Weekly Update 10/30/23-11/3/23
Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 30: Band Sectional Lessons
Tuesday, October 31 : Orchestra Sectional Lessons
Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Parties (2:15-3:00pm) and Parade (3:00pm)
Tuesday, October 31: Draw and Paint For Life (3:30-4:30pm)
Wednesday, November 1: Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up Window Opens (8:00am)
Wednesday, November 1: LATE ARRIVAL (10:00am) (AM KDG: 10-12; PM KDG: 1:30-3:30)
Wednesday, November 1: FUSION (3:30-5:15pm)
Thursday, November 2: Chess Wizards (lunchtime)
Friday, November 3 Sticky Fingers Cooking (3:30-4:30pm)
Tuesday, November 7: PTA Book Fair (3:30-5:30pm)
Wednesday, November 8: PTA Book Fair (8:45am-5:30pm)
Late Arrival--Wednesday
As a reminder, Wednesday, November 1 will be a Late Arrival. School begins at 10:00am on Tuesday. Students should arrive at school at 9:55am, with the starting bell ringing at 10:00am.
The Kindergarten day is as follows: AM Kindergarten runs from 10:00-NOON. PM Kindergarten runs from 1:30-3:30pm.
Lunch still takes place during 11:40-12:25.
Bus transportation will also still be provided, just 90 minutes later than usual--including the mid-day Kindergarten bus.
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.
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
Halloween at Forest Hills!
- Students should wear regular clothes to school in the morning, and change into their costumes at lunchtime. We understand that many families opt to take their children home at lunch to change. Please make sure to communicate your child/ren's lunch attendance that day to their classroom teacher, should it differ from their usual plan.
- AM Kindergarten should wear their costumes to school and are welcome to return for the parade in the afternoon. (See more details from Mrs. Barritt.)
- Costumes should be appropriate for school. (No weapons, excessive gore or blood.)
- Classroom parties will take place from 2:15-3:00pm. (Kindergarten will vary a bit.)
- The Halloween Parade will begin promptly at 3:00pm and will follow the route below, starting at the YELLOW STAR (Kdg/1st Grade SE Doors).
- Spectators are welcome to attend.
- In the event of rain, the parade will be held indoors, for students only. (Due to safety protocols, we are unable to have all spectators inside the building.)
- Families can plan to pick up students at their usual dismissal locations.
Culture of Appreciation Reminder
Send a message of gratitude to staff HERE!
Word From WSFEE
Stop by the Western Springs Park District Halloween Bash this weekend at Spring Rock Park. WSFEE is an event sponsor and board members will be on hand to judge the costume contest and answer any questions. As always, 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!
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