Viking Newsletter
Weekly Update for September 9 - September 13
1st Grade
Popcorn Reading
Roll and Spell
Math
Remembering 9/11
This is an excellent example of how technology can bring the world to our students since they are not always able to go out and see the world. Real-life experiences like this really help students learn in ways that are not always possible with books. We are really excited that Ms. Winterroth was able to connect with her colleague and bring this experience to our students.
Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
PTA Membership Drive
It is not uncommon for schools to have parent and teacher memberships in the 80%-90% range. At Taft our membership rates are closer to the 10% range. Please consider joining our PTA. For a membership investment fee of $5.50 the return on your investment to our school is tremendous.
PTA Junior Achievement Program
As of right now the PTA is still looking for parent volunteers for our PM kindergarten class, both 6th grade homerooms, and both 8th grade homerooms. If you are interested please reach out to our PTA. Their contact information can be found on our website.
Listening and Learning
A key component for my entry plan is to gather insights and perceptions about our school from a variety of different sources. While I believe face to face meetings are the best I know that is not always possible with our parents based on their busy schedules, so I created a short survey for parents to complete to tell me what they think about Taft. The Chat and Coffee with the Superintendent meeting that I held this week and the scheduled one for next week will both cover all of these questions.
Please access the link below to take the survey. I truly value the time you will take giving us your thoughts about Taft. I also believe that it will help make us a better school. To that end I have created the survey with open ended questions, so it would not restrict your ability to give us your thoughts in any way.
Chat with the Superintendent
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2019, 05:00 PM
1605 South Washington Street, Lockport, IL, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Sports Update
The baseball team had 2 wins this week with Daniel Welcome pitching a perfect game against Monge. Their first regional game is the 18th at Dellwood at 4:30. Good luck boys.
Reminder: Junior high girls basketball tryouts are Sep. 19th from 3:15-5:00.
Special School Board Meeting
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PTA Profit Day at Sizzles!
Board of Education Meeting
Attendance
As we get more attendance days into the school year it is our plan to pay specific attention to students who are on track to have poor attendance data and then begin to work directly with them and their families. The research in this area is clear. Students who have higher absent rates and are tardy to school on a regular basis are more likely to struggle in school and ultimately in life. By working closely with families we can gain a better understanding of why students may be having issues and then offer support tailored to their individual needs.
October Lunch Menu
Upcoming Dates to Remember
9/18/19 - Special Board of Education Budget Hearing at 6:55PM
9/18/19 - Regular Board of Education Meeting at 7PM Closed Session & 7:30PM Open Session
9/23/19 - Last day to turn in Spirit Wear Orders
9/23/19 - Taft Profit Day at Sizzles
10/4/19 – Fall Picture Day
10/7/19 – Spirit Week – Pajama Day
10/8/19 – Spirit Week – Favorite Sports Attire
10/9/19 – Spirit Week – Wear Mismatched/Backwards Clothes
10/10/19 – Spirit Week – Crazy Hair and Hat Day
10/11/19 – Spirit Week – Walkathon Day
Lockport Police Department's Citizens Police Academy
Staff Websites
Taft School District 90
Email: j.calabrese@taftsd90.org
Website: www.taft90.org
Location: 1605 South Washington Street, Lockport, IL, USA
Phone: (815)838-0434
Twitter: @jjcalabrese