THE VIKING VIEW

As we hit the end of Trimester 1 and approach Thanksgiving, I want to pause for a moment to express how thankful I am for our Salt Creek District 48 community. It is a true privilege to work alongside such engaged parents, committed staff, and inspiring students every day. Thank you all for your partnership and trust in our team; together, we continue to build a supportive and enriching school environment for our children. My heart is truly full of gratitude for our incredible Salt Creek District 48 community.

As a school and district we are always striving to make improvements to best serve our community. To aid us in this endeavor, we would appreciate it if you took 4-5 minutes to complete this anonymous survey. Thank you!

We've got our annual field trip to the Schaumburg location of Feed My Starving Children planned for Thursday, December 18th. This year we will attend this field trip as an entire school instead of splitting up into two groups. Please take a moment to fill out the online field trip permission slip.

Executive functioning skills are the “brain power tools” that help children stay focused, manage emotions, follow directions, and tackle everyday challenges with confidence. When these skills grow stronger, kids thrive at home, at school, and with peers. If you’ve ever wondered how to better support your child with things like getting started, staying organized, or managing their time, this session is for you! Join us for an engaging and practical parent event on Tuesday, December 9, from 6:00–7:30 p.m., where we’ll explore simple, high-impact ways to build these essential skills and help your child shine.

This is the first of three community engagement sessions that focus on one of the presentations from the Glenbard Parent Series. Please see the attached flyer for more information on the event.

Albright Middle School has a new main entrance! Please note that Door One on the north side of Villa Ave is no longer in use for parent drop-offs or late student arrivals. All parents and students arriving after the start of the school day should now use the new main entrance located on the south side of Villa Ave, as shown in the photo. This update helps improve security and streamline our entry procedures. Thank you for your cooperation!

We want all of our students to start their day ready for success! A crucial part of that readiness is simply being on time.

Please remember that our arrival window is from 7:35 AM to 7:43 AM. If a student arrives at the front office after 7:43 AM, they are officially marked as tardy.

Consistent punctuality helps students:

• Catch the Day’s Key Information: The first minutes of class are essential for daily instructions and lesson overviews.
• Build Lifelong Habits: Being on time is a critical skill needed for high school, future jobs, and life responsibilities.
• Avoid Disruptions: Arriving on time ensures the classroom environment remains focused and free from interruptions.

Please help us reinforce the importance of a smooth morning routine at home. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring students are in their classrooms and ready to learn by 7:45 AM sharp!

This year, we are proud to introduce the Stronger Than Ever Award — a way to celebrate the incredible dedication, heart, and purpose that make our schools thrive. Do you know a staff member who is building a new foundation, showing the same unwavering heart, or living out a bigger purpose for our students and community? We invite you to nominate them!

Help us shine a light on the people who make a difference every day. Submit your nomination below and let’s recognize those who are truly Stronger Than Ever!

Dear Families,

Please note that Willowbrook High School has mailed the Class of 2030 Save the Date flyer and a Welcome to Willowbrook letter to all of our 8th grade families.

For your convenience, both documents are attached below in English and Spanish.

Thank you!

We are very excited to begin our after-school clubs. In an attempt to streamline our processes, we have created one permission slip for all after-school clubs. If your child will be interested in participating in an after-school club, please complete the form linked below. Note: You are not signing your child up by completing the permission slip. Students will talk to the club sponsors to sign up. This just lets the school know your child has permission to stay for the clubs you have selected.

Link to Permission Slip

Baking Club: Due to popular demand, Baking Club needs to be specifically signed up for. If your child would like to participate in Baking Club, please complete THIS INTEREST FORM to sign up for the club and tell us which session would work best for your student/family.

Did you snap any great pictures at last week’s cross country meet? Or have photos from any of this year’s sports events? We’d love to see them! Please email any sports pictures to Mrs. Kasher at dkasher@saltcreek48.org. Your photos may be featured in upcoming school publications or the yearbook. Thanks for helping us capture these memorable moments!

