The Eagle's Nest
Volume #52
April is "Autism Awareness Month". It is a time to celebrate differences and all that makes us unique.
Our PBIS Team is raising awareness about people with disabilities and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society. Today at school we had "Disability Awareness Day" for all of our students. Students had the opportunity to experience a variety of disabilities including: Vision Impairments, Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Hearing Impairments, Autism, Communication Impairments, and Intellectual Disabilities. Please talk to your child about what they learned in the various activities they participated in. Pictures will be posted in the next newsletter.
We truly believe in “Acceptance for All” in District 104!
Christine Smith, Walsh Principal
Upcoming Dates
- Late Start - 8:50 AM
Thursday, April 19
- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Old Town School of Folk Music (AM Only)
- Talent Show Family Performance - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, April 26
- Late Start - 8:50 AM
- Progress Reports Sent Home
Last Day for After School Programs
Last Day for Leadershop Program (Tuesdays & Thursdays) - Thursday, May 18
Last Day of School
Wednesday, May 31
It will be a Late Start (8:50 AM) and Early Dismissal (1:50 PM) Day.
District 104 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
April is Autism Awareness Month
Each year during the month of April, individuals and organizations across the globe celebrate Autism Awareness Month with events to educate local communities and raise public awareness about autism.
Almost 50 years have passed since the Autism Society held the first National Autism Awareness month in April of 1970. Since then, autism has become the fastest growing diagnosis in the world, with the diagnosis rate of children with autism increasing from 1 in every 2000 children in the 1970's and 1980's to 1 in every 68 children today.
District 104 Autism Awareness Day - April 21
Walsh March Students of the Month - Teamwork
Walsh Talent Show
Walsh Talent Show - Thursday, April 20
- Talent Show All School Assembly (Students and Staff Only) - 1:00 - 2:00 PM
- Talent Show Family Performance (All Families Welcome) -4:00 - 5:00 PM
The Remember Me Yearbooks online store will be open from 4/3/2023 through 4/28/2023. Each book costs $11.00. Books will be given to your child at the end of May.
To order your yearbook, follow these steps:
1. Go to order.remembermeyearbooks.com.
2. Enter your access key: BXZMTM9MZN
3. Enter your student's details and choose your quantity.
4. Proceed with checkout and place your order.
5. After placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation.
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners!
Thank you to all who participated!
Walsh All School Read - Charlotte's Web
We have fun activities planned throughout April and May that are centered around the book. These activities include: Charlotte's Web Spirit Week, an All School Field Trip to a real farm, a movie and treat day to watch the Charlotte's Web movie, and a "County Fair" fun day to end our festivities.
We kicked off our All School Read on Wednesday with a staff skit for all students in the gym!
Donation of Supplies
Family Reading Day - March 24
Thank You to Our Guest Readers at Walsh
Kathy Johnson
Troy Whalen
Susana Marquez
Sam Valmores
Sara Leone
Bethany Nunez
Armando Dominguez
Angela Lopez
Summit Fire Department
Mrs. Neboska's 4th Grade Lexia Superstars!
Cell Phones at School
The school and school district are not responsible for the loss, theft or damage to any electronic device brought to school.
Students in violation of this procedure are subject to the following consequences:
1. First offense – The device will be confiscated by school personnel. A verbal warning will be assigned. The student will receive the device back at the end of the day in the school office.
2. Future offense(s) – The device will be confiscated. A detention may be assigned. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified and required to pick up the device in the school office.
Please, No Treats and Snacks at Walsh
We ask that parents do not sent in birthday treats for students to distribute. Please read below, as taken from the 2022-2023 District 104 Handbook:
Treats & Snacks [K-5] 1.80 Due to health concerns and scheduling, no birthday treats are allowed. Treats will be limited to certain school-wide celebrations.
All treats and snacks must be store bought and prepackaged in individual servings. No homemade treats or snacks are allowed at school. Treats and snacks may not require refrigeration and must have a clearly printed list of ingredients on the packaging. We strongly encourage you to select a treat or snack with nutritional value. No products containing nuts are allowed.
Please help your child to be responsible for their device!
Fees are:
- Device Sleeve/cover - $10
- Charger - $25
- Touch Screen - $115
- Chromebook Device Replacement Cost - $250/new device; $200/2 years old; $150/3 years old; $100/4 years old (new devices are provided to 1st and 5th grades every year
Having problems with your child's device? Call or email the District Technology Department
District 104 App
Walsh Elementary School
Email: chsmith@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
Location: 5640 South 75th Avenue, Summit, IL, USA
Phone: 708-458-7165
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summitschooldistrict104/