Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center

10/06/2026

Wednesday, October 7 is a half-day for kindergarten students. Dismissal will be at 11:45 am. There will be no PreK that day.

10/01/2026

Get ready to discover new stories and exciting adventures! Whether your child loves silly stories, colorful picture books, favorite characters, or learning something new, there’s something for every little reader at the Scholastic Book Fair, September 29 - October 8.

More on the Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/verdadierzenelc1

09/28/2026

Come check out the Harlem Wizards! Get your tickets todday!

09/21/2026

Our early childhood center is expanding, and we are looking for dedicated paraprofessionals who adore working with the littles!
If you are dependable, enthusiastic, and love helping young minds grow, come join our school family! 🎨📚👶
You can apply by clicking the links below.

1:1 in a K classroom
https://woodstockschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5915148

Additional classroom associate in a K classroom
https://woodstockschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5927140

Bridge classroom associate(s)
https://woodstockschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5684145

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09/15/2026

Thursday, September 17 is a half-day for kindergarten students. Dismissal will be at 11:45 am. There will be no PreK that day.

09/09/2026

We'd love to see a huge turnout at this awesome event coming to you from our PTO alongside some other buildings in the district. Get your tickets by following the directions below.

08/31/2026

In a world full of Mondays, be a Dolly Parton Friday. 💅✨

Huge shoutout to our incredible staff for bringing the ultimate Dolly energy to our secret Spirit Day last week! From the sparkles to the country Queen attitude, you all absolutely nailed it. 🤠💖
We did Dolly proud!

08/25/2026

Good nutrition and learning go hand-in-hand. The goal of D200's Food Services Department is to provide nutritious meals to students to support their journey of education, physical activity, and development.

Each year many families are either Directly Certified though the Illinois State Board of Education or qualify for free or reduced meals based on family size and income. The expiration date for last year's benefits is Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

We encourage our District 200 families to fill out a Free and Reduced Meal Application. There are so many students in our district that can still benefit from our program. The application will take you 5-10 minutes to complete. If you have already received a letter for the 2026-2027 school year from Food Services regarding your Free/Reduced meal status please do not fill out an application.

The income eligibility guidelines along with the online Free and Reduced Meal Application are on the District website. Please visit: https://www.woodstockschools.org/departments/food-services

08/19/2026

Thank you for making our first Family Food Night at Culver’s such a butter-ful success! 🧈🍔

It was the absolute sweetest way to kick off the school year, reconnect with friends, and raise some extra dough for our school.

We love our supportive school community! Drop a comment below with your family’s favorite Culver's treat! 👇🍦✨

06/25/2026

GEAR UP FOR KINDERGARTEN is a program designed to help students who have never before attended school prepare and "GEAR UP" for life in kindergarten. The sole focus of this program is to help students build kindergarten routines ahead of time so they have a good foundation when kindergarten starts on August 12. We will focus on routines and social emotional learning to help your child gain confidence for their first-ever school experience. The "Gear Up for Kindergarten" dates are July 27-August 6 with there being no school on Fridays, and it will run from 8am-12pm. The eight-day program will include district busing for those who need it, and it will also include breakfast and lunch. If interested, please take a moment to fill out the Interest Form (linked below). Email Jessie Justice at [email protected] or call/text 815-790-1966 with any questions.
Interest Form: https://shorturl.at/Yndv3

PREPÁRATE PARA EL KÍNDER es un programa de transición al kínder diseñado para estudiantes que nunca antes han asistido a la escuela para "Prepararse" para la vida en el kínder. El único enfoque de este programa es ayudar a los estudiantes a comenzar a desarrollar rutinas de kínder con anticipación para que tengan una buena base cuando comience el primer día oficial de kínder el 12 de agosto. Nos enfocaremos en las rutinas y el aprendizaje socioemocional para ayudar a su hijo/a a ganar confianza para su primera experiencia escolar. Las fechas de “Prepárate para el Kínder” son del 27 de julio al 6 de agosto, sin clases los viernes, y será de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. El programa de ocho días incluirá transporte en autobús del distrito para aquellos que lo necesiten, y también incluirá desayuno y almuerzo. Si le interesa, por favor complete el ‘Formulario de interés’ (enlace a continuación).
Envíe un correo electrónico a Jessie Justice a [email protected] o llame/envíe un mensaje de texto al 815-790-1966 con cualquier pregunta.
Formulario de interés: https://shorturl.at/Yndv3