News from Sanborn School
March 9, 2020
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A note from Mrs. Johansen
I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend!
Our Sanborn PTA is doing great things! On March 10th, they have their next PTA meeting in the Sanborn Library at 6:30. We will be planning our annual Multi-Cultural Night. If you cannot attend, I urge you to watch on Facebook Live. Our meetings are open to all Sanborn families!
On Wednesday, April 8th, we will be hosting our PTA meeting at the Palatine Opportunity Center (Partners for Our Community) located at 1585 N. Rand Road in Palatine. In addition to the regular meeting, we will have a tour of the facility and hear about all the amazing resources that are available there.
Fondly,
Erika Johansen
Sanborn Multi-Cultural Night
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2020, 06:00 PM
Gray M Sanborn School, North Oak Street, Palatine, IL, USA
It's Yearbook Time!
The Sanborn 2020 Yearbook is now available to order online for $10. This 40 page color yearbook is a wonderful keepsake for your child.
P.E. in D15 Schools
PE helps students build social skills, reduce stress and increase their academic focus
Everyone knows that Physical Education (PE) and recess are great for getting out the extra energy our students have! This is especially true in the winter with less daylight for children to play outdoors after school. But did you know that physical education and exercise are also great for building our students’ social skills, reducing their stress levels and even increasing their academic focus? It's true!
Build Social Skills: Ask a student what their favorite subject is in school and most will report PE class and lunch! Why? These are the less structured times in our students’ day where they can socialize with friends, relax, and most importantly, have fun. They may not realize it, but these are important life skills that will follow them throughout their lives. Having time to practice taking turns in conversation, relating to the thoughts and feelings of others, and learning how to have fun in a safe and nurturing environment are very important parts of education.
Reduce Stress: Students all over the world are reporting higher levels of stress than previous generations. This statistic alone makes it very important for students to have exercise incorporated into their home lives and their school day. Physical exercise releases endorphins that helps students feel calm, regulated, and ready to learn.
Increase Focus: Have you ever been sitting for awhile and noticed your leg is bouncing up and down? This phenomenon is the result of pent up energy from sitting in the same place for an extended period of time. As much as teachers try to keep kids moving and engaged in classroom activities, being seated for long periods of time is sometimes unavoidable. These are the days PE class is even more important! Time spent in PE class, in addition to recess, allows students to expend the pent up energy that, left unaddressed, can lead to fidgeting and decreased attention spans.
Our dedicated PE department staff stay on top of best practices and pull out all the stops to connect with what students are interested in -- from the “on trend” craze in music or the latest TikTok dance -- to get students on the move in challenging PE classes, daily for our junior high students and twice weekly for grades 1-6. Elementary classroom teachers are encouraged to lead “in the classroom” movement activities on alternate days, too.
Interested in ways to incorporate more movement into your child’s life after school?
Consult these student friendly/parent approved resources, and consider joining them in play!
Move Your Way (Health.Gov) - use this nifty planning tool to fit more activity into your child’s day
Staying Active: An Exercise Guide For Kids
2020 Census Information
Every 10 years, the United States counts the people in this country. This process is called the Census. Everyone counts – babies, children, teens, adults and older adults.
The census is the way the federal government divides its funds among the states. Illinois receives about $20 billion to support critical services for our communities that fund public schools, Medicaid, Head Start, Title programs, and programs that help low-income households like free lunch and HUD. It’s estimated that $1,500 will be lost for every Illinois resident who is missed—an impact we’ll suffer until the 2030 Census!
It’s quick and easy to be counted, and also required by law to participate. Your response is safe, secure and confidential. This promise is protected by federal law. No other agencies can access this information, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census. Households may respond online, by phone or by mail.
2020 Online Registation is Open!
Online registration is now open for all students attending District 15 schools in the 2020-21 school year!
We opened registration earlier this year to allow families more time to complete the process. Please visit www.ccsd15.net/registration for information and instructions on how to register your child. If you are having trouble completing the process, please contact your child’s school office for assistance.
one-five Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle
Enter the one-five Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle for your chance to win up to $30,000! The final winning amount will be determined by how many tickets are sold by March 17. The pot is currently more than $5,000, and continues to grow with every ticket sold!
Proceeds benefit the funding of Blessings in a Backpack across District 15 schools and flexible seating in every school’s library resource center! Buy your ticket online today at https://www.one-five.org/50-50-raffle.
Showcase your collection in the Sanborn Tiger Den!
Upcoming Events
March
10th- PTA Meeting at 6:30 in Sanborn LRC
11th- D15 Board of Education Mtg at 7:00 at WRS
18th- Sanborn Multi-Cultural Night 6-7:30 in MPR
23rd-30th- Spring Break
31st- Welcome Back to School!
For live updates of all Sanborn events, please check out the Sanborn PTA website: https://www.ccsd15.net/Page/8448
Make sure to check out all the ways that #sanbornrocks on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook!!
Erika Johansen
Email: johansee@ccsd15.net
Website: ccsd15.net/GMS
Location: 101 North Oak Street, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-7000
Facebook: facebook.com/sanborntigers
Twitter: @SanbornTigers