The Viking View
1/16/26
eLearning/Inclement Weather Plan
As we enter the season when school closings are more likely, I’d like to share our eLearning plan. If weather or other circumstances make it unsafe for students and staff to travel to and from school, we will shift to an eLearning day. Our goal is to notify families as early as possible whenever we need to make that change.
eLearning days count as regular student attendance days. Students will need to log in to their Chromebook and join Google Meets for their scheduled classes. Attendance will be taken, and students who do not join their Meets will be marked absent.
If you anticipate a family circumstance that may prevent your child from participating in an eLearning day, please contact me (Mrs. Hummel) at hhummel@saltcreek48.org. If we know ahead of time, we may be able to help problem-solve and find a solution so your child can participate.
You can find the schedule and expectations for the day HERE.
Community Engagement Series
Our next community engagement event will take place on Tuesday, February 10th. The focus of this event will be on the emotions we all experience and how to manage them so they don't manage us.
We hope that parents will be able to come away with some strategies to help their child work through big emotions in a healthy and safe way.
This is the second 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.
An RSVP form will come out closer to the date of the event.
New Main Entrance for Parents and Late Arrivals
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!
⏰ Punctuality Matters! The 7:43 AM Bell
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!
The New Stronger Than EVER Award!
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!
Share Your Sports Photos!
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!
Dine out with FTC at Portillo's in Elmhurst at 155 S. Route 83!! Thursday January 29th from 5:00-8:00pm present the flyer to the cashier and 20% of proceeds will benefit FTC! See the attached flyer ->
Our next event is a district favorite, the Enchanted Evening Dance will be Friday February 13th from 7:00-9:00pm!! The event will feature a dj, pizza, dessert, raffle prizes, a selfie stop, and trinket sales!! Save the dance for your favorite D48 student and save the date for this amazing event!! More details to come soon including a raffle preview!
Come join us for our next FTC Meeting on Monday February 9th at 7:00pm in the Albright Cafeteria.
New at AMS: A la carte menu items
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.
Salt Creek School District 48 Social Media
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