Fierke Family Flash

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Fierke Families,

I hope everyone had a great week. A reminder there is no school on Monday due to Martin Luther King Day. The inauguration of the new president is also scheduled for Monday.

What's ahead...

1/20 - No School (Martin Luther King Day)

1/24 - PTO Winter Skate Party 5pm - 7pm (Tinley Roller Rink)

1/27 - PTO meeting at 6pm Fierke cafeteria

Everyone enjoy the long-weekend ahead!

Dr. Aherne

On Wednesday, 3rd grade visited Barraco’s Pizza in Evergreen Park to learn about goods and services. Students took a tour of the building, learned the pizza making process, and even played with pizza dough! Students were tasked with figuring out how many pizzas could be baked in the oven at one time (64 to be exact)! They also used their geometry, fraction, multiplication, and division skills to make arrays, shapes, and even their own name out of dough! Thank you to the Barraco Family for welcoming us and for the delicious lunch!

This past Monday was National Rubber Duck Day. All students and staff were given a unique rubber duck to celebrate. In the mix of ducks, 60 were LUCKY DUCKS (10 per grade level). Stars were placed on the bottom to draw attention to being winners. These students received a prize from the PTO. Thank you PTO for all the fun!

At Fierke Education Center, our vision is for every student to read at proficiency by the end of 3rd grade. Research shows that 3rd grade reading proficiency is a critical milestone that influences future academic success. Studies highlight that students who do not read at grade level by 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Additionally, reading proficiency supports success in math and other subjects, as literacy is foundational to problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Parental involvement is crucial in this journey—reading with your child at home and reinforcing literacy skills can have a significant impact on their progress. Together, we can ensure every student achieves this vital goal.

We will continue to offer free/reduced/paid lunches for the upcoming school year. The costs for each paid category are: Breakfast $1.50, and Lunch $3.75. We use a debit card system through Pushcoin. Funds can be added to your child’s card via a Pushcoin link available on our district website: www.district146.org

Breakfast will be available each morning for students using the debit card system. Students needing breakfast will go to the cafeteria to pick up their breakfast and then return to their classroom. Students will eat breakfast in their classrooms.

The daily hot lunch program will begin on Thursday, August 22nd. The student’s debit card is

scanned and deducted $3.75 whenever a hot lunch is “purchased”. Debit card accounts can be opened or re-activated by paying online or writing a check to School District 146 marked with “debit card-student’s name” in the memo line.

Fierke PTO strives to create a strong community and raises money to fund special programs and events throughout the school year. By joining, you will make a positive impact for students and our Fierke community.

For more information:

email: mailto:FierkePTO@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FierkePTO

Instagram: @fierkepto https://instagram.com/fierkepto?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Claudia Smith (President)

Crystal Budney (Vice- President)

Michelle Ramos (Secretary)

Kristi Besse (Treasurer)

Meeting Dates: January 27th, March 3rd, and May 5th. All meetings start at 6pm in the Fierke cafeteria.

Below are the handouts for our Community ESL Program. It is a free program for any community members living within our district boundaries. Please help us spread the word.

Walkers/Bussers: Please enter through the main entrance door #1.

Car Riders: Enter the parking lot moving east on Victoria. There is no left turn into the parking lot while moving west on Victoria during arrival/dismissal. THERE IS NO PARKING ON VICTORIA DRIVE DURING ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL and No Parking 7:00 am through 9:00 am and 2:00 pm through 4:00 pm on Orchard, Cherry, Hickory, Walnut, Pine and Brienne. Drivers may ONLY make a right turn when exiting the parking lot. See the included map for more details.

Car riders are dropped off at the car circle line and enter via Door #8. Door #8 will close promptly at 8:50am. Car riders arriving after 8:50am must be dropped off at the main entrance.

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade walkers will dismiss via the east doors. Kindergarten students will dismiss via their classroom doors on the south side of the building. Car riders will enter vehicles at the car circle line for dismissal.

Ivy League: Door #10 (South Cafeteria Door). Students using this before/after school program will enter and exit DOOR #10 of the cafeteria black top.

Every child, on a daily basis, should know if they are a “car rider,” “bus rider,” or “walker.”

American School Bus is using Bus Bulletin to alert District 146 parents of bus delays and schedule changes.

Bus Bulletin sends parents instant notifications via text message, email, and/or phone call. There is no cost for parents to sign up and receive notifications.

For more information or to sign up for notifications, please visit the Bus Bulletin website.

Anyone who would like to volunteer in classrooms or at school events must have a background check on file. Please be sure to submit an application here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODQzMzplbi1VUw== If you are unsure whether you have submitted a background check in the past, please contact the office.

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January

1/20 - No School (Martin Luther King Day)

1/24 - PTO Winter Skate Party 5pm - 7pm

1/27 - PTO meeting at 6pm Fierke cafeteria

February

2/4 - District Spelling Bee at CMS 6pm

2/7 - District Math Challenge at CMS (during school day)

2/10 - Board of Ed. meeting at 6pm Ad Center

2/12 - District Math Challenge Awards at CMS 6pm

2/14 - Valentines Class Parties 2pm - 3pm

2/17 - No school (Presidents Day)

2/18 - District Institute (no school for students)

2/20 - Family Math Night 5:30pm - 7pm

March

3/3 - Reading Celebration Week; end of 2nd Trimester; PTO meeting at 6pm

3/9 - Daylight Savings

3/10 - Board of Ed. meeting at 6pm Ad Center

3/18 - 4th/5th Grade Candor Health Sessions

3/20 - Parent Teacher Conferences

3/21 - SIP Day (no school for students)

3/24 - 3/31 SPRING BREAK

Please have your student wear their Hive shirts on the following dates and events.

Email: daherne@district146.org
Website: http://fierke.district146.org/
Location: 6535 Victoria Drive, Oak Forest, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 614-4520
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fierkestingers
Twitter: @dr_aherne