The Serena Scoop

• 🔢 3rd & 5th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  
• 🔢 IAR 3rd Grade Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  
• Choir Rehearsals 7:45-8:30AM
• Leadership Club 3:15-4:15PM
• Writing Club 3:15-4:15PM
• 1st Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
• 2nd Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
• Committee Of The Whole Meeting @ Normandy Villa 6:00PM

• 🔢 4th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  
• ✨5th Grade Glow Girls Club 3:15-4:15PM
• IAR 4th Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
• ⚡SH Step Rehearsal 3:15-5:00
• 🤖 Robotics Club 3:15-4:15PM
• IAR 5th Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
• 👾3rd Grade Game Club 3:15-4:15PM
• Musical Rehearsals 3:15-4:30PM
• Spanish Club 2.0 3:15-4:15PM 🦜

• 🔢 3rd & 5th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  
• ⚡SH Step Rehearsal 3:15-5:00PM
• 4th Grade Game Club 3:15-4:15PM 👾
• IAR 4th Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM

• 🔢 4th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  
• Music Rehearsals 3:15-4:30PM
• 💕 Serena Hills Black History Program and Choir Concert 6:00-7:00PM 💕

• 🎨Gifted Art CANCELLED
• 🔢 IAR 3rd Grade Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
• 1st Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
• 2nd Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
• IAR 5th Grade Tutoring

• Monday, March 3rd - Casimir Pulaski Day - District Closed
• Thursday, March 19th - Spring Picture Day 📸 🌷

💌 23rd Mason G.

💌 24th Giovanni B., Emmanuel J. & Ashton P.

💌 25th Sevien B. & Ava R.

💌 26th Madison S.

💌 27th Julian S.

💌 28th Victoria R.

March

🍀 1st Zoey B. & Cardiye W.

As we continue to work together to keep arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for everyone, we ask for your help in being mindful of our neighbors during drop-off and pick-up times.

Please remember to:

• Park only where permitted and avoid stopping on curbs.

• Stay off neighbors’ lawns and driveways.

• Avoid blocking driveways or entrances, even for a quick moment.

Our neighbors generously share their streets with us each day, and a little extra care goes a long way in showing respect for their homes and property. Together, we can assure safety for our students while also being considerate members of the Serena Hills community.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in keeping our school environment safe and neighborly! 🤩

For the comfort and well-being of our students, children will remain inside during the following weather conditions:

• Rain
• Temperature below 20°F
• Wind chill of 10°F or below
• Icy conditions
• Extremely high winds

Please make sure your child is dressed warmly with a coat, hat, gloves, and other appropriate layers to ensure they stay comfortable and safe. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep all children safe and prepared for the elements.

Breakfast/Lunch Funds can be added to your child's food account online via Skyward Family Access. Exact cash or check are accepted in the school office.

2025/2026 Fee's

Breakfast $ 1.85 per day

Lunch $3.75 per day

Milk Only $.050

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are available online via Skyward Family Access.

NOTE:

🚫 We do not allow any outside food service delivery such as UberEats, GrubHub DoorDash for students.

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Board of Education Briefs

Click the link below to see the latest Board of Education updates:

• January 2026
• October 27, 2025

The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for the efforts our tremendous staff make to be recognized in a big way and shared among everyone in our district! Our dedicated staff strives to make a positive impact on your child’s learning and life, so it is important to let everyone know of the excellent job that has been done.

Introducing #AboveAndBeyond in D161! Please CLICK HERE to read more about our program and nominate a staff member that has made a positive impact on your child’s or family’s life today...and beyond!

• Signing up for District 161’s text message alerts is quick and easy. Simply text the word “YES” to 67587 from the cell phone on which you wish to receive text messages. Please make sure that your cell phone number is up-to-date in Skyward. If you need to update your phone number, please contact the office at your child’s school. Click here for more information.

Arrival - 8:30AM

Instructional Day - 8:40-3:15PM

• Parents must call the office or email the administrative assistants by 2:15 p.m. if you need to make a change to your child's dismissal procedure (i.e., not riding the bus, not attending an after school program, etc.). The procedure helps to ensure the safe dismissal for all students.

• Serena Hills Office number - (708) 647-7300

Email: ereich@sd161.org
Website: https://www.sd161.org/o/serena-hills
Location: 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 647-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/district161sh