The Eagle's Nest

Hello Walsh Families!

Well it's Fall. The leaves put on their bright colors, the mornings start to get a little cooler and crisper, and when you ask your child to put on their jacket, they can't find it because it's here at school in the lost and found or in their locker with the other four jackets that you have given them recently!!! Please check out our lost and found, which is overflowing!!!

As we head into November, we will have our fall conferences. If you would like a virtual conference, contact your child’s teacher(s) directly. It is important that you meet with your child's teacher to discuss grade level progress, as well as what you can do to support your child at home.

Please read below about how we will be celebrating Halloween at Walsh on Tuesday, October 31.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Chris Smith, Walsh Principal

Mr. Robert Tucker, Walsh Associate Principal

Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27

• Red Ribbon Week/Spirit Week - see below

Wednesday, October 25

• Late Start - 7:50 AM
• Deadline to Order Pizza for October 31st Pizza Day

Friday, October 27

• Fire Prevention Assembly with Summit Fire Department
• Excellent Eagle Extravaganza - PBIS "Glow Party & DJ" Party for Good Behavior

Tuesday, October 31

• Halloween Festivities (see below)
• PFC Pizza Day

November 3 PBIS Non-Uniform Fundraiser

November 8 District 104 Board Meeting at Walsh - 7:00 PM

November 11 End of 1st Trimester

November 17 Report Cards Sent Home

November 20 Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1:00 - 7:00 PM (NO Student Attendance)

November 21 Teacher Institute Day - No Student Attendance

November 22, 23, 24 Thanksgiving Holiday - No Student Attendance

**Participation in Red Ribbon Spirit Week is not mandatory. If your child chooses not to participate, they should wear their school uniform.

Walsh students will be allowed to wear costumes to school on Tuesday October 31st. Please have your child come to school in their costume and with any makeup applied.

Your child’s safety is our first concern. We ask that you guide their selection of costumes and accessories in a manner that will allow them to comfortably work and learn throughout the day. If your child decides not to wear a costume, they can wear a school appropriate Halloween themed shirt (one that does not encourage violence).

Any items/costumes that encourage violence are inappropriate for children at school. Therefore, students will not be allowed to bring toy guns, swords, pitchforks, or other toy weapons.

Finally, please do not allow your child to bring candy on Halloween, or the day after.

Thank you for your cooperation. We are looking forward to an enjoyable day!

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 20 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There will be no student attendance on this day.

If you have not already done so, please contact your child's teacher to arrange for a time to meet to discuss grade level progress.

President: Luis V.

Vice president: Ian M.

Secretary: Santiago M.

Treasurer: Andrew V.

5th grade Class reps: Labib H., Isreal F., Omar R., Israel R., Madeleine R.

4th grade class reps: Evangeline D., Ariana T., Amina B., Monique C.

Walsh Elementary is thrilled to have "Soundtracks" perform for our students. This past week, we were introduced to Soundtracks by its creator, Jeff Handley. We will be having assemblies over the upcoming weeks to enjoy global music.

Soundtracks introduces elementary school students to the instruments, songs, and dances of traditional music from around the world, taking them on a cultural journey through music, maps, videos and active learning. Soundtracks programs introduce K-5th grade students to the fundamental elements of music shared by cultures around the world. Through the exploration of traditional instruments, songs, dances, and new art music students with little or no musical education can learn about rhythm, melody, harmony, listening, and expression. Through live performances, videos, maps and visual art creating powerful contexts the music accompanies the students on a creative journey around the world.

“Soundtracks empowers students with little or no music education to explore global cultures through music, art, and geography. The students hear live performances and meet FP musicians from Africa, India, China, and Latin countries. Through the use of videos, students discover many other important “World Music” stars and explore Art, Architecture, and Geography of each region.” - Jeff Handley, Lead Teaching Artist and Creator of Soundtracks.

This past week, we were introduced to Soundtracks by its creator, Jeff Handley. We will be having assemblies over the upcoming weeks to enjoy global music.

Check out the presentation below to learn more!

Please read the attachments below for our District E-Learning Plan, which will be implemented in case of an emergency day or snow day.

If your child is a bus rider and you decide you want to pick up your child at the end of the day, please call the office by 2:30 PM to notify our office staff.

This will allow us to assure that we get the message to your child and keep them off of the bus.

Thank you!

For the safety of our staff and students, please do not bring dogs onto school property. Thank you for your support!

We ask that parents do not sent in birthday treats for students to distribute. Thank you!

Students WILL be charged fees for damage/loss of technology items.

Fees are:

• Device Sleeve/cover - $10
• Charger - $25
• Touch Screen - $115
• Chromebook Device Replacement Cost - $250/new device; $200/2 years old; $150/3 years old; $100/4 years old (new devices are provided to 1st and 5th grades every year

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E-mail: parenthelpline@sd104.us

Phone: 708-458-0141

November 8, 2023 at Walsh School

December 13, 2023 at the Admin Center

January 10, 2024 at Walker

February 14, 2024 at the Admin Center

March 13, 2024 at Wharton

April 10, 2024 at the Admin Center

May 8, 2024 at Graves/HMS

June 12, 2024 at the Admin Center

Email: chsmith@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
Location: 5640 South 75th Avenue, Summit, IL, USA
Phone: 708-458-7165
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summitschooldistrict104/