Friday Focus
April 29, 2022
In this Issue:
- A Message from Marcie
- MAP Testing Schedule
- Volunteer for Field Day - 5/27
- Erin's Law
- Bathroom Changes
- THIS WEEKEND - Staff Appreciation Chalk Decorating
- Movie Night (5/15) - Registration Now Open!
- School Supply Kits on sale NOW thru June 1
- K-1 Math Night (5/11) - Volunteers Needed
- Save the date - Moms Night Out (5/23)
- Order a 2nd to last day of school lunch Ice Cream treat
- Join a PTO Committee for 2022-2023 school year
- Final PTO Zoom Meeting - Wednesday, May 25th @7pm
- Check out the "In Case You Missed It" section for prior info
A Message from Marcie
Happy Friday, South Park!
Next week, we will begin our final administration of MAP testing. Please see the schedule below and make sure to send your child to school with a fully changed device for testing.
In addition, we will be celebrating the incredible South Park Staff for Staff Appreciation Week next week. We are so fortunate to have the most exceptional staff supporting our hard-working students each and every day. Thank you, in advance, for helping us recognize each of these invaluable staff members. We are so lucky to have them on our team at South Park!
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Marcie
MAP Testing Begins Next Week
Volunteer for Field Day - Last Chance to Sign-Up
South Park's Field Day will be held on Friday, May 27th.
Field Day Times:
- Grades 3/4/5 - 9:00-10:50 (Volunteer shift - 8:40-11:00 a.m.)
- Grades K/1/2 - 1:25-3:15 (Volunteer shift - 1:05-3:25 p.m.)
Thank you for your support!
Mr. Jeremy Sheldon
jsheldon@dps109.org
Erin's Law
Dear Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students,
Erin’s Law (House Bill 6193) was signed by Governor Pat Quinn on January 24, 2013. This law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades Pre-K through 12. District 109 partners with Childhood Victories, Inc., an organization founded by Victor Pacini who is a motivational speaker and a survivor of sexual abuse. Speakers from Childhood Victories, Inc. provide programming for our students that teaches them basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. The program, Be Seen and Heard 2.0, is developmentally appropriate, interactive, aligned with learning standards, and will cover the following topics:
Distinguishing safe from unsafe touches
Safety rules at home and school
Saying “NO”
Secrets
It’s not the child’s fault if someone touches them
Telling a trusted adult
The staff from Childhood Victories, Inc. will be presenting to our elementary students on the following dates:
Wilmot: Monday May 9th
South Park: Monday May 9th
Walden: Wednesday May 11th
Kipling: Wednesday May 11th
Parents can view Victor Pacini’s parent video to preview the concepts of the Be Seen and Heard 2.0 program.
Requests to Opt-Out: If you prefer that your child opt-out of this prevention education session, please email your child’s school principal by Friday May 6. Please also feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Joanna Ford
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
847-945-1844 x7229
Bathroom Changes
Important Dates
May 4 - Kindergarten and PreK Music Concert @ 6:30 pm
May 11 - Math Night 5:00-6:45 (RSVP here by 5/1)
May 17 - Kindergarten Round Up
May 27 - Field Day
June 1 - 5th Grade Picnic
June 2 - 5th Grade Variety Show
LOOKING TO OPT OUT OF NEXT WEEK'S SHIELD TESTING?
This opt-out will be for testing on Thursday, May 5/5.
Fill out this Google Form prior to 7 AM on THURSDAY, 5/5.
*Please note that if you have consented but want to opt out of a week, you must fill out the form every week.