Chute E-Blast!

Shout out to our Chute PTA for providing all Chute families the opportunity to purchase Chute Swag!

The online spirit wear store is open now until January 10th.

https://www.freshprintsofevanston.com/chutespiritwear

Monday ( 12/16) - Sports Gear Day

Tuesday (12/17) - Disney Day

Wednesday ( 12/18) - Chute Gear (Wolves Game Field Trip)

Thursday ( 12/19) - Neon Color Day

Friday (12/20) - Holiday Gear Day

PLEASE NOTE: RESCHEDULED DATE FOR DENTAL CLINIC

District 65 is hosting a free Dental Clinic on Thursday, January 23 for Chute Middle School students. Preferred Dentistry will perform a dental screening, cleaning, application of fluoride, and placement of sealants.

If you choose to participate in the Dental Clinic, all Dental Permission Slips must be returned to Chute Middle School by Friday, January 17th, if you want your child to receive the dental services.

If your child has not had a 6th grade dental exam, this will complete the requirement. This will also complete the 9th grade requirement for 8th graders.

PLEASE NOTE: If we have less than 40 participants, Preferred Dentistry will cancel the dental clinic at Chute.

Any questions, please contact the school nurse, Ana Rivera-Escobar, at 847-859-8608.

Forms attached

As we navigate the Winter season here are a few updates regarding students arriving before school as well as recess procedures.

Before School:

ALL Students will need to enter through door 2 by the main office/auditorium. Doors open at 7:30 AM but if you arrive a bit earlier, use the main office entrance to have someone let you in. From there students will go to the breezeway. At 7:50 AM students will transition to their lockers and head to class. First period begins at 8:00 AM.

Indoor/Outdoor Recess:

An announcement will be made during 4th period letting all students know if we are indoor, outdoor, or optional for recess each day. Students can also join the Lunchtime Recess Weather Report google classroom, class code available in the cafeteria. This decision is made using the Child Care Weather Watch provided below. As students are going to lunch, they will be reminded by their lockers on the options.

1. Indoor: All students will be in the lunchroom and will have the opportunity to bring their iPad.
2. Outdoor: All students will be going out for recess with their winter clothing.
3. Optional: Students can choose between staying inside or going outside with their winter clothing.

Chute 2024-25 yearbooks are for sale! Pre-order your Chute yearbook now! The cost is $25. Cash is preferred, or make a check out to Chute Middle School. Turn in your order form and payment to Mrs. Kushner in room 109, or to Mrs. Kushner's mailbox in the office. Order forms are due Friday, March 7th. The yearbook includes student portraits, team and club photos, candids, and snapshots from the many wonderful activities and learning experiences we have here at Chute! (form attached)

Congratulations to our Chute Yearbook Cover Design Winners

Shout out to our 2024-25 yearbook cover design winners- Ariya Thomas, 8th grade, front cover, Isaac Larson, 8th grade, back cover, and Audrey Hwang, 6th grade, inside cover. We had many incredible cover entries this year! Thanks to all our amazing Chute artists who participated in the design contest!

Experience holiday magic and make new family holiday traditions at our first festive holiday tea. Guests of all ages will enjoy classic teas and a menu of sweet treats in a historic setting, while making vintage-style Victorian cone ornaments. Includes live piano music, vintage games, a short tour of the Dawes House.

Recommended for ages 5 and up. $20 adults/$5 children, RSVP required www.evanstonhistorycenter.org

All holiday events include admission to the "It's All Fun and Games" exhibition and photo opportunities in the decorated Dawes House.

Come out of the cold and into the Dawes House for a free family winter fun day! Includes admission to the "It's All Fun and Games" exhibition, classic games, live piano music, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer storytime, crafts, and refreshments.

FREE. Info: www.evanstonhistorycenter.org

- Field Trip forms for Choral Day at ETHS, January 14th, were given out two weeks ago, ask your student for them so that they can be returned to Mr. P before Thanksgiving Break.

Advanced Music:

Field Trip forms for Choral Day at ETHS, January 14th, were given out two weeks ago, ask your student for them so that they can be returned to Mr. P before Thanksgiving Break.

Gender Sexuality Alliance Club (GSA) meets on Thursday, December 12 in Room 304. Questions? See Cope, Himebaugh or Mesi.

Are you ready to ROCK?!?! "Rock Ensemble" is back! Info meetings will take place during lunch next week. See Mr. P with any questions.

Stage Crew's next meeting will be after the break, on Tuesday January 7th. We will start working on creating things for the Advanced Drama play!

Meets Wednesdays!

Is your student interested in performing or what it takes to put on a show? Drama club is open to all students! Students play theater games, talk about plays, and produce a student-driven show for the Spring! Please contact Ms. Dardai at dardaid@district65.net if you have any questions. Students can just show up or stop by Ms. Dardai's room (110) to find out more information. Late bus is available.

Attention students and families!

Chute Middle School's first Star Wars Club meeting will be held on select Thursdays for the rest of the year in room 324. If you're a fan of the galaxy far, far away, this club is for you! To sign up for more information and stay updated, join our Google Classroom using the code "tvlbrlr." We look forward to seeing you there!

Come join Green STEAM Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm in Room 313! Green STEAM connects Chute's garden with science, technology, engineering, art and math. We do sustainability projects, garden, cook delicious recipes with food we grew, do experiments, and create art. This school year we will be designing and making a mural for our butterfly garden next to the parking lot!