Komensky Lions Newsletter
April 20, 2015
Notes from the Principal
To start out this week's notes, I must begin by giving a "shout out" to all of our 5th grade students and their teachers. On Friday, our 5th grade team held their annual wax museum where students spend a considerable amount of time researching an influential contemporary or historical figure and presenting their information in a wax museum format. This year, the students added a new component by providing a QR Code for visitors to scan and watch a presentation, as well as leave feedback on their work. Please take a minute to view their presentations HERE and leave comments for the students. They'll be excited to hear that their work was seen by others!
I also wanted to share with you that state legislators recently voted to cut school funding for the current school year, which places an unexpected burden on our schools. The school district just received notice that we will lose over $400,000 which was expected to cover costs for our preschool program, bilingual program, reading services and general education programs. Districts such as ours rely heavily on state funding and these cuts are worrisome. Please consider writing an e-mail to your state representative, Lisa Hernandez at rephernandezstaff@yahoo.com to protest these cuts. Our kids need your help!
Finally, I'd like to remind you to e-mail Ms. Lopez at mlopez@bsd100.org if you are interested in helping out with one of upcoming events. The Day of the Child, Teacher Appreciation Week, and our Annual Block Party are all on the calendar and your help is needed!
Have a great week!
Jeremy Majeski
Principal
Notas Del Director
Para empezar las notas de esta semana, tengo que empezar por dar un "shout out " a todos nuestros estudiantes de 5to grado y sus profesores.El viernes, nuestro equipo de quinto grado celebraron su anual museo de cera donde los estudiantes pasan una cantidad considerable de tiempo investigando una figura contemporánea o histórica influyente y presentar su información en un formato de museo de cera. Este año, los estudiantes añaden un nuevo componente, proporcionando un código QR para los visitantes a explorar y ver una presentación, así como dejar comentarios sobre su trabajo. Por favor, tómese un minuto para ver sus presentaciones Aqui y deja sus comentarios para los estudiantes. Ellos estarán contentos de saber que su trabajo fue visto por los demás!
También quería compartir con ustedes que los legisladores del estado votaron recientemente para cortar los fondos escolares para el año escolar actual, que impone una carga inesperada en nuestras escuelas. El distrito escolar acaba de recibir aviso de que vamos a perder más de $ 400,000 que se esperaba para cubrir los costos de nuestro programa preescolar, programa bilingüe , servicios de lectura y programas de educación general. Los distritos como el de nuestros dependen en gran medida de la financiación estatal y estos recortes son preocupantes . Por favor, de escribe un e - mail a su representante estatal , Lisa Hernández en rephernandezstaff@yahoo.com para protestar estos recortes . Nuestros niños necesitan tu ayuda!
Por último, me gustaría recordarle al correo electrónico Sra. López en mlopez@bsd100.org si usted está interesado en ayudar con uno de los próximos eventos. El Día del Niño , del aprecio del profesor Semana, y nuestro partido anual del bloque están todos en el calendario y se necesita su ayuda!
Tienen una gran semana !
Jeremy Majeski
Director
Last Day of School Is June 3rd 2015
5th Grade Wax Museum
Partner Work in 2U
"Tom Skilling" at the Wax Museum
The day of the Child Friendship Dance/ Día del Niño Baile de Amistad
Come join us for a fun time! Dancing, piñatas, and more!!!
Precio: $2 precio de la entrada (refrescos incluidos)
¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión! música, piñatas y más!!!
Thursday, Apr 23, 2015, 05:30 PM
2515 Cuyler Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States
After School Clubs/ Clubes Después de Escuela
Monday Apr. 20 2015
- 4th and 5th Grade Choir- 3:00 pm-3:45pm
- Zumba- 3:15pm- 4:15pm
Tuesday Apr. 21 2015
- Boys & Girls Hip-hop Session 2- 3:00pm- 4:00pm
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Spanish Club- 3:00pm-4:15pm
- OAV Club- 3:00pm- 4:00pm
- Girls on the Run- 3:15pm- 4:30pm
- Multicultural Club- 3:15- 4:00PM
Wednesday Apr. 22 2015
- Girls on the Run- 3:15pm- 4:30pm
Thursday Apr. 23 2015
- Guided Math Group- 3:00pm - 4:30pm
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Spanish Club- 3:00pm-4:15pm
- Multicultural Club- 3:15-4:00pm
- iSwat 3:00pm- 4:30pm
- Soccer 1st-5th Grade- 3:00pm- 4:00pm
Komensky Elementary School
Email: jmajeski@bsd100.org
Website: http://komensky.bsd100.org/www/bsd100_komensky/site/hosting/pd/index.html
Location: 2515 Cuyler Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States
Phone: (708)795-2342
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Twitter: @KomenskyLions