The Simon School Days Newsletter
March 6, 2017
Dear Parents and Families of Simon Elementary:
Well, it’s spring ahead next weekend - March 12. Let’s hope that means spring is really on its way. 2nd trimester report cards are sent home on Friday, March 10.
Spring break will be March 27-March 31 (No School).
Right now for the first time in many years, we have not used a snow/weather day for school closing. The last date for students will be June 1 for K-2 students and PreK/Early Childhood will end on May 31.
Reminder about Remind
Instead of placing tons of information into a newsletter, we use a different way to "get the word out". Remind is a free text messaging service that will be used to send daily and/or weekly announcements to you to be informed about what is going on at Simon Elementary. How do you sign up to receive these text messages?
1. Text the message @g242k to the number 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010, try texting @g242k to (815) 401-9303.
2. Click here for additional directions
By joining your the group on Remind, you’re choosing to receive class messages via push notifications, SMS, or email. Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with the teacher or anyone else in the group.
Winnebago CUSD #323 has started 2017-2018 Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment!
Kindergarten enrollment is for children who will turn 5 yrs old on or by September 1, 2017. The online form for parents/guardians to complete was made available on February 1. You can also stop in the Simon office to complete a paper form. We will place your information into the new kindergarten enrollment roster for 2017-2018. Parents will receive information regarding residency requirements, screening appointment and registration documents once the Simon Office has entered in your child's information. Residency verification will be done prior to your child's screening and given registration documents.
Changes of Phone Numbers, Addresses, and Unpaid Registration Fees
Parents please make sure you have updated the school office if you have changed your home or cell phone numbers since the beginning of the school year. Also, if you have changed addresses during the school year, please make sure you have given your proof of residency to the district office or your child will not receive a registration packet for the 2017-18 school year. Finally, if you have any outstanding registration fees from this school year, your child will not receive a 2017-18 registration packet.
Outstanding Lunch Balances
It is VERY important to keep your child’s lunch accounts up to date. We will not allow students to charge lunches. If you have questions about your account balance, please call Beth Swigart at Simon 335-2318 between 7:15 –3PM.
Also, the last day that Simon will serve breakfast will be Friday, May 26.
Lost and Found Items
As we wind down the winter season, we have a large collection of coats, sweaters, hats, boots, etc. Students who have lost articles may check the lost and found on the lower level before and after school, or at other times with teacher permission. Any articles not claimed at the end of the school year will be given to a charitable organization
Notes from the Nurse
Erin's Law
On April 10,11,12, a representative from Carrie Lynn Children’s Center will be at Simon to present a sexual abuse awareness program for all grade levels. This is in compliance with the Illinois state mandated Erin’s Law. “Erin’s Law” requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches students in grades PreK – 12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and tell a trusted adult. Please call Carrie Lynn Center with any questions at (815) 319-4150
PTO Meeting - Tuesday, March 14
The regular PTO meeting will start at 6pm at McNair Library on Tuesday, March 14.
First Grade Musical is Coming Soon - March 13
Come and hear the first grade students perform some fun songs about Simon Elementary, baby dinosaurs, loose teeth, and chocolate bunnies!
Kids Club Information
2017-2018 Registration Night
March 23rd
4pm-5:30pm
Account must be current to register.
$10 off the family registration fee.
No Kids Club over Spring break
Wrestling Clinic
March 8, 15 and 22nd
4-5pm
No fee
Sign-up your child today!
March Calendar Events
If you do have any specific questions about events or functions, please call the school office at 815.335.2318.
- March Calendar