Black Bear Bulletin
November 8, 2019
Hello Ardmore Families:
Our monthly newsletter will provide you important updates, upcoming events, and other items of interest. In addition to the school’s website, it’s the best way to stay informed. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our school office and speak to our school secretary, Kristie Matwij, or ask for me.
Thanks for your support,
Kara Dohman, Principal5 Essentials- Please take
Dear Parent, This is a reminder to participate in the parent survey supplement, part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child. School reports will only present aggregated information of how parents and students responded as a whole. A parent survey report will be generated if at least 20 percent of parents respond to the survey. While the parent data will not be made public, the parent report will be made available to the district and will enable them to make considerations based on the responses. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Again, your identity and individual survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. Teachers and 4th through 12th graders throughout Illinois are taking the teacher and student 5Essentials Survey. School-level 5Essentials Reports will be generated if teachers and/or students meet their 50 percent response-rate thresholds. These research-based reports will be sent to schools and districts in March and will also be included in the State School Report Card, released statewide in the fall. Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey.
Winter Weather
As we enter into the winter season, we believe outdoor recess is an important and valuable part of the student’s day. Fresh air, exercise and time spent outside afford students a break from the structure of the classroom. Teachers agree that students perform best at school when they have an opportunity for vigorous outdoor play, so we try to get them out whenever possible. However, because there are times when it is not safe for children to be outdoors, we will be following the guidelines listed below to determine whether we will have inside or outside recess. It will be imperative that your child is dressed appropriately (jackets, gloves, and hats) for the cold weather and prepared to play outdoors.
“Feels like” -Equivalent or Below 15 degrees–(wind chill factor will be considered) Indoor Recess
“Feels like” –Equivalent or between 15-40 degrees – (wind chill factor will be considered)- Children must wear: Coat/Heavy jacket/long pants/Closed shoes/boots/gloves/stocking cap (Students will not be allowed to play in the snow without snow pants and boots)
“Feels like” – Equivalent or between 41-50 degrees- children must wear: Coat/Heavy jacket/long pants/sweatshirt/closed shoes-boots/ Optional: stocking cap/gloves
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to monitor their children’s clothing selections to make sure they are prepared for colder temperatures and are appropriately dressed for outdoor recesses. Each year we collect a large selection of lost clothing that we cannot match up with children. Please label your children’s winter clothes so if they misplace them we can get them back to the student.
Student SLP's and Parent Teacher Conferences
Student SLP's will be sent home with all students on Tuesday, November 12th!
Please make sure you have signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences!! If you need assistance please stop in the school office.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held:
Wed., Nov 13th from 4-7 PM
Thur., Nov. 14th from 4-7 PM
Friday, Nov. 15th from 12:45-3:45
Warm Up to a Good Book and Read Family Night!
Join us for Ardmore’s “Warm Up with a Good Book” event on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This event is provided to help you and your family discover the joy of learning together in a fun way. Please join us for this amazing opportunity to read a book together, discover and explore technology, make a snowflake craft, and enjoy family activities related to our winter theme.
Sign-up sheets were sent home this week and are attached below! We hope to see you there!
Change of Clothes
Book Fair
- NOV. 11-12 9:30-3 pm STUDENT SHOPPING DAYS
- NOV.13 FROM 4-7:30 DURING CONFERENCE NIGHT
- NOV.14 FROM 4-7:30 DURING CONFERENCE NIGHT
- NOV. 15 1-3 pm LAST DAY!
Flyer is attached below!
PTA Winter Wonderland
Students will be able to visit the Holiday shop to buy gifts for their parents.
Make Ornaments with their families.
Holiday Gift Card Order
We are happy to announce our latest opportunity for the upcoming holidays. Ardmore School will be participating in Gift Card fundraising. Attached, you will find an order form where you can order local and national gift cards. With each card sold, our school will make a profit. We are asking families to offer gift cards to family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to help raise funds for Ardmore.
Facts about gift cards
- Gift cards shown are the same cards purchased directly from the vendors
- Gift cards have no expiration dates or fees
- Gift cards may be redeemed in stores nationwide, online or catalog sales
Reasons to buy Gift Cards
- Gift cards are always the right size and color
- They make GREAT teacher gifts!!
- Great for holiday gift-giving
- Purchase gift cards for everyday purchases such as groceries and gas
Remember, with EVERY gift card purchase, a PROFIT is made!
Our fundraising campaign starts on November 18th, 2019
Order forms and monies are due no later than December 9th, 2019. Please make checks payable to Ardmore PTA.
Gift Cards will be delivered the week of December 16th.
Just in time for the holidays
Thank you for your support!
Restaurant Night Nardi's for the entire month of November!!
Nardi's is proudly hosting our school's November fundraiser. When you order from Nardi's, a portion of your total will go towards Ardmore School.
The fundraiser will take place on the following days:
Tuesday, Nov 5- Thursday, Nov 7
Tuesday, Nov 12- Thursday, Nov 14
Tuesday, Nov 19- Thursday, Nov 21
Tuesday, Nov 26 - Wednesday, Nov 27.
Orders can be pick up or delivery. Mention Ardmore School when you place your order. A Flyer is attached below!
Spirit Wear Sale
The sale is from Nov. 8th thru Nov. 20th!
Need a Holiday Gift??
If you would like the order to be a gift for your child, please indicate it on the order form and you will be able to pick up the order without your child knowing!
Order forms will be sent home today or are attached using the links below!
Lunch Money
When sending in lunch money, please make sure it is in an envelope or baggie with your child's name and teacher.
Student Council News
14th- Flannel/plaid day
18th- Mickey Mouse/Disney Day *In honor of Mickey’s 91st birthday, dress up and show your love for Mickey & Disney!!
21st- PJ Day
Every Friday - Black & Yellow Day to show your Ardmore school spirit!
*Week of Nov. 18th- Slime raffle at lunch!
Tickets will be sold that week for 50 cents each!
On Nov. 22nd- all slime raffle winners will get called to the office to receive their small container of slime.
PBIS Updates
The "Splatter Character" trait for November is Respectfulness. Teachers will review and teach this trait for the entire month.
Fri. 11/8 1st Trimester Ends
Tues. 11/12 SLP's go home
Wed. 11/13 PT Conferences 4-7
Thus. 11/14 PT Conference 4-7
Friday 11/15 PT Conferences 12:45-3:30
Tues. 11/19 PTA Meeting
Mon.-Fri. 11/25-11/29 Thanksgiving Break
Tues. 12/3 PTA Winterwonderland 6-8pm
Tues. 12/10 Ardmore's Warm-up with a good book! 5:30-7 PM
Absence Line
Please call 630/458-2938 to report your child’s absence. The attendance line is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Ardmore Information
Email: kdohman@asd4.org
Website: https://ardmore.asd4.org/
Location: 644 South Ardmore Avenue, Addison, IL, USA
Phone: 630-458-2900
Facebook: ArdmoreElementarySchool
Twitter: @ardmoreschool4