Big Hollow Schools
Big Hollow Primary and Elementary May 24, 2019
Lenayn Janusz, Principal
2018-2019 School year
Michelle Hetrovicz, Principal
Big Hollow School District Mission and Vision
Our Vision: "Big Hollow School District #38 will be a model of student achievement for elementary school districts in the State of Illinois."
Our Mission: "Inspiring a diverse school community to be passionate and empathetic learners."
Yearbook Sales Continue!
NEW DROP OFF PROCEDURES- STARTING MAY 28th
Parents and Guardians,
Due to concerns about the traffic congestion on Nippersink Rd during morning drop off, we will be implementing a change for the weeks of May 28 - June 4. It is our hope that this change will remedy that traffic congestion and continue to provide for a safe drop off for our students.
Beginning on Tuesday, May 28th, ONLY Big Hollow school buses will use the drop off/fire lane in front (west side) of Big Hollow Primary and Elementary Schools.
Parents who wish to park and walk their child in should continue to park in FRONT (west side) of the school and must walk their child all the way to the front doors. Parents will need to exercise caution when walking between school buses and must only walk in the cross walks.
Parents who would like to drop their child off will enter the parking lot at the entrance to Big Hollow Middle School ONLY. Please proceed to the drop off lane behind (east side) Big Hollow Primary and Elementary Schools which will be clearly marked with large yellow drop off signs and cones.
Please ONLY drop your child off in between the large yellow drop off signs.
Do not drop your child off before the large yellow signs.
Do not drop your child off after the large yellow signs.
Children must exit vehicles on the curb side only.
Parents must not exit the vehicle.
Once your child has exited the vehicle, please pull forward as soon as it is safe to do so. Please do not stop and wait for your child to enter the building.
There will be two ways to exit. Option 1: continue past the elementary playground and exit towards the bus lot. Option 2: continue past the soccer field and exit at the entrance to Big Hollow Middle School.
Thank you for following these procedures so that we can continue to ensure a safe arrival for all of our students and staff.
Afternoon pick up procedures will remain the same.
Spelling Bee Winners & Runners Up
Winner: Teagan Lord
Runner-up: Stella Capulong
Winner: Xander Paz
Runner-Up: Lakin Sexton
Winner: Harper McMillan
Runner-up: AJ Wirth
Winner: Daniel Hayes
Runner–up: Haylie Blake
Winner: Josh Bactol
Runner-Up: Perry Hansen
Winner: P.J. Brown
Runner-up: Chloe Evens
Winner: Shohina Ergasheva
Runner-up: Jack Kuester
Winner: Payton Govea
Runner-up: Davlat Ergashev
We are pleased to announce our 4th grade winners and runners up!:
Winner: Alexis Kintis
Runner-up: Evelyn Vasey
Winner: Anisah Lawrence
Runner-up: Gabrielle Saavedra
Winner: Daniel Reyes
Runners-up: Karis Packard
Winner: Aliyah Phachan
Runner-up: Adam Zavorski
Winner: Michael Haran
Runner Up: Isabella Lopez
Winner: Caylah Sanchez
Runner-up: Ani Jasinski
Winner: Sophie Connealy
Runner-up: Kaylee Cuellar
Winner: Lauren Schweitzer
Runner-up: Fenix Paz
Free Summer Meals
The Round Lake Area Public Library is excited to announce a partnership with Northern IL Food Bank to provide fresh and free lunches to area children from June 3- August 16. No tickets or sign-ups required. Just show up between 11:30 am-12:30 pm Monday-Friday for lunch.
· The food bank provides one box lunch per child daily on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
· Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver over the age of 14 while in the library.
· No lunch on Thursday, July 4, due to the Fourth for the July holiday.
· We will finish each week with a FUN FRIDAY after-lunch activity planned by a community partner! All FREE!
You can find more information as the date approaches on their website here:
http://www.rlalibrary.org/index.php/classes-events/free-summer-meals
and via their social media platforms
https://www.facebook.com/rlaplibrary/
Diaper Drive
BIG HOLLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT #38
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
DISPOSABLE DIAPER DRIVE
MAY 27 – 30, 2019
Big Hollow Bus Drivers will be collecting Disposable Diapers and will be donating them to Grant Township. The week of May 27 – 30, 2019, we are asking that if you have donations of diapers to give them to your child’s bus driver when they pick-up/drop-off your students.
