Panther News
January 15th, 2023
A Note From Mr. Christ
Dear Paddock Families,
What an exciting first week back from Winter Break we had at Paddock. Throughout the week, students took part in a variety of fun Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons designed to remind and reinforce classroom and school expectations. The students did great and our Paddock Student Council representatives even got to lead an activity in some of our classrooms.
Also, as a reminder, there is no school Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) or Tuesday (Teacher Institute Day). School will resume as normal on Wednesday, January 18th.
Have a great week.
Jason Christ
Principal
Family Movie Night
The Paddock PTA presents FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! On Friday, January. 27th at 6:00pm, Paddock students and their families are invited to a FREE showing of Encanto at Paddock School.
Bring blankets, chairs and wear your pajamas, if you would like. Popcorn and other small concessions will be available for sale. Cash Only. Gym doors open at 6 PM and the movie will start promptly at 6:15 PM. This is not a drop off event.
Girl Scouts Informational Night
Free Developmental Screenings
Instrumental Music 2023-2024 School Year
Are you interested in your 4th or 5th grader participating in Instrumental Music next school year? Registration is now open! Go to the CCSD 15 Campus Parent page at:
https://ic.ccsd15.net/campus/portal/parents/palatine.jsp
Look for an available survey in your Message Center to register your student. If you need support logging in to Campus Parent, please reach out to the Paddock main office.
Metra Contest-“Stay Safe and Stay Off Train Tracks!”
Metra has launched its 16th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students across Metra's service area to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year's theme is "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks." Deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
The Safety Poster and Essay Contest asks students to take on an advocacy role and communicate the importance of safety near the tracks. This year's theme: "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks" emphasizes the importance of being aware of your surroundings and personal safety when near railroad tracks, platforms, and crossings, which can be extremely dangerous.
More information can be found on the Metra Contest website.
Library Volunteers
As we begin 2023 in the SRP Library I want to thank all of the over 30 volunteers in November and December who stepped into the role of library clerical and gave their time by helping students to check in/out books and keep our library books organized and circulating smoothly! If this sounds like something you might be interested in please see the attached Sign Up Genius link. We had 10,461 student checkouts and over 200 books put on hold and processed. Having parent/guardian volunteers truly helps keeping those highly in-demand titles in the hands of our students!
Check here to see when your student's class visits the library!
Click here for the Sign Up Genius Link!
PTA Raffle
Any new members that join the Paddock PTA during the month of Dec and Jan will have a chance to win this Trader Joe's gift package (retail value of $43) of some of their most popular items! Joining the Paddock PTA does NOT commit you to volunteering. Being a member helps support the activities the PTA organizes for all Paddock students. Click the link to join:
https://ilpta-paddockpalatine.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
Job Fairs
Job Fair Dates:
- January 19, 26
- February 1, 6, 16, 22
Location:
- Palatine Library , 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067
Time:
- 12:00-3:00pm
Please contact Lori Thum @thuml@ccsd15.net regarding job fairs.
Paddock Spirit Wear
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.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- January 16th - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 17th - No School - Staff Institute Day
- January 27th - Paddock Movie Night @ Paddock School
- February 1st - PTA Meeting @ 7:00pm
Jason Christ
Email: christj@ccsd15.net
Website: www.ccsd15.net/SRP
Location: 225 West Washington Street, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-5800