January Family Playbook
Algonquin Family News
Algonquin Pre-K Families,
Happy New Year!! Welcome to the second half of the school year. We are so excited to start the new year off on the right foot! Now, is the time to reestablish those habits- get to bed on time and get to school every day !!
We miss your babies when they are not here with us!!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- January 11 Vision Board Making- 5:30-6:30
- January 15 - No School Martin Luther King Jr Day
- January 16 - 10:45 Early Dismissal - NO PM classes
- January 22 Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm @ 21st Century
Save the Dates
- February 6 - 10:45 Early Dismissal NO PM classes - Parent - teacher conferences 1:00-4:00
- February 13- All school field trip to Freedom Hall- Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus 9:30 and 1:30
- February 23- Celebrating Black History Program 9:30 and 1:30
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus story
- Please remember that our doors open at 7:50 for AM drop-off. Breakfast is served in the gym from 7:55- 8:15.
- If you arrive to Algonquin later than 8:15 you MUST sign your child into the office.
- If you need Childcare Services to fit your schedule, please contact our Family Engagement Team for resources.
- If you need to pick up your child before the 2:45 dismissal time - call the office before 2:30 PM that day so we can make sure your child is ready and waiting. Every minute of learning counts. so please try to limit early pickup if possible.
- We are building partnerships between school and home so attendance at school is very important. Our goal is to have 95% of our little scholars here every day. If your little can not be in school please call Ms. Lacy at 708-668-9250 to report an absence.
- If you are visiting you will need to sign in at the front office, present an ID for our safety check and wear a visitor lanyard. Visitors are expected to follow the visitor/parent code of conduct in the 23-24 Parent Student Handbook.
- If you need to visit a classroom or teacher, as a courtesy to the teachers ,we ask that you make arrangements at least 24 hours ahead
What are we serving this month ? Breakfast,Snack and Lunch Menus
What is my Pre-K scholar learning this month ?
Writing
Algonquin’s Vision: The educators of Algonquin will actively commit to creating a stimulating, language-rich environment that is developmentally appropriate, implements best practices, and is differentiated to meet the needs of every student. The classrooms will capture the individuality of the whole child, encourage students’ curiosity and creativity, and prepare them for future success.
Writing letters and name writing is a predictor of literacy success. Writing begins with making a mark . Give your child many opportunities to write with markers, chalk, crayons and finally pencils. They will start with scribbles then zigzags , letter like forms ,letter strings and finally some of the letters in their name.