Weekly Update 11/6/23-11/10/23
Upcoming Dates
Week of November 6: Review 360 Screener (Grades 3-5)
Monday, November 6: Band Sectional Lessons
Tuesday, November 7: Orchestra Sectional Lessons
Tuesday, November 7: Falcon Flyer Newspaper (lunchtime)
Tuesday, November 7: PTA Book Fair (3:30-5:30pm)
Tuesday, November 7: Draw & Paint For Life (3:30-4:30pm)
Wednesday, November 8: Band & Orchestra Morning Rehearsal at McClure (7:30am)
Wednesday, November 8: Student Council Meeting (lunchtime)
Wednesday, November 8: PTA Book Fair (8:45am-5:30pm)
Wednesday, November 8: FUSION (3:30-5:15pm)
Thursday, November 9: Chess Wizards (lunchtime)
Friday, November 10: Last Day of First Trimester
Friday, November 10: Sticky Fingers Cooking Class (3:30-4:30pm)
Tuesday, November 14: Matt Tavares Author Visit
Tuesday, November 14: PTA Turkey Shoot: Kindergarten-2nd Grade (3:30pm)
Wednesday, November 15: PTA Turkey Shoot: Grades 3-5 (3:30pm)
Thursday, November 16: PTA Turkey Shoot Shootout (during the day)
Thursday, November 16: Report Card Distribution
Saturday, November 18: PTA Comedy Night
Monday, November 20 & Tuesday, November 21: P/T Conferences (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Wednesday, November 22-Friday, November 24: NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
Nut Free Lunch
Review 360
CogAT: Grades 3 and 5
The CogAT Test measures the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student compared to age mates and grade mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.
The CogAT measures three different cognitive abilities.
• The verbal section measures a child’s ability to remember and transform sequences of English words, to understand them and to make inferences and judgments about them.
• The quantitative section measures a child’s understanding of basic quantitative concepts and relationships.
• The non-verbal section measures reasoning using pictures and geometric shapes. This section reduces the impact of language on the student’s score.
• The composite score is a total score for all three batteries.
Parents will receive these assessment results as soon as they're available for distribution.
IMPORTANT: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 20: 9:00-12:00, 1:00-5:00, 6:00-8:00 (IN PERSON)
Tuesday, November 21: 9:00-1:00, 2:00-6:00 (VIRTUAL)
We hope this mix of "in person" and "virtual" options meets everyone's need. Please be respectful of this time that is set aside for this purpose and not ask to schedule conferences outside of this designated time.
Once again, we will use PTC Wizard, the online sign-up tool. The site will go live at 8:00am on WEDNESDAY, November 1 and will remain open until Friday, November 17 at NOON.
PLEASE CLICK HERE OR SEE THE ATTACHED INFORMATION BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CONFERENCE SIGN-UP.
IMPORTANT: School Attendance
PTA Turkey Shoot
Tuesday, November 14: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Wednesday, November 15: 3rd-5th grades
Location: Forest Hills Gym
Details:
- Please click HERE to register your child for the Turkey Shoot.
- An adult must be present on site to supervise your child during the event.
- Please meet your child in the hallway outside the gym immediately after school on the designated day.
- Everyone is asked to donate a canned good to participate. Donations will go to a local food pantry.
- As soon as students are done shooting, they will depart with their adult.
- There will be boy/girl winners from each grade level. (1st place = Turkey from Casey's, 2nd place = BB's gift certificate)
- Prizes will be handed out on Thursday, November 16th.
Upcoming Author Visit
Author and Illustrator Matt Tavares is visiting Forest Hills on Tuesday, November 14th! He will present to grades k-2 about writing and illustrating a picture book. His visit coincides with the release of his new book, Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas. Use the attached order form to order your personalized, signed, copy of Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas - ordering is open to all students and families. If you need an order form printed for you, they are available in the main office.
Books will be signed by the author the day of his visit and delivered to students' in classrooms.
Orders are due Friday, November 3rd!
Reach out to Mrs. Harvey with any questions - charvey@d101.org
Chess Wizards--Winter Enrollment
Culture of Appreciation Reminder
Send a message of gratitude to staff HERE!
Word From WSFEE
Do you have a Big Idea and just don't know where to start? WSFEE is here to help - contact grants@wsfee.org and we can help you through the grant writing process. Grants help support everything from school and classroom libraries to STEM supplies to buddy benches and lunch tables. Remember to visit wsfee.org or follow WSFEE on Facebook or Instagram (@wsfee_d101) to hear about events, donations and sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.
INFO FROM PREVIOUS UPDATES, BUT STILL RELEVANT...
Virtual Backpack
2023-24 School Calendar
Have a wonderful weekend! Don't forget to turn those clocks back an hour when you go to bed on Saturday night. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
Rachel
Rachel Corrough
Email: rcorrough@d101.org
Website: www.d101.org
Location: 5020 Central Avenue, Western Springs, IL, USA
Phone: (708)485-5184
Twitter: @corrough