The Puffer Post Family Edition
October 18, 2019
Quick Look Ahead
Monday 10/21:
- 2:00 Early Release
- District Title 1 Parent Meeting at 6:30 PM - Longfellow Center
Tuesday 10/22:
- Running Club 3:00-4:00 for grades 4-6
- District 6th Grade Orchestra at HP 3:30-4:30
- PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM in the library
Wednesday 10/23:
- 5th Grade Field Trip to the Morton Arboretum - sack lunch needed
- Building Bridges Event at 7:00 PM - Hillcrest School
Thursday 10/24:
- 6th Grade Paper Moon Players Rehearsal 3:00-4:45
Friday 10/25:
- Henry Puffer Families meet
- 5th Grade Home Alone Safety Program with the Police Department
- Running Club 3:00-4:00 for grades 4-6
Fire Drill Today
This afternoon, we had our fire drill with the Downers Grove Fire Department. The students and staff did a fantastic job! Thanks to everyone for their active participation in this very important drill. While we hope to never need to put these practices into place for a real incident, our staff and students are ready and prepared.
Great Job to our Student Council Officers
Our student council officers led the Pledge of Allegiance at Wednesday night's board of education meeting. They also shared presentations highlighting great things our students are doing at Henry Puffer. The students worked hard to prepare for this, and they did an outstanding job!
Video Highlighting Henry Puffer
On Wednesday evening, Henry Puffer shared out at the Board of Education meeting. Here is a video highlighting some of the wonderful things about Puffer.
Veterans Day Invitation!
This year, we plan to host a Veterans Day celebration! A paper letter went home with every student today, inviting any Veteran relatives we might have in our school community for a special event on Friday, November 8th. Please see the paper copy that came home, or you can find the link to the information here.
Champions Before/After School Open House
Champions provides before and after school care for our students right here at Henry Puffer. The Champions Open House will take place on Wednesday, October 30th from 5-6:30 PM. At this event, you’ll have a chance to learn more about the Champions program and meet the staff and teachers. Bring your kids—they’ll get to try out the fun learning activities that make Champions a great place to spend time before and after the bell!
Wrestling Clinic: Open to ALL Puffer Students
The Park District will be hosting a wrestling clinic to any interested Puffer student. This will be one afternoon only on Friday, November 1st from 3:00-4:00. This is a free opportunity for our students, and it will be held here at Henry Puffer in the Small Gym. Please see the attached document for more information.
November Lunch Menu & Order Forms are Here
See the attached menu and order form for the month of November. These will also be linked to the Henry Puffer website.
Building Bridges Event - October 23rd
Reminder that this Wednesday night is the Building Bridges event at 7:00 PM at Hillcrest School. Building Bridges is a parent group under the Downers Grove D58 Area PTA Council. This group works on building relationships between families with children who have special needs and our school community.
4th and 1st Grade Buddy Time!
Our students meet with their buddy classrooms in order to develop relationships with students they wouldn't typically work with during the school day.
Waiting to hear about their exciting buddy activity!
Our 4th graders creating friendships with their 1st grade buddies.
4th Grade and 1st Grade Buddies met on Wednesday
Mrs. Cozza
All of our kindergarteners get small group time for reading each day.
Mrs. Stompanato
This helps us differentiate for each of our students.
Mrs. Woods
Our reading specialist pushes into our kindergarten classes during this time for extra support.
Mrs. Arnold
Mrs. Arnold is one of our kindergarten teachers. Her students are very engaged!
We Love Reading!
Our students really benefit from these groups, and we strive to increase their love for reading and learning.
Mrs. Shoup
Mrs. Shoup works with a group of kindergarteners during their small group.