Lester Living
Friday, February 17, 2023
We have had a wonderful spirit week at Lester! Thank you to the PTA for our Kindergarten and 1st Grade field trips. The students had a blast and we truly appreciate it. Also, a thank you for the all-school lunch. The students loved it!
This week, students learned about the Kids Heart Challenge during PE classes. They will or have brought home information about this program.
Next week, students can participate in the 70's themed spirit week in preparation for the PTA Winter Fundraiser. The days are included below.
Next week, we will welcome our new full-time RN, Kaitlyn Drahos! We have been lucky to have Jessica and Addie subbing for us the past few weeks but we are excited to have Kaitlyn with us full-time. We appreciate your support and patience during her transition into this role. Sue Donahue will continue to be our school CSN as well.
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
As always, thank you for all you do!
Enjoy your 3 day weekend :)
Katie Novosel
Principal
Lauri Smith
Assistant Principal
PTA Spirit Week- Week of Feb 20th
5th & 6th Orchestra
Eli Borg
Bennett Courington
Temperance Diep
Amelia Duda
Henry Enos
Eva Feigel
Lillian Hughes
Tommy Knickerbocker
Sophia Lofgren
Claire Lyskawa
Camrn Mazur
Ben Meier
Henri Mueller
Owen O’Sullivan
Grayson Paris
Jane Quimbay
Kurt Rasch
Lily Rettberg
Lizzie Rifenburg
Mari Sharkey
Dovas Simanskis
Bear Sporer
Emerson Suger
Veronica Walsh
Colin White
6th Band
Connor Gawel
Jimmy Newell
Riley Kahovec
Asprey Curran
Gianna Montana
Grant Kelsey
Isabel Harris
Parker McLachlan
Connor Sagan
Join us for Lester's Annual Family Reading Night!
Science Olympiad is an annual event where teams of students get to participate in multiple science activities. (Don't fret if you don't have a team - we can help with that!) Please be on the lookout for sign-ups February 13th. Forms will be due February 24th.
In order to make Science Olympiad a success we need parent volunteers! Please let us know if you would like to be a part of the planning and preparation committee or if you would like to lead
any of our awesome activities. Please email scienceolympiad@lesterpta.com with any questions.
SIGN UP FORM LINK BELOW:
2023-24 registration for Grove Children’s Preschool will open on Feb. 22
Will your child be 3 or 4 years old this August? Please consider applying for your child to attend Grove Children's Preschool in District 58! Grove has earned back-to-back gold ratings, which is the highest rating the State awards preschools for excellence in teaching and learning. Applications will open on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 8 a.m. at www.dg58.org/preschool. First priority applications are due Wednesday, March 8.
GRATEFUL FORM
Would you like to thank a staff member? We have had some families reach out to ask best ways to show their appreciation for staff. We have created a form as an avenue for you! Please feel free to fill out this form and we will share your gratitude with them. I will include this form weekly as an opportunity for you throughout the year. We are grateful for you and all you do! :)
Sneak Peak into Lester Life
Social Services Team at the Roselle Police Department Food Drive
On February 25, 2023 there will be a food drive to benefit the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Food donations can be dropped off at the Roselle Police Department (103 S Prospect St. Roselle IL 60172) between 10am – 2pm. We will have volunteers onsite to assist with unloading donations from cars. We will be accepting non-perishable items on the day of the food drive; those donations can be made directly to the Food Pantry on another day.
If you prefer to make a monetary donation to the Food Pantry Sue Ryan can be contacted for arrangements 630-529-9993.
BLOOMINGDALE TOWNSHIP PANTRY WISH LIST:
Peanut butter* Jelly* Crackers Instant mashed potatoes Rice Macaroni & Cheese* Pastas – any shape or size
Pasta sauces
Spaghetti O's, canned ravioli*, canned chili*, canned stew*, etc. Canned meats* (tuna, chicken) Canned soups Canned fruits
Canned vegetables Dried milk Jell-O, Pudding
Flour Biscuit Mix Sugar Juice Coffee Tea Hot Chocolate mixes Hamburger helper, Tuna helper
Personal Products including:
toothpaste
toothbrushes
laundry soap
dish soap
bar soap
shampoo & conditioners
toilet paper
paper towels
tissue
napkins
disposable razors
feminine products
formula
baby food
Diapers*, and pullups* (larger sizes 5’s, 6’s, 7’s)
Baby Wipes*
* indicates a highly sought item
Dates to Remember:
- Monday, February 20: NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, February 28: NO SCHOOL- Institute Day
- Thursday, March 2: Lester Family Reading Night at Herrick 6:30
- Thursday, March 16: Science Olympiad at Lester 6:00-8:00
- Thursday, March 23: Kindergarten Round-Up at Lester 6:00-7:00
- Mon. March 27-Friday, March 31: SPRING BREAK
- Tuesday, April 4: No School/Teacher Institute Day
- Friday, April 7: No School/Offices Closed
- Tuesday, May 2: Open House 6:00-7:30
REPEATED INFORMATION BELOW:
2023-2024 District 58 Calendar
Monday evening at the board meeting, the calendar for next school year was approved. Please find this calendar linked here:
Fall is here and cold and flu season is upon us and we are seeing students with cold and flu symptoms. To prevent the spread of these common viruses in the close confines of the classroom, we are cleaning daily and encouraging handwashing in the class. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines.
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
· Very stuffy or runny nose and/or a cough
· Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
· Headache
Definitely keep your child at home and consider seeking medical attention if he or she has any of these symptoms:
· Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth. Your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours without medication)
· Vomiting (even once)
· Diarrhea
· Chills
· General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
· Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
· Shortness of breath
· Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose
To help prevent the flu and other colds, encourage good hygiene habits:
· Wash hands frequently
· Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
· Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
The flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness from the seasonal influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults and children receive the flu vaccine each year. Yearly flu vaccination is needed because immunity against the flu wears off over time. In addition, the flu virus strains often change, so the vaccine also changes from year-to-year in order to match the flu viruses expected to be circulating in the community.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL INFORMATION
Fruit/Snack Break
Please make sure your child has a snack each day. Snack breaks should consist of nutritious food choices such as fruits, vegetables, and other portable snacks. This aligns with Policy 6:50. The health and safety of our students are our highest priorities. Therefore certain snacks or foods may be prohibited in your child’s classroom due to food allergies. A daily snack can be provided for students who qualify for free/ reduced lunch.
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
2022-2023 CALENDAR DETAILS
The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school year calendar. Calendar highlights include:
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 23-25, 2022
- Winter Break: Dec. 19, 2022 -Jan. 2, 2023
- Spring Break: March 27-31, 2023
- Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (if no emergency days are used)