May, 2019 Words for the Wise!
No School on Monday, May 27th
Set Sail for New Adventures! Learn Like a Pirate!
Ahoy Owen Families,
As the school year winds to a close in a few weeks, the crew members and passengers are focused on a successful journey back to port. There have been many achievements along the way, choppy seas and other challenges too. But whatever came our way, we were prepared and eager to handle it. We want to thank you for your partnership and support throughout the adventure of learning this year. Together we achieved more than we could alone.
Please enjoy the May Words for the Wise. I will also send you an end of the year Words for the Wise in June. Until then, safe passage!
Kids First,
Captain K. Earlenbaugh
The Owen World Kaleidoscope was another fun and family focused event!
International dances and food tasting
International games and family members presented to classes during the day about their culture and customs.
Henna art, scavenger hunts and more. A great evening for everyone. Thank you.
International food tasting
During the day family members presented to classes about their culture, customs and more.
Scavenger hunts, socializing and more. Great night for everyone. Thank you!
Field Day is June 5th. Don't forget to order your child's t-shirt by May 10th. Rain or shine we will celebrate!
Registering for the 2019-2020 School Year
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ.
2019-20 REGISTRATION
If your child will be returning to Owen for next school year, please read the guidelines for registration that follow. Class sizes are determined by the number of COMPLETED student registrations. That includes the online verification part, as well as, the paperwork that must be turned into school's office. Thank you for making this a priority.
Review of Timeline
Residency verification letters were delivered to your home the week of April 18th. Directions for re-registering your child for the 2019-2020 school year are included in the residency verification letter.
Registration packets were sent home in backpack mail on April 22nd. Directions for re-registering your child for the 2019-2020 school year are included in your child’s registration packet.
HAC Opened April 22nd for the 2019-20 School Year. You can find very detailed instructions on this web page as well.
If your child will not be returning to Owen next year as a 1st-5th grader, please call Mrs. Herrick at (630) 428-6113 as soon as possible.
Last day for students is Thursday, June 6th. Regular school hours. 8:50 a.m.-3:35 p.m.
Digital Leadership Conference
Physical fitness, fun, and friends at Club Owen
Digital Leadership Conference
CHARACTER COUNTS! Everywhere and all the time!
Starting with character education and moving to character action is not a year-long journey, it is a life-long journey. We want our passengers to learn about character education, but more importantly we want our passengers to apply these character traits in their daily lives.
Thank you for teaming with us in this journey by looking for your child applying these positive characteristics in their lives outside of school. We'd enjoy hearing from you.
CC! Pillar of the Month - MARCH 18-May 31
Citizenship --volunteer, cooperate, make the world a better place,
be a hero - an ordinary person doing extraordinary things.
CC! Wise Word of the Week:
May 6-Self Control - ability to restrain your actions, especially in difficult situations
May 13-Ambitious - having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
May 20-Resourcefulness - the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
May 28-Review of the six T-R-R-F-C-C CHARACTER COUNTS! pillars
June 3- Review of the six T-R-R-F-C-C CHARACTER COUNTS! pillars
CHAMP it out when you are on board the Owen Citizenship!
Students Earning a Positive Referral
Congratulations to the following Owl-Standing Owen Owls for earning a Positive Referral since the last newsletter for demonstrating exceptional character. Any staff member may acknowledge a student who exemplifies T-R-R-F-C-C character on a regular basis. We encourage you to celebrate this with your child. We recognize each student during morning announcements. He or she will sign our Kids for Character Positive Referral Book and place a personal Owl-Standing Owl of Character on our Kids for Character Tree in the main hallway.
Each quarter students who earn two or more Positive Referrals and have no office behavioral referrals have a special celebration that is planned by our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Team (PBIS Team). At the end of the year students earning three or more Positive Referrals will enjoy a Limo ride, lunch, and fun at Commissioner's Park with Captain Earlenbaugh.
Please join me in recognizing the following students:
Keith Rogers, Evie Seago, Jordan Enas, Youssef Beshta, Daniel Rajkumar, Kalyan Kottapalli, Tony Robertson (2), Jai Thota, Kristopher Mporokoso, Eric Sundstrom, Ari Carter, Charlie Wysocki, Rainhan Alikhan, Risha Horton, O'Milllyon Moore, Gwendolyn Narney (2), Aanya Agarwal, Malina Baker, Gia Peters, Oak Silva-Parris, Maddex Lin, Sam Switt, Hailey McClain, Chase Davis, Natalie Delao, Karile Liobikas, Insiyah Ghouse, Sanah Ahluwalia, Kaylee Kovarik, Rania Iqbal, Perla Ramonas, Alex McDonald, Julie Yousif, Ruhiya Shaikh, Will Mcguire, Doug Kukla, Ashvika Lokesh, Sadeepya Nandigana, Justin Pascu, Pete Burns, Alora Waise, Rayou Garcia, Landon Miller, Jad Harahskeh, Sophia Kreger, Camila Medina, Arav Kockrekar, Bhavesh Bhuma, and Flo Bumanglag.
Thank you for shopping at our Spring Book Fair!
CC! Monthly CHAMPion Bus Behavior!
Each month the students on one of our bus routes is recognized for demonstrating the six pillars of CC! The students have shown respect and responsibility while at bus stops, riding the bus, in the hallway during dismissal, lining up in the gym, while loading the bus, and for following the safety expectations.
Congratulations to the students of BUS #4 and their staff leaders for modelling "CHAMP"ion behavior! The week of May 6th the students will have "free sit week" at lunch.
April- Bus #4
March - Bus #3
February - Bus #7
January - Bus #6
December - BUS #2
November Bus #7
October Bus #4
Who will it be in May?
Upcoming Events at Owen
MAY
3rd - Muffins with Moms 8:00-8:45 in the MPR
9th - Owen at Kane County Cougar game. First pitch by Mrs. Lowery at 6:30 p.m.
10th - School Store sponsored by the CC! Kids Cabinet.
13th - 5th graders visit Still and Hill Middle Schools
15th - 4th grade family night - State Fair - 6:30-7:30 in the gymnasium
16th - Kindergarten to the Cosley Zoo - 9:30-1:45
17th - 4th grade Curriculum Party 2:10-3:25
20th - 5th grade in-house field trip - Civil War Doctor
22nd - Senior Clap Out at Owen
23rd - 1st grade to the Brookfield Zoo
24th - Kindergarten Curriculum Party - 2:00-3:15
27th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
29th - 3rd grade Living History Museum in the gymnasium 2:00-3:00
31st - 5th grade Celebration Party - 2:15-3:15
JUNE
3rd - 5th grade field trip to Harris Forest Preserve (rescheduled from May 2nd)
5th - Field Day (Rain or Shine)
6th - Last day for students. Student and staff Recognition Assembly. Followed by our Clap Out Parade for our kindergartners and fifth graders.
10th - Home Access opens to review and print report cards.
10th - PTA End of Year Party after dismissal in the back of school. Hope to see you there.
Congratulations students, staff and families on a successful adventure in learning on board the U.S. Owen Citizenship! We have enjoyed the journey with each of you.
Kids First,
Captain Kim Earlenbaugh
Email: kim_earlenbaugh@ipsd.org
Website: www.owen.ipsd.org
Location: 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630-428-7300
Twitter: @owenelementary