Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) or "SUN Bucks" is a federally funded program that provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. The Summer EBT is a one-time, $120 per eligible student benefit for summer 2024 administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled in the Summer EBT program. Families can contact their child's school to make sure their low-income indicators are up to date. The issuances and notices will be sent to eligible households at the end of August.
A Summer EBT application will be available over the summer. IDHS will have a screener available July 1 for families to check if the agency has the information needed to process their child's Summer EBT benefit, an application is required, or an updated address is needed.
Please also note that during the summer months, families in need of meals can call 800-359-2163, text “FOOD" (or “COMIDA") to 304-304, or view the USDA online map (https://bit.ly/4arqJwH) to find nearby meal sites not located at their school that are open to all children and youth age 18 and younger. For more information, or for help to determine eligibility after school is out, please visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website (https://bit.ly/4bpSNSe). Reference the EBT/SUN Bucks Fact Sheet - English: https://bit.ly/3wONOeQ - Spanish: https://bit.ly/3wyckB3
Children's Health and Safety Fair! Saturday, June 1st, 10 am—1 pm, at Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center, 1475 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL.
First grade girls choral reading One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish 💛📚
First graders had fun signing each other's books!
Both First Grade classes presented their published animal books to each other, followed by a book signing party and snacks today! Mrs. Pellegrino and Mrs. Gorski are so proud of all of their hard work and effort!!
Here are just some of the many summer activities happening at the Zion Benton Public Library this summer!
Students having fun playing "Pizza Party" and "Star Wars Tag" in gym today!
Congratulations to these amazing Newport staff members who took 2nd place in the District Volleyball Tournament! It was a great team bonding experience for the District and fun was had by all!
Fifth grade students in Ms. Branaman's class met each Wednesday for book club! Students discussed characters, plot points, as well as predictions for upcoming chapters. This week they presented their book reports to the class and gave a brief summary to accompany it.
The last day of school is Friday, May 24! What are your children doing this summer? CHAMPIONS has Summer Camp at Oak Crest School starting June 3. Check out the attached flyers for more information on how to sign up and what activities they have planned for the kids! If you have any questions, please call Nandi Baker at (224) 343-5529.
✨ Congratulations to this week's SuperSTARS winners! ✨
K is for Kickball! Fifth grade students finally got to enjoy their kickball game after a week of rain. They had a blast!
First grade celebrated N-Nature Day by releasing their 5 painted lady butterflies: Stitch, Angel, Sonic, Anna & Luna
During today's SIP day activities kindergarten and 4th grade students worked together to make rockets that could fly. The only supplies that were given were a strip of paper, a paper rocket, a straw and tape. After they made their rockets, they went into the hallway to see whose rocket went the farthest. Kindergarten and fourth grade students have been working together all year. Great friendships have been created!
We are so proud of our 4th and 5th grade students from Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Squires, and Mr. Shore's class. They have been learning the recorders in music class. Here is their school performance of Mary Had a Little Lamb, Hot Cross Buns, and Au Clair De La Lune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuNLUE2fnBw&authuser=0
Congratulations to the April superSTAR winners!
Letter "L" Day was sweet in kindergarten! The students worked hard making homemade lemonade.
To Our Amazing Beach Park Staff!
Happy Monday, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Happy Last Month of School!
You are ALL the backbone of education, without you not much else can work. I hope each and every one of you knows how much I appreciate, respect, and care about you. You are part of the Beach Park Family. I want to thank you today, yesterday, tomorrow, and always for all you do on behalf of our students.
I hope your entire week is amazing! You deserve to have the best week ever! Thank you for all you do. I love you all, appreciate you all, and respect your choice to be an educator more than anything. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Denise A. Wilcox, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Beach Park School District #3
Congratulations to this weeks SuperSTAR winners!
