U-46 School News for Week of April 9

Larkin High School

On Friday and Saturday, the play “My Son, Pinocchio: Gepeto's Musical Tale” will be presented at 7 p.m. There will also be a 9:30 a.m. matinee on Thursday, April 12 and 19. The play will also be presented the following week on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Admission is $6 per student and $8 per adult.

Streamwood High School

Streamwood High School will be performing the romantic but tragic tale West Side Story on Thursday, April 12, Friday, April 13 and 2 shows on Saturday, April 14. All shows begin at 7:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on April 14. Admission for U-46 students is $5; adults are $8 before April 4 and $10 at the door.

Advanced tickets can be ordered by contacting Barb Thomas at: barbarathomas@u-46.org or 630-213-5500 x 8639.

Tickets can also be ordered by going to the following website for online ticket sales: http://sites.google.com/site/shswss2012/

Tefft Middle School

On Friday, a dance for 7th grade students sponsored by the Student Council will be held in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.

Century Oaks Elementary

On Monday, a Family Reading Night/Book Fair will be held in the library learning center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Elgin High School students will read to the students. There will also be an Art Expo.

Clinton Elementary

On Thursday, a Spring Sing will be held at the South Elgin High School auditorium. Students in grades K-3 will perform at 6:30 p.m.; students in grades 4-6 will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Hilltop Elementary

On Friday, the annual Fun Fair will be held at the school from 6-9 p.m.

Horizon Elementary

On Wednesday, students in SWAS grades 4-6 will present a Science Fair from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room.

On Friday, Family Bingo Night will take place at Bartlett High School in the commons area. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. Pizza, pop and candy will be available for purchase. Free popcorn will be provided by the PTO.

Wayne Elementary

On Friday, a Fun Fair will be held from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the school. Games, prizes, food & a raffle will take place. Each classroom provides a theme basket for the raffle. Also featured this year will be a 52 foot inflatable obstacle course as well as a face painter. There will also be a bake sale sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 931.

Following is a list of this week's kindergarten registration events in date order:

Hilltop Elementary 847/289-6655 4/10 5:00 p.m.

Lords Park Elementary 847/888-5360 4/10 8:30 a.m.

Lords Park Elementary 847/888-5360 4/10 5:30 p.m.

Washington Elementary 847/888-5270 4/10 12:00 p.m. A-L

Washington Elementary 847/888-5270 4/10 1:00 p.m. M-Z

Bartlett Elementary 630/213-5545 4/11 3:30 p.m.

Clinton Elementary 847/888-7045 4/11 5:00 p.m.

Hanover Countryside Elem. 630/213-5560 4/11 5:30 p.m.

Harriet Gifford Elementary 847/888-5195 4/11 9:00 a.m.

Hawk Hollow Elementary 630/540-7676 4/11 9:30 a.m.

Oakhill Elementary 630/213-5585 4/11 4:00 p.m.

Ontarioville Elementary 630/213-5590 4/11 3:30 p.m.

Ridge Circle Elementary 630/213-5600 4/11 1:00 p.m. English

Sheridan Elementary 847/888-5266 4/11 9:00 a.m.

Sheridan Elementary 847/888-5266 4/11 1:00 p.m.

Sunnydale Elementary 630/213-5610 4/11 6:00 p.m.

Willard Elementary 847/888-5275 4/11 6:30 p.m.

Centennial Elementary 630/213-5632 4/12 9:00 a.m.

Glenbrook Elementary 630/213-5555 4/12 6:00 p.m.

Highland Elementary 847/888-5280 4/12 3:00 p.m.

Horizon Elementary 630/213-5570 4/12 8:30 a.m.

Laurel Hill Elementary 630/213-5580 4/12 6:30 p.m.

McKinley Elementary 847/888-5262 4/12 3:00 p.m.

Nature Ridge Elementary 630/372-4647 4/12 6:30 p.m.

Otter Creek Elementary 847/888-6995 4/12 3:30 p.m.

Ridge Circle Elementary 630/213-5600 4/12 1:00 p.m. Spanish

In other news,

The second phase of the U-46 "Art is Elementary" show opened with a reception on March 15; the display continues through April 12. Schools with artwork featured are: Bartlett, Channing, Coleman, Glenbrook, Hanover Countryside, Harriet Gifford, Hawk Hollow, Heritage, Highland, Laurel Hill, Lowrie, McKinley, Ontarioville, Otter Creek, Parkwood, Ridge Circle, Sheridan, Spring Trail, Timber Trails, and Wayne Elementary Schools.

The shows are on the lower floor of the First Community Bank at 50 Tyler Creek Plaza (corner of Big Timber Rd. and McLean Blvd.) in Elgin. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - noon. The public is welcome.