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Jane Stenson Roar 8-26-26

Posted Date: 08/26/26 (04:00 PM)


Logo for Jane Stenson Elementary School featuring a friendly lion mascot.

The Stenson Roar

August 26, 2026

Principal's Message

The halls are already filled with smiles, excitement, and the energy that makes Stenson such a special place. I’ve loved reconnecting with familiar faces while beginning to get to know our newest Lions. We are off to a fantastic start, and I’m looking forward to all that this school year will bring!

We are excited to welcome several new members to our Stenson family this year! Please join us in getting to know these wonderful educators who are joining our school community. We are thrilled to have them as part of the Stenson Lions team!
  • Mrs. Shabana Khan, Bilingual Urdu Teacher
  • Mr. Sam Murray, General Music Teacher and Kindergarten P.E. Teacher
  • Ms. Jasmine Gonzalez Sandoval, School Psychologist

This year our Bilingual programming is expanding! We are now offering Bilingual Urdu to our students that qualify for this programming in our Multilingual Learner Program.

Warm Regards,
Dr. Huemmer
 

Attendance is Key to Success!

ABSENT FROM SCHOOL: If your child will be absent, you must report the absence including the reason for the absence. Absences or early/late arrivals due to appointments may be communicated through the Parent Portal. Follow these directions to input an absence.

APPOINTMENT DURING SCHOOL: If your child has a medical appointment and will come in late or leave early from school, please communicate that through the Parent Portal. Please note that you may pick your child up for an appointment and then drop them back off at school after the appointment so that they do not miss a full day of school.

TARDY TO SCHOOL: If your child is late to school, you must escort your child into the main entrance and sign them into school for the day. The sign in sheet will also include the reason for the tardiness. Please note that you will be asked to sign your child in late beginning at 8:40 a.m.
 

Kindergarten Kick Off

Kindergarten families will receive a communication on August 27th at the end of the day with your child's permanent classroom placement, with either Ms. Laniewski or Ms. Phillippose.

On Friday, August 28th, students will start in their permanent classroom.
 

School Information

Missing some details and information that are in past Stenson Roar newsletters? Our most recent newsletters can be found on our website on the home page.
 

PTA News & Events

  • Join the PTA for the 26-27 school year! Click Here for more info.
  • September 14th: PTA Meeting, 6:45 p.m. in the Stenson Library
  • September 25th: PTA Outdoor Movie Night
 

Upcoming Events

  • September 7th: No School for Labor Day
  • September 9th: Open House, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  • September 10th: Picture Day
  • September 21st: No School for Yom Kippur
  • October 2nd: No School for Teacher Institute Day
 

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Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher or the main office staff that are listed below:

Main Office Phone: (847) 676-7301

Dr. Huemmer, Principal: rhuemmer@skokie68.org
Ms. Smith, Secretary: msmith@skokie68.org
Ms. O, Health Clerk: ogarriques@skokie68.org

www.stenson.skokie68.org