Graves (K-5) Sailor Newsletter

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We can't believe it's Winter Break already. We would like to thank our students, staff, parents, and members of our school community for all the hard work and dedication thus far.

Please take time to relax and spend quality time with family during the break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in January with classes resuming on January 6th.

This was a very busy week for everyone at Graves!

Please take a look at everything that went on during the week.

Friday, December 20: Early Release Day (Dismissal at 1:50PM)

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3: Winter Break

Monday, January 6: Classes Resume

Please remember that every Wednesday is a late start 8:50AM-2:50PM

All meetings are scheduled for 7pm on the second Tuesday of the month.

PLEASE JOIN US!

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A physical copy was sent home with students today. Please review it in case of inclement weather.

Congratulations to the following students.

Some had the MOST GROWTH and others had the HIGHEST SCORES

for the middle of the year MAP Test!

Thank you to all the families who came out to support Graves PTO "Fiesta Navideña"

Order forms were sent home with students last week.

If you need another form, please contact the office.

It was great seeing all our families during our annual Winter Show. Students did an outstanding job!

The winter weather is here and it is getting colder. Students will continue going out for recess and arrival and dismissal every day . Please make sure that your child wears appropriate sweater/jacket to school.

Per Illinois State Guidelines

- if the REAL FEEL is 32 degrees or higher, students will have OUTDOOR RECESS.

- if the REAL FEEL is 31 degrees or lower, students will have INDOOR RECESS.

• Germ season is in full swing! Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs!

• Please remember per district 104 handbook: students are NOT allowed to carry ANY medication (this includes any over-the-counter medication such cough drops, Tylenol, and Motrin). If your student needs medication administered during the school day (including cough drops, Tylenol, or Motrin), medication must be kept in the Health Office and medication authorization forms must be signed by the parent/guardian AND a medical provider (Doctor, PA, APRN).

• Miles of Smiles is returning to Graves/HMS in February for dental exams! Sign up using the link below or stop in the office. https://na4.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=9014ef60-41ba-4e93-bbbc-848c65309116&env=na4&acct=eca59414-4d1f-4217-8c33-72fb4ff1f87c&v=2

Do your best to eat well, get adequate sleep, and exercise habits to stay healthy this holiday season!

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

The following Graves students were chosen to be our

STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER

as they have demonstrated how to be

-RESPECTFUL

-RESPONSIBLE

-SAFE

As a reminder, students are allowed to wear their

"Student of The Month" T-Shirt with blue jeans on Fridays!

Please remember that it is important for students to arrive to school on time.

If your child is TARDY please go with your child to door #14 to sign a tardy slip.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Entrance 7:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

Wednesdays (Late Start)

Entrance 8:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade: Door #2

3rd, 4th, 5th Grade: Door #3

For student safety, no students should be outside on the school grounds before

7:30AM (M,T,TH,F) 8:30AM (W)

For the safety of our staff and students, please do not bring dogs onto school property.

Thank you for your support!

In the event of any absence, the student’s parent or guardian is required to call the school before 8:00 a.m. to explain the reason for the absence. If a call has not been made to the school by 10:00 a.m. on the day of a student’s absence, a school official will call the home to inquire why the student is not at school. If the parent or guardian cannot be contacted, the student will be required to submit a signed note from the parent or guardian explaining the reason for the absence. Failure to do so shall result in an unexcused absence.

Please review this months breakfast & lunch menus with your child.

As a reminder, students have breakfast & lunch options to choose from.

We ask that parents do not send in birthday treats for students to distribute. Please read below, as taken from the 2023-2024 District 104 Handbook:

Treats & Snacks [PreK-5] 1.80 Due to health concerns and scheduling, no birthday treats are allowed. Treats will be limited to certain school-wide celebrations.

Please remember that the previous information is for students in grades Kindergarten-5th only.

For more information about our PreK program please contact the

Pre-School Director, Kathleen Dunn at 708-546-7151 or at kdunn@sd104.us