Staying connected with the community is vital to the success of our students and our community as a whole. In order to maintain this connection, District 33 has implemented a variety of communication methods in which to keep you updated and connected.
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Communication Tool |
Frequency |
Purpose |
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Websites |
Continuous |
District: Emergency information, Board of Education, district-wide information, major events. School: parent/student information, activities and events related to the individual school, school accomplishment, PTO events. Teacher: Classroom news, homework. (Varies with each teacher.) |
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Automated Phone/Emails SchoolReach
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As Needed |
To provide critical information to all district parents and/or staff. |
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News Releases
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As Needed |
To alert press to District initiatives, board actions, major student/staff accomplishments. |
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NewsBites Email Newsletter for Parents and Community Members who subscribe
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Once Weekly |
To communicate timely information of interest to the parents and community, such as student and staff achievements, and special activities throughout the district. |
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Staff Newsletters (Internal) Superintendent Updates to Staff
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Once a Month or As Needed |
To provide staff with important information related to District initiatives and Board actions. |
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School Newsletters
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Varies by school Usually 1/month |
To notify parents of PTO calendar and sponsored events, events and accomplishments of the school, announcements and tips for parents, and school operations |
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Backpack Fliers
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As needed |
District: Safety Information, District wide information, community events. School: parent/student information, activities and events related to the individual school, PTO events. Teacher: parent/student information, activities and events related to the individual school, school accomplishment, PTO events. |
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The Link Community wide newsletter delivered to every home in the District 33 mailing area.
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3 – 4 times per year |
To provide the community with information regarding District initiatives, Board of Education actions and plans, academic achievements and data, and student/staff successes and accomplishments. |
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Triblocal Online postings
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Weekly |
Highlights district, school and student activities and accomplishments. District wide events posted on community calendar. |