Bridgeview School Bulletin
January 2024
Dates to Remember
January 8 Classes Resume
January 15 No School - Martin Luther King Day
January 16 Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00PM
January 17 End of Q2
January 19 Q2 Bobcat Celebration
January 23 Lockdown Drill
January 24 Q2 Report Cards Issued (electronically)
From the Desk of Mrs. Del Prete
Hello Bridgeview Families,
Happy New Year! I hope that all of you enjoyed your holiday and the extra time with your children and family. The start of a new year always brings me such a positive mindset. We are quickly approaching the second half of the school year, and there is no better time to reassess our priorities. This goes for our children, too! Students know themselves best. They know their strengths and their weaknesses both in and out of school. Now is a great time to talk to your child(ren) about their goals for the second half of the school year. Which subject do they think they need to focus more time on? What is something that is challenging that they would feel very proud to overcome? What could they do to participate more in class? Sparking goal setting conversations with your children can really help them as they work through the rest of the school year.
The end of Q2 is coming quick (January 17th)! Q2 Report Cards will be issued electronically on January 24th. Everyone has already created a log in to the portal because it is what you used for registering your child for school this year. When they are released, it is important that you log in and electronically sign for your child's report card, as this is how we can confirm that you have seen your child's grades. As a reminder, you can check your child's grades at any time during the school year. Click here for step by step directions.
Stay warm and well,
Candice
Hello Bobcat Families!
We have added a new option for attendance reporting. While guardians will still be able to call in, we are also offering an attendance form for families to submit attendance digitally. If your student will be absent, please use this Attendance Reporting Form or call us at 708-496-8713 to report the absence.
Thank you!
Bridgeview Office Staff
Student Attendance Announcement
Bridgeview School continues to make a special effort to ensure that all students fully benefit from their education by attending school regularly. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Consistent attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work.
It is important that our families understand our school policies and procedures, as well as Illinois School Law. A student is chronically absent from school when s/he has missed 10 percent or more of the days enrolled (that is about 17 days of school). Chronic absenteeism is a primary cause of low academic achievement and a powerful predictor of those students who may eventually drop out of school. As a school, we are held accountable by the state for your child’s regular attendance. In order to provide the necessary resources along with communication, we will be periodically sending letters home to inform you of the number of absences your child has accrued.
We know that there are a variety of reasons that students are absent from school and we miss your child when he/she is not here. However, if your child is going to be absent, please contact us to inform us of your child’s absence. You can do this by calling our school office at 708-496-8713 or by submitting your child’s absence via our online form.
We appreciate your continued support and follow-through with making sure your child is in attendance at school.
Food for Thought...
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Student safety is our number one priority, especially during arrival and dismissal each day. It is imperative that our families follow the outlined plan so that our staff can be sure that all students get into the building safely in the morning, and get to their arranged transportation at dismissal time.
Does Your Child Have a Cell Phone at School?
Does your child have a cell phone with them when they are at school? If so, we need you to fill out our online Cell Phone Permission Form. By clicking here and filling out the form, you are giving your permission for your child to have their phone at school. You are also acknowledging our Cell Phone rules/policies.
Is Your Child Celebrating a Birthday?
REMINDER: No edible birthday or holiday treats will be allowed.
If your child has a birthday during the school year and you would like to recognize the special day, please think about sending non-edible items such as pencils, stickers, erasers, etc.
For Our Bus Riders
Don't Be Late!
8:10AM 1st Bell
8:15AM Tardy Bell
2:30PM School Dismissed
All students arriving late to school (after 8:15AM) must report to the office for a tardy slip. Continuous tardiness may constitute other disciplinary consequences. Our goal is for all students to arrive at school on time each day. When students are late, they miss instructional opportunities. Please keep in mind that students arriving after 9:15AM are no longer considered tardy, but will instead receive a half day absence.
Being late is detrimental to all students' learning, especially if it occurs on a consistent basis. Be sure to do all you can to prevent tardiness. Your child will thank you for it!
Lawn Care Application Notice
Calling All Substitutes!
Indian Springs SD #109 is looking to add to its list of available substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. If you are interested in being a substitute in our school district, please contact Marilyn Leja, School District Receptionist, at (708) 796-8700. The eligibility requirement to be a substitute teacher is to possess a teaching license or substitute teacher license (the substitute teacher license requires a Bachelor's Degree). The eligibility requirement to be a substitute paraprofessional is to possess a paraprofessional license. Feel free to contact Marilyn Leja for further details.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Email: cdelprete@isd109.org
Website: www.isd109.org
Location: 7800 S Thomas Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708-496-8713
Twitter: @BVGoBobcats
Instagram: @BVGoBobcats