Here are a few updates and reminders:

Here are a few updates and reminders:

Winter Weather: Please make sure our scholars are dressing appropriately for the elements!

COVID Update: We have seen a large number of positive COVID cases since our return from break. Please keep yourselves and families safe by following all of the recommended guidelines. We will continue to place an emphasis on the safety of our scholars, staff and school community by following all of our layered mitigation protocols and strategies. We are also looking for additional changes to the guidance very soon.

Covid Cards/ Student Status: Families now have an option in Skyward to post student status. Families will be able to enter and upload their child's Covid-19 vaccine information in Skyward Family Access (see attached/ linked below). Here is the link for directions- information/directions

This Saturday Jan. 29, 2022 from 10am - 4pm, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), District 123 will be hosting a vaccination clinic at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School (OLHMS) located at 5345 West 99th Street.

This clinic is open to any community member. A second dose opportunity will be offered on Feb 19, 2022 during the same timeframe and at the same location (OLHMS).

All vaccination types (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) will be available at the clinic, including 1st dose, 2nd dose, and booster doses for those authorized to receive them. You may register yourself and/or your family members for a vaccine. If you are having difficulty registering online, you can contact the IDPH Vaccination Hotline at (833) 621-1284 or PRISM Health Lab at (800) 325-1812.

All community members are welcome, and will not be denied a vaccination. Please bring a Photo ID and vaccination record card if you have already received a dose. (Lost your vaccine card?) In addition, District 123 has an adult education event titled, “Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine: What parents should know.” this Thursday, Jan 27, 2022.

Students and teachers across Illinois now have the opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Additionally, your 4th-8th grade student will be asked about their experiences in school to help give school leaders critical student input and help develop future school improvement plans. If you would like to view the student survey questions or opt-out your student please complete the form found at: d123.org/five. You and your student's identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. To get started with the survey head to d123.org/five.

Below are February breakfast and lunch menus

Greetings from the OLHMS PTSA Board.

Our next PTSA meeting is going to be February 7 at 7pm. At this meeting we will be looking to form committees to start initial planning for end of year committees. This includes things like 8th grade social, nominating committee and end of year field day.

8th grade families, if your interested in starting to help plan the 8th grade social please reach out to

Kifaya @ kifism@gmail.com

Have any questions regarding OLHMS PTSA?

please feel free to reach out to me.

Teresa Shane

OLHMS PTSA President

tmshane@gmail.com

Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena @ 9320 S. Kenton Ave.

Monday, February 21, 2022 (No School - Presidents’ Day)

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Cost: Skating: $5.00 per person (includes adults and siblings)

Optional Rental: $3.00 per person for skate rental (or you can bring your own ice skates.) If you need to

rent skates, you pay for the Rental at the Ice Arena. Do not pay for Ice Skate Rental in advance. Ice

skates go quick, so come early if you need to rent.

Sponsored by the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 PTA/PTO/PTSA Council

SIGN UP AND PAY ONLINE WITH MEMBERHUB! CLICK HERE TO GET THE FORM

Questions? Contact us @ maggiebarto@live.com

No tickets will be issued in advance. Check in at the Ice Arena. There will be a list of those who prepaid at the Check In.

Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

** REMEMBER ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT **

Any proceeds from this event benefit the annual School District 123 PTA Council Scholarship Fund.

For more information about the Scholarship go to:

https://www.d123.org/about-us/helen-whalen-scholarship

Join music boosters by scanning the Q code above or by clicking HERE for the membership form.

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