Joy Hail President | Diamond Lake School District 76
Joy Hail President | Diamond Lake School District 76
The January Diamond Edge Newsletter has been released, featuring several key updates and initiatives within the community.
Community Spotlight: The newsletter highlights the work of Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, which provides health resources, educational workshops, and immigration legal services to support vulnerable families.
Student Assessments & Readiness: Preparations are underway for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and Illinois Science Assessment in March, aimed at equipping students with necessary skills and confidence.
Gym Facility Upgrades: West Oak gyms have been upgraded with new ceiling- mounted projectors to improve presentations and events while ensuring safer and more efficient spaces.
Standards-Based Report Cards: K-8 teachers are enhancing instruction and assessments through Standards-Based Grading to provide clearer insights into academic performance.
D76 CARES Mental Health Support: A new partnership with ReferralGPS has been introduced, offering students and families up to eight free mental health visits, thus removing financial barriers to care.
Staying Connected with Classrooms: Parents can stay connected through Seesaw and Google Classroom, supporting student accountability and engagement.
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