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On behalf of our entire staff here at Plainfield Elementary School, we welcome you to our learning community. Our school has many caring staff that will be present and available as you take your first steps here with us.
student handbook
View our student handbook as webpages that can be translated using our tool located in the upper right corner of our website. You can also download a PDF copy that includes English, Spanish and Polish.
kindergarten handbook
View our kindergarten handbook as webpages that can be translated using our tool located in the upper right corner of our website. You can also download a PDF copy that includes English, Spanish and Polish.
New Family Enrollment
Enroll your student(s) now for this school year.
Welcome to Plainfield elementary school!
Dear Plainfield Families,
I hope that you are enjoying the warm and sunny summer days! I am looking forward to welcoming students to Plainfield for the 2024-2025 school year and wanted to share some important information to help you prepare for the first days of school.
Campus Parent Portal and Class Assignments
Starting August 12, you will be able to see your child(ren)’s class assignment(s) for the 2024-2025 school year in the Campus Parent Portal. If you are new to District 62, you will need to sign up for the Campus Parent Portal. Information about the Campus Parent Portal including how to sign up can be accessed here. If you have difficulty signing up for the Campus Parent Portal, please contact our Main office at 847-824-1301 for assistance.
Save the Date
8/19/24:Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop Off: All Plainfield students and families are invited to meet their teachers and drop off school supplies on 8/19 from 2:00-3:00 PM.
8/28/24: Open House 6:00-7:00 p.m. please stay tuned for more information
Supply Lists
Here are our 2024-2025 School Supply Lists for your reference. Supplies can be brought to Plainfield during our meet the teacher/supply drop off event or with students on the first day of school.
Bus and Transportation
This year, we will have a bus for paid riders. If you need to sign up for paid bus service for the 2024-2025 school year, you can call Linda McKeague in our transportation office at (847)789-5580. You can make payment in our office at Plainfield. As a reminder, the cost to ride the bus is $300 per student each school year. For example, a family with two students riding the bus would pay $600 per year to transport both of their students. Bus Fees ($300) must be paid by August 9 in order to ensure students are routed for the first day of school on August 20.
Right at School
If you are in need of before or after school care, please visit rightatschool.com to gather more information and to register for the upcoming school year. Contact Susan Ommen at susan.ommen@rightatschool.com with questions.
Arrival and Dismissal
Please click here for more information including arrival and dismissal procedures to help families continue to prepare for the first days of school. I hope that you find this information helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact the office with any questions you may have; we are always happy to help and here to be of service.
I look forward to greeting our first through fifth grade students back to school on Tuesday August 20th and our kindergarten students to Plainfield on Wednesday, August 21st. Please call the Main Office at 847-824-1301 with any questions. We are here to be of service. Thank you for your partnership in your child's education. I am very grateful to be your PrinciPAL! Have a wonderful rest of summer!
With gratitude,
Dr. Lisa Carlos, Principal
School Expectations
To help students be successful in school, we provide clear and consistent expectations for behavior through a system called PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
This not only allows for success it helps support equitable practices.
The behavior expectations should be followed in all settings throughout the school day. On the bus, in the classroom, at lunch and recess. The expectations keep all students safe and attend to the their learning.
The guiding principles are for students to:
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Be Responsible
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Be Respectful
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Be Safe
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Be Ready to learn
School Expectations
Plainfield Pumas
Engage all students in learning that leads to academic growth, achievement, and readiness for high school, college, career, and life.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is essential to a student's success in school. The activities that take place in the classroom are a vital part of the teaching and learning process.
Recess
Students will have a recess time each day and follow the PBIS rules.
Hands to self, No rough-play and No fighting.
- Stay in designated play areas
- Supervisors are there to watch the students
No toys from home, No cell phones and No playing cards.
Please dress for the weather. Students will be outside unless the weather doesn't permit.
Technology
Every student in CCSD62 will get their own iPad to use. iPads should come to school each day fully charged.
Behavior
The district aims to promote an effective learning environment in its schools where students demonstrate respect, self-discipline, and responsible behavior.
Buses and Transportation
You can drive or walk your child to school each day. CCSD62 offers paid bus ridership as well as free bus services for students meet the criteria.
E-Learning Days
In case of bad weather and students and staff can't safely make it to school, the district would elect to use one of its Emergency Days in lieu of an e-learning day. Please note that in addition to inclement winter weather conditions, e-learning days may be called for various other reasons including flooding, cold weather or a burst pipe at one of our schools, for example.
- Teachers will share Zoom links
- Students will join live sessions and do online programs
- If you do not have wifi please talk to your school
Health/Nurse
Priti Roy
School Nurse
847-824-1303
Eneira Camarillo
Health Clerk
847-824-5595
Library info
The Des Plaines Library offers many options for students in our school district.
Health/safety
Your student's health and safety is our top priority here at Orchard Place Elementary school.
• Report a safety concern tip
• Report a harassment, intimidation and bullying tip
• Crisis and prevention information for families