Sorrick Family Focus
Week of December 3, 2018
Weekly Update
We are excited to begin sharing our weekly Family Focus updates with you! Each week, these updates will be filled with timely information about school-wide and specific grade-level events. You will also see some fantastic photos of our students in action with the latest Tweets from our classrooms! We hope that these newsletters will foster a deeper home and school connection. Thank you for taking the time to read these updates!
NWEA MAP Testing
Monday begins the Winter administration of the NWEA MAP assessment. This online assessment, which was also administered in the Fall, measures growth and achievement in reading and math. We administer the NWEA MAP assessment to our kindergarten and first-grade students three times a year in order to continue monitoring their progress in these academic areas. At the end of testing, you will receive a report with your child's results. You can help at home by making sure your child is well rested and encouraging him or her to take their time on the test. Thank you for your continued support!
PTA
On Tuesday, there will be a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting at 9:15 AM. If you haven't already, please consider joining our PTA. Being a member of the PTA allows you to connect with other parents in the school and have a voice in the programs/activities that are sponsored. If you are interested in joining the PTA, please contact Heather Spaulding by emailing SorrickPTA@gmail.com. Please note that Popcorn Day and Birthday Books will be on Thursday, December 6th instead of Friday this week to accommodate the setup of Holiday Shop on the 7th.
TEAM Day
TEAM Day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th. As a reminder, our school hours are different on TEAM days. Arrival/dismissal times are as follows:
School Day: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AM Session
9:00 AM -11:00 AM
PM Session
12:00 PM -2:00 PM
Have a great week!
Your partner in education,
Natalie Profita
Principal of Sorrick School
Events This Week
Winter MAP Testing begins
Pajama Drive begins
Tuesday, December 4th
PTA Meeting at 9:15 AM
Wednesday, December 5th
TEAM Day - Early Dismissal
Thursday, December 6th
Popcorn Day
Birthday Books
Pre-K Family Fun Night (Game Night at Sorrick) 6:00-7:00 PM
Friday, December 7th
Cook-a-Book
Fun Pacs due
This Week's Breakfast Menu
This Week's Lunch Menu
Cougar Snapshots of the Week!
Follow us on Twitter @SorrickNPD117 to see the latest photos of our students doing amazing things at Sorrick School!
Sorrick School is in the Spirit of Giving!
Sorrick School will also be supporting the 5th Annual Toy Drive to give back to kids in the hospital and military families in need. The Toy Drive was started by Jaiden Henry, a Glen Oaks student, who dedicates his time and efforts during the holiday season bring smiles to kids in need. A collection box will be in the Sorrick office for those who wish to donate! For more information, visit www.kidspossibleworldwide.com and www.jaidenhenry.com.
5Essentials Survey for Parents
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey for parents will be available until February 15, 2019. This survey is to be completed by parents, guardians, or other caregivers with a child in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. The parent survey is available in both English and Spanish, and only takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. To take the survey please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey to begin.
If you have more than one child and they attend the same school, you may elect to participate multiple times. For parents with children enrolled in multiple schools, we recommend that they participate in the survey for each school. Only one parent per household may participate in the survey.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.
Sorrick Elementary School
Email: nprofita@npd117.net
Website: http://www.npd117.net/sorrick
Location: 7825 West 103rd Street, Palos Hills, IL, USA
Phone: (708)233-8200
Twitter: @SorrickNPD117