Bridgeview School Bulletin
November 2023
Dates to Remember
November 1st Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued (electronically)
November 2nd Picture Retake Day
November 5th Daylight Savings Ends (Fall Back 1 Hour)
November 8th Lockdown Drill @ 9:00AM
November 9th 3rd & 4th Grade Music Showcase @ 6:00PM (Bridgeview School Gymnasium)
November 13th through November 21st Scholastic Book Fair
November 14th Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00PM (District Office)
November 20th NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE; Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 1:00PM-8:00PM
November 21st NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE; Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 10:00AM-4:00PM
November 22nd through November 24th NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 27th Story Bus comes to Bridgeview (Kindergarten - 2nd Grades)
November 28th Erin's Law Presentations
Hello Bobcat Families!
We have added a new option for attendance reporting. While guardians will still be able to call in, we are also offering an attendance form for families to submit attendance digitally. If your student will be absent, please use this Attendance Reporting Form or call us at 708-496-8713 to report the absence.
Thank you!
Bridgeview Office Staff
From the Desk of Mrs. Del Prete
Hello Bridgeview Families,
I can't believe that we are in the thick of fall! The weather has changed, the trees are losing their leaves, and winter is knocking at our door. With the start of November, we have closed out Q1 and have moved on to Q2. Staff is working diligently to provide support to your learners as they gain more skills and begin to master concepts that may have been brand new to them at the start of this year.
Along with the close of Q1, it is important for you to be sure that you have access to your child(ren)'s grades through our PowerSchool Parent Portal. Everyone has already created a log in to the portal. It is what you used for registering your child for school this year. If you have not done so already, please be sure to log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal to review the latest report card, which was released today (November 1st).
Later this month we will hold our Parent/Teacher Conferences. This is a great time to sit down for a brief period of time to discuss your child(ren)'s progress so far this school year. We are offering conferences in-person or from a virtual platform to help accommodate your needs. Information on how to sign up will be released very soon!
Thank you always for your support, love, and care for our staff and students.
Until next month,
Candice
Erin's Law Presentations
Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades pre-K through 12.
Tom Kress, a survivor of abuse and motivational speaker, has been assisting our schools in implementing this mandate for the past several years. This program, entitled the POWER Project is developmentally appropriate and aligned with learning standards. The focus of his presentation is to teach children basic skills to keep them safe from dangerous or abusive situations. The concepts that will be discussed are:
• Distinguishing safe from unsafe touches
• Safety rules at home and school
• Saying “NO”
• Safe/Unsafe secrets
• Telling a trusted adult
Mr. Kress will be presenting at Bridgeview Elementary School on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
All children will participate in this presentation. If you prefer that your child opt-out of the Erin's Law prevention education session, please complete this electronic form or send back the paper form that will come home in a few weeks in your child's backpack.
Haga clic aquí para ver la carta en español.
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Food for Thought...
Does Your Child Have a Cell Phone at School?
Does your child have a cell phone with them when they are at school? If so, we need you to fill out our online Cell Phone Permission Form. By clicking here and filling out the form, you are giving your permission for your child to have their phone at school. You are also acknowledging our Cell Phone rules/policies.
For Our Bus Riders
Relevant Resources for Parents
Don't Be Late!
8:10AM 1st Bell
8:15AM Tardy Bell
2:30PM School Dismissed
All students arriving late to school (after 8:15AM) must report to the office for a tardy slip. Every 5th tardy a note will be sent home. Continuous tardiness may constitute other disciplinary consequences. Our goal is for all students to arrive at school on time each day. When students are late, they miss instructional opportunities. Please keep in mind that students arriving after 9:15AM are no longer considered tardy, but will instead receive a half day absence.
Being late is detrimental to all students' learning, especially if it occurs on a consistent basis. Be sure to do all you can to prevent tardiness. Your child will thank you for it!
Lawn Care Application Notice
Calling All Substitutes!
Indian Springs SD #109 is looking to add to its list of available substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. If you are interested in being a substitute in our school district, please contact Marilyn Leja, School District Receptionist, at (708) 796-8700. The eligibility requirement to be a substitute teacher is to possess a teaching license or substitute teacher license (the substitute teacher license requires a Bachelor's Degree). The eligibility requirement to be a substitute paraprofessional is to possess a paraprofessional license. Feel free to contact Marilyn Leja for further details.
Bridgeview Elementary School
Email: cdelprete@isd109.org
Website: www.isd109.org
Location: 7800 S Thomas Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708-496-8713
Twitter: @BVGoBobcats
Instagram: @BVGoBobcats