Sports physicals are required for any students who would like to participate in school-sponsored sport activities. They are only good for one calendar year. If you are not sure if you child needs a new one please reach out to the school nurse Mrs. Simmons.

Due to our ongoing construction, we are hosting our basketball "home" games off-site this year at St. Alexander's Parish.

The church has been kind enough to rent out its gymnasium space so that we could have a place to call home while our new gymnasium is being built. Please be aware that the seating is more limited at this location. There is one small bank of bleachers, and we will be putting out folding chairs, but it's still not very large.

For athletes who will be competing at St. A's, we have arranged for bus transportation to the facility after school. Transportation home from games and practices will be the responsibility of the student athlete and their family. Coaches will send home more detailed information on transportation and expectations.

Students planning to attend the game as spectators will need to find their own transportation to and from the game and must remain in the gym at all times. There will be a staff member from AMS present to supervise students who wish to come cheer on their classmates. If a student spectator chooses to leave the gym, then they must leave the church campus and will not be allowed re-entry.

St. Alexander's Parish is located at 300 S. Cornell Ave, Villa Park.

Nov 14, 2025All Day

End of Trimester 1Nov 14, 2025

Nov 14, 20256:30 PM — 10:00 PM

FTC Casino Night- Normandy Banquet Room (310 W. Butterfield Rd. Elmhurst)Nov 14, 2025

Nov 17, 20254:15 PM — 6:30 PM

Boys Basketball (H) HauserNov 17, 2025

Nov 17, 20257:00 PM — 8:00 PM

FTC- Meeting @AMSNov 17, 2025

Nov 19, 2025All Day

Dist. Picture Retake Day

Casino Night is tonight!! You can still buy tickets at the door and join us for an adults night out!! See the flyer below for details.

Don't forget to order your cookie dough and Butter Braids this weekend! The last day to order is Sunday Nov 16th. Help us reach our goal!!! See the flyer for a link to place your order.

FTC Butterbraids Cookie Dough Fundraiser Fall 2025.pdf

FTC has dinner decided! Wendy's Dine Out coming up on Thursday Nov 20th! 30% of proceeds will benefit FTC. Don't miss this dine out.

Holiday Shoppe is back at Albright on Friday Dec 5th!! Don't miss this unique opportunity for your student to shop for gifts for everyone on their list! We'll have one of a kind surprises for everyone!! Prepay following this link https://saltcreek48ftc.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/361889101

Or see the flyer for a paper copy of payment. Cash, cash app and cards are all accepted on site during the shop!!

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Beginning late next week, we will offer a la carte snack items for purchase through the lunch lines. The items sold will include baked chips ($1.50), chocolate chip cookies ($1.25), and sparkling water ($2.00). There are a few rules around how much and when students can purchase the items:

• Students with a negative lunch balance will not be allowed to purchase these items
• Students may only purchase one of each type of item per day (i.e. only one bag of chips, one cookie, and one drink)
• If a student is only purchasing a snack item, and not a hot lunch, that student must wait until students getting their hot lunch have been served, then they can enter the lunch line to purchase their snack (we want to prioritize students getting their meals)
• The prices listed above will be consistent for everyone, regardless of whether the student receives free/reduced lunch prices
• Students must use money loaded on to their account for the snack items; we do not accept cash

Westway Coach Bus Co. 630-279-2720

Often there are times when our buses are running late. Westway Coach will notify us when there is a delay in time for buses so we can notify our parents of the bus that is running late. Sometimes a situation can happen when our office is closed and a parent tries to call us. If this is the case you may contact Westway Coach at 630-270-2720.

**Note that our School Office hours are 7:15 to 4:00 Monday thru Friday.

Mrs. Heidi Hummel

Email: hhummel@saltcreek48.org
Phone: 630-279-6160

Mr. Steven Hanus

Email: shanus@saltcreek48.org

Phone: 630-279-6160

Mrs. Kate Beckwith

Email: kbeckwith@saltcreek48.org
Phone: 630-279-6160

Work Cell: 331-277-7887

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