May 2022 Banner Tracks
Banner. You belong here.
It's a great day to be a Bobcat!
Thank you parents!
~Mr. Fairchild
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Number of sections for 22-23 school year
- Kindergarten - 2 sections
- 1st grade - 3 sections
- 2nd grade - 3 sections
- 3rd grade - 2 sections
- 4th grade - 2 sections
- 5th grade - 2 sections
- Life Skills - 3 sections
- ECE - 1 teacher
DHS Summer Camp Information
Attention 5th Grade Students!
Counseling Corner - Mrs. Centers
Hello Banner Families and Happy May! As we enter the last month of school, trying to keep your student motivated can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help make May a success.
-Try to stick to your routine-this can be difficult especially with the bedtimes during nice weather.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children from age 6-12 years receive 9-12 hours of sleep a night
One of the most common complaints at school is “I am so tired”
-Set small goals to break up the time into more manageable segments
Remind your kids in the morning what they can look forward to that day/night (what is for dinner, sports practice, family games, etc)
Make a countdown calendar to the end of school-add all of the fun things that we have going on at school as well as home. Visual reminders can be very helpful!
Give kids a little control. Let them decide what is for dinner (or even the side dish)one night a week, pick a family movie, etc
Set short behavior related goals to make things at home easier. For example-When you have 3 mornings with no arguments we will get ice cream.
As always feel free to reach out at any time if you have questions or concerns that I can help with! Have a great May!
Ms. Centers
What is the last day of school?
Almost Home Kids Collection
PTO News
PTO Monthly meeting - Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 PM via Zoom
Outdoor Tables - The PTO voted to add 4 outdoor tables to the school.
Landscaping - PTO is having Greenview give our front entrance a total makeover! Thank you to the parents who helped clean out the old bushes on Saturday, April 23.
Your child is going to be absent?
Birthday Treat Guidelines
May Lunch Menu
BIST Parenting sessions
For those parents who missed out on the BIST parenting series in February, feel free to access the information by using the links below. There was great information shared about effective parenting strategies in all three sessions. The handouts that go with each recording are below.
February 8, 2022
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February 15, 2022
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February 22, 2022
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Handout 1 - February 8
Handout 2 - February 15
Handout 3 - February 22
Upcoming Events to get on your calendar
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week - May 2 - 6
- Mother's Day - May 8
- School Nurse Appreciation Day - May 11
- DMS Music Assembly at Banner - May 12
- 5th grade Rocket Launch - May 16 (rain date May 20)
- 5th grade Awards - May 17 (time TBD)
- PTO meeting - May 17 at 6:30 PM via Zoom
- Field Day (tentative) - May 18 in the AM
- Last FULL day of school - May 25
- Last DAY of school (1/2 day) - May 26 - dismissal at 11:15 AM
How to connect with us!
Email: gfairchild@dunlapcusd.net
Website: www.dunlapcusd.net/banner
Location: 12610 North Allen Road, Dunlap, IL, United States
Phone: 309-243-7774
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BannerElementary
Twitter: @BESBobcats323