Bridgeview School Bulletin
March 2024
Dates to Remember
March 4th NO SCHOOL - Pulaski Day
March 5th - 7th Illinois Science Assessment for 5th Graders Only
March 5th Band Concert @ 6:00PM (WJH North Gym)
March 6th Lunchroom Lockdown Drills
March 6th Orchestra Concert @ 6:00PM (WJH North Gym)
March 10th Daylight Savings - Spring Forward
March 13th Early Dismissal @ 11:15AM (School Improvement Day)
March 19th Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00PM
March 20th End of Q3
March 21st 1st & 2nd Grade Spring Music Showcase @ 6:00PM
March 22nd Last Day before Spring Break
March 25th thru March 29th Spring Break
April 1st Classes Resume
From the Desk of Mrs. Del Prete
Hello Bridgeview Families,
As we embark on the last quarter of the school year, it’s important to ask yourself if you are helping your child live a healthy lifestyle. It is always important to continue to keep good routines and expectations for school through the finish-line at the end of the school year.
Are you setting your child up for success by helping him establish healthy habits?
- Do you enforce a regular bedtime? Being well-rested will help your child focus during school hours.
- Do you encourage your child to eat nutritious snacks, including fruits and vegetables?
- Do you encourage your child to have an outlet for stress? As the weather begins to turn warmer, allowing children to de-stress by getting outside for good ol' fashioned fresh air is a great way for them to regulate their levels.
If you answered yes to these questions, that means you are helping your child establish healthy habits. If not, it's never too late!
Stay motivated,
Candice
5Essentials Parent Survey - NOW OPEN!
Dear Parents,
Currently, students, their parents, and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eighth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The deadline to take this survey is March 29, 2024. To take the survey please visit http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ and select "Parent Survey" to begin. The survey will take you about 5 minutes to complete.
Thank you for your support to our school!
Hello Bobcat Families!
We have added a new option for attendance reporting. While guardians will still be able to call in, we are also offering an attendance form for families to submit attendance digitally. If your student will be absent, please use this Attendance Reporting Form or call us at 708-496-8713 to report the absence.
Thank you!
Bridgeview Office Staff
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Student safety is our number one priority, especially during arrival and dismissal each day. It is imperative that our families follow the outlined plan so that our staff can be sure that all students get into the building safely in the morning, and get to their arranged transportation at dismissal time. Click here to review the details!
Does Your Child Have a Cell Phone at School?
Does your child have a cell phone with them when they are at school? If so, we need you to fill out our online Cell Phone Permission Form. By clicking here and filling out the form, you are giving your permission for your child to have their phone at school. You are also acknowledging our Cell Phone rules/policies.
Is Your Child Celebrating a Birthday?
REMINDER: No edible birthday or holiday treats will be allowed.
If your child has a birthday during the school year and you would like to recognize the special day, please think about sending non-edible items such as pencils, stickers, erasers, etc.
For Our Bus Riders
Don't Be Late!
8:10AM 1st Bell
8:15AM Tardy Bell
2:30PM School Dismissed
All students arriving late to school (after 8:15AM) must report to the office for a tardy slip. Continuous tardiness may constitute other disciplinary consequences. Our goal is for all students to arrive at school on time each day. When students are late, they miss instructional opportunities. Please keep in mind that students arriving after 9:15AM are no longer considered tardy, but will instead receive a half day absence.
Being late is detrimental to all students' learning, especially if it occurs on a consistent basis. Be sure to do all you can to prevent tardiness. Your child will thank you for it!
Lawn Care Application Notice
Calling All Substitutes!
Indian Springs SD #109 is looking to add to its list of available substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. If you are interested in being a substitute in our school district, please contact Marilyn Leja, School District Receptionist, at (708) 796-8700. The eligibility requirement to be a substitute teacher is to possess a teaching license or substitute teacher license (the substitute teacher license requires a Bachelor's Degree). The eligibility requirement to be a substitute paraprofessional is to possess a paraprofessional license. Feel free to contact Marilyn Leja for further details.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Email: cdelprete@isd109.org
Website: www.isd109.org
Location: 7800 S Thomas Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708-496-8713
Twitter: @BVGoBobcats
Instagram: @BVGoBobcats