Blossoms Newsletter
January/February 2021
Director's Corner
I hope your holidays were relaxing and that you had the opportunity to enjoy one another's company. We are busy here at Blossoms preparing for a hybrid learning model. We have ordered personal protective equipment (PPE), we are set to become a rapid test site for staff in February, and we are creating conditions for a safe return to our classrooms. You should have received a call from your child's classroom teacher regarding your choice to return to in person instruction or remain remote. We will have a schedule to reduce class sizes and allow for cleaning. I will be hosting a town hall in February to address any questions you might have regarding our return to in person. Please check Class Dojo periodically for updates regarding this town hall.
As always, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call @ 708-758-4762 or email me at twalton@d168.org.
For our children,
Mrs. T. Walton
Director of Early Childhood, CCSD 168
Black 'Her'story Program and Meals
For more information go to the district website and click on the "News" section.
Meal Registration
Black History Program
Programa de Historia Afroamericana
D168 Excels Recipient
Mrs. Correll and Mrs. Walton, Director of Early Childhood
D168 Excels Recipient, Mrs. Correll
Mrs. Correll and Mrs. Wordlaw, Teacher Team
Important Dates
2/12- Parent/Child Activity Day @ 9am
2/15- No School- President's Day
2/18- Black 'Her'story Program meal pickup from 3:30pm-4:45pm @ Rickover (You must register)
2/18- Black 'Her'story Program will stream at 5pm
2/22- Board of Education Meeting @ 7pm
2/26- Town Hall- Return to in-person @ 12pm.
Nutrition Nuggets
- Asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex vitamins, potassium and zinc.
- An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana.
- Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange and almost as much calcium as whole milk, and the calcium is better absorbed!
- Celery is the best vegetable source of naturally occurring sodium.
- Kale contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from macular degeneration.
- To increase the protein in peanut butter, Brewer’s yeast can be mixed in - a useful tip for vegetarians.
- Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building the immune system.
- Lemons are considered one of the world's healthiest foods - one lemon contains your daily dose of vitamin C, it cleanses the liver, boosts your immunity and aids in weight loss. Try adding it to a mug of warm water to kick start your day!
- Eggs contain the highest quality food protein known. All parts of an egg are edible, including the shell which has a high calcium content.
- The mushroom is the only non-animal natural source of vitamin D.