November 2018 Banner Tracks
Banner. You belong here.
Halloween Parade Change
Please note that we will be changing our Halloween parade this year. This change will allow parents to view the parade without having to stand in line to be checked into the building with our new Raptor system.
Here is the plan:
The costume parade will be held on the blacktop area of the playground.
Parents who are working the parties may come to the office prior to the parade (about 12:45). You will receive your Raptor badge and then be able to follow your child’s class into the school to begin the party after they have paraded outside. If you did not have your license scanned during conferences, please bring your driver’s license with you on Wednesday.
For family members who are not signed up to work a party, the parade will begin outside at approximately 1:00. There will be no need to check into the school office.
Only parents with a Raptor badge will be allowed into the building.
IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, A MESSAGE WILL BE SENT THROUGH OUR MESSAGE SENDER SYSTEM TO INDICATE THE PARADE CANCELLATION BY 12:30 P.M. PARTIES WILL STILL BE HELD IN THE CLASSROOMS AT 1:15.
Thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility with this new process!
Box Tops
Daylight Savings time
October was Sock-tober at Banner!
Thank you to all families who donated socks for our drive this month! You are all so very generous, making a difference in the lives of people in our community!
Macaroni Mountain
The week of November 12-16 we will be collecting boxes of Macaroni and Cheese to donate to the South Side Mission. This is a great opportunity for the students to provide quick and easy meals for people in our community who are less fortunate. Each day, we will stack the boxes in the foyer of the school to build a macaroni mountain! Friday, the 16th will be the last day for the collection. Last year we collected over 2,400 boxes. Let’s see if we can beat last year’s total. The class that collects the most boxes will get to help load the truck on Friday!
Thanksgiving vacation
Kindergarten and New Families
PTO News
This Friday, November 2, Banner students will be displaying their talent at the TALENT SHOW, which will begin at 6:30 PM. The students have been practicing and working hard to put together a fun show for us to see!
The November PTO meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 26 at 6:00 PM. Come learn about all of the opportunities for you to be involved in helping make Banner an amazing school!
Thank you to all the parents who signed up to volunteer to help out at PTO events. Those who have signed up will get a follow-up email with further details and information about the specific event/s.
PTO Direct Donation
How do I report an absence?
If you need to pick up your child early from school, or there is a transportation change, please notify the office. Thank you!
Volunteer opportunities
PTO Knuckles Dine out
Wrestling opportunity
Transportation changes
DHS Smart Cookie Sales!
The Dunlap High School Life Skills class will once again be coming to schools to sell fresh cookies. There is one cookie in a bag and it sells for $.50. The cookies come in chocolate chip and M&M. This program at DHS teaches the students the skills they will need to live as independently as possible and be contributing members of their communities. The cookie business provides an opportunity to practice both vocational and social skills in a real life setting. The proceeds from the sales go towards buying groceries to use for weekly cooking lessons and traveling to different places to learn how to navigate and access the community.
Cookies for Sale at Banner on Friday, November 2 at 1:30 PM. Cost will be $.50 for 1 large cookie, chocolate chip or M&M.
What's for lunch?
Upcoming Dates to keep on your calendars
Halloween Room Parties - Wednesday, October 31 from 1:15 - 2:00 PM (parade at 1:00 on the playground)
Banner Talent Show - Friday, November 2 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
4th/5th Grade Music Program - Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 PM
Progress Reports issued - Friday, November 16
School Hours
Wednesdays - 7:39 AM - 2:15 PM
Banner. You belong here.
Kindergarten: Lunch - 10:50 - 11:10; Recess - 11:10 - 11:30
1st grade: Lunch - 11:00 - 11:20; Recess - 11:20 - 11:40
2nd grade: Lunch - 11:30 - 11:50; Recess - 11:50 - 12:10
3rd grade: Lunch - 11:40 - 12:00; Recess - 12:00 - 12:20
4th grade: Lunch - 12:05 - 12:25; Recess - 12:25 - 12:45
5th grade: Lunch - 12:15 - 12:35; Recess - 12:35 - 12:55
Email: gfairchild@dunlapcusd.net
Website: www.dunlapcusd.net/banner
Location: 12610 North Allen Road, Dunlap, IL, United States
Phone: 309-243-7774
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