Bridgeview School Bulletin
February 2023
Dates to Remember
February 14th Valentine's Day (see below for details)
February 16th 4th - 6th Graders: 5Essentials Survey
February 17th Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 20th No School - Presidents' Day
February 21st Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00PM
February 23rd No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00-8:00PM)
February 24th No School - Teacher Institute Day
February 27th - March 10th Books are Fun: Book Blast Event! (More info coming soon!!!)
From the Desk of Mrs. Del Prete
Hello Bridgeview Families,
As the second half of the school year really gets rolling, here are a few things you can do to help your child be successful:
- Continue following routines for before school, during school, and after school.
- Prepare for the morning the night before: Make sure their chromebook is charged and ready to go!
- Help your child get organized, make sure backpacks are uncluttered.
- Provide a quiet place for remote learning.
- Encourage curiosity – talk about current events.
- Allow for creative free time – every child needs to unwind especially after the days when they are remote learning and are on their devices.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude about education to your children. This is a difficult time for everyone, and being positive about school life can make a huge difference!
- Monitor your child’s television, video game, and Internet use. As a society our use of devices has increased, given the times. We all need a break from utilizing technology.
- Encourage active learning, responsibility, and independence!
The more these practices are created and expected at home, the more our students will be intrinsically motivated when they are at/return to school!
Warmest regards,
Candice
Reminders About Student Arrival & Dismissal
As the weather continues to challenge us with bitter cold, ice, and snow, I want to remind everyone of some important things that need to be followed to keep our kids safe.
ARRIVAL
If you drive your child to school, there are two areas that you are allowed to drop students off.
- The first is our Quick Drop. This is located on 78th street along the red brick pavers on the north side of our building. This area is for drop off only. Students are to get out of your vehicle independently. This is not the area where parents should be exiting their vehicle to assist their child(ren). When this happens, it causes major congestion and can create a dangerous situation for the kids.
- The second is for parents who wish to park and walk their child up to the school. If you choose to do this, please park your car on the west side of Thomas, north of 78th Street. This area is not designated for Quick Drop (please see above). The street becomes very crowded and when students get dropped off in the street, it is very dangerous.
- If you choose to park on Thomas Ave and walk your child to the front entrance, please do not block residential driveways.
Please DO NOT drop students off in our front parking lot, or in front of the school. We have buses that go through that area and having students walking through the parking lot is dangerous at that time.
DISMISSAL
I anticipate that temperatures will begin to increase soon enough. Each year when this happens, we tend to have ice that begins to slide off the rear, and sides of the building. We are very aware of this and will block off areas with cones in our rear parking lot as well as our playground when this begins to happen.
The rear parking lot poses more than just falling ice danger. My teachers on duty have informed me that parents are parking in undesignated places in the back parking lot when coming to pick up their children in the afternoon. One of these places is in front of the dumpster. This blocks cars and prevents them from being able to leave the parking lot safely. This also blocks the safe passage of walkers who are heading to their cars.
PLEASE NOTE: Kids are not allowed to enter the back parking lot unaccompanied by a parent at dismissal. If you choose to park in the back lot at dismissal, please exit your vehicle and meet your child on the playground to take them safely back to your car. If you would prefer to have your child walk to your car, please wait in the car rider pick up lane which extends down 78th Street (behind the bus lane) and around the curve onto Ferdinand Street.
Thank you for your cooperation with these procedures. By doing so, you are helping us keep the kids safe!
5 Minute Parent Survey - Your Feedback is Essential!
Dear Parents,
Currently, students, their parents, and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the seventh 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 in a survey about your child’s school.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The deadline to take this survey is March 31, 2023. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select "Parent Survey" to begin. The survey will take you about 5 minutes to complete.
Thank you for your support to our school!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Del Prete
Something to Think About...
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Does Your Child Have a Cell Phone at School?
Reminder - No Birthday (Food) Treats
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.
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 Mary Ann Hotzfield, 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 licencse requires a Bachelor's Degree). The eligibility requirement to be a substitute paraprofessional is to possess a paraprofessional license. Feel free to contact Mary Ann Hotzfield 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