6:00 PM Newcomer Parent Support Group

U-46 is hosting a group for families who are new to our school district or have arrived in the United States from another country. It’s called the Newcomer Parent  Support Group, and it will meet on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the U-46 Welcome Center, 1019 E. Chic......More

U-46 is hosting a group for families who are new to our school district or have arrived in the United States from another country. It’s called the Newcomer Parent  Support Group, and it will meet on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the U-46 Welcome Center, 1019 E. Chicago St., Elgin. During the meeting, parents will get a better understanding of their role in their children’s education and how they can support their children’s academic journeys.The sessions will be offered in English and Spanish, and there will be interpretation available in Ukrainian, Polish, Urdu, and Gujarati.The sessions are being organized by the Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department, and questions can be directed through Let’s Talk.

U-46 Welcome Center, 1019 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

7:00 PM CAC Instructional Initiatives Mtg

Instructional Initiatives Committee MeetingWednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:00 PMVia Zoom Videoconference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89832855497?pwd=eWNaeWZxYTV1TE50K296bXAxYjBtQT09Meeting ID: 89832855497Passcode: 644645Please see the agenda for this meeting here.

7:00 PM CAC Executive Mtg

5:15 PM Board of Education Mtg

6:30 PM Dual Language Informational Meeting

Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten or 1st grade students are strongly encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings being offered in the winter and spring of 2024 about U-46's award-winning Dual Language program. These sessions will outline how lear......More

Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten or 1st grade students are strongly encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings being offered in the winter and spring of 2024 about U-46's award-winning Dual Language program. These sessions will outline how learning takes place in a Dual Language classroom, benefits for students who learn in a bilingual setting, and next steps for families who are interested. By attending a meeting, you are not obligated to sign up your child for the Dual Language program, but you will be able to make an informed decision. Two more sessions remain. All begin at 6:30 p.m. and will last about an hour:Thursday, April 25: Virtual sesion. Zoom link hereWednesday, May 8: Otter Creek Elementary School, 2701 Hopps Road, Elgin. For more information, contact the Multilingual & Multicultural Department via Let's Talk.

STEM Expo

STEM Expo Registration is open for the 2024 STEM Expo! The event which will be held on Saturday April 27 at Eastview Middle School is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This free event allows students to explore and discover Science Technology Engineer......More

STEM Expo Registration is open for the 2024 STEM Expo! The event which will be held on Saturday April 27 at Eastview Middle School is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This free event allows students to explore and discover Science Technology Engineering and/or Math through hands-on investigation and research. Participating students will plan and carry out projects based on their natural curiosities and present their projects to fellow students families and community members at the Expo. Please encourage your students to register they can find all the details plus ideas for their STEM Expo project at u-46.org/science.

7:00 PM CAC General Mtg

5:15 PM Board of Education Mtg

6:30 PM Dual Language Informational Meeting

Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten or 1st grade students are strongly encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings being offered in the winter and spring of 2024 about U-46's award-winning Dual Language program. These sessions will outline how lear......More

Parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten or 1st grade students are strongly encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings being offered in the winter and spring of 2024 about U-46's award-winning Dual Language program. These sessions will outline how learning takes place in a Dual Language classroom, benefits for students who learn in a bilingual setting, and next steps for families who are interested. By attending a meeting, you are not obligated to sign up your child for the Dual Language program, but you will be able to make an informed decision. One session remains. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and will last about an hour:Wednesday, May 8: Otter Creek Elementary School, 2701 Hopps Road, Elgin. For more information, contact the Multilingual & Multicultural Department via Let's Talk.

7:00 PM Unite U-46 Community Engagement Session

As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a truly collaborative process in shaping the future of our schools, we’ve been closely reviewing the progress and insights from our recent Unite U-46 community engagement sessions. These gatherings have been invaluable, offe......More

As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a truly collaborative process in shaping the future of our schools, we’ve been closely reviewing the progress and insights from our recent Unite U-46 community engagement sessions. These gatherings have been invaluable, offering us a deeper understanding of your thoughts, concerns, and aspirations for our District’s journey toward a true middle school model and our considerations for building, renovating, or retiring school buildings. Recent discussions on attendance boundary planning criteria have also provided important guidelines.To ensure our next steps incorporate an inclusive perspective from all corners of our district, make sure to attend our next Unite U-46 community engagement session. The session topics will cover: Presenting the attendance boundary recommendations for the new middle school in Bartlett scheduled to open in August 2025 Sharing our plans for transitioning students to new schools and seeking community feedback on how to best manage those transitions.All U-46 residents are invited to our upcoming Unite U-46 Community Engagement Sessions - whether they have a student in U-46 or not. The May 8th session starts at 7 p.m. at Eastview Middle School, 321 Oak Ave. in Bartlett. RegistrationEveryone is welcome to attend the event, and although registration is not required, your RSVP will be helpful for planning purposes. To register, click here or visit uniteu46.org.

Eastview Middle School, 321 Oak Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103, USA

6:00 PM African American Advisory Council

The May meeting of the African American Advisory Council is taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, via Zoom. To attend this meeting, please register at info.u-46.org/AAAC23-24.The mission of the African American Advisory Council is to help U-46 students become more ......More

The May meeting of the African American Advisory Council is taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, via Zoom. To attend this meeting, please register at info.u-46.org/AAAC23-24.The mission of the African American Advisory Council is to help U-46 students become more competitive in a global society by informing our parents and families of U-46 services and assisting our parents and families with questions and concerns. All U-46 parents are invited to attend and participate.For questions or more information, please email Rosalind Cobbs at [email protected] in Equity & Diversity. More information can also be found here.

U-46 Planetarium Public Sky Show

Two identical hourlong shows are presented at 4:30 p.m. and the other 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.  Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to darkness and time sitting, viewer discretion under age 5 is advised. The May 10 shows will focus on t......More

Two identical hourlong shows are presented at 4:30 p.m. and the other 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m.  Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to darkness and time sitting, viewer discretion under age 5 is advised. The May 10 shows will focus on the history of the building and its rich connection to Elgin. The show includes a look at the spring night sky. Admission is cash only, $2 per person, or a maximum of $10 per family.  The Planetarium is located at 312 Watch Street in Elgin, and there is free parking at Raymond Street and National Street, one block away.Please visit https://www.u-46.org/planetarium for more information.

U-46 Planetarium, 312 Watch St, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

5:15 PM Board of Education Mtg (Top 2%)

6:30 PM Dual Language Parent Support Group

The Dual Language Parent Support Group provides an opportunity for Dual Language families to connect with other families and members of the U-46 Multilingual and Multicultural Department. During this time, parents will have the chance to deepen their understanding of Du......More

The Dual Language Parent Support Group provides an opportunity for Dual Language families to connect with other families and members of the U-46 Multilingual and Multicultural Department. During this time, parents will have the chance to deepen their understanding of Dual Language programming, ask questions and/or problem solver around their child's biliteracy needs, and more.The virtual meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on the following dates: - Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023- Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 - Thursday, March 14, 2024- Wednesday, May 15, 2024 These are virtual sessions that parents/guardians can access via https://info.u-46.org/DualParent23-24

7:00 PM CAC Executive Mtg