May 2010
Dear Parents,
Where did the year go? I cant believe that we are in the final weeks of school. It has been a great year and I know the last few weeks will be just as good. I would like to remind everyone again to be aware of the construction along 91st Street. This could be a hazard when dropping students off and picking them up. I have noticed that many parents are now using 92nd Street as an alternative. This has increased traffic and we need to exercise extra caution because of this. I would like to take this opportunity to suggest that the students walk to school if possible. This will provide them with some fresh air and exercise and a chance to burn off a small amount of excess energy. If this is not a possibility, another thought would be to car pool with a neighbor. The fewer cars we have at school during the construction decreases the chances of an accident.
As May begins, so does the last universal screening of Aimsweb and also the spring MAP testing. Aimsweb testing will be done the week of May 3rd. MAP testing will begin the same week and run through May 21st. Please try to have your child attend school regularly during this time. Results from these two assessments will be sent home by the end of the year. We have found both of these assessments to be helpful in providing support for students that need remediation and enrichment.
The end of the year also includes field trips. I would like to remind those families that have outstanding fees to make payment or update arrangements for payment at the Business Office. You can reach the Business Office at 708-423-0950 extensions 2110, 2111, or 2112. Students that have outstanding balances and have not made updated arrangements or paid their fees in full will not be allowed to attend any field trip.
Some upcoming dates you should mark on your calendar are:
May 6th Spring musical - grades 4-6 6:30
May 7th Market Day pick-up - 3:00
May 12th Calendar change This is a full day of attendance for all students
May 19th Board of Education Meeting - 7:00
May 28th 11:30 dismissal for grades 1-6 No kindergarten attendance
May 31st Memorial Day No student attendance
June 1st Fee statements for 2010-2011 school year will be sent home with students
June 3rd - 6th Grade Awards Night 6:30
June 7th Field Day
June 8th Awards Day for grades Kdg. 5 9:00
June 9th Clerical Day No student attendance
June 10th Last day of school 9:30 dismissal
June 16th Board of Education Meeting 7:00
The school office will close on June 21st. It will reopen on August 9th.
Important summer dates to mark are:
August 12th New Student Registration at CJHS - 9400 S Sawyer 1:00-3:00, and 5:00-7:00 Please bring your childs original birth certificate, social security number, and proofs of residency
August 13th, 14th, 17th, and 18th Returning Student Registration and Residency Verification CJHS 9400 S Sawyer
Hours August 13th and 17th 9:00-12:00, 1:30-3:30, and 5:00-7:00
August 14th and 18th 9:00-12:00 and 1:30-3:30
August 20th - Information Pick-up Day Northwest School 11:30-3:30 and 4:30-6:00 You must verify residency at CJHS on the dates listed above in order to pick up your childs information on August 20th.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your help and support throughout the year. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Sincerely,
Mr. Stanton
Principal