Hannum Happenings Parent Edition
January 25, 2022
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Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, Jan 26 (day 4): Enjoy the day!
Thursday Jan 27 (day 5): Parent University (see flyer at the bottom of the newsletter)
Friday Jan 28 (day 1): Enjoy the day!
Monday Jan 31 (day 2): Enjoy the day!
Tuesday Feb 1 (day 3): SHIELD testing
St Germaine's Parking Lot
They have always been incredibly generous with their private parking lot in allowing our parents to park there. They are a private lot and can ban us if they choose. We would like to continue the good relationship we have with them and follow the safety rules in place.
Please be careful as you are pulling in and out of their lot. There are many children and senior citizens who are not always able to move quickly. It is our job to watch out for them and to be kind. Myself or Mr Ready, the Principal of St Germaine School may be out there to watch the traffic. If you are asked to move or to slow down, please do so respectfully. Thank you for your cooperation.
Tripp Avenue Drop Off
Other parents were dropping off on the correct side of the street but having them walk in the street to the sidewalk. This is also incredible unsafe. I realize that the line is long. I realize that you have other places that you have to go, but I am pleading with you to follow the outlined procedure and NOT park and walk your kids to the drop off area.
I cannot help kids out of cars and direct traffic at the same time. I need to rely on parents to follow the rules....especially on bad weather days. Thank you for your help in getting our children into and out of school safely.
5 Essentials Survey
Additionally, your 4th-8th grade student will be asked about their experiences in school to help give school leaders critical student input and help develop future school improvement plans. If you would like to view the student survey questions or opt-out your student please complete the form found at: d123.org/five. You and your student's identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. To get started with the survey head to d123.org/five.
Breakfast Change for 2022
CoVid News
Our numbers are up so much since the beginning of the year. This leads to anxiety for everyone. The numbers should begin to go down as we are further from Winter Break. The SHIELD testing is catching asymptomatic students, so even though they are counted in our numbers, parents are very surprised when we call and let them know that their child has tested positive!
If your child has been FULLY VACCINATED (meaning its been at least 2 weeks after the second dose of the vaccine) please let us know and your child will not have to quarantine. If you are willing to let us know ahead of time, please call Mrs Malloy or upload your child's vaccination record on to Skyward. You can call the office if you need help with this.
The quarantining guidance has changed to 5 days for positive students. Parents should understand however that a child returning after 5 days will need to have a separate lunch from the other students for 5 more days because they have to be 6 feet apart when they don't have their mask on...which is only during lunch. If you choose, you can keep them home for 10 days and then the students go right back into the regular lunchroom.
When students are quarantined, they will be given work for someone to pick up in the foyer of school. Students will get in invitation to a Homework Help Google Classroom to log on between 3:30 and 4:30 to get assistance from a Hannum staff member for work that they are struggling with. They just need to log on during that time and someone will be available to help them while they are quarantining.
D123 Vaccination Clinic
THIS SATURDAY - District 123 & IDPH Vaccination Clinic
- Jan 29 & Feb 19, 2022
- 10am - 4pm
- OLHMS - 5345 West 99th St
The vaccination clinic is open to any community member and all vaccination types (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) will be available. This will include 1st dose, 2nd dose, and booster doses if applicable.
BOOK APPOINTMENT - d123.org/vaxclinic2022
SHIELD Illinois
The SHIELD Illinois program is a quick, simple, and non-invasive COVID-19 screening test. Students that have opted-in to the program will provide a small amount of saliva that is tested at a professional lab. Results of the test are then provided to families and our school district within the days following. The program offers students the opportunity to reduce or waive quarantine requirements in the event of close contact with a positive case or if the student demonstrates symptoms. You can opt-in to the program at any time by accessing Online Forms in Skyward Family Access. More information about the SHIELD Illinois program can be found at: d123.org/shield-illinois-testing-program
It now looks like depending on when you signed your child up, they may not be able to test until the following week.
News from your Hannum PTA
Join the PTA for just $5. As a reminder, you must be a paid PTA member to volunteer for classroom parties.
*Calling all Hannum Dudes! Our Mother/Son Super Hero themed bowling event will be March 5th from 12PM-2PM! Event will be held at Bluebird Lanes and fee is $10.00 per family which will include 2 hours of bowling plus shoes, pizza, and pop!
Super hero event t-shirts for adults and son(s) are an additional/optional cost for $10.00 each (see link below for shirt design). Boys take your moms, aunts, grandmas, and/or special someone out for a fun filled afternoon! Space is limited so be sure to turn in your permission slips and shirt orders no later than Friday, February 4th! Hope to see you then!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XE-FVT_CYzGG9TBug7AE4JzSiZ2qp7UF/view?usp=sharing
The D123 PTA Council is sponsoring an ice skating party on Monday Feb 21 (President's Day) from 11:00-12:30. Please pay on line at this link.
https://olhmsptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/644765
If you would like updates on Hannum PTA events:
-like Hannum PTA on Facebook
-sign up for Remind text message alerts by entering 81010 and texting the message @hannumpta1
Fifth Grade Spotlight
Hannum Elementary School
Website: d123.org/hannum
Location: 9800 S Tripp Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @d123hannum
Mrs. Anne Marie McGovern - Principal
Email: amcgovern@d123.org
Website: d123.org/hannum
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @McGovernAnne