This school year will start a new syle of report cards students will be receiving. Report cards have shifted wording to come from Illinois State Learning Standards.

• Emphasizes specific skills and concepts, rather than assigning one overall grade in a subject

• Shows the student’s performance level on essential standards over time

• Separates social skills and work habits from academic grades; these two areas are reported separately to allow for a more accurate reporting of a student’s actual performance level on each standard

• Creates consistency and continuity in assessing student performance among teachers within and across buildings in the district

Grades K-6 New Consistent Grading System

1=DEVELOPING:

The student begins to understand concepts, but requires teacher assistance.

2=PROGRESSING:

The student develops an understanding of

concepts to complete tasks and often

works independently.

3=MASTERY:

The student demonstrates a thorough knowledge of

concept and is applying knowledge in novel situations.

Back to school picnic was a hit!

We have to give credit to our amazing Back to School Picnic

committee for planning such a wonderful event. The weather was perfect, the D.J. brought

great music, a lot of dancing and had some contests. There was also a magician and delicious ice cream. If you did not make it, do not worry there will be another one next year.

We had a chance to meet some new families and were there to explain some of our committee roles that need filling both this year and next. If you did not get a chance to talk about joining a committee, please email at phpta15@gmail.com We are happy to connect you to a committee lead. This is the best way to share your talents and get a chance to meet other parent volunteers with a shared interest.

We have a lot to look forward to for the month of September. Picture Day is just next week,

September 7 th . Later in the month make sure to catch Donuts with Grownups on September 27th if your last name begins with the letter A-L or on the 29 th for letters M-Z.

Save the date for our virtual PTA meeting on September 13th at 7pm! Membership is still open, if you did not get a chance to sign up there is still time. There are many benefits to joining the PTA such as access to our membership directory, event signups, PTA related forms and latest news about our committees. we strive for 100% of our school community to be PTA members.

If you do not wish to pay online, you can register online and pick up a form from the office for sending in a cash or check payment. We will pick it up and process it. You can locate membership registration on our website: https://phepta.membershiptoolkit.com

Thanks,

Julie Boldt and Rick France

President and President Elect

• Kindergarten, 6th Grade and Students New to CCSD 15

• The following records are due by October 15th:

• Physical Exam & Immunization Record

• Dental Exam

• Vision Exam

• A dental exam is Required for all 2nd graders

• Exams as of 11/15/2021 are considered current

• Extra clothes

• Please consider sending in extra clothes for your child to keep in their backpacks or lockers

• Prescription and Non Prescription Medications

• All prescription and non prescription medications brought to school are required to have the appropriate authorization form completed by parents AND physician

• Medication forms are available on the school website or from the school nurse

• Sick Day Guidelines

• To help prevent the spread of illness, we would like to give you some guidelines to help with your decision on whether or not to send your child to school

• We ask that you keep your child home if they:

• Have a fever of 100.4F or higher

• Have a sore throat with a fever

• Have diarrhea (3 or more episodes in 24 hours)

• Have abdominal cramps and/or vomiting

• Have a rash or open and draining sores

• If your child has recently been ill, please be aware of the following guidelines before having your child return:

• Feel fit for at least 24 hours

• Be fever free for 24 hours without medication

• Be free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for at least 24 hours

• For strep throat, they must be on appropriate medication for at least 24 hours

• For conjunctivitis (pink eye), they must be on appropriate eye drops for at least 24 hours or cleared by physician

• Rash illness should be assessed by a doctor

• If chicken pox suspected, keep home for at least 5 days after the appearance of the rash or until the blisters have scabbed over

• The single most important thing you can do to keep your child free of illness is to teach them the proper way to wash their hands. Also, be sure they are dressed weather appropriate. Please notify the nurse if your child has a communicable illness (strep throat, influenza, lice, COVID, etc.), or any health concerns that need to be monitored at school.

• Mrs. Martin can be reached at 847-963-5902 or via email martins2@ccsd15.net

As we begin the school year, our PBIS school wide behavior management program is underway! The program consists of reinforcing our "3 B's" (Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe) throughout the school year. Our PBIS staff leadership committee works very hard during the year to set goals for the students, provide staff with social emotional learning content, track student discipline data as well as plan celebrations and activities for reaching our goals.

Our PAW and Golden PAW program is a favorite with the students. Students can earn a PAW for exhibiting any of the 3 B's from any staff member in the building. At the end of the week they turn in their PAW's and then a drawing happens on Friday mornings. The winners of the drawing then receive a prize!

As a school our goal for the month of September is to collect 1000 PAW's! If we reach this goal we do an all school celebration. Goals are set each month.

