Panther News
October 10th, 2021
A Note From Mr. Christ
Dear Paddock Families,
I hope you are all enjoying your long weekend. We had an excellent week at Paddock school, which culminated in an epic sliming of Mr. Christ. If you have not yet seen it, head over to the Stuart R. Paddock Facebook page to see the entire 3 minute video. This year's Fun Run fundraiser was a tremendous success, a lot of fun, and a great way to bring the Paddock community together. A big thank you to all of the Paddock families for collecting donations, the PTA for organizing the event, and the teachers for promoting it.
Sincerely-
Jason Christ
Principal
Halloween
Friday, October 29
- AM K party - 9:00-9:30
- Parade - 9:30-10:00
- All grades party 10:00-11:00
- PM K parade 12:00-12:30
- PM K party - 12:30-1:00
Please see the letter below for additional details and information regarding appropriate school costumes. Reach out to your student's classroom teacher with any questions.
Safety Drills
On Friday, October 15th we will be having our first lockdown drill of the school year. House Bill 2400 (The School Safety Drill Act) states:
All lockdown drills will be announced to all school personnel and students prior to the commencement of the drill.
Schools will provide sufficient information and notification to parents and guardians in advance of any lockdown drill that involves the participation of students.
Schools will provide parents and guardians an opportunity to exempt their child for any reason from participating in the walk-through lockdown drill.
Schools will provide alternative safety education and instruction related to an active threat or active shooter event to students who do not participate in a walk-through lockdown drill to provide them with essential information, training, and instruction through less sensorial safety training methods.
If you prefer your child does NOT participate in the yearly required lockdown drills, please complete this form. Please submit one form for each of your children you are opting out.
If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to Mr. Christ or Ms. Walsh.
Masks
Recess Zones Eliminated
Since last school year, schools have been implementing a system of recess zones to limit the mixing of students from one class with those in another class. Based on recent changes to COVID guidance, District 15 schools will no longer need to use zones at recess. This change means that students will be able to use the playground, field, and blacktop areas the same as they did prior to COVID.
Box Tops
District 15 Job Fairs
District 15 will be hosting job fairs looking for the following positions:
- Bus Drivers - no experience necessary; paid training; free benefits (employee only); pension; paid holidays
- Substitute Teachers and Substitute Program Assistants - set your own schedule!
- Full time Program Assistants
- Office and Library Clericals
- Maintenance/Laborers/Custodians
- And more!
Job fairs will be held on:
- Monday, November 1, 2021
- Monday, December 13, 2021
- Monday, January 24, 2022
- Monday, March 7, 2022
Location:
- Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067
- Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Please contact Chanell Lopez at lopezc@ccsd15.net or Lori Thum at thuml@ccsd15.net with any questions.
Parent Nights 2021-2022
District 15 is excited to be partnering with local agencies to present information on topics for parents, guardians, families and community members. Mark your calendars and join us for these free, virtual workshops! Please see the Parent Nights Flyer for additional information.
PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Code Ninjas
Health Office
If your child has a Health Care plan for asthma or an allergy OR has medication they need to take at school, please make sure you read the linked documents and get in contact with Mrs. Pool, our Paddock nurse. You can reach her at 847-963-5802 or poolk@ccsd15.net.
Paddock Spirit Wear
Join The Paddock PTA!!
Paddock's PTA is an organization of families and teachers working together to provide an enriching learning environment for our students and a welcoming community for our families. Your PTA membership is used to host school activities, student programs, and school assemblies. It helps our families connect with each other, know what’s happening at Paddock, give parents opportunities to volunteer and provide support to our teachers. The more members our PTA has, the more good we can do.
To join the PTA please visit the Paddock PTA website.
PTA President Welcome Letter
Join The PTA
Join The PTA - Spanish
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- October 11th - No School
- October 12th - Student Non-Attendance Day
- October 26th - Picture Retake Day
- October 29th - Halloween Parade and Parties
Jason Christ
Email: christj@ccsd15.net
Website: www.ccsd15.net/SRP
Location: 225 West Washington Street, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-5800