The Petty Post
November 5, 2021
W.C. Petty Elementary
Website: https://www.antioch34.com/wcpetty
Location: 850 Highview Drive, Antioch, IL, USA
Phone: 847-838-8101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPettyElementarySchool
Twitter: @WCPetty34
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IMPORTANT DATES
11/11 - Veterans Day
11/12 - Report cards will be emailed out
11/15 - 5th Grade Concert recording released
11/16 - Student/Family Conferences (3-8 pm)
11/18 - Student/Family Conferences (3-8 pm)
11/22-11/26 - Fall Break, No School
D34 Band & Orchestra Boosters
It's that time of year to start thinking about holiday decorating and gifts. There's no better way to get started, than to purchase locally grown poinsettias through our D34 Band & Orchestra Boosters!
You can make a purchase through the link below until November 12th.
Poinsettia orders must be picked up at AUGS on Tuesday, December 7th either during the school day or from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. As always, thank you for your support!
Student/Family Conferences - November 16th and 18th
This year families will have the option to choose if they want to do an in-person conference or a Zoom conference. If you have not yet signed up for a conference time, please be sure to reach out to your child's teacher to secure your time. Please also let them know if you plan to be in-person for your time or will be joining via Zoom.
These days will be EARLY RELEASE Days - dismissal is at 2:35 pm.
Tuesday, November, 16th (conferences)
Wednesday, November 17th (regular early release)
Thursday, November 18th (conferences)
Mrs. VandendBerge's Groups
INFORMATION FROM OUR DISTRICT OFFICE
Technology Department
iPad Pictures and Videos
A large percent of pictures and videos on student iPads appear to be non-school related. Please encourage students to delete personal videos and pictures from their iPad on a regular basis. Then, delete them from the deleted folder to free up space on the device.
Business Department
All fees are due and late fees have been assessed, unless you are on a payment plan. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Cheryl at cmasnova@antioch 34.com or Maria at mtretofrench@antioch34.com.
Gordon Food Service is having supply chain issues and the menu is subject to change based on availability. A main menu is posted on the Food Service Page and on each school’s website. There is a weekly update on each school’s website every Friday to show what is on the menu for the following week.
Human Resources Department
With the holidays fast approaching, the IDPH has released the Holiday Season Safety Guidance: Holiday Guidance
With more students and staff now getting the vaccination, we wanted to share out post-vaccination considerations for when exclusions from school would apply: Post Vaccination Considerations
Teaching & Learning Department
Nudging Learning and Honoring Approximations
Honoring approximations and nudging development are universal learning principles that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Did you know???
Did you know about the D34 Virtual Backpack? This webpage can be found at https://www.antioch34.com/domain/40 where flyers for Youth Development (sports, learning, recreation) and Community/Organization Resources are posted.
Amazon Smile
Make Petty Bobcat Boosters, Inc. your designated charity and Amazon will donate a portion of all your purchases at smile.amazon.com to the Boosters!