Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School
January 2020 Newsletter
News and Notes
We hope everyone had a great Winter Break and we look forward to having a great second semester of school! School will resume for students on Tuesday January 7th, 2020.
School Attendance
As a reminder we need students to be at school every day, on time, and ready to learn! If your student ever has to miss, please contact the school to let us know.
PTO
Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School has an INCREDIBLE PTO that does many wonderful things for our students and staff. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact our PTO President, Michelle Hubble or our Assistant Principal, Maureen Langholf. Our next meeting is Tuesday January 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the school.
5 Essentials Survey
5 Essentials survey is now available for families! The survey measures student, staff, and family perceptions regarding the school and gives us information on what we are doing well and what we can do better. Please go to https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ to take the survey.
Inclement Weather and School Closings
Please be aware that because of possible inclement weather this winter, our school district is starting Learning Anywhere, Anytime days. This is allowable in accordance with ISBE waiver for flexible days. Please visit our website for more details.
Young Authors Night
On Thursday January 30th, we will host Young Authors Night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This will be an opportunity for your students who have written Young Authors stories to get help typing their stories, printing them out, creating illustrations, and even book binding. We look forward to seeing everyone there with their amazing stories!
NWEA Testing
Students will begin NWEA testing shortly after they return to school. These are tests often given 2-3 times throughout the year and provide valuable insight to student strengths and areas in which they may need support. Data from the test is used to drive instruction for all students, so we have been stressing the importance of doing their best on them. Please speak with your students about trying their best and showing us what they know. Thank you for your support!
Winter Concert
Cafeteria Staff Recognized
Family Movie Night
January Calendar
7-Jan Tuesday School Resumes 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
7-Jan Tuesday PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m.
8-Jan Wednesday Semester 1 Report Card Sent Home
10-Jan Friday Popcorn Friday
17-Jan Friday 1st Semester Honor Roll Breakfast
20-Jan Monday MLK Birthday-No School
24-Jan Friday Popcorn Friday All Day
29-Jan Wednesday SIP Day-Student Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
30-Jan Thursday Young Authors Night 4:30-6:30 p.m.
31-Jan Friday Football Buyout Day! Wear your favorite football team's gear to school for $1!!!
3-Feb Monday Young Authors Due to school