Glen Oaks Family Focus
Week of December 9, 2019
Newsletter Translation
Principals' Post
Hello Panther Families,
We have included an update from our PTA below:
Our PTA is looking forward to our upcoming Teacher Appreciation Winter Luncheon. They are soliciting parent contributions to help make this a memorable luncheon for our staff! Contributions are due by Friday, December 12, 2019. The PTA is asking for contribution of items based on the grade of your chil(ren):
2nd Grade = sweets (cakes/cookies/desserts)
3rd Grade = salty items (chips/crackers/dips)
4th Grade = side dishes (veggies/fruit/salads)
5th Grade = beverages (pop/water/tea/coffee)
Please submit your contribution choices either by returning the form that was sent home with your child, emailing glenoakspta117@gmail.com or texting Beth Berardi @ 708-927-3580. Please note, the PTA asks that you bring the items to school on Tuesday, 12/17/19 no later than 10:30 am.
Room Parents - Please make sure to submit the list of volunteers for the winter party no later than Thursday, 12/12/19. This can be done by email glenoakspta117@gmail.com or text Beth @ 708-927-3580
Smencils Orders - Smencils will cost $1.00 per a mechanical pencil this year. Order forms are being sent home and due by Friday, January 10, 2020 after winter break. You are welcome to submit orders prior by sending the form and money in an envelope labeled PTA SMENCILS back with your child.
Amazon Smile - an easy way to support the Glen Oaks Panther PTA is by signing up for smile.amazon.com. It is as easy as you shop and Amazon gives back to the PTA. Simply look for Glen Oaks PTA - Hickory Hills as the charity to support.
We thank you all for your continued support through the year and the activities that our PTA sponsors!
Your partners in education,
Mrs. Kristin Reingruber, Principal
Dr. Carla Braun, Assistant Principal
Weekly Glen Oaks Reader's Feature
Our Reader's Feature section will highlight a weekly video of various staff members reading wonderful literature selections to your child. We hope this becomes an exciting part of your bedtime routine!
Our newest video is linked below - Miss Wong is this week's Mystery Reader! You can also visit and subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL to see ALL of our Reader's Features, along with other Glen Oaks videos.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 10th
- Classroom Spelling Bees during Media time
- After school programs (ASSETS, 2nd/3rd Art, 3rd Challenger E Mission, 4th/5th Coding, 4th/5th Math Club)
- Student Council ends at 3:45
Wednesday, December 11th
- Classroom Spelling Bees during Media time
- After school programs (ASSETS, 2nd Girls PE)
Thursday, December 12th
- Classroom Spelling Bees during Media time
- After school programs (ASSETS)
Friday, December 13th
- Classroom Spelling Bees during Media time
After school programs run from 3:00 - 4:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Attendance is KEY to Student Success!
Missing valuable instructional time is concerning to us at Glen Oaks School, as consistent school attendance is essential for a child’s academic and social/emotional growth.
We encourage families to have POSITIVE conversations with their children about the importance of attending school regularly/promptly, unless there is a valid reason otherwise. Please review the information under Absences on page 4 of the NPD117 Parent/Student Handbook for more information on our attendance policy and procedures. The Illinois School Code and Juvenile Court Act consider a student with an absentee rate of more than 5% of the last 180 school days to be at risk of not completing their education. Additionally, the State of Illinois considers a student “Chronically Absent” if they have missed 10% or more of the school year, regardless of excuse.
Parents should keep their children home from school if they have the following symptoms:
Fever above 100 degrees
Vomiting within 24 hours
Diarrhea within 24 hours
Strep throat (diagnosed by a physician) until 24 hours after treatment
Pink eye (diagnosed by a physician) until 24 hours after treatment
Head lice until no nits
Outside of the aforementioned symptoms, we ask that you send your child to school, even if they are not feeling 100%. Additionally, if you child is absent two or more days in succession, a physician’s note is required.
As this school year progresses, we will continue to monitor student attendance at school. All research indicates that a student’s academic achievement is directly related to the amount of time spent in school. We are committed to making every child’s school experience a successful one and are here to assist you, should you need additional advice or support. To that end, please do not hesitate to contact us at (708) 233 - 6800 if you have additional questions, concerns, or suggestions for improving your child’s experience here at school.
Thank you very much for your cooperation. We look forward to working together to assure that your child has an outstanding school year at Glen Oaks!
5Essentials Parent Survey
Please take a few moments to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey. This survey provides an opportunity for parents to share information that will aid in our continuous improvement planning process. The survey information is also part of the Glen Oaks School Report Card.
To take this short survey:
- Visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
- Type and select “Cook” as "County."
- Type "Glen Oaks" into the "School" field and select your school.
We thank you in advance for your valuable input that will continue to help Glen Oaks grow!
December Breakfast
December Lunch
PTA Information
Student Council Spirit Days!
2nd - PURPLE
3rd - RED
4th - ORANGE
5th- BLUE
EVERY FRIDAY - Show your PANTHER spirit by wearing your Glen Oaks School spirit wear!
Monthly Spirit Theme Days
Monday, Dec. 16th - Dress Up Day (Get your fancy on!)
Tuesday, Dec. 17th - Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday, Dec. 18th - Winter Sports Day
Thursday, Dec. 19th - Winter Pajamas Day
Friday, Dec. 20th - Movie Day in the AM
Thursday, Jan. 16th - Crazy Hair Day
Thursday, Feb. 6th - Stuffed Animal Day
Thursday, Mar. 12th - Sports Day
Monday, Mar. 30th - “We’re putting on our thinking CAPS!” -Hat Day
Tuesday, Mar. 31st - “We’re going to ROCK the test!” - Rockstar Day
Wednesday, April 1st - “There’s no fools in our SCHOOL!” School Spirit Day
Thursday, April 2nd - “Our brains hold our SUPERPOWERS!”- Superhero Day
Friday, April 3rd - “Get a good night’s SLEEP before testing” -Pajama Day
Thursday, May 7th - Beach Day
Glen Oaks School
Email: kreingruber@npd117.net
Website: www.npd117.net/glenoaks
Location: Hickory Hills, IL, USA
Phone: 708-598-5711
Twitter: @GlenOaksNPD117