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				<title><![CDATA[Care Pack Drive for Ronald McDonald House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pack the Packs is right around the corner!  Everyone is invited to join us Thursday, March 19, starting at 3:45 PM at Liberty Junior High to help pack donated items for families in need.  We’re still collecting donations through Tuesday, March 17, so please send what you can to your home school.  Thank you for your incredible generosity and for supporting our NJHS students as they work toward their goal for this amazing cause!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Screening May 6]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you have a 3- or 4-year-old ready to learn, play, and grow? McCord Early Learning Center is now enrolling students into our Preschool program! Our classrooms are filled with hands-on learning, friendship, and fun—all in a nurturing environment designed to help every child shine.  Register for a screening by April 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Fundraiser - Chuck's BBQ March 18]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our favorite Burbank BBQ "Chuck's Cafe" is helping us in our districtwide fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18, 11:15 am - 9:00 pm. Plan your meal, present this voucher and a portion of your order total will go directly toward our Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser lead by our Liberty Junior Honor Society students! Thank You for helping us make this a successful event!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Fleetwood Roller-skating Event]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[See attached flyer]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Liberty Student Advances to the Regional Spelling Bee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kirsten has done it again!  With remarkable dedication and talent, she earned an impressive 3rd-place finish, after 22 spelling rounds, at the ISC4 Regional Qualifier Spelling Bee.  As one of the top three contestants, Kirsten will proudly represent South Cook at the Regional Spelling Bee March 19 at E.F. Lindop School in Broadview.  The entire Burbank School District 111 community celebrates Kirsten’s continued success and is incredibly proud of her outstanding achievements!  We wish her the very best as she takes this next exciting step!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dress-down day for Ronald McDonald House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tobin students will be able to dress down on Monday, March 9th to help support the District 111 fundraiser for a $1donation. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charity.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cane's Sharing Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stop by on Tuesday, March 10th with this flyer and Tobin will receive 15% of the sales from 4-9pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Young Authors Contest Winners!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Annual Young Authors Contest was held February 18 at Tobin School.  A winner from each grade level was selected as well as an overall district winner.   A link to each grade level winning submission can be found here.  Congrats to all our talented young authors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 111 Art Exhibition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[District 111's Annual Art Exhibition will be held Wednesday, March 24 at Prairie Trails Library from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ISBE Those Who Excel - Award of Excellence]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has honored more than 450 Illinoisans for their extraordinary contributions to education across the state through its annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards. The awardees include 14 members of the Illinois Teacher of the Year Cohort.  The awardees announced today include Burbank School District’s Angela Sexton, Teacher at McCord Early Learning Center!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:25:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Illinois 5Essentials Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents & Guardians, please take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey to help us generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school.  This survey will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of our schools' effectiveness.  The deadline is Friday, March 13.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:16:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The 2026-2027 Official School Calendar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2026-2027 Official School Calendar has been approved by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on January 28, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 Registration Opens March 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[New and Returning Student Registration opens March 1.  Parents and guardians of current students will receive an email with a direct snap-code link to register their student.  Current 5th grade students moving on to Liberty next year should be registered as Returning Students.  Please also note: snapcode letters indicate your child's current school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration Opens March 1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Will your child be five by September 1, 2026?  Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year opens March 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District STEM Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's District STEM Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at Luther Burbank School. Click the article for a STEM Fair informational packet, which include planning tips, guidelines, and project ideas!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Burbank City Sticker Design Contest Winner]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce the winner of our 2026 Vehicle Sticker Contest, held among our amazing Kindergarten through 5th grade students in celebration of the Burbank Community and our district’s 150th Anniversary!  This year’s Districtwide Winner is Johnny, a talented 5th Grade student at Burbank School!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Concert December 17th]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/2144840</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Reading Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us October 1st from 5-6:30pm for our annual Reading Night.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[9/29-10/3- Flyers were sent home this week.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tobin School Read A Thon]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read A Thon powerpoint- copy or paste this link or see Tobin Reads document below.
https://tinyurl.com/TobinReads2025]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donuts with Grown-Ups]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[September 7:45am, Must RSVP by September 19th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[September 24th- 4:30pm]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 111 Supports Immigration Rights]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We want to reassure you that our schools are safe and welcoming places for every child. Attached is a letter from Dr. Fleck that explains our district’s commitment to providing all students with a free and equal education, regardless of immigration status, and outlines the policies we follow to ensure student safety and support.  Please take a few minutes to read the attached letter and resources. Thank you for being an important part of our school community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:18:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Meeting August 27th at 4pm]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come help plan the events that we will put on for the students this school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back to the 2025-2026 School Year!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome letter and arrival/dismissal procedures]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Newsletter]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our Back to School Newsletter for information on the 2025-2026 school year.  Welcome back!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated: PowerSchool Data Breach]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Burbank SD 111 Families,

Burbank School District 111 remains committed to transparency and the protection of student information. As part of our ongoing communication regarding the PowerSchool security breach that occurred in December 2024, we are sharing the latest update provided by PowerSchool.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 10:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Briefs - February BOE Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tobi PFC Paint Nite]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 9th from 5-6:30pm. The flyer is attached. Please RSVP by March 14th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tobin PFC Bingo Night- March 19th, 5-6:30pm]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Flyer attached]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tobin Playground Design Day (Tuesday, March 18th.)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The flyer and permission slips are attached.
