Bulldog Paw Prints
Week Ending February 9, 2024
Solo Festival
This weekend is the District 58 Solo Festival at Herrick. Our band and orchestra students have been preparing for this event, and they are excited to meet with a judge, get some tips, and grow from the feedback that's provided.
Our fifth grade orchestra students got in a little extra rehearsal today in front of our second graders. Get some rest tonight, and good luck tomorrow!
Belle Aire, Art Exhibit
State Representative Terra Costa Howard, of the 48th District has offered an art show
called “Art on the Wall.” 57 of our Belle Aire artists' artwork was chosen to hang on the wall in her Lombard office for the month of February.
Congratulations to all our fabulous Belle Aire artists! ~Mrs. Moravec
Belle Aire Artists
1st Grade:
John, Leelu, Devin, Sloane, Alice, Hailey, Blair, and Maddy
2nd Grade:
Gracie, Maggie, Joey, Connor, Laina, Max, Teagan, Alex, and Addie
3rd Grade:
Norah, William, Owen, Jacob, Molly, Kaia, Savannah , Ethan S, Charlie, Ethan R, and Ethan E.
4th Grade:
Anaya, Carter, Freya, Samantha L, Evie, Kylee, and Olivia
5th Grade:
Brooks, Vincent, Emma, Iqra, Ava, Izabella, Cora, Karissa, Nikita, and Lucas
6th Grade:
Jiya, Karmen, Aiden, Filip, Hazel, Bobby, Cooper, Chris, Skylar, Axel, Lukas, and Daniel
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thank you to the many of you who attended our last night of February conferences this week. We continue to value your partnership as we help your children learn and grow, and we will continue to reach out and stay connected with you.
Gr. 5 Compass Activity
Gr. 3 Ag. in the Classroom
BA Predicts the Chiefs!
Approved School Calendars (2024-2025 AND 2025-2026)
The Board approved two years of school calendars in preparation for construction and also to meet the planning needs of parents. The calendar next year will be condensed to maximize construction time in the summer, meaning that classes will end prior to Memorial Day in 2025 and in the following calendar year start after Labor Day 2025.
Highlights of the 2024-25 calendar include:
First Day of School: Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 (this aligns with District 99’s first day)
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
Winter Break: Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025
Spring Break: April 1-4, 2025
Last Day of School: Friday, May 23, 2025 (if no emergency days are used)
Winter Weather; Outdoor Recess (repeat item)
As the weather changes, I'd like to send a couple recess reminders your way.
-As in past years, we will continue to have outdoor recess during the winter months so long as the weather permits AND so long as the real feel temperature is zero degrees or above. It will be important that students come to school dressed for the weather and that they have the appropriate outdoor clothing to stay safe and warm.
-At the times when we have snow, students will be able to head off of the blacktop to play in it. The key to that is that they are prepared. In order to play in the snow off of the blacktop areas, the students need to be wearing snow boots and snow pants/snowsuit.
District Calendar, 2023-2024
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, February 12: 2:00 Dismissal; Lunchtime Book Club (Gr. 4); Karate Class (3:05)
Tuesday, February 13: Lunchtime Book Club (Grs. 2 & 3); STEAM Club (for those enrolled, 3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, February 14: Lunchtime Book Club (Grs. 5 & 6); Young Rembrandts (3:00 p.m.)
Thursday, February 15: Lunchtime Book Club (Group B, Gr. 2); Young Authors (3:00 p.m.); Chess Club (3:00 p.m.); Kindness Club (Grs. 1-2 3:00 p.m.)
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March 25 - 31: Spring Break (School Resumes on April 1)