Hiawatha Elementary
Week of January 26th
What is your child learning in Quarter 3?
Kindergarten
In reading, your kindergarteners will continue learning strategies to read level B/C books. They will also write informational how-to pieces, and will explore short vowels in phonics. In science, they will be exploring living things and the habitats that they live in.
Please click on this link to see the unit overview for math.
1st grade
In reading, your first graders will continue to find new strategies to read harder books. They will also work on retelling, characters, setting, and major events, and using illustrations. In writing, they will write opinions about collections and write simple reviews.
Please click on this link to see the unit overview for math.
2nd grade
In reading your second graders will focus on characters and discuss their books in book clubs. They will use their book clubs as a research club and focus on research skills and reading biographies of famous people. In writing, they will be writing opinions in the form of letters, awards and nominations.
Please click on this link to see the unit overview for math.
3rd grade
In reading, your third graders will be reading fiction books and will focus on characters and how they develop throughout a chapter book/novel. They'll pay particular attention to recounting/summarizing those longer books, and determining the central message or lesson of the text. In writing, they will share opinions in persuasive entries, projects and speeches.
Please click on this link to see the unit overview for math.
4th grade
In reading, your fourth graders will be continuing with informational research, but this time it will focus on historical research. They will be focusing on timelines, primary sources, explaining events in a historical text, and comparing and contrasting two accounts of the same event from multiple perspectives. In writing, they will continue the essay format, but this time use it to write character and theme essays.
Please click on this link to see the unit overview for math.
5th grade
In Quarter 3, your 5th graders will be exploring historical literature and historical research. They will be using the Underground Railroad and picture books to develop skills around setting and theme. They will also use these understandings to write literary essays about theme.
Please click on this link to see the unit overview for math.
Apple Distinguished School
Congratulations to Hiawatha School for being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School. This recognition is a wonderful honor for our staff, students and community. Utilizing iPads in school promotes collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and an increase in communication. We are so proud to see our students learning everyday and developing these critical 21st Century skills!
5 Essentials Survey
Berwyn South School District 100 families are invited to provide feedback to schools through 5Essentials, a survey that all Illinois public schools use to gather feedback from students, parents, and employees.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
Please click on the link below to access the survey.
Winter Weather
Morning Drop Off
After School Clubs
Girls Basketball
Monday, 1/27 3:00-4:00 pm
Tuesday, 1/28 3:00-4:00 pm
OAV
Tuesday, 1/28 3:00-4:15 pm
iSWAT
Wednesday, 1/29 3:00-4:00 pm
Chorus
Thursday, 1/30 7:30 am
Accelerated Learning
Friday, 1/31 7:30 am
Student Illness
Children with symptoms of illness are not in the best frame of mind for learning. Remember your child’s illness has an impact on all students learning.
Please do not send a child to school if any of the following are present:
● Constant coughing
● Vomiting
● Temperature of 100 or higher
● Diarrhea
● Rashes or any scratching for unknown reasons, with or without fever
● Red watery eyes that were crusted shut upon awakening
Continue to keep your child home after an elevated temperature until he/she has a normal temperature for 24 hours without the use of anti-fever medication. Please do not call your child’s school requesting that your child stay indoors at lunch/recess. In cases of inclement weather all the children will stay indoors. If your child is too sick to go outdoors, the school requires a physician’s note. In order to be excused from P.E./gym, a physician's note is required.
The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Student Lunches
Thank you!
Birthday Celebrations & Treats
The following practices remain in place this year regarding treats in school. Your cooperation will help ensure a safe and healthy environment for all children.
Edible birthday treats are not permitted at school. This policy expands the district's wellness program to promote student health and wellness. If treats are sent in, they will not be distributed.
Please know that each grade level has a unique way of making your child feel special on his or her birthday. Birthdays will also be recognized during the morning announcements for all students. We will continue to provide numerous opportunities for positive social experiences and celebrations throughout our curriculum and PBIS Program.
Dismissal Procedures
- Students will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. to the same classroom lines they line up at in the morning.
- If your child is attending the YMCA Aftercare or the Berwyn Rec Aftercare, they will line up in our building to be dismissed to the staff members of the aftercare.
- If you are picking up your child by car, please read carefully the directions for Parent Pick Up. Your child will be dismissed from the door on East Ave labeled 7W (closest to East Ave and 26th Street). You can pull up and stop to pick up your child. You may NOT park in this area, if your child is NOT outside you will need to circle around the block. We appreciate your attention to this in order to keep traffic moving and keep our students safe.
Hiawatha Elementary
Email: jmeyer@bsd100.org
Website: hiawatha.bsd100.org
Location: 6539 W 26th St, Berwyn, IL, United States
Phone: (708)795-2327
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hiawatha-School/111901462228001
Twitter: @HiawathaSchool