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Las vacaciones de primavera han comenzado. Nos gustaría agradecer a nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de nuestra comunidad escolar por todo el trabajo y la dedicación que han demostrado. Una vez que regresemos, estaremos en la recta final haciendo ese empujón final hasta el fin del año escolar. Por favor, tómese el tiempo para relajarse y pasar tiempo de calidad con familiares y amigos durante este descanso.

Consulte el boletín adjunto para obtener información importante.

Spring Break has arrived, we would like to thank our staff, students, parents, and members of our school community for all the hard work and dedication you have demonstrated. Once we return, we will be in the home stretch making that final push to the end of the school year. Please take some time to relax and spend quality time with family and friends during this break.

Please see attached Newsletter for important information.

Monday, March 25 - March 29: Spring Break (No School)

Friday, March 29: Viet Nam War Veterans Day

Monday, April 1: Easter Monday (No School)

Tuesday, April 2: Classes Resume

Friday, April 12: Progress Reports Sent Home

Friday, April 19: Teacher Institute Day (No School for Students)

Monday, April 22: Earth Day

Tuesday, April 23: 2nd Grade Field Trip to The Irish American Center (information coming soon)

Friday, April 26: School District 104 "Día del niño" (more information coming soon)

All meetings are scheduled for 7pm on the second Wednesday of the month.

JOIN US!

April 10, 2024

Admin Center

May 8, 2024

HMS/Graves Multi-Purpose Room (Graves Spotlight)

June 12, 2024

Admin Center

As we wrap up Women's History Month we want to say

THANK YOU

to all the women out there for everything you do!

Especially our very own MUJERES MARAVILLOSAS

😁 Great news Graves parents, WE DID IT! 😁

We met our goal of having 20% parent participation on our 5 essentials survey. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to share your thoughts on the important elements of your child’s school. When these results are ready, we will be able to understand what we are doing well and what we need to improve on to make our school the best it can be.

This March, we are buzzing with excitement for Women's History Month! It's a fantastic opportunity to nurture social-emotional learning by celebrating the achievements of incredible women who dared to dream big and make a positive impact.

Throughout the month, your child will be exploring the stories of inspiring women – scientists, athletes, artists, leaders, and everyday heroes! We'll be discussing the qualities that make these women strong, resilient, and role models for us all.

Here's how you can participate at home!

• Talk about the women you admire: Who inspires you? Share stories about your mom, grandma, a favorite author, or a historical figure.
• Read books about amazing women: Many libraries and bookstores have wonderful children's biographies about inspiring women. Explore these together as a family!
• Create something together: Draw a picture, write a poem, or make a craft that celebrates a woman who inspires you.

Women's History Month is a chance to celebrate the power of believing in yourself and achieving your dreams. Let's work together to instill confidence and courage in our future generation!

• Let's hope the spring season brings us a decline in cold/flu/strep cases! Keep practicing good hand hygiene, it is the most important way to prevent the spread of viruses and communicable diseases!

• Loyola mobile van will be at Graves/HMS on April 9th, 2024. All appointments are booked! Thank you to the families who signed up! The van will return again in September. Stay tuned for more information!
• “Once a week, take a peek” We have seen an increase in lice cases at Graves.

• Head lice are a common problem, especially in elementary aged children. They spread easily from person to person, and sometimes are tough to get rid of.

• Head lice are annoying, but they're not dangerous and they don't spread disease.

• To help prevent/treat lice:

• Avoid head to head contact with others
• Don't try on hats that belong to other kids.
• Never share a comb, brush, barrettes, or other hair accessories. Use your own, and don't lend them to anyone else.
• Always use your own sleeping bag and pillow when sleeping away from home.
• When live lice is found, the health office will provide over the counter treatment when available.

• PreK and Kindergarten students will be sent home immediately when live lice is seen. Students grades 1-8 may finish the school day.

• Students must return to school with evidence of treatment evaluated by the school health office.

Have a healthy spring break! 😎

Click the "Health Services" tab on the SD104 webpage for school health documents, health related registration information, and a directory of nursing staff

https://www.sd104.us/page/health-services

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

See the below the state mandated requirements for each grade level:

Preschool

History/Physical/Immunizations Form & Lead Screening

Kindergarten

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

Vision Examination Form

Second Grade

Dental Examination Form

New to District

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

Vision Examination Form

Please review this months lunch menu with your child.

Now that the weather is getting nice out, students will continue going out for recess every day, when the weather permits. Please make sure that your child wears appropriate sweater/jacket to school.

Just a reminder that students should be taking care of their technology devices, especially when they taken home.

As stated in the student handbook the policy states:

The district will assume the cost of parts and labor associated with all repairs deemed due to natural failure. If the technical department determines a failure due to damage, the student will be responsible for any hardware costs needed to return the device to a functional state. The district will assume all labor costs associated with damage repairs. Cosmetic damage will not be charged or repaired.

• Sleeve/Cover Replacement ($10)
• Charger Replacement ($25)
• Keyboard Replacement ($25)
• Touch Screen Replacement ($115)
• iPad Replacement: ($300)
• Chromebook Replacement:

- $250 for a new device, Year 1

- $200 for a device that is 2 years old

- $150 for a device that is 3 years old

- $100 for a device that is 4 years old

It is VERY important the students bring their Chromebook, charged and ready to go every day.

The following Graves students were chosen to be our

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

as they have demonstrated how to be

-RESPECTFUL

-RESPONSIBLE

-SAFE

As a reminder, students may wear their "student of the month" T-Shirts with Blue Jeans on Fridays!

Please remember that the previous information is for students in grades Kindergarten-5th only.

For more information about our PreK program please contact the

Pre-School Director, Kathleen Dunn at 708-546-7151 or at kdunn@sd104.us