Students- 2:45-3:45 and parents from 4:00pm-5:30pm]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Art Fair Criteria]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Cookies with Santa Event]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Bingo Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[November 14th-6pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November 11, 2024 - Veteran's Day- No School]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Day is Coming! Tuesday, October 29th!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached flyer.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Read A Thon Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1976561</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[September 30-October 11th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dont Feel like cooking? Join us for McTeacher Night at McDonalds on October 9th from 4-7pm]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1975526</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Dues are Due Friday, September 13th.]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1962215</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We encourage all families to contribute to help support activities for our entire student body! Classes with 100% participation will earn a pizza party for their room.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:34:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall into Fitness T-Shirt Design Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1959865</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:54:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sprirt Wear orders are due Friday, August 30th!]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1958036</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:44:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Meeting September 5th at 4pm.]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1956762</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:48:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Theme Day Schedule for the 2024-2025 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1955481</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:06:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1951237</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see attached drop off and pick up diagram and procedures.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:44:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back To School Night August 15 6:00pm-7:30]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1951233</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:40:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TalkingPoints Messaging Platform for Families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that District 111 will be using TalkingPoints to communicate with parents and guardians.  TalkingPoints is a two-way multilingual family engagement platform helping teachers and school leadership stay connected with families via text message.   Next week, you will receive a message from your child’s school regarding TalkingPoints.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:44:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KINDNESS WEEK February 26th- March 1st]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1889225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will be having a kindness week for February 26th -March 1st.  The theme this year is "Kindness is our JAM"
A Kindness Challenge sheet will be going home with your child today.  Please sign the form If your child has completed each day's challenges, for both school and home for the week.  Upon completion of the challenge, a special project will be displayed.  Throughout the week the students will have opportunities to enjoy kindness activities.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:38:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Dance 2/9/24]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1877660</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached flyer for details]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:39:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[5 Essentials Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1877566</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:37:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Calendar (Revised)]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1715330</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2025-2026 Official School Calendar has been revised.  We have made some adjustments to better accommodate our families and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 09:33:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Retakes November 1st]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1836992</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Picture Retakes:
If your child was absent or recently registered, a form has been sent home.
If you would like a retake, your child will need to bring the entire package that you received in order to be photographed. Please contact the office if your child is having a retake , so that we may schedule accordingly. If you have any questions, please call the office.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:37:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1831223</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[October 23rd-October 27
Red Ribbon Week started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was killed by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico. After his death, people wanted to honor his sacrifice. Local celebrations began in California – where Camarena grew up – in 1985, and in 1988 the National Family Partnership started the first National Red Ribbon Week.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:46:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Reading Night]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1826368</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached flyer for details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:44:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Read A Thon Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1826362</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see attached flyer for details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:35:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Breakfast and Lunch Menu]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1821860</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students will now have a choice of menu items for lunch.  There will be a daily alternative to the scheduled meal of the day.  Please see the sidebar on the right side of the lunch menu for that daily item.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:55:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September Breakfast/Lunch Menus]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1813233</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:26:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McTeacher's Night]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1848655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDonald's at 8611 S. Harlem Avenue is hosting a Tobin School McTeacher's Night on Tuesday, November 28 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:50:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1811750</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see attached flyer for details!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:36:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Day is coming]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1805891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[September 19th! Order forms will be going home soon.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:25:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PFC Meeting August 30th]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1805550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meeting will be held at 6:00pm. at Tobin School. If you have not joined the PFC  yet, you can do so tonight at the meeting. We will be discussing upcoming events.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:04:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Wear Orders Due]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1805546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Orders are due August 30th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:01:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Spirit Days/Theme Days]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1803121</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached schedule for spirit days!  Uniform bottoms must be worn with spirit wear shirts. Please reach out to the PFC if you would like to purchase spirit wear.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:24:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Roll to School Event]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1649892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students can ride their bikes, scooters, rollerblades, or walk to school. The main parking lot will be closed off, if you drive please park in the back. We will have arm painting station, obstacle course, chalk and a photo booth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:22:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1628654</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:23:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Managing News Stories]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1628645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summary text is best limited to 1-3 sentences, and featured images will look best if all ratios match (current ratio 2x3 landscape). This is an example story.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:23:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News Alerts]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1628632</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Urgent stories can be given an alert for parents or community members. This will generate a popup box when you log in, and you can opt to read the full story, dismiss the message once, or opt to not show again. You may set an expiration for the alert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:23:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News without Images]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1628625</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adding images to your news stories is optional. It may look best if adjacent stories match each other to keep your quadrant looking clean and even.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:23:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Text and Images in Mock Ups are Placeholders]]></title>
				<link>http://tobin.bsd111.org/apps/news/article/1628615</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All text and images are placeholder and able to be replaced by the school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:23:38 -0500</pubDate>
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