McClure Message Week 10
October 24 - 28
You might want to talk through
- how this quarter has gone,
- what they've learned thus far this year,
- how they've navigated the transition of a new school year, and
- what goals they have for Quarter 2.
On a social front, we hope to see many kids come out for the Halloween bash next Friday at 7pm. Costumes are optional, tunes are guaranteed :)
Upcoming Dates
Week of Oct 24 ______ Boys basketball and Cheerleading tryouts begin
Thursday, Oct 27 ______Lockdown drill, 9:10 am
Friday, October 28th _______ All School Halloween Bash, 7-9pm, McClure gym
Friday, October 28th _______Last Day of First Quarter
Tuesday, November 1 ______Late arrival day, School begins at 10am
Wednesday, November 2 ______Homebase Day
Tuesday, November 8 ______ Election Day, No School
Friday November 11 ______Picture Retake Day and Fall Activity Photos
Tuesday, November 15_____ PM assembly, LT Chorus Tour
Week of November 14 -18 _____ Student Council events for school spirit and fundraising for charity - culminating in a spirit assembly on Friday.
Lockdown Drill This Week
As a reminder, please know that staff handles these drills in a very developmentally appropriate and reassuring way for students, as to not alarm or frighten them. Teachers overview the purpose (another way to keep ourselves safe, just like we practice fire drills and tornado drills) and practice, prior to the official drill with the local authorities.
We certainly hope this is nothing we ever need to put into action, however will be prepared in the event it is ever necessary.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 21: 9:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00, 6:00-8:00 (IN PERSON)
Tuesday, November 22: 9:00-1:00, 2:00-6:00 (VIRTUAL)
More detailed information about conferences at McClure can be found on our school website here: https://www.wsd101.org/o/mcclure/page/parent-teacher-conferences
We use PTC Wizard, the online sign-up tool. Even if you have used it before, it is best to log-in and make sure you are connected before the site goes live. The site will go live at 8:00am on TUESDAY, November 1 and will remain open until Friday, November 18 at NOON.
Student Services Parent Advisory Council
Ticket sales are now live for the Special Services Parents Night Out at the Elm on Wednesday, November 16th from 7-9pm. The ticket includes admission, wine, beer and light appetizers. Hope to see you there! Purchase tickets here before noon on Monday, November 14th.
Fall Activity Photos + Photo Retakes
Note: We have not yet received photos or proofs from Van Gogh but will send those home as soon as we do.
Cross Country
7th Grade Girls Basketball Red
7th Grade Girls Basketball White
8th Grade Girls Basketball
7th Grade Boys Basketball Red
7th Grade boys Basketball White
8th Grade Boys Basketball Red
8th Grade Boys Basketball White
Fall Play Cast & Crew
Boys Softball
Ultimate Frisbee
Golf
Bulldog Buddies
Boys Chrous
6th Grade Choir
7th/8th Grade Choir
Encore
Veteran's Day Celebration (repeated)
Counseling Corner
If you are an Apple user, this is for you! Recently, Apple released iOS 16, and with each new update comes new cool and sometimes concerning features. Did you know that text messages can be unsent? There is now a hidden album feature in photos that don’t appear in your library. Let’s stay vigilant and ahead of the game with these ever-changing cell phones and our tweens! Find out more useful information about the new iOS 16 update here. And don’t worry, there are a lot of cool features like updates to Facetime and the focus feature!
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A Culture of Appreciation
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our efforts to build a culture of appreciation sharing a note for a staff member. If you would like to pass along a kind word or message of gratitude, please fill out a quick form using a link below and I’ll make sure your kind message finds its way to its recipient.
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Parent Council Corner
The ALL school Halloween Bash
The Halloween Bash is open to all grade and is coming up on Friday October 28th from 7-9pm in the McClure gym.
DJ Maximus will be there, along with a photobooth and costume contest! We'll have prizes for best individual and group costume! Costumes are encouraged but not required.
The cost is $10 per student and that includes water and Gatorade. Kids will need to bring $10 CASH to the door to pay for their ticket.
We are still looking for chaperones for the event so if you would like to volunteer please click on the SignUp Genius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AAAC2CA3F94-mcclure
Sign up for Raise Right!
Do you order your cards, gifts, or invitations from Shutterfly.com?
Order a shutterfly.com gift card from RaiseRight.com first, and McClure Parent Council will earn more than 10% profit! For example, if you spend $200 on holiday cards, gifts, ornaments, invitations, etc., McClure will receive $23 for your purchase!
Don't forget to register with RaiseRight.com in time for all of your holiday shopping!
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Word From WSFEE
Do you have an idea to enhance the educational excellence of D101 school(s)? Visit the WSFEE website and fill out a grant application! During the 2021-2022 school year, six grants totaling over $30,000 were approved by the WSFEE Board. Two of these six grants were chosen from WSFEE’s first ever Big Idea Contest, where students were given the opportunity to submit ideas on how to make their school a better place. The WSFEE board carefully considers each grant request by evaluating the opportunity and benefits it creates for students. Visit wsfee.org or follow WSFEE on Facebook or Instagram (@wsfee_d101) to hear about events and sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.
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Contact Us
McClure Junior HIgh
4225 Wolf Road
Western Springs, IL 60558
Main Office Phone Number: (708) 246-7590
Office Fax Number: (708) 246-4370
Attendance Email: mjhattendance@d101.org
Principal Laura Broadnax: lbroadnax@d101.org
Dean of Students Thomas Sturm: tsturm@d101.org