Algonquin Pre-K Families,

We are so excited to enter into this partnership with you to provide a foundation of success for your child! Our TEAM here at Algonquin is ready and equipped to work alongside you.

YOU are the MOST critical part of your child’s TEAM! Take advantage of our many events throughout the year to build an excellent foundation for lifelong learning.

We THANK you for your support in getting your little ones to school on time every day, checking bookbags before and after school, and communicating with your child’s teacher.

If you are willing to take on a leadership role in our school please think about joining our Parent Advisory Council and help us plan events. Or, you may want to join our playgroups to meet other families and learn more about your role as CEO of your child's educational journey. We hope you can join us in the evenings for Early Childhood Network nights for fun and learning.

However you can be a part of our TEAM we are happy to have you on our side !!

Please download the Thrillshare app to get access to communication from the district, school and your child's teacher. We will have a table at our Meet the Principal Night as well as Open House if you need help.

• Please remember that our doors open at 7:50 for AM drop-off. Breakfast is served in the gym from 7:55- 8:15.
• If you arrive to Algonquin later than 8:15 you MUST sign your child into the office.
• If you need Childcare Services to fit your schedule, please contact our Family Engagement Team for resources.
• If you need to pick up your child before the 2:45 dismissal time - call the office before 2:30 PM that day so we can make sure your child is ready and waiting. Every minute of learning counts. so please try to limit early pickup if possible.
• We are building partnerships between school and home so attendance at school is very important. Our goal is to have 95% of our little scholars here every day. If your little can not be in school please call Ms. Lacy at 708-668-9250 to report an absence.
• If you are visiting you will need to sign in at the front office, present an ID for our safety check and wear a visitor lanyard. Visitors are expected to follow the visitor/parent code of conduct in the 23-24 Parent Student Handbook.
• If you need to visit a classroom or teacher, as a courtesy to the teachers ,we ask that you make arrangements at least 24 hours ahead

• September 4 - LABOR DAY - No School
• September 5 - 10:45 Early Dismissal - No PM classes
• September 5- 8 Spirit Week - (see flyer)
• September 6 Blue point safety Drill - Meet and Greet New Principal/ Title I and Parent Advisory Council meeting 5:30 PM
• September 13- Title I Meeting 5:00/ Open House 6:00( see flyer)
• September 28 No school Teacher Institiute
• September 29- Family Play Group 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM

All schools in Park Forest – Chicago Heights School District 163 are equipped with the Blue Point Alert System. Blue Point is a life-safety response system with components that look and function much like a fire alarm system but it is designed for police and medical emergencies. Activating the system will instantly alert police or paramedics in the event of a life-threatening emergency.

We have a long-term commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all who enter our doors and have installed the Blue Point Alert System to complement and enhance the safety and security measures we have in place.

The Blue Point System:

•  Automates and accelerates emergency response

•  Provides internal communications for our leadership team

•  Improves situational awareness with real-time information for police or paramedics

  On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, staff and students will participate in a safety drill. Prior to this, students will receive information from their teacher about the drill. As required by Illinois School Code and District 163 Board Policy, the drill will involve the police department to ensure that we are as prepared as possible

Supporting Adult-Child Relationships

Young children thrive when the adults around them show they care. Young children learn they have value and develop a sense of self-worth through warm interactions with primary caregivers. Your children learn from your words and actions whenever they are with you. - Kindergarten Moments

Our Family Educators, Ms. Jordan, and Ms. White, work with families to provide referrals, resources, and services that address your needs.

Families can learn from each other and experts in child medical and dental health, mental wellness, family strengthening, and transitioning to KIndergarten.

Take a look at our flyer to learn how to join in !