Haskin November Space Capsule News
Haskin Elementary School
November 2020
Dawn Greenacre, Principal
Haskin's Vision Statement: At Haskin, we are "Learning Today, Shaping Tomorrow!"
CONFERENCES ARE ALMOST HERE!
Parent-Teacher conferences are November 23rd and 24th and will be held virtually. They may look and feel a little different, but the teachers are looking forward to meeting with you. You should have already received information on how to sign up for a conference time. If you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher.
Conferences provide an excellent opportunity for everyone, parents and teachers, to learn more about each individual student. The key to a successful school conference, parents and teachers agree, is two-way communication. By exchanging information, parents and teachers can set the stage for a great school year. Here are some tips to help make your school conference be successful:
- Before the conference, spend a few minutes talking to your child. Let him know that you need help preparing for the conference. You might:
- Ask what they would like you to talk about with the teacher.
- Ask what they think the teacher will say.
- Ask about the things they like, doesn’t like, their problems, and successes.
- Let them know that after the conference, you will discuss what the teacher said.
- Prepare some questions for the teacher in advance. Here are some suggestions:
- What is being covered in this grade?
- What are your expectations for homework? Has my child missed any assignments?
- Are we completing the remote day assignments and activities correctly?
- How are my child’s work habits? Does my child use time well?
- Does my child read at the level you would expect for this grade?
- Is my child able to do the math you would expect for this grade?
- Is my child in different groups for different subjects? Why?
- Does my child get along well with others?
- Does my child cooperate in class and follow directions?
- What can I do at home to help my child be more successful at school?
- As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else. Share the following information about your child with the teacher:
- Favorite subjects
- Outside interests and hobbies
- Any medical or health needs
- Things happening at home that may affect school work- moving, divorce, new sibling, changes in schedules, etc…
- During the conference, keep an open mind. Remember that both you and the teacher want to help your child succeed. Your goal is to work for cooperation between you and the teacher. Even if the teacher says something you disagree with, listen to what she has to say.
- Ask to see your child’s work. There’s no better way to see how your child is progressing.
- Ask the teacher to explain anything you don’t understand. Every profession has its own jargon which can be hard to understand.
- Sum up what you think has been said. Make sure both you and the teacher agree on any decisions you have made about your child. If necessary, ask to meet again.
- Ask for the best way to contact the teacher. E-mail? Phone?
- After the conference, follow up.
- Stay in touch with the teacher.
- If you think of a question you didn’t ask, contact the teacher.
- Talk with your child. Stress the positive things the teacher said… and talk about suggestions for improvement.
- Plan with your child how to carry out these suggestions.
I hope these tips help to make your first virtual school conference a success! Thanks for all of your support during these times! The staff and I appreciate it!
I wish you and your families a safe Thanksgiving holiday!
Dawn Greenacre, Principal
Social-emotional Learning Curriculum
Dear Sandwich CUSD #430 Families,
The district is very excited to announce our implementation of social-emotional learning curricula for all students in preschool through 7th grade using Second Step® and Habitudes® in 8th grade!
We want your child to be as successful as possible at school. Success in school is not just about academics. It is also about knowing how to learn and how to get along with others. Second Step® and Habitudes® are research-based curricula that focus on skills for social and academic success, such as emotion management, problem solving, growth mindset, and empathy.
We understand that blended and remote learning has presented us all with new challenges for student learning and well-being. Please know that while your child’s participation in Second Step® and Habitudes® activities is important, the activities will not be graded. We are constantly evaluating the best ways to reach all students with this curriculum, while not placing undue additional burden on families. Please see below for a description of how these curricula will be delivered to different grade-levels.
If you have any questions about the social-emotional curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact your building school social worker or school psychologist for more information (see below for staff names). Thank you for supporting your child in learning the skills that lead to success in school and in life!
All Preschool - 5th Grade
6th and 7th grade students in REMOTE LEARNING ONLY
For the 2020-21 school year, the Second Step® curriculum will be delivered via remote platform (Seesaw or Google Classroom, depending on your child’s grade level). On Seesaw/Google Classroom, weekly lessons will be delivered by a school social worker or school psychologist.
Also via Seesaw/Google Classroom, you and your child will receive simple, fun activities for you and your child to complete together throughout the week to reinforce the lesson. They are a great way for you to understand what your child is learning and for your child to show you what he or she knows! In the upcoming weeks, please watch for information directly from your child’s teacher or the school social worker/psychologist to connect you to Second Step® on Seesaw/Google Classroom.
6th and 7th Grade students in BLENDED LEARNING
For the 2020-21 school year, the Second Step® curriculum will be delivered when your child is attending school in-person during PE class. Your child may receive additional simple activities to complete at home as a way to reinforce the lessons.
