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Week Ending April 21, 2023
Strategic Planning Survey
As you know, the District is launching a new Strategic Planning process and your input and your voice are key to that process. This is a reminder that we are asking for feedback from the community by taking our Strategic Planning survey.
Please take the survey here and complete by Monday, May 3.
The last Strategic Plan was very successful thanks to strong community input. The District’s focus on the next plan is to build on the many achievements of the 2017-23 Plan.
Thank you for your interest in helping us build on our successes and continually improve.
Band and Orchestra Recruitment (Grs. 3 and 4)
More information can be found in the informational letter below:
Variety Show Program Ad Space - Save Yours Now!
Our performers are hard at work getting ready for the big Variety Show on May 19, and our Variety Show Committee is hard at work getting the show organized. Do you want to celebrate your performers’ hard work and preparation? Do you have a business you’d like to publicize? You can do both!
Click here to reserve your space in the 2023 Variety Show program.
PARENTS/FAMILIES - Support your performers' hard work and dedication to prepare for the Variety Show with a message of encouragement and love!
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS - This is a great, inexpensive way to get your business in front of the Belle Aire community and support our school at the same time!
Ads may be purchased in business card ($15), ¼ page ($25), ½ page ($35), and full page ($65) sizes. Ads may be connected to a specific performance or group or they may be stand-alone. The deadline to purchase ad space is May 1, 2023.
Click here to learn more!
Grade 6 Variety Show Act
Show Date: Friday May 19, 2023
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Herrick Middle School
Sign up below if your student(s) would like to join in the 6th grade act!
The Act
A compilation of the most popular viral dances over the last seven years (ie the floss, the renegade, savage)
The group will be divided into smaller subgroups; each subgroup is assigned one dance (20-30 sec routine) and can practice independently with their group.
Not a dancer? There will also be several non-dance roles for students that want to join in the fun but prefer not to dance.
Costume
Halfway to Herrick T-shirt received earlier this spring and pants/shorts.
Full Group Rehearsals
Monday 5/15 – 1:30pm – rehearsal will take place during school (at Belle Aire)
Wednesday 5/17 – 5pm– dress rehearsal at Herrick Middle School
Please sign up using the google form below by Wednesday 4/26. Additional details including role assigned and link to dance tutorial will be communicated by Friday 4/28.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1y9dkrvUDhMKc3X_IpAc5veDl_Wdre55UeAQxd11JUdNe4w/viewform
Thank You! 6th Grade Variety Show Committee
Belle Aire Book Fair
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
BELLE AIRE ELEMENTARY’S BOOK FAIR WILL BE MAY 2, 2023 IN THE BELLE AIRE GYM
This will be part of our Open House, and more information can be found in the following link:
PLEASE Complete Registration
We look forward to having your child return to District 58 for the 2023-24 school year!
We encourage families to please submit their children's registrations as quickly as possible, as this will help District 58 make critical staffing decisions in a timely manner.
Please view the below registration information to complete your child’s registration.
https://dg58.powerschool.com/public/ (login in and go to forms to register- please complete all 5 forms)
https://www.dg58.org/family-resources/registration
You will complete registration through PowerSchool. Please complete forms A,B,C,D, & E. If medical, dental, or vision are due, please send via email or drop off in the office.
Tree Donation
The trees are set to be delivered to our school in May, and it's up to us to get them planted. Our planting date is set for Saturday, May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. I could really use some help from you to get these planted, and the tree you help plant will be enjoyed by many for decades to come.
Grab your family and a shovel, and stop by to help! Please use the attached link to let me know if you are able to pitch in; thank you in advance for considering.
Last Day of School: June 7
Gr. 6 Families (Repeat Item,)
It is hard to believe that we are already talking about Middle School! We are so excited to partner with you as your students begin to attend Herrick or O’Neill Middle School starting August 2023!
We wanted to send you a Save the Date for Tuesday, May 9th from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at your student’s middle school. We have attached the flyer below for your reference.
As we move through the rest of the school year, we will be sending out other communication to help support and provide guidance through this transition to middle school. This includes Sneak Preview, Gym Uniforms, and student schedules!
District 58 Author Fest. (repeat item)
Dusti will be visiting the 5th graders at Belle Aire, Fairmount, Kingsley, Lester, Pierce Downer, and Whittier.
The community is invited to meet Dusti at a Book Signing held at Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main Street from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dusti Bowling grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where, as her family will tell you, she always had her nose in a book. Dusti currently lives in Eagar, Arizona with her husband, three daughters, and a bunch of farm animals. She will share with students her inspiration for her middle grade novels including Insignificant and Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus, 24 Hours in Nowhere, The Canyon’s Edge, and Across the Desert. Dusti's books have been honored numerous times with medals and awards including the Sakura Medal, and a Golden Kite Honor, as well as being named best books of the year by the Chicago Public Library, A Mighty Girl, and many more.
www.dustibowling.com, @dustibowling, @58foundation, #AuthorFest, #AuthorFest58, #DG58AuthorFest2023
Dusti will be visiting the 5th graders at Belle Aire on the morning of Thursday, April 27
www.facebook.com/AuthorFestD58PTA, @authorfestd58pta
David Biedrzycki
We welcome David Biedrzycki for his first Author Fest visit to District 58!
David will be visiting the 1st and 3rd graders at Belle Aire, El Sierra, Kingsley, HIghland, Hillcrest, and Pierce Downer.
The community is invited to meet David at a Book Signing held at Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main Street from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
David has always loved to draw. Thanks to an early lesson from his older brother Bob and practice, practice, practice, he was pronounced an awesome artist at the age of 4. While he always strived to be the best artist he could be, he did not want to lead the life of an artist and pursued work as an illustrator which developed into writing the stories he illustrated. David married his best friend Kathy and lives with three kids in Medfield, Massachusetts. David’s presentations are energetic, humorous, and give insights to the creative process that students don’t get from just reading the stories. He will feature just four of his many picture books including SumoKitty, SumoPuppy, Invasion of the Unicorns, and Bear Alert.
www.davidbiedrzycki.com, @DavidBiedrzycki, www.instagram.com/artofdave1, www.facebook.com/david.biedrzycki,, @58foundation, #AuthorFest, #AuthorFest58, #DG58AuthorFest2023
David will be visiting the 1st and 3rd graders at Belle Aire on the afternoon of Friday, April 28
Mark Your Calendars
Monday, April 24: 2:00 dismissal
Tuesday, April 25: Spanish Class (after school); Grove Preschool Open House (Indian Trail, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 26: Grove Preschool Open House (Henry Puffer, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, April 27: Young Authors (after school); Kindness Club (after school)
Friday, April 28: Hot Lunch (for those who ordered); Gr 3 Variety Show Practice
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May 2: Belle Aire Open House (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
May 9: PTA Meeting (7:00 p.m. at Belle Aire)
May 19: Belle Aire Variety Show (5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Herrick)
May 29: NO SCHOOL
May 31: Grs. 1 & 2 Music Performance ( 6:00 p.m. at Belle Aire)