Parent Resources

Create a ParentsWeb Account

ParentsWeb is a powerful tool which will enable greater transparency and a greater flow of information between school and home. When logged into ParentsWeb, parents will be able to see academic information specific to their children in a private and secure environment.

All you will need is an internet-capable computer to view your child’s attendance, homework, class calendars of assignments and special events, hot lunch orders, online parent directory, and gradebook for Middle Schoolers.

To Set Up Your Username and Password:

1. Click here to go to the ParentsWeb Login Page
2. Towards the bottom of the ParentsWeb Login Page, click on the create a new ParentsWeb account link.
3. Enter district code: HT-IL (case sensitive)
4. Enter your email address (it needs to be the address that Hillel Torah has for you in our system, so use the address at which you get your Hillel Torah email).
5. Click create account. The system will then send you an email with a link. This may take a few minutes.
6. Go to your email inbox, open the email from Renweb and click on the link. This will take you to a page to create a username and password.
7. Create a username.
8. Create a password. Note: Passwords must be 6 characters and must contain both letters and numbers.
9. Click save username and/or password.

Login Instructions

1. Navigate to the Parents page on the school website and click on the ParentsWeb Login link on the right side of the page.
2. Enter district code: HT-IL (case sensitive)
3. Enter your username and password.
4. Click login.

Once you are in, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the features and click around.  For a tour of the key features, click the “Tour the New ParentsWeb” button on the bottom left of the screen.

Our goal is to improve our communication with you. We welcome your feedback on your ParentsWeb experience – please let us know what’s working and what you wish were different so that we can make those improvements.

Questions?  Feedback? Email [email protected] with a detailed subject heading.

2020 – 2021 Forms

Immunization & Physical Form* – Due Aug 14, required for students entering Pre-Nursery, Kindergarten, 6th Grade and all New Hillel Torah students

• As part of the health exam, state law requires immunization for communicable diseases for ALL students. State law mandates that no student be allowed entry to school without proof of immunization. Personal or religious exemptions are not accepted.
• Physical Exam Extension Request – Please contact the office directly ([email protected]) if you have health exams scheduled beyond August 10.

Here a list of current Illinois Immunization Requirements  Note: All health forms previously submitted to Hillel Torah (dated September 2019 or later, and provide proof of the aforementioned required vaccinations) are still valid. If you are unsure of which vaccinations your child has received, please contact your physician’s office.

Food Allergy & Asthma Action Plan* – Due Aug 14, if applicable

Dental Form – Due October 26, for all students entering Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade 

Vision Form  – Due October 26, for all students entering Kindergarten and students new to Illinois

PN – 8 Beginning of Year Fees  – Due TBD, required for all families

• To streamline the beginning-of-year fees, we are giving our families the option of paying them online via Paypal or credit card.
• Grades PN-4: This one-time fee will cover the cost of all supplies and all special events and field trips for the entire year. No other requests for funds will be asked of you during the year.
• Grades 5-8 (Middle School) Book/Yoman Fees

Kindergarten Class Records Information Form – Due TBD, for all students entering Kindergarten

Please bring to your orientation appointment.

Preschool Class Records Information Form – Due TBD, for all students entering Preschool

Please bring to your orientation appointment.

Skokie Bookmobile Program Form– Due Aug 27, for all students entering Preschool

Book and Supply Lists

Preschool Handbook and Supply List

Kindergarten Handbook and Supply List

Grades 2-8 Judaic Book List

Primary School (Grades 1-4) Supply List

Middle School (Grades 5-8) Supply List

• In an attempt to be mindful of the many expenses incumbent upon parents at this point in the year, this list represents a conservative estimate of the supplies Middle School students will need for the year. Please note that there is a possibility that your child’s teacher may request additional supplies within the year.

Grades 1-8 Technology Requirements

For Your Reference

2020-2021 Year at a Glance Calendar

Preschool Hot Lunch Order Form* – Optional

K-8 Milk/Juice and 7-8 Breakfast Form* – Optional

2020 Summer Workbooks

Judaic and General Studies teachers have created a summer workbook for the students in each grade to keep up with their skills between June and August.  In addition to the written work included in the packet, we recommend each student read at least 20 minutes a day, either in English or in Hebrew, and the students can participate in our Summer Ivrit Reading Program (SIRP).

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are an important time to communicate in person with your child’s teacher about his/her progress and to plan any needed adjustments. Please take advantage of this important opportunity.

Fall 2020 Conference date TBD:

• 9:00 am – 5:30 pm: Middle School and Primary Grades
• 10:30 am – 3:30 pm: Early Childhood
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Resource, Part Time and Specialty Teachers

Learn how to navigate the “Meet the Teacher” system used for reserving appointments here.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Resources

Mazel Tov on the upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah of your child! Planning for this simcha is a wonderfully exciting time that can be filled with both anticipation and anxiety. We present this booklet as a guideline to serve as a resource as you begin to plan for your simcha.