The Eagle's Nest

Hello Walsh Families,

Next week, Walsh will be collecting monetary donations for Lurie Children's Hospital. We will also be having a Super Hero Spirit Week to promote this fundraiser. You may donate online, or your child can bring in donations. Every penny matters! The classes with the most donations will have the opportunity to participate in some fun events on Friday. See below for details or to donate.

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Smith

Monday, April 27

• Lurie Children's Hospital Fundraiser/Spirit Week Begins (see below for details)

Wednesday, April 29

• Late Start - 8:50 AM
• Last Day for SMART After School Program

Friday, May 1

• PBIS Non-Uniform Fundraiser ~ $1

Tuesday, May 5

• Cinco de Mayo ~ Students may wear traditional attire or bright colors

Wednesday, May 6

• Late Start ~ 8:50 AM

May 4-8

Staff Appreciation Week

May 15

PBIS Chip Sale

May 22

Walsh K-5 Roller Skating at Fleetwood

May 25

Memorial Day - No School

May 27

1st Grade Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo

May 28

Kindergarten End of Year Picnic; Student Council Field Trip to Haunted Trails

May 29

Field Day

June 1

Last Day of School/Early Dismissal - 1:50 PM

Vivianna is a 5th grader at Walsh. Read below about her journey with Luries Children's Hospital. We are raising money for Vivianna and all of the SuperHeros at Luries!

Vivianna has been a patient at Lurie Children’s for the past 3 years. She was diagnosed with a blood cancer, called Leukemia when she was 8 years old. The team at Luries was prepared to fight with and for our family! With all the donations received by the hospital, Vivianna was able to receive Chemotherapy, infusions, support from the child life specialists, and have some fun with the volunteers in the play rooms during hospital visits and overnight stays. Our family did not have to stress about bills or feel uneasy about the plan of care, prognosis. We were able to focus on Vivianna and adjusting to this new life changer. We knew we were in good hands. Luries has become a second family over the years and we couldn’t feel more blessed to have found them. They saved Vivi, now we can watch her grow, thrive and live the life she is meant to live.

What: Summer School 2026

When: 6/9/26 to 7/16/26 - Monday through Thursday (No school on 6/18 or on Fridays)

8:00 - 11:00 AM - Academic Programming

11:30-2:30 - Elective Courses

Where: Graves/HMS

Lunch will be provided. Transportation will be provided to all who are eligible.

More information will be sent home.

The Walsh Student Council is selling Field Day t-shirts to wear on Field Day, which is Friday, May 29. If you would like to order, please send cash and the order form in by Friday, May 8. Students may choose the color they prefer.

Mrs. Castillo's second grade class played the Oregon Trail online game to learn about this part of U.S. History. They finally won the game and traveled across the country to Oregon! They survived the 9 month journey!

Thank you to our PFC for the donation of 3 benches to our blacktop area!

Donations were also collected to purchase a memorial bench in honor of former Walsh teacher, Peggy Koucky. Mrs. Koucky passed away in January of 2025. The bench is located at our main entrance.

Throughout April and May we will continue to supplement your children's grade level Benchmark curriculum with Social Emotional Learning topics from Making Connections through Collaborative Conversation.

Ways to Communicate Better With Your Child

#8 Tell your child “I love you” often. A child who feels cherished is more willing to communicate.

· Handwashing is key in preventing the spread of germs. Cold and flu season is still in full swing. Please encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water, especially after using the restroom and before eating.

Tier 1 or Universal

Communication and awareness are the primary Tier 1 or Universal Level interventions. This will be accomplished through PowerSchool and Attendance Intervention and Communication System.

• Daily, the office staff will attempt to contact the parents/guardians of the student(s) who are marked absent. Additionally, a daily reminder will be sent at 9:30 AM to parents, letting them know their student(s) has been marked absent.

• All student's attendance will be tracked through PowerSchool and Attendance Intervention of Communication. Attendance postcards will be sent electronically to all students at every 5 absences (5, 10, 15, 20, 25…).

Most students/families (80% or more) are expected to respond to the Universal interventions.

Tier 2

Students’ families that have between 9 and 18 absences will receive personal communication from the school and school principal.

• 9 days of absences o A truancy letter regarding absence concerns (indicating the dates of absences) will be mailed. A copy will be placed in the student’s temporary file. o Meeting with the student (when appropriate)

• 18 days of absences

• A truancy letter will be mailed and added to their file
• The building administrator will contact the family/guardian regarding concerns.
• Future absences will be marked as Truant unless accomplished by a doctor's note.
• An attendance intervention plan can be implemented via social worker and administrator.

Tier 3

Students that have 19 or more truancies

• 21-Days of absences o A truancy letter will be mailed on each subsequent absence and added to the file.

• The building administrator will facilitate meeting with parent to discuss concerns.
• Social worker will provide resources for student and/or family counseling as well as agency support.
• Attendance intervention plan will be restructured as needed.
• Potential Involvement of the Summit Police Department
• Contact the Intermediate Service Center for Truancy

Students WILL be charged fees for damage/loss of technology items.

Fees are:

• Device Sleeve/cover - $10
• Charger - $25
• Touch Screen - $115
• Chromebook Device Replacement Cost - $250/new device; $200/2 years old; $150/3 years old; $100/4 years old (new devices are provided to 1st and 5th grades every year
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E-mail: parenthelpline@sd104.us

Phone: 708-458-0141

Email: chsmith@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
Location: 5640 South 75th Avenue, Summit, IL, USA
Phone: 708-458-7165
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