Golden PAW's are given to students who go above and beyond exhibiting the 3 B's. Students who receive Golden PAW's also receive a special prize and have their name called and their Golden PAW read over the loudspeaker on Fridays.

If you have any questions regarding our PBIS system please do not hesitate to reach out to your students' teacher.

We’d like to introduce you to the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum that we have adopted in K-5. This problem-based curriculum makes rigorous mathematics accessible to all learners.

What is a problem-based curriculum?

In a problem-based curriculum, students spend most of their time in class working on carefully crafted and sequenced problems. Teachers help students understand the problems, ask questions to push their thinking, and orchestrate discussions to be sure that the mathematical takeaways are clear. Learners gain a rich and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures and experience applying this knowledge to new situations. Students frequently collaborate with their classmates—they talk about math, listen to each other’s ideas, justify their thinking, and critique the reasoning of others.

This kind of instruction may look different from what you experienced in your own math education. Current research says that students need to be able to think flexibly in order to use mathematical skills in their lives (and also on the types of tests they will encounter throughout their schooling). Flexible thinking relies on understanding concepts and making connections between them. Over time, students gain the skills and the confidence to independently solve problems that they've never seen before.

What can my student do to be successful in this course?

Learning how to learn in a problem-based classroom can be a challenge for students at first. Over time, students gain independence as learners when they share their rough drafts of ideas, compare their existing ideas to new things they are learning, and revise their thinking. Many students and families tell us that while this was challenging at first, becoming more active learners in math helped them build skills to take responsibility for their learning in other settings. Here are some ideas for encouraging your student:

• If you’re not sure how to get started on a problem, that’s okay! What can you try? Could you draw a picture or diagram? Could you make a guess? Could you describe an answer that’s definitely wrong?

• If you’re feeling stuck, write down what you notice and what you wonder, or a question you have, and then share that when it’s time to work with others or discuss.

• Your job when working on problems in this class is to come up with ideas and share them. You don’t have to be right or confident at first, but sharing your thinking will help everyone learn. If that feels hard or scary, it’s okay to say, “This is just an idea . . .” or “I’m not really sure but I think . . .”

• Whether you’re feeling stuck or feeling confident with the material, listen to your classmates and ask them about their ideas. One way that learning happens is by comparing your ideas to other people’s ideas.

We are excited to be able to support your student in their journey toward knowing, using, and enjoying mathematics.

-During the posted time on the sign by the back lot entrance. No left turn is allowed during drop-off heading north on Ceder.

-During the posted time on the sign located on the corner of Ceder and Michigan, no left turn is allowed heading south onto Cedar from Michigan.

-Drop off allows for one SINGLE file line in the circle drive in the morning. Please be patient as cars are stopping frequently to drop off students.

-Pick up allows for cars to park (not left unattended and running) along the curb. Double parking is not allowed.

-Students should not be crossing Cedar or Illinois to get to a vehicle without using he designated crosswalks. (A crossing guard is at Illinois and Birchwood, A crosswalk is at the corner of Michigan and Cedar)

-Students should ALWAYS exit a car on the passenger side while in the circle drive.

-If you are dropping off or picking up and decide to park in the parking lot, students must be escorted by an adult to the schools entrance. Students should not be going through the parking lot without an adult. This is extremely important.

It is important to remain patient and not be on any electronic devices to assure our students and your safety. Please think of the safety of all of our students and families during these times of the day.

Every year, many children in the Palatine area lack proper clothing for the Illinois’ winter weather. District 15 has a long-standing partnership with the PATH Community Closet. The Community Closet serves the Palatine area by providing donated clothing to children and families in need. The impact of COVID has left the Community Closet with less donated clothing than in past years. We are hoping you can help by donating any unwanted clothing items at your school’s yellow clothing donation bin. The bin is located in your school’s lobby. Parents or children can place clothing items into their school’s yellow bin during regular school hours. This is a great way to put your children’s gently used and outgrown clothing to good use! All clothing, especially winter wear, is much appreciated and will be put to good use.

The District 15 mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play! To download the free app, search for "CCSD15."

This communication tool allows parents and students to quick access to important school and district information, including Campus Parent, the D15 Bullying Tip Line, a quick link to MyStop (bus stop location and pick-up times), lunch menus, schedules, parent/student handbook, directory information, school news, and more.

• To see integrated student information on the app, click the "student information" button and log-in using your email address and your Campus Parent password. If you are unsure of your password, please visit Infinite Campus and click "forgot password." If you are still having trouble, please contact your school's main office for assistance.

• To make sure you aren’t missing any notices, make sure you turn notifications ON for the mobile app.