th Grade)

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Oakwood

4:00- 4:45 Families with last names starting with A-M

4:45- 5:30 Families with last names starting with N-Z

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Old Quarry

4:00- 4:45 Families with last names starting with N-Z

4:45- 5:30 Families with last names starting with A-M

Tuesday, August 12th: River Valley (2nd and 3rd Grade) and Central (4th and 5th Grade)

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. River Valley

4:00- 4:45 Families with last names starting with A-M

4:45- 5:30 Families with last names starting with N-Z

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Central

4:00- 4:45 Families with last names starting with N-Z

4:45- 5:30 Families with last names starting with A-M

First Day of School for K-8th Grade: Thursday, August 14th

*For Early Childhood: First Day of School is Monday, August 18th.

Learning Showcase Curriculum Night for Parents/Guardians

Curriculum presentations focused on student learning, classroom expectations, and grade-level programming will be shared by all classroom teachers. This evening is intended as an informational session for adults to support student success throughout the school year.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Monday, August 25th: Oakwood

Tuesday, August 26th: River Valley

Wednesday, August 27th: Central

Thursday, August 28th: Old Quarry

PTO Back to School Bash:

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 

4:30 - 6:30pm

Behind Oakwood and River Valley School

Learning Showcase Deeper Dive Breakout Sessions: 

Tuesday, September 16th: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at River Valley

Parents/Guardians are invited to join us for an engaging evening of choice-based sessions highlighting key learning and curriculum topics in District 113A. Each session will repeat every 30 minutes, giving parents/guardians the flexibility to attend multiple areas of interest. This event is targeted for parents, and childcare will be available.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Our school bus drivers are excited to welcome students and meet their new families as we begin another great school year! They play an important role in your child’s daily routine and are committed to providing a safe, friendly, and reliable ride to and from school. Building positive relationships with students and families helps create a supportive and caring environment from the moment each day begins and ends. We look forward to a great year ahead!

The Week of August 11th:
For those eligible for transportation, please log in to your parent account on Skyward to review the latest updates regarding your child’s school bus schedule and route information next week. As we prepare for the new school year, it’s important to ensure that you have the most current details to help your child arrive safely and on time.

As we begin the new school year, we kindly ask for your patience during school bus dismissal over the first few days. To ensure the safety of all students, our staff carefully checks bus rosters before each bus leaves campus. This process may take a little extra time initially as students and staff adjust to new routines. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to make sure every child is accounted for and safely on the correct bus.

We look forward to seeing you at our Meet and Greet events today and tomorrow! Reach out with any questions you have!