Bridgeview School Bulletin
August 2023
Dates to Remember
August 23 First Day of School
September 4 Labor Day - No Student Attendance
September 12 Open House (6:00-7:30PM)
From the Desk of Mrs. Del Prete
Dear Bridgeview Families,
Welcome Back to School!
I hope you are relaxed, recharged, and ready to start a new school year. I am so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to our school, and I look forward to continuing to work with you and your child(ren).
Our skilled and devoted staff is already planning and preparing for your child(ren). Our office team is registering families, ordering needed materials, and updating student files. Our hard working and conscientious custodians have spent the entire summer cleaning our facility. We are indeed a joyous and caring school family with the common goals of nurturing responsible, caring students and promoting high-level learning.
Our first day of school will be Wednesday, August 23rd. Please be aware that the first day is a full day of attendance. Students will be allowed to enter the building starting at 8:00AM daily. After 8:15, students will be marked tardy. Dismissal is at 2:30PM.
Other Things to Note
- Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school daily.
- Students will be offered a free breakfast daily. Students are not allowed to bring breakfast from home.
- Students can order a free hot lunch daily, or can bring cold lunch from home.
- No edible birthday or holiday treats will be allowed. If your child has a birthday during the school year and you would like to recognize the special day, please think about sending non-edible items such as pencils, stickers, erasers, etc.
Renovation
There is a lot of excitement going on here at Bridgeview School. Our library received a full renovation! This project transformed our space into a true media center and the staff and I are so excited for our students and, of course, all of you to see it. It will definitely be "the" place to visit during our Open House event this fall.
New Staff
Each year brings positive change. This includes some new additions to our staff. We are delighted to welcome Abigael Gaffney (3rd Grade teacher), Anissa Martinez (Kindergarten teacher), Cynthia Montalvo (Kindergarten teacher), Jill Borst (Instructional Support Services teacher), Maria Zoltek (ELL teacher), Sarah Kubiak (3rd Grade teacher), Terri Vega (School Psychologist), Caitlyn Graczyk (1st Grade teacher),and Ana Barone (ELL teacher). We are fortunate to have them join our team, as each of them brings a solid skill set and a gentle, sensitive approach to meeting children's emotional and academic needs.
Student Placement
A great deal of time, effort, and thought has gone into the process of student placement for the 2023-2024 school year. Check out the full list of our classroom teachers and their room numbers below.
STUDENT CLASSROOM PLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE PowerSchool PARENT PORTAL ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th at 4:00PM.
Thank you for your patience!
Careful consideration was given from staff as we thought about each child individually. Classrooms have been balanced academically and socially, and student learning styles were also considered. Our class lists are structured to provide equitable class sizes at each grade level. Moving students is difficult without causing imbalances and inequities.
Thank you so much for being positive with your child and helping him or her understand that it is impossible to place all students with a preferred best friend or teacher. ALL of our staff works hard to make school a positive experience for ALL students. Bridgeview School is eagerly looking forward to enriching your child's life. Please understand that it can take a few weeks for a child to acclimate to a new grade, peer group, and teacher.
Warmest Regards,
Candice Del Prete
Bridgeview School Principal
Student Arrival
Door 1 (Main Entrance) for walkers and car riders
Door 7 (Gym Vestibule Door - from playground) for walkers and car riders
Door 3 (Gym Vestibule Door - from parking lot) for BUS RIDERS ONLY!
Door 1
Door 7
Door 3
For safety reasons, please do not drop your student(s) off on Thomas OR on either side of 78th Street east of Thomas Avenue.
Student Dismissal @ 2:30PM
For Our Bus Riders
Relevant Resources for Parents
Don't Be Late!
8:10AM 1st Bell
8:15AM Tardy Bell
2:30PM School Dismissed
All students arriving late to school (after 8:15AM) must report to the office for a tardy slip. Every 5th tardy a note will be sent home. Continuous tardiness may constitute other disciplinary consequences. Our goal is for all students to arrive at school on time each day. When students are late, they miss instructional opportunities. Please keep in mind that students arriving after 9:15AM are no longer considered tardy, but will instead receive a half day absence.
Being late is detrimental to all students' learning, especially if it occurs on a consistent basis. Be sure to do all you can to prevent tardiness. Your child will thank you for it!
Lawn Care Application Notice
Calling All Substitutes!
Indian Springs SD #109 is looking to add to its list of available substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. If you are interested in being a substitute in our school district, please contact Marilyn Leja, School District Receptionist, at (708) 796-8700. The eligibility requirement to be a substitute teacher is to possess a teaching license or substitute teacher license (the substitute teacher license requires a Bachelor's Degree). The eligibility requirement to be a substitute paraprofessional is to possess a paraprofessional license. Feel free to contact Marilyn Leja for further details.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Email: cdelprete@isd109.org
Website: www.isd109.org
Location: 7800 S Thomas Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708-496-8713
Twitter: @BVGoBobcats
Instagram: @BVGoBobcats