All 8th grade students
Students in 8th grade will be receiving a separate curriculum called Habitudes®, which will transition them to high school. For students in Blended learning, Habitudes® will be delivered when they are attending school in-person during PE class. For students in Remote-only learning, Habitudes® will be delivered via Google Classroom by a school social worker.
Staff Members:
Preschool & Kindergarten: Alex Moore, School Social Worker amoore@sandwich430.org
1st & 2nd grade: Kim Teti, School Social Worker kteti@sandwich430.org
3rd grade: Amy Surprenant, School Psychologist asurprenant@sandwich430.org
4th grade: Christine Dewey, School Social Worker cdewey@sandwich430.org
5th grade: Molly McDade, School Psychologist mmcdade@sandwich430.org
6th, 7th, & 8th grades: Sandy Davies, School Social Worker sdavies@sandwich430.org
Erin Pearlman, School Social Worker epearlman@sandwich430.org
Haskin Picture Day
Thursday, November 5, 2020 - "B" Day students
Pre-order pictures at shop.hrimaging.com or send the order envelope with your student.
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2020, 08:00 AM
720 South Wells Street, Sandwich, IL, USA
Student Handbook
CAKE ROLL FUNDRAISER
Join Haskin's fundraiser with Joyful Traditions Cake Rolls. These cake rolls are made from scratch and are great for holidays and special occasions! The cake rolls come premade and frozen. Just thaw and serve!
This will be an online only fundraiser. All orders must be entered online by, Friday, November 6, 2020. Delivery will be November 16, 2020, an “A” attendance day. Orders will need to be picked up between 3:00PM and 4:00PM. The orders should not be left out for over four hours.
For each $15.00 pastry sold, we get $7.50 per loaf. This is a huge profit fundraiser that will go towards updating technology.
Thank you in advance for helping with this Haskin fundraiser!
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NOTES FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE
November 14th is World Diabetes Day
In the United States, about 30 million adults and 200,000 people under the age of 20 have diabetes. Here are some website resources for Diabetes:
Dental Reminder:
Completed Proof of School Dental Exam forms are required for current Kindergarten and second grade students by May 15th. If you are unable to obtain the required dental exam, please complete the Dental Exam Waiver Form.
Flu season is here!
Protect yourself and your family this season with an annual flu vaccine for everyone who is 6 months and older. Seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and last as late as May. Visit www.flu.gov for more information.
Eye Exam Reminder for Kdg./new to Illinois students
It is not too late to submit the state mandated complete eye examination that is required for all kindergarten students and first time students entering an Illinois school. A copy of the eye exam form can be found on the district website. Contact your school nurse if you have any questions about this requirement.
Election Day-November 3-No School
Blended Learning Calendar
INCLEMENT WINTER WEATHER
Winter weather is already here. It is important that children are dressed properly to go outside for recess. When the wind chill is 10 degrees or higher, we will be going outside for recess. It is important that our children have the ability to run around and get some exercise. Weather will be checked prior to each recess to verify the wind chill.
In addition, the district website (www.sandwich430.org) will contain information regarding school closings. If a school is closed for an emergency during the day, parents will be notified by a SchoolMessenger phone call. Please be sure you have discussed a plan with your child in case of an early dismissal.
Pre-k is nearing the end of their Beginning of the Year study. We have had a blast learning about our school, the jobs people have in our school, and making/keeping friends! October has had so many fun topics to learn about, our class took a look at fire fighters for fire prevention month, we created square pumpkins after reading The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin, and we made a crazy pizza in the art center after reading Crazy Pizza Day during story time. We even tired some Cosmic Yoga on cold rainy days when we couldn’t go outside for gross motor time.
The first grade students have been doing a wonderful job working hard while they are in the classroom. We have been working on addition using TouchMath. We have been counting on while adding. We have also been practicing our doubles facts. We have been reviewing our letters and their sounds. We have been focusing on first grade brave spelling while we write. We have made a few art projects while practicing our fine motor skills for coloring, cutting, and tearing paper. Keep up the great work first grade!
Pumpkin Math
Second Grade Connections
The second graders were invited out to Hoover with Mrs. Bazan on 4 different afternoons in the middle of October to practice some map skills and learn about water on Earth. Grace S. and Nana took advantage of the opportunity to get outdoors and learn more about the world around us. Keep learning!!!
Science at Work
Third graders finished reading The Case of the Gasping Garbage and learned many cool new science facts. Afterwards, the students did two experiments. One was to show how yeast created carbon dioxide gas that then inflated a balloon, and the other was chromatography which separated black ink into it separate colors on the color spectrum.
Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School
Email: lkellogg@sandwich430.org
Website: lgh.sandwich430.org
Location: 720 South Wells Street, Sandwich, IL, USA
Phone: 815-786-8812