This week we are highlighting the women who keep Kolmar running smoothly, our front office secretaries, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Melnik! What would we ever do without these two?! Not only are they constantly supporting our students and their families by answering calls, emails, and faxes, they are also constantly supporting our faculty and staff members. They are fixing the copiers, ordering more supplies, all while answering hundreds of calls and emails a day. Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Melnik are always on the ball. They are updating the school schedule and calendar, making sure everyone is where they need to be, all with smiles on their faces. The Kolmar office is such a positive, upbeat place, and we have these two to thank for that. Being a secretary here at Kolmar was crazy enough before the pandemic, but now it is even more chaotic and we are so lucky to have these two holding down the fort everyday. Thank you for everything Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Melnik!

Ms. Ruge's class is so busy and has so much going on! In Reading they are focusing a lot on their guided reading skills. Guided Reading is when students work in a small group with a teacher to read and understand different leveled books. Scholars in Ms. Ruge's class have been working extra hard in guided reading!

In Math they are focusing on all different types of word problems. They are working hard and having fun solving all different word problems!

They just finished up an awesome Geography unit for Science and Social Studies. They learned a lot! Keep up the awesome work coyotes!

Please contact the Kolmar office at 708-422-1800 if you would no longer like for your child to participate in SHIELD Covid testing. Testing will resume on January 24.

Students and teachers across Illinois now have the opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Additionally, your 4th-8th grade student will be asked about their experiences in school to help give school leaders critical student input and help develop future school improvement plans. If you would like to view the student survey questions or opt-out your student please complete the form found at: d123.org/five. You and your student's identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. To get started with the survey head to d123.org/five.

We have officially kicked off our Kid's Heart Challenge!

During this service-learning program students and families will receive FREE access to missions and heart healthy activities from the American Heart Association! When students complete these missions, they will be a true Heart Hero, prepared and ready to battle heart disease in our community.

Go ahead and get a head start on learning about heart-health with your student by meeting the heart heroes here!

You can get a head start with your student by downloading the Kids Heart Challenge app and register for our team (QR codes are below) or follow this link to our school’s KHC webpage: www.heart.org/khc

Need assistance registering and gaining access to the free resources? Click here!

The 12th annual Special Olympics Basketball Day is Saturday, January 22nd , 2022 at Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School. This is a fun day filled with basketball, cheerleading, raffles, concessions, and prizes! It is for a great cause! Admission is free and donations are accepted at the door. See the flyer below for more information!

Please remember that breakfast will only be available before school in the MPR. Breakfasts will no longer be sent home with children in the afternoon. Breakfasts will continue being served at no charge.