Dear Melzer Families,

It is hard to believe how quickly the pages of the calendar are turning. This past month has been a whirlwind of activity, and our students have truly risen to the occasion. From the beautiful harmonies at our Band and Orchestra concerts to the exploration of careers at the Career Fair, it has been a joy to watch their growth.

As we begin our celebration of summer, the pace isn't slowing down! Our calendar remains full of year end activites and continued learning. To help you keep track of the busy weeks ahead, please read through this newsletter for important reminders for May and June.

Let’s finish the school year strong!

Your Partners in Education,

Angela Maki, Principal

Janeice Millon, Assistant Principal

May 19 - Dinner Night Out at Culver's, 7310 W Dempster ST. Morton Grove

May 19 - Pajama Day!

May 20 - Kindergarten Orientation at Melzer 5-6:30 PM

May 20 - 2nd Grade Field Trip

May 21- Walk-A-Thon, donate a canned food item!

May 21 - Instrumental Music Sign-Up Night 4:30 - 7PM, Gemini Middle School

May 22- 5th Grade Field Trip

May 22- Kindergarten Field Trip

May 25 - No School

May 28- Field Day

June 3- District Wide Book Swap

June 4 - Last full day of school before summer vacation

June 4 - PTO Dining Out Fundraiser at Beary Sweet Ice Cream Shop 1 - 9pm

Don’t forget to sign up for the instrumental music program next year! To enroll in the Beginning Band or Orchestra Program, log in to the Parent Portal. Follow this job aid to complete the enrollment process (en español). The deadline to enroll is July 1. 4th Grade students who are currently enrolled in band and orchestra will automatically be registered for next year. 

Sign up for the Summer Music Program to get a head start. The program will run from August 13-19 at Gemini Middle School. Students will receive their instrument and start learning the basics. Log in to the Parent Portal to register by July 1. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Gilmore (kgilmore@emsd63.org).

Episode 5 of Melzer TV News is here! Be sure to check it out for some PBIS reminders, interviews with Ms. Gilmore and Ms. Cab, and students' favorite spring activities! 

There is still time to drop off books. You can drop off your books in Melzer's vestibule. Thank you for supporting our studnets in summer reading!

Students are currently learning how to have respectful conversations with others. Students learned different strategies to handle big or tricky problems. For example:

Families you can review these strategies with your child at home when discussing conflicts.

Our community is still glowing from the success of Art and Literacy Night! Thank you to Ms. Caballero, Ms. Costa, and our incredible team of teachers for bringing this enchanting evening to life. From vibrant galleries to shared stories, it was a night to remember. Check out the highlights in the video below!

We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) Cohort.

This is a national program that partners with communities, institutions, and schools to develop leaders. At the end of the cohort, these leaders will have the tools to guide their peers in conversations that drive personal, institutional, and societal change. At D63, SEED inspires individuals to learn, listen, think, debate, and build a stronger, more equitable community.

SEED is open to all staff [at every level and department] and to our school community members [parents, guardians]. We'd love to have you join us.

If you're interested in participating, check your calendar before committing. Make sure you can attend all sessions because attendance is mandatory. Participants are permitted only one absence. 

2026|2027 SEED Cohort will meet on Thursday evenings from 4-7 p.m. on the following days: 

All sessions will take place at the Family Resource Center [FRC], and dinner will be provided. We will have childcare available for school-aged youth [ages 5-13] at no cost to SEEDlings.

Please complete this application by July 10, 2026, if you would like to be considered for participation. 

We'll be in touch to confirm enrollment once we've received and reviewed all applications.

If you have any questions, reach out to our SEED Facilitators, Angelica Schab, Naomi Carroll, and Domenica Montesinos at seed@emsd63.org.

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Registration is open for 2026/2027 Expanded Learning at the FRC programs. The FRC offers a wide-range of expanded learning programming for students above and beyond the school day. If your family is in need of before- and after-school care, care on early dismissal or parent/teacher conferences days, or school breaks, the FRC has a program for you. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended. Information regarding our programs can be found on our website. 

As a reminder, all D63 schools are now implementing Visitor Aware early student check-out. Visitor Aware provides an additional layer of security for your child by validating the identities of anyone entering the premises or seeking to pick up a student. 

All parents and approved pick-up persons must show a valid state-issued ID to sign a student out early (this does not include early dismissal days). Photos of ID and/or screenshots of state IDs will not be accepted.