Graves (K-5) Sailor Newsletter

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¡Tuvimos una maravillosa primera semana de clases! Nuestros estudiantes ya están aprendiendo, haciendo amigos y adaptándose a las rutinas. Una bienvenida especial a nuestras nuevas familias de Kinder: estamos muy emocionados de que se una a nuestra comunidad escolar. Gracias por su paciencia y apoyo mientras establecemos rutinas y comenzamos este año escolar juntos.

We had a wonderful first week of school! Our students are already working hard, making friends, and settling into routines. A special welcome to our new kindergarten families-we are so excited to have you join our school community. Thank you for your patience and support as we establish routines and begin this school year together.

Monday, September 7: Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Tuesday, September 8: Curriculum Night 6:00PM - 7:30PM (Enter Door #11)

Friday, September 11: Patriot Day

Monday, September 14: After School Programs begin (more information coming soon)

Tuesday, September 15 – Thursday, October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 16: Mexican Independence Day (more information coming soon)

Tuesday, September 22nd-Thursday, September 24th: FALL (MAP) Testing

Friday, September 25: Graves Fall Picture Day

Friday, September 25: PBIS Monthly Grade Level Event

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

Our Graves Sailors participated in their PBIS Kick-Off day where they learned the rules and expectations for establishing a positive student culture to create a safe and effective learning environment for all students!

Please see the following PowerPoint Presentation for more information

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Entrance 7:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

(Doors open at 7:30 for breakfast)

Wednesdays (Late Start)

Entrance 8:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

(Doors open at 8:30 for breakfast)

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade: Door #4

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

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

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

Student attendance is critical to the learning process. A parent or guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant is in violation of State law. Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will be dealt with in a serious manner by the school and district. If chronic truancy persists after support services and other resources are made available, the school and district will take further action, including:

D104 Action Plan for Truancy:

The District has a truancy intervention plan in place which will be implemented via social worker and administrators after a student starts being truant. For example, truancy letter sent home, student and parent meeting, and more. For more information, please look over our districts handbook.

9 days of absences

• 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.
• 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 accompanied by a doctor's note.
• An attendance intervention plan can be implemented via social worker and administrator.

21 Days of absences

• 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. o Potential Involvement of the Summit Police Department
• Contact the Intermediate Service Center for truancy

Failure to do so shall result in an unexcused absence.

As stated in the student handbook the policy states:

The district will assume the cost of parts and labor associated with all repairs deemed due to natural failure. If the technical department determines a failure due to damage, the student will be responsible for any hardware costs needed to return the device to a functional state. The district will assume all labor costs associated with damage repairs. Cosmetic damage will not be charged or repaired.

• Sleeve/Cover Replacement ($10)
• Charger Replacement ($25)
• Keyboard Replacement ($25)
• Touch Screen Replacement ($115)

- $200 for a device that is 2 years old

- $150 for a device that is 3 years old

- $100 for a device that is 4 years old

Breakfast will be available every morning for students who wish to come in and eat before school starts.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7:30a.m.-7:45a.m.

Wednesdays 8:30a.m.-8:45a.m.

Please make sure to be on time so students have plenty of time to eat their breakfast since they have to be in the classroom by 7:50a.m.(M, T, TH, F) and 8:50a.m. (Wednesdays)

Thank you for your cooperation.

We ask that parents do not send in birthday treats for students to distribute. Please read below, as taken from the 2026-2027 District 104 Handbook:

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

GRAVES K-5 Student Dress Code

SHIRTS/TOPS

Plain maroon collared polo or dress shirt with long or short sleeves is required. Plain black or white undershirts may be worn under the maroon collared shirt. Shirts must extend to waistline. Plain black or maroon sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn over the collared maroon polo or dress shirt or over a plain white or black undershirt.

PANTS

Must be black or khaki and worn at the waist. This includes shorts (knee length), capri pants, and skirts (knee length). Leggings may be worn, but only when a shirt extending to mid-thigh is worn as well.

FRIDAY SCHOOL SPIRIT

Students may wear any shirts given or bought through Graves School with Jeans.

*Please note that blue jeans are only allowed on Fridays with a school shirt.

PBIS FUNDRAISER & HOLIDAY DRESS-DOWN DAYS

There will be days when students will be allowed to come without uniform due to PBIS activities or holidays. A flyer will be posted via Seesaw when those days occur.

For student safety crocs are NOT allowed, unless its a special dress down day,

such as Pajama Day.

Thanks for your cooperation as we want to make sure students are safe during

their time in our school building.

Students can also wear the following t-shirts during the week with uniform pants and on

Fridays with Blue Jeans.

Order forms were sent home with students earlier this week

Welcome back!

We hope you enjoyed plenty of vitamin D filled sunshine over summer break! ☀️

Here are some important notes as we begin a new school year:

• Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs... Especially stomach bugs!

• Kindergarten students must submit a current health exam and proof of immunizations by Thursday, October 15th in order to avoid school exclusion per Illinois State Board of Education school code.

• Graves & HMS will be hosting the Ronald McDonald Mobile Clinic 9/30. This is for families without private health insurance. Call the office for information!

• 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).

• When you send your student to school, you are attesting that your student is in good health and ready for learning. Follow these guidelines on when to return to school for our top three symptoms of illness:

-Fever (100.0 or higher): The student may return to school after being fever free 24hrs without fever reducing medication.

-Vomit: The student may return to school after being free of vomiting for 24hrs.

-Diarrhea: The student may return to school after being free of diarrhea for 24hrs.

We are ready for a safe, healthy, and happy school year! ❤️

Nurse Tina & Ms. Oli

Please review this months lunch menu with your child.

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

JOIN US!

September 22, 2026

Wharton Elementary School (Wharton Spotlight)

October 13, 2026

Admin Center

November 10, 2026

HMS/Graves Multi-Purpose Room (HMS Spotlight)

December 8, 2026

Admin Center (Pre-K Spotlight)

January 12, 2027

Walker Elementary School (Walker Spotlight)

February 9, 2027

Admin Center

March 9, 2027

Walsh Elementary School (Walsh Spotlight)

April 13, 2027

Admin Center

May 11, 2027

Graves Elementary School (Graves Spotlight)

June 8, 2027

Admin Center

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