School Supply Ordering for 2019-2020 School Year
Elementary Countdown to Summer
Outside Day -Tuesday, May 28 - Do something with your class outside
(weather permitting) Reading, walk the nature park, extra recess,
sidewalk chalk math. The possibilities are endless.
Camouflage day -Wednesday, May 29 - Let's dress to impress.
Exercise Day -Thursday, May 30 - Dress for exercising and take
movement/exercise breaks throughout the day.
All Star Day - Friday, May 31 - Dress for your favorite sport or sports team,
read a story about an athlete, or play a game of kickball.
Neon Day - Monday, June 3 - Dress in Neon Colors and brighten your day
Primary School Countdown
The primary building will be celebrating a countdown to summer! Here is the line up if your child would like to participate:
May 27 Memorial Day- No School
May 28 U USA Day -wear red, white, and blue
May 29 V Visit Day- Kindergarten will visit First Grade
May 30 W Walking Day- we will walk around the school
May 31 X Xtra recess Day
June 3 Y Yellow & Year End Day- wear yellow and help clean up the class
June 4 Z Zip Up & Zoom out day- zip up your backpack and zoom out!
Ticks
Happy Spring!! Unfortunately with the warmer weather, tick season is upon us. We do our best to ensure students do not become exposed to ticks while at recess. However, it is always a good idea to be aware and check your children for ticks after they arrive home from school. Thank you for your help!
PTO NEWS!
Website/information
If you haven't already, we hope you will sign up at our website www.bighollowpto.com. By signing up you will receive newsletters, volunteer signups, etc! It's the easiest way to get information!
Cindy Haran - President & VP Of Events - cindyharan@bighollowpto.com
Communicates openly with the parents, administration, teachers, and community to create a strong, supportive PTO for Big Hollow. Oversees spirit wear sales, sponsorship requests and assists with event planning and execution. Executes and plans the Back-to-School Bash, etc.
Oversees the planning and execution of all events hosted by the Big Hollow PTO.These events include the Back to School Blast, the Children’s Resale, GLOW BINGO, FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHTS, Pizza Throwdown and Holiday Festival and so much more!
VP of Fundraising-Katie Hart
Volunteer Coordinator- Jerilyn Leonard
Jean Hayes - Secretary - jeanhayes@bighollowpto.com
Creates agendas and takes minutes for all PTO meetings. Organizes all files, PTO calendars, and drives and maintains the website for the Big Hollow PTO. Oversees Big Hollow Book Fairs.
Sarah Johnsonbaugh - Treasurer - sarahjohnsonbaugh@bighollowpto.com
Updates expenditures and income of the Big Hollow PTO. Maintains the PTO’s status as a 501c3 charity. Handles all banking responsibilities of the Big Hollow PTO.
Katie Pfisterer- District Liaison - katiepfisterer@bighollow.us
Communicates between the teachers and the PTO to make sure the logistics of events coordinate with the plans of District 38.
#onedistrictonecommunity
#BHWARRIORPRIDE
PLEASE PARTNER WITH US!!!
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Michelle Hetrovicz at the Elementary School 8477405321, or Mrs. Lenayn Janusz at the Primary School 8477405320 if you are interested.
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Follow Big Hollow Primary on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BigHollowPri/
Instagram @BigHollowPri
Twitter @BigHollowPri
Follow Big Hollow Elementary School on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/bighollowelem Instagram @bighollowelementary
Twitter @bighollowelem
Donations from Office Max
Parents- if you are interested in helping us get donations from Office Max, we would love your assistance! Office Max/Office Depot donates 5% back to Big Hollow School District when you make purchases at their stores! You just have to provide the school ID when you shop online, in-store, or by phone:
BHSD Primary: ID #70115039
BHSD Elementary: ID #70032818
BHSD Middle: ID #70032817
Important Dates
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
May 29- 8th grade graduation
June 3- Elementary Grade level assemblies
June 4- Last Day of School
Please click HERE for the 19-20 school year calendar.