Let's Connect

Welcome to Let’s Connect, our official District 44 newspaper dedicated to celebrating student and staff success, sharing updates, and strengthening the connection between our schools, families, and community.

Each edition highlights the people, programs, and progress that make our district an exceptional place to learn and grow. Whether it’s showcasing classroom innovations, spotlighting student voices, or providing behind-the-scenes stories from across our schools, Let’s Connect helps keep you informed and inspired.

Family & Student Participation Opportunities

• Be PAWSITIVE Pet Picture Challenge: Submit a photo of you and your pet to this Google Form. 

• Breaking Bread – Recipe Roundup: Submit family recipes to be featured. Email submissions to newspaper@sd44.org

• Community Poll: Participate in our community poll! Scan the QR code in the paper or go to this link to participate.

• Diabetes Community Challenge: Submit a 3-word uplifting motto to inspire Beacon Hill residents who are managing diabetes. View flyer here!

• Family Photo Challenge: Celebrate the season with af amily photo! Take a photo enjoying this time of year and email it to newspaper@sd44.org!

• Forever Young Karaoke Vote: Click here to watch and vote for your favorite Karaoke Challenge submissions from Beacon Hill resident and D44 students and staff. 

• Kindness Korner: Submit acts of kindness anytime (QR code stays live all year; Google Form link).

• Let’s Make Cents Together: Complete the Financial Questions (primary, intermediate, or advanced) and turn it in via digital form or school newspaper mailbox!

• Spotlight Shout Outs: Send a shout out to one of our spotlighted friends using this Google Form.

• STEAM Challenge: Try the monthly challenge, Winter Scene Paper Quilling. Students submit their video or pics to newspaper@sd44.org

Contact Us

Have a story idea, question, or feedback about Let’s Connect? 

We’d love to hear from you!

newspaper@sd44.org