Friday Focus
April 22, 2022
In this Issue:
- A Message from Marcie
- SP 3-5 Art Show - 4/27
- Volunteer for Field Day - 5/27
- Erin's Law
- Bathroom Changes
- Caruso Spirit Wear (5th Graders)
- School Supply Kits on sale NOW thru June 1
- Bring in Change to support Bounce Children's Foundation-(4/25-4/29)
- Donate Staff Appreciation Prizes (read for details)
- K-1 Math Night Volunteers Needed
- Save the dates- Movie Night (5/15)/Moms Night Out (5/23)
- Join a PTO Committee for 2022-2023 school year
- Order a 2nd to last day of school lunch Ice Cream treat
- 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 Earth Day, South Park!
In honor of Earth Day, a couple of our 5th-grade students have organized a neighborhood garbage pick-up from 4:00-5:00 tomorrow, April 23. All families are welcome to meet at South Park on the Rosewood blacktop where the students will hand out gloves and garbage bags for anyone who wants to participate. Thanks for helping us keep our neighborhood clean!
We are happy to report that our Read-a-thon is off to an amazing start! We’ve just reached the midpoint of the fundraiser, and we’ve already surpassed the funds needed to build a Storywalk in our park. Now we’re thinking of what other exciting projects our reading could support! More importantly, our penguins have read over 12,000 minutes and counting! Students will receive fun prizes at the end of the fundraiser for reaching benchmarks of minutes read and funds raised, not to mention the fun of racing against their classmates and other classes. Currently, Mrs. Merens’ class is in the lead! There’s one week left and it’s not too late to join the fun. Contact Mrs. Jahng at kjahng@dps109.org if you’d like more information.
Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy tomorrow's beautiful weather!
-Marcie
3-5 Art Show this Wednesday, April 27th
3rd and 5th Grade Families, Last name A-M - 5:15- 5:35
3rd and 5th Grade Families, Last name N-Z - 5:35- 5:55
Fourth Grade Families + South Park Singers - 5:55-6:15
The 4th Grade Music Concert and South Park Singer production will begin at 6:30 p.m.
See you there!
Volunteer for Field Day
South Park's Field Day will be held on Friday, May 27th. Field Day volunteers are vital to our success each and every year. We know this year will be no different. If you are available to volunteer on Friday, May 27th, please complete the form below.
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
Calling 5th Grade Parents - Caruso Spirit Wear for Sale
Hello Future Blue Jays!
Get ready for when your student is a Blue Jay and order some spirit wear! Orders will be delivered to your school with your student's name on them for distribution this Spring. The store will close on Wednesday, April 27th at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tim Brodeur, Caruso Principal at tbrodeur@dps109.org.
Caruso Spirit Wear Student/ Family Store: https://carusoms-spiritwear.itemorder.com/
Important Dates
April 27 - Grades 3-5 Art Night from 5:15-6:15 pm
April 27 - 4th Grade Music Concert @ 6:30 pm
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, April 4/28.
Fill out this Google Form prior to 7 AM on THURSDAY, 4/28.
*Please note that if you have consented but want to opt out of a week, you must fill out the form every week.