Antioch Upper Grade School Warriors

Hello AUGS families,

Parent Teacher Conference sign-ups are now open (see below). Trimester 1 ends on November 4th. Please review your student's grades with them and communicate with their teachers if you have questions. Trimester 2 schedules can be viewed in PowerSchool.

Review the amazing work that students and staff are doing at AUGS and other important information below.

Have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Joe Koeune

Principal - AUGS

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place at AUGS on Monday, November 14th and Thursday, November 16th. Click here for specific information and to sign-up for a conference slot.

AUGS is allowing students to wear at school on Monday, October 31st. We ask that students follow the AUGS dress code guidelines with the additional guidelines set below.

Dress code expectations- Costumes:

• Students need to arrive at school in their costumes. They should not be applying make-up, hair spray, etc. at school.

• Students need to wear costumes that allow them to fully participate in all of their classes.

• Halloween costume masks are not permitted.

• Weapons or look-alike weapons of any sort are not permitted.

• Bloody and gruesome makeup/costumes are not permitted.

• Larger or more constricting costumes are not permitted at school.

RSVP for the Veterans' Day Reception at AUGS. Call 847-838-8301 to RSVP.

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We are still working on SPED, Speech, and Paraprofessionals. Visit the district website to apply.

Employment opportunities

Wednesday, November 2nd - AUGS Warrior Booster Meeting - 7:00-8:00

Wednesday, November 9th - 6th grade field trip to ACHS - Fall Play

Saturday, November 5th - ILMEA Junior Band Festival

Tuesday, November 8th - No School - Election Day

Thursday, November 10th - Picture retake day for absent students and staff or retake request

Friday, November 11th - Veterans' Day Reception

Friday, November 11th - Fall Play

Saturday, November 12th - Fall Play

Monday, November 14th - Day 1 of Family conferences (more information coming out soon)

Tuesday, November 15th - School Board of Education Meeting

Thursday, November 17th - Day 2 of Family conferences (more information coming out soon)

Friday, November 18th - Warrior Night at AUGS

Saturday, November 19th - ILMEA Jazz Fest

Monday, November 21st -Friday November 25th - No School - Fall Break

AUGS Calendar

Antioch CCSD 34 2022-23 School Calendar

Did you know that YOU can help us with submitting your photos of sport events, activities, etc to be used for our yearbook this year!

Please use the following info to submit photos:

www.buytheyearbook.pictavo.com

School ID: 709441

AUGS had about 50 7th and 8th grade students attend Future Quest at the CLC Tech Campus. The students were able to get hands-on experience with Cosmetology, BIO Med, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement, Computer Support Services, Game Programming, Culinary Arts, Lasers, Auto Service, Welding, Construction Skills and Management, Cybersecurity, EMS, Multimedia, Early Childhood, Firefighting, and Medical Assisting.

Thank you Eric Dohrmann for chaperoning the trip.

The Winter Wear Giveaway event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Antioch Senior Center, located at 817 Holbeck Drive.

More information, including how to donate to the traveling closet, can be found at antiochtravelingcloset.org.

All PE & Health classes learned about pedestrian, bike, traffic and home safety on Wednesday, October 27th. Injuries are the leading threat to children’s lives. There are more deaths from bicycle accidents, car accidents, falls, and other preventable accidents than there are from all contagious diseases combined. Teens are at a higher risk of injury. Over 50% of all deaths among children ages 11- 14 years old were caused by injuries. Be Aware...Take Care!

Students in the PLTW Medical Detective class start learning about the parts and functions of the brain. They started the dissection unit this week with the support of additional staff and family members during the sheep brain dissection lab.

Peter and Gabriel visited AUGS on Friday, October 28th. Both Peter and Gabriel came to the United States about 20 years ago after they were forced from their home country of Sudan due to civil war. The 7th grade students read the book "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park, which follows the experiences of thousands of children that left their country to find safety. Peter and Gabriel shared some of their experiences, how they have adapted to life in the United States and provided "Traits of a Champion" for our students to reflect on.

The 6-8th grade choir students performed over 30 songs this week at the annual AUGS Broadway Showcase. The students and Mrs. Blachowski prepared for the showcase by working on accuracy (pitches and rhythms), practiced with an accompaniment, adding emotion/character to their performances, learned how to use feedback to make improvements, and how to connect with the audience. The students did an amazing job performing and the audience did a great job supporting each student.

