Dear Kindergarten Families,

Welcome to Pritchett School! We are thrilled to partner with you as your child embarks on this exciting journey into kindergarten. The kindergarten year is filled with discovery, growth, and joyful learning, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Please take a moment to review the important links included below. These links contain essential information to ensure a smooth start to the school year:

1. Screening Sign-Up: All families must schedule a screening time for their child in August. If your child is exposed to a language other than English at home, please sign up for an additional screening to help us best support your child’s learning needs.

2. "Welcome to Kindergarten" Packet: This electronic packet includes important information about our school, key dates, and required health forms that must be completed before the school year begins. Please ensure you review this thoroughly to prepare for the upcoming year.

If you have any questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact our school office. We look forward to meeting your family and beginning this wonderful adventure together.

Warm regards,

Dr. Moreland, Principal
Mrs. Cummings, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Brate
Mrs. Hulings
Mrs. Patel
Mrs. Zimmerman
THE KINDERGARTEN TEAM

• General Screening Link (For All Kindergarten Students)

• Multilingual Screening Link (For Students Exposed to Another Language)

• Welcome to Kindergarten Packet (Important Information & Health Forms)

• August Kindergarten Dates

• Parent Orientation Presentation

As we conclude the 2024-2025 school year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for everything you’ve done to make this year truly exceptional. Your support has enriched our school community and helped our Panthers achieve incredible growth. From advancing their math skills and strengthening their reading abilities to building their social-emotional awareness, our students have shown remarkable effort, curiosity, and resilience. We couldn’t be prouder of the confident, well-rounded individuals they are becoming, all thanks to the partnership we share in fostering a love of learning.

It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we bid farewell to several cherished educators—Mrs. Ardagh, Mrs. Faraone, Mrs. Meyer, and Mrs. Wolf, who are retiring or moving on to new educational endeavors. These extraordinary teachers have profoundly impacted our students, staff, and the Pritchett community through their kindness, dedication, and unwavering commitment. While we will deeply miss them, we are excited for the new chapters in their lives.

On behalf of the entire Pritchett faculty, thank you for making this year so memorable. We are grateful for the strong partnership between our students, families, and staff, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.

For your children,
Dr. Moreland, Principal

If you are driving your child, please note that students will not be able to enter the building nor exit their vehicle prior to 8:50 am. Staff will be present out front in our car drop-off line each morning. Students are dismissed between 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm.

Please Note:

• Cars need to approach the school traveling south on Horatio Blvd.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn into the parking lot.

• Cars may only make a right-hand turn to exit the parking lot.

• Parents need to remain in their cars during drop-off and pick-up.

• Cars need to pull all the way forward to the marked “Stop Here” sign.

• Parents need to stay “in line.” Please follow the car ahead of you.

• Illinois State law prohibits cell phone use in a school zone.

Cars may begin lining up to pick up their child no earlier than 3:10 pm. If you plan on picking up your child at the end of the school day, please print the "Student Pick-Up Sign" linked below. Please display it on your dashboard, closest to the passenger side of the car. This particular sign lets the pick-up supervisors quickly identify your child, their grade level, and their teacher. Displaying this sign will add to the efficiency of our pick-up process. Thank you! Student Pick-Up Sign

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor appointments, or vacation, please call your school’s attendance line, 847.353.5703, by 8:00 am. Please state your name, your student's name, the reason for absence, and your homeroom teacher when you call. Keeping track of all students every day is an important task and we greatly appreciate your assistance.