Black Bear Bulletin
December 6, 2019
Hello Ardmore Families:
Our monthly newsletter will provide you important updates, upcoming events, and other items of interest. In addition to the school’s website, it’s the best way to stay informed. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our school office and speak to our school secretary, Kristie Matwij, or ask for me.
Thanks for your support,
Kara Dohman, Principal5 Essentials- We need 20 more people to take the survey to meet our goal!!!
Dear Parent,
This is a reminder to participate in the parent survey supplement, part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child. School reports will only present aggregated information of how parents and students responded as a whole.
A parent survey report will be generated if at least 20 percent of parents respond to the survey. While the parent data will not be made public, the parent report will be made available to the district and will enable them to make considerations based on the responses. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Again, your identity and individual survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
Teachers and 4th through 12th graders throughout Illinois are taking the teacher and student 5Essentials Survey. School-level 5Essentials Reports will be generated if teachers and/or students meet their 50 percent response-rate thresholds. These research-based reports will be sent to schools and districts in March and will also be included in the State School Report Card, released statewide in the fall.
Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ to take the parent survey.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact 5Essentials Customer Support at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.
Winter Weather Procedures
The decision to close school in District 4 is based on the District’s ability to safely operate the schools. If the buses can operate, the parking lots are cleared of snow, the staff can get to school, and the schools are accessible and warm, then District 4 will try to keep the schools open so parents will know their children are safe at school while they are at work.
When extreme weather conditions are present, parents should supervise their children at bus stops and ensure they don’t remain in the cold too long. Parents should be aware that in extreme cold or snowy conditions, some bus delays will occur. It is also very helpful if parents clear sidewalks and bus stops near their homes.
Warm Up to a Good Book and Read Family Night!
Join us for Ardmore’s “Warm Up with a Good Book” event on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This event is provided to help you and your family discover the joy of learning together in a fun way. Please join us for this amazing opportunity to read a book together, discover and explore technology, make a snowflake craft, and enjoy family activities related to our winter theme.
Winter Classroom Parties
Classroom teachers will be reaching out to parents for volunteers. Only parents who are volunteering will be allowed in the classrooms.
Dogs On School Property
Due to safety and allergy concerns, dogs and other animals are not allowed on school property.
Please refer to page 21 in your school handbook.
Science Night
WHAT: First Annual Science Night with hands-on
experiments
WHO: Open to all Addison School District 4 students,
grades K-8
WHEN: Thursday, March 5, 2020, from 6 pm to 8 pm
Save the Date
WHERE: Indian Trail Middle School
How can you help? Look out for volunteer opportunities.
We are currently collecting paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls and
wrapping paper rolls for one of the experiments. Please send these
items to your child(s) school.
See attached flyers below!
Holiday Gift Card Order
We are happy to announce our latest opportunity for the upcoming holidays. Ardmore School will be participating in Gift Card fundraising. Attached, you will find an order form where you can order local and national gift cards. With each card sold, our school will make a profit. We are asking families to offer gift cards to family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to help raise funds for Ardmore.
Facts about gift cards
- Gift cards shown are the same cards purchased directly from the vendors
- Gift cards have no expiration dates or fees
- Gift cards may be redeemed in stores nationwide, online or catalog sales
Reasons to buy Gift Cards
- Gift cards are always the right size and color
- They make GREAT teacher gifts!!
- Great for holiday gift-giving
- Purchase gift cards for everyday purchases such as groceries and gas
Remember, with EVERY gift card purchase, a PROFIT is made!
Our fundraising campaign starts on November 18th, 2019
Order forms and monies are due no later than December 9th, 2019. Please make checks payable to Ardmore PTA.
Gift Cards will be delivered the week of December 16th.
Just in time for the holidays
Thank you for your support!
Student Council News
Hat and mitten tree donations needed!!
Please send in hats and mitten/glove donations starting Dec. 5th - January 31st!
Scarves would be nice too!
Crazy Hair Day- Dec. 12th
PJ Day- Dec. 19th
Green& red ugly sweater day-Dec. 20th
PBIS Updates
The "Splatter Character" trait for December/January is Friendliness. Teachers will review and teach this trait for the month of December and January.
Tues. 12/10 Ardmore's Warm-up with a good book! 5:30-7 PM
Tues. 12/17 PTA Meeting 6 pm
Wed. 12/18 Board Meeting
Mon. 12/23-Mon. Jan. 6th- Holiday Break
Mon. 1/6- Teacher's Institute
Tues. 1/7- 1st Day back to school
Lunch Money
When sending in lunch money, please make sure it is in an envelope or baggie with your child's name and teacher.
Absence Line
Please call 630/458-2938 to report your child’s absence. The attendance line is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Ardmore Information
Email: kdohman@asd4.org
Website: https://ardmore.asd4.org/
Location: 644 South Ardmore Avenue, Addison, IL, USA
Phone: 630-458-2900
Facebook: ArdmoreElementarySchool
Twitter: @ardmoreschool4