The students and staff participated in Red Ribbon Week by "Say No to Drugs" and making positive choices. Students searched for a hidden "red ribbon" each day for an opportunity to win a prize. Students and staff decorated doors to promote making good choices and saying no to drugs. Students and staff ended the week of spirit wear with the AUGS Pinkout day to support finding a cure for breast cancer.

Door Decorations Presentation

2022 Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) scores

2022 Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) scores for the current 6th graders were sent home this Friday, October 28th. This is a state required assessment that all 5th and 8th graders take annually. The individual student scores are not received until the following school year.

Antioch CCSD 34 | ISA Family Letter | Student Scores Reports | English Version

Antioch CCSD 34 | ISA Family Letter | Student Score Reports | Spanish Version

2022 Illinois State Report Card

The State of Illinois released the 2022 Illinois State Report Card released this week. Families can learn more on the topic by reading the district letter linked below. Antioch CCSD 34 2022 Illinois Report Card can be viewed at www.illinois report card.com.

Antioch CCSD 34 | Illinois State Report Card | Family Letter | English Version

Antioch CCSD 34 | Illinois State Report Card | Family Letter | Spanish Version

Antioch School District 34 has open positions. Please check the Antioch District 34 website or contact Amy Mahr amahr@antioch34.com to learn more.

iPad Information

Parent reminders regarding the new iPads:

• Stickers and/or labels should not be placed on the iPad or chargers.

• If there is an issue and an item is not working, please contact your building administrator to get a replacement as soon as possible.

• Please help with the expectation of having the iPad charged once the student comes to school. It is very important that the student has a charged iPad so that class and instruction time isn’t lost accomplishing this task.

• If possible, help show your student how to plug and unplug headphones in the headphone jack. The Technology Department has had numerous issues with broken plugs in the headphone jacks.

• Please remind your student that the iPads are for school use, not personal use. They should not be used for taking personal pictures outside of school.

• The iPads should be used for school-related work at home, not watching YouTube videos. YouTube can be a valuable educational tool when used appropriately. Please help us monitor this tool so that we can continue to utilize the value of it and not have the negative aspects.

The staff at Antioch CCSD 34 thank you for your continued support regarding the iPads and their value in enhancing the learning of your student. Please reach out to jcoon@antioch34.com with any questions or concerns.

Common Sense Media

The link below is a great link for parents to help teach their students about proper technology use and how to keep them safe using the internet. Antioch CCSD 34 uses some of the resources from this website as well to help with digital citizenship.

Common Sense Media

Additionally, Common Sense Media has information that can help with internet services or home devices. Please click here to find out if you qualify for free internet.

ALICE Training for Students

During the week of October 17 - 21 we introduced age-appropriate ALICE strategies to students using developmentally appropriate resources. Training consisted of scenario-based practice and developmentally appropriate discussion regarding how to respond during a critical event. Our Safety Update presented at our Community Safety Night that took place on Monday, October 3, 2022, is also posted on our website.

PAVE the way to bus stop safety!

The days are getting shorter and some of our students are waiting at their stops before the sun comes up. As important as their safety is to us, we can't always control what happens before we get to their bus stop. Here are a few helpful pointers they can put into practice to help ensure that our precious cargo can get safely from home to bus stop and then to school.

P stands for Prompt. Set an alarm if that helps, and allow yourself adequate time to gather your belongings and get to your stop without rushing. Your driver needs you at your stop five minutes before your assigned time so you're not running to catch the bus.

A stands for Attentive. Pay attention to your surroundings. When walking to your bus stop, make sure you're watching for cars pulling down a driveway, bike riders and joggers. Pay attention to what appears out of place and stay clear of strange cars.

V stands for Visible. Especially during these darker months, be aware that you might be difficult to see, especially if you are dressed in dark colors. Consider carrying a flashlight with you so people can see you. There is gear available that runners use to increase their visibility in the dark. A white or brightly colored hat could save your life, just because you're easier to see.

E stands for Expect The unexpected. This is taking attentiveness to the next level.

Remember to be Prompt, Attentive, Visible and always Expecting the unexpected. These are great habits that will help you stay safe in your travels.

See you at the bus stop!

The USDA made it possible for us to serve students free lunch through waivers over the last couple of years. They have not extended these waivers for the 2022-23 school year, so we will go back to regularly priced lunch.

Lunch Menu, prices, and forms

Food Service website

Joe Koeune

Principal

Rachel Tack

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Eric Dohrmann

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Jodi Lax

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Email: jkoeune@antioch34.com
Website: www.antioch34.com/augs
Location: 800 Highview Drive, Antioch, IL, USA
Phone: 8478388301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntiochUpperGradeSchool/
Twitter: @AUGSWarriors