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Weekly Updates 2/22/2021-2/26/2021
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Ann Reid Families,
We are very excited to announce that this week for Learning Commons we will have a special guest author, Melodee Barnes. Melodee will read us her very own book, Dear Curly Hair. Due to the short week, ALL students will have LC on Thursday, February 25th.
Mrs. Barnes is offering a special price on her book for Ann Reid families. You can order the book using the link provided in Mrs. O’Neill’s google slides. Books will be signed by the author and delivered to Ann Reid for distribution. Please send a message to Mrs. O’Neill if you have any questions. Author Visit Information
Our current programming is designed to educate students online and in-person on specific days of the week. Children may only attend online on the days for which they are scheduled or if they are quarantined. Families are asked to call in their absence for any other reason. 630-848-5372
Upcoming Dates and Reminders:
- 2/22&23 – Parent-Teacher Conferences + No School
- Parent-Teacher Conferences are time for families to virtually meet with teachers and discuss their student’s progress and next steps.
- Author Visit for All Students
- Author Melodee Barnes visits your classroom’s LC time
- Author Visit Information
- 2/26 – No School – Institute Day
School News and Resources
Newsletter from the Ann Reid Health Office
Bus contact information, procedures, and FAQs – BUS INFORMATION
List of IMPORTANT DATES for the school year.
Children will be bundled up and play outside any time the temperature feels above 0 degrees.
Curbside meal pickup is available through the end of the year for anyone in district 203. Naperville 203 curbside meal pickup
Virtual Screening Flyer - Naperville #203 educators will screen your child’s development and share results with you.
Attendance
- Every winter, bad weather — snow, slush, freezing temperatures — can present challenges to getting children to school. Develop back up plans for getting your children to school in bad weather.
- If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please call the Attendance Line at 630-848-5372.
- Help your child succeed in preschool: Build the habit of good attendance. Early school success goes hand in hand with good attendance.
- You can make the most of preschool by supporting your child to log-on every day.
Ann Reid Home and School News
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
· Virtual Social Event: This Wednesday, 2/24 with Lil’ Beast Ninjas
· 100th Day of School Celebration Activities 100th day crowns & 100th day necklace
· Once Upon A Shot photo sessions flyer
· RaiseRight gift card program: RaiseRight Flyer & RaiseRight instructions
· Winter donations drive: ongoing. New and like new donations of winter clothes Winter Drive SignUpGenius
· Spirit Wear sale: ongoing Mask Sale Flyer, Spirit Wear Flyer & Spirit Wear Website
· H&S volunteer Google Form English version & Spanish version
· Virtual H&S meeting: March. All are welcome. Request Zoom link from arecchs.secretary@gmail.com
H&S would like to thank everyone who attended our virtual meeting last week. Please submit your nomination for next year’s ARECC H&S board members and chairpersons at the school office. Our next virtual meeting is in March. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Darci Tee arecchs.secretary@gmail.com for the zoom link, agenda and to request previous meeting minutes.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Butter Braid Fundraiser last week. Orders will be delivered to the school and can be picked up on March 4th. Please contact Lauren Livernois if you have any questions, arecchs.vicepresident@gmail.com
This Wednesday, 2/24 at 6-6:45pm Zoom to the Ninja Class with Lil’ Beast Ninjas. Lil Beast Ninjas flyers
Our next virtual social event will be Zoom to Naperville Trucks in March. Families can watch a prerecorded truck tour with a Q&A session at the end. Please submit your student’s questions to Jami Copeland at arecchs.president@gmail.com.
Please join us for a dine out at Chick-fil-A on March 3rd in the Fox Valley Center in Aurora. All sales generated through the Chick-fil-A app between the hours of 4-8pm will count toward this fundraiser so please spread the word. Text a friend or neighbor and offer to pick up and drop off their order since you’ll be there anyway. Just remember to place to order though the app and not at the drive-thru. No promo code necessary. Contact Lauren Livernois with questions at arecchs.vicepresident@gmail.com.
Together We Can. Together We Will.
Andrew J. McCree
Our mission is to partner with families and the community to ensure all young children in D203 receive high quality play-based learning experiences to nurture independence, collaboration, critical thinking, and social skills.
Email: amccree@naperville203.org
Website: www.naperville203.org/AnnReid
Location: 1011 South Naper Boulevard, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 420-6899
Twitter: @AnnReidDucks