Lester Living
Friday, January 6, 2023
Hope you all had a wonderful break! It has been great getting back into the swing of things at Lester. Students have jumped right into learning and we are continuing with our winter benchmark testing next week. As a reminder, students need to have snow pants & snow boots to play in the snow. Students who do not have these items will need to remain on the blacktop when snow is on the ground.
As always, please be mindful of the flow of traffic when dropping off and picking up. We need everyone's support to ensure a safe arrival and dismissal for all of our students. A reminder that if you are getting out of your car to pick up children, please park on side streets away from Lincoln and Indianapolis Ave. We appreciate your help with this.
Fun lunch dates are currently being organized for the remainder of the year. The ordering information will be coming soon!
We are excited to share a fun and entertaining video that was created by our very own Mr. Garret Hammond. We had the privilege of welcoming Mr. Hammond to DG58 at the beginning of the school year. During this time, he served as a student teacher in Mrs. Patton's classrooms at both Pierce Downer and Lester. Mr. Hammond has a passion for music, creating, and building relationships, so it was no surprise when he came up with the idea of putting together a music video to showcase the great experiences he had at both buildings, along with some incredible vocals from Mrs. Patton. We wish Mr. Hammond the best of luck. Click on the link below to enjoy.
Enjoy a wonderful weekend :)
Katie Novosel
Principal
Lauri Smith
Assistant Principal
It's a new month! That means a new AT HOME OPTIONAL fitness challenge was assigned to all students on Seesaw.
As a reminder, this challenge gives children/family an optional exercise activity to do each day of the month. At the end of the month, you will submit your activity on Seesaw or turn in your hard copy (with a parent signature) for TWO MVP tickets :)
We plan to do this each month for the remainder of the year!
Sarah Reed & Randi Kehm, Lester PE Staff
District 58 Facility Visioning Session
If you would like to attend, please complete this RSVP form by Tuesday, Jan. 17. Learn more here.
Harlem Wizards and Downers Grove 58 Fundraiser Game!
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 invites the community to its fifth Harlem Wizards fundraiser game on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Downers Grove South High School.
Online tickets start at $14 (plus a $1.50 service fee) and can be purchased at www.58foundation.org. If tickets are still available, tickets will cost $16 at the door. All event proceeds will be donated to the Education Foundation, a non-profit that raises money to support District 58 students.
GRATEFUL FORM
Would you like to thank a staff member? We have had some families reach out to ask best ways to show their appreciation for staff. We have created a form as an avenue for you! Please feel free to fill out this form and we will share your gratitude with them. I will include this form weekly as an opportunity for you throughout the year. We are grateful for you and all you do! :)
Will you have a kindergartener during the 2023-2024 school year who will enroll at Lester? If so, please fill out this form:
Sneak Peak into Lester Life
Dates to Remember:
- Wednesday, January 4 - Friday, January 20: MAP Winter Benchmark Testing
- Monday, January 9: Orange you glad it's Monday- wear orange to promote positivity!
- Friday, January 13: Lester Spirit Day- wear your yellow and blue or Lester gear & Harlem Wizards Assemblies during lunch hour
- Sunday, January 15: Ed Foundation Harlem Wizards Basketball Game at Downers Grove South
- Monday, January 16: NO SCHOOL
- Friday, January 20: PTA Fun Lunch & Lester Spirit Day- wear your yellow and blue or Lester gear
- Saturday, January 21: District 58 Science fair at ONeill Middle School
REPEATED INFORMATION BELOW:
Fall is here and cold and flu season is upon us and we are seeing students with cold and flu symptoms. To prevent the spread of these common viruses in the close confines of the classroom, we are cleaning daily and encouraging handwashing in the class. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines.
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
· Very stuffy or runny nose and/or a cough
· Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
· Headache
Definitely keep your child at home and consider seeking medical attention if he or she has any of these symptoms:
· Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth. Your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours without medication)
· Vomiting (even once)
· Diarrhea
· Chills
· General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
· Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
· Shortness of breath
· Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose
To help prevent the flu and other colds, encourage good hygiene habits:
· Wash hands frequently
· Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
· Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
The flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness from the seasonal influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults and children receive the flu vaccine each year. Yearly flu vaccination is needed because immunity against the flu wears off over time. In addition, the flu virus strains often change, so the vaccine also changes from year-to-year in order to match the flu viruses expected to be circulating in the community.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL INFORMATION
LARGER PDF VERSION LINKED BELOW
Fruit/Snack Break
Please make sure your child has a snack each day. Snack breaks should consist of nutritious food choices such as fruits, vegetables, and other portable snacks. This aligns with Policy 6:50. The health and safety of our students are our highest priorities. Therefore certain snacks or foods may be prohibited in your child’s classroom due to food allergies. A daily snack can be provided for students who qualify for free/ reduced lunch.
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
2022-2023 CALENDAR DETAILS
The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school year calendar. Calendar highlights include:
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23-25, 2022
- Winter Break: Dec. 19, 2022 -Jan. 2, 2023
- Spring Break: March 27-31, 2023
- Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (if no emergency days are used)