Mechanics Grove School

IAR (Illinois Assessment for Readiness) Schedule

Please see the letter below about IAR that is coming soon.

March 16th, 18th, 19th- 5th Grade Illinois Science Assessment

April 1, 2, 7- Math IAR Sessions

April 6 and 8- English Language Arts Sessions

We appreciate your support in being sure that your child wears comfortable clothes, eats breakfast at home or at school, and gets a good night sleep the night before. All students need to have earbuds or headphones at school.

5th graders MUST bring their chrome books in fully charged every day.

Surprise Letter for Your Child

On Friday, February 20th you received an envelope with your child's name on it. We are asking everyone to use the letter template included and write your child a note to encourage their effort and hard work on the upcoming IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness). Please write the note, seal the envelope, and then send it back to school. THANK YOU!

MARCH MADNESS!

Is your March basketball bracket already falling apart?

Perfect. You’ll have better odds here.

This isn’t the basketball tournament — it’s our month-long PTO raffle fundraiser supporting Mundelein District 75 students!

Throughout the month of March, we raffle off AMAZING prizes — including electronics, gift cards, family fun adventures, party packages, themed baskets, and more — all while raising funds to support our D75 schools!

Purchase tickets here, now through the end of March:
1 for $10
3 for $25
15 for $100

We go LIVE on Facebook multiple times a week to draw winners, so be sure to follow the PTO page and tune in!

Tickets purchased by 10PM the night before a drawing are entered into the upcoming drawing.

The best part?
Your ticket stays in all month unless it wins — so even if your team gets knocked out… you’re STILL in the game here.

More tickets = more chances to win.
No sports knowledge required.

For information about our sponsors or sponsorship opportunities, visit: Mundelein 75 PTO – March Madness

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!

We miss you when you are not at school!
MG is stronger when more students are present! Learning can progress together when all of our students are here.
Our building goal is to have 90% of our students at school on a daily basis (students do get sick). At 120 days of school we are at 85% of our students attending on a daily basis. Please think twice when deciding to have students stay home.
Together we are better!

A Note from our Social Workers

Supporting Independence: Preparing Kids for the Real World

As both parents and educators, our role is not only to keep children safe, supported, and heard—but also to prepare them for the challenges of the real world. Life isn't always easy, and as adults, we know that achieving personal and professional goals requires effort, resilience, and responsible decision-making.

Children need the same preparation. Whether they're getting ready for middle school, high school, college, or entering the workforce someday, the habits and skills they build now will shape their future. One of the best ways to support them is by encouraging independence and responsibility in everyday life.

This means giving them space to try things on their own: helping with household tasks, managing their time, staying organized, practicing self-care, and learning from mistakes. These moments, even small ones, help build confidence, resilience, and reliability. When children learn to trust themselves and take ownership of their actions, they grow into capable, confident individuals ready to take on life's challenges.

One simple but effective way to support your child's independence is by creating a visual weekly schedule at home. A schedule helps children clearly see their responsibilities and builds a habit of following through on tasks. This could be as simple as: hanging a printed schedule in their bedroom, using a whiteboard or chalkboard on the fridge, creating a colorful chart with checkboxes they can mark off, using sticky notes for daily tasks on a wall or mirror, or using digital tools like calendar apps or task apps with reminders.

The goal is to make the schedule visible, consistent, and easy to follow. Include school assignments, chores, personal hygiene, screen time, reading, or any task you want them to manage independently. Over time, this structure helps children take ownership of their time and builds confidence in handling daily routines.

Let’s work together to give our kids the gift of independence—one small step at a time.

SPORTS SUMMER CAMP AT MG

Hi everyone! This is Mr. F, one of the PE teachers at MG. If you’re looking for a fun and active way for your child to spend part of the summer, Mr. G and I are excited to once again offer our annual Summer Sports Camp this June.

The camp is open to incoming 3rd graders and current 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade MG students and will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 8–11, 15–18, and 22–25 (no Fridays), for a total of 12 days filled with sports, games, and activity. The cost is a one-time fee of $150, payable by cash or check to MG Summer Sports Camp.

If you’re interested in signing up, please take a look at THIS FLYER, which includes a QR code for easy registration. We hope to see your kids there for a great summer experience!

Our District is Hiring Paraprofessionals and Guest Teachers

Please visit the district website for more information on how to join our amazing D75 Team!

A Note from our PTO

Box Tops (Flyers attached)

A new month means a new chance to earn money for our school through Box Tops for Education — plus monthly bonus opportunities!

It’s easy:

Buy participating products
Scan your receipt in the Box Tops app
Earn funds for our school

Want to double the impact? Donate those same items to our Welcome Center to support local families. That’s two wins with one purchase!

Download the app, opt in for the Monthly Bonus, and start scanning today.

View the participating product list here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FcgSIFxaxXJ431NrCFfcbxzCsK7e4vOp/view

Thank you for supporting our school and community!

March Madness (Letter Attached)

The Mundelein District 75 PTO is excited to host our 6th Annual March Madness Fundraiser! What is March Madness you ask, it is a month long raffle!

How can you help?! We're looking for District 75 families who own or work with local businesses--or community members who may be interested--in donating a gift card, certificate, item, or sponsorship. Even small donations make a big impact, and raffle items are always a hit with our families! If you are interested in donating, please contact our team at d75mmcommittee@gmail.com. More information can be found in the attached letter and here.

Important Dates

3/6- Report Cards come home

3/11- PTO Meeting (7:00pm at CSMS)

3/13- Early Release (School Improvement Planning Day)- students dismissed at 11:05am

3/16-3/20- 5th Graders take the Illinois Science Assessment

3/17- School Board Meeting (6:00pm at District Office)

3/18- 4th Grade Music Concert (6:00pm and 7:00pm)

3/23-3/27- SPRING BREAK

3/30- School Resumes

4/1-4/9- All students take the Illinois Assessment for Readiness

4/3- NO SCHOOL

4/10- Early Release (School Improvement Planning Day)- students dismissed at 11:05am

Do you want more information about your student?

Text the word YES to 79041 to receive text message notifications from their school. Click here for more information.

Find Information HERE

RevTrack: this document has details. For help with payment and balances, please contact Patty DeLozier, pdelozier@d75.org or 847-949-2700 ext. 2014.
PowerSchool: directions for parent accounts is HERE If you have any questions, contact Diana Solis via email dsolis@d75.org.
Teacher contact info: our staff list is on our WEBSITE.