Monday Morning Message -BH Primary
Monday, November 25, 2019
Big Hollow School District #38 Vision and Mission Statements
Mission: Inspiring a diverse school community to be passionate and empathetic learners.
Click here to link to the live document with our strategic plan goals and objectives.
12 Days Before Winter Break
Bathroom before buses
Academic Spotlight
Remember….. we are always looking for teachers to participate in our “Academic Spotlight” at the Board meetings. This consists of a 5-10 minute presentation on any topic that you would like to highlight related to your classroom or club. .
Big Hollow Family in Need
Good Morning Everyone,
I am sorry to bother you during this very busy time. I know you are all still processing your parent/teacher/student conferences and trying to complete your report cards. However, I would like to ask for your help on behalf of one of our Big Hollow families. I have a little boy in my room whose father as Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It was in remission, but has come back. The father has been unable to work for several months and is receiving treatments to battle his cancer. Since he is unable to work, the household income has been cut substantially and they find themselves in need of assistance. So of course I told her let us know how our awesome Big Hollow Community could help and we would do everything we could do to assist their family. She said what she really needed at this time are warmer clothes for her kids. She has a 6 year old boy in my class and she also has a 15 year old son. If there is any way possible you could help this family out, it would be greatly appreciated. The boy in my class wears 7-8 in pants and shirts and his shoe size is children’s 11 or 12. The mom said her 15 year old son wears 2x (adult sizing) in shirts and sweaters. He wears XL in athletic type pants and a size 38 in regular pants. His shoe size is an adult size 10. Both boys like to wear those athletic type pants, but whatever you can give would be so appreciated. I will put a bin/box in the primary teacher's lounge with a label marked “Donations for Big Hollow Family”. You can place any of your donations there. Please know that this family is really struggling financially and all she asked for help with is some warm clothes for her children. Please keep this family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time.
I thank you so much for your time and thank you in advance for all your help and support.
Have a great day,
Janine Vasica
Goal Setting
PBIS
S - Safety
T - Take Responsibility
A - and
R - Respect
Acknowledge inappropriate behavior every time. This doesn't mean that everything has to be written up as a minor or a major, but inappropriate behavior cannot be ignored!
PD during prep time
If you are given the opportunity for prep time make-up, it's completely ok to switch up your lesson plans and allow your students time on Lexia or Dreambox or MyOn. I know that Jen works really hard to give as much notice as possible, but sometimes there just isn't much advance notice. Let me know if you have any questions.
Help Desk Tickets
For Nightly Cleaning needs - Please use this link
For Technology needs - email helpdesk@bighollow.us -
Please include the following
Your name, or the name of who you are putting a ticket in for
Your building
Your room number
What days and time(s) we can come in
As many details of the problem as possible
DON’T EMAIL MATT OR ALEX DIRECTLY
Academic Enrichment Clubs
Please complete the Academic Enrichment Club approval form here if you'd like to offer a club to students after school this year. Please contact me if you have any questions. I will need these forms completed and submitted ASAP. Remember- pay is $50 per hour. Thanks!
School Improvement Planning Process
Important Dates
November 26 - Illinois Youth Dance Theatre performance during PE classes
November 26 - Turkey Bingo 2:55 pm
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 4 - CIA PD 12:20-3:30 first grade - J108
December 4 - Cultural Fair and Book Fair
Dec. 5th (Thursday)- Dress in the Holiday Spirit
Dec. 6th (Friday)- Wear a Rock & Roll Shirt
December 6 - Staff Meeting 1:40-2:40 - bullying prevention training - second step
December 7 - PTO Vendor Fair
Dec. 9th (Monday)- Wear White
Dec. 10th (Tuesday)- Wear you favorite Winter Socks
Dec. 11th (Wednesday)- Wear your favorite Flannel
Dec. 12th (Thursday)- Ugly Sweater Day
Dec. 13th (Friday)- Wear something shiny, sparkly or bright
Dec. 16th (Monday)- Wear Red and White
Dec. 17th (Tuesday)- Wear Green
Dec. 18th (Wednesday)- Wear something with your favorite movie character
December 18 - 1st grade Winter Showcase
Dec. 19th (Thursday)- Dress in the Holiday Spirit
Dec. 20th (Friday)- Wear Pajamas
December 20- ER day 1:30 pm
February 7 - Staff Meeting 1:40-2:40 Child Protection Training - second step
April 30 - Wellness Fair
Meeting Dates
Thursday, December 19
Thursday, January 16
Thursday, February 20
Thursday, March 19
Thursday, April 16
May - SIP days
PBIS tier 1 - 8:10-8:35 am
Wednesday, December 18
Wednesday, January 15
Wednesday, February 19
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, April 15
Wednesday, May 20
PBIS SubCommittees - 8:10 - 8:35 am
Wednesday, December 11
Wednesday, January 8
Wednesday, February 12
Wednesday, March 11
Wednesday, April 8
Wednesday, May 13
PBIS Data Committee - 8:10-8:35 am
Monday, December 16
Monday, January 13
Friday, February 14
Monday, March 16
Monday, April 13
Monday, May 18
PBIS Tier 2
Wednesday, November 25
Wednesday, December 16
Wednesday, January 22
Wednesday, February 26
Wednesday, March 16
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, May 26
PTO news
To sign up for updates from PTO, visit their website - bighollowpto.com
Access Code: USAWNE
Here you will be able to access the student directory, pto and classroom sign-ups, online store, and access the calendar for all of our events.
If you see a PTO member, please stop them and SAY THANK YOU!!! :)
Check out the Big Hollow PTO website here: https://bighollowpto.ptboard.com/
Mrs. Lenayn Janusz, Principal
Relationships matter! Choose kind!
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