The Bear Necessities

Happy Tuesday Hannum Families!

Remember: Tomorrow, March 6th, is a LATE Start. We will see all our Bears at 9:30 sharp.

Math & PE Night

Thank you to all our Bear families who came out for our unfroggetable family night! We sure hope that you enjoyed yourselves.

ATTENTION Parents of 5th grade students

The 6th grade medical requirement forms were handed out in the Tuesday take home folder last week. Please be sure you look for them and have them completed as soon as possible. Return completed forms to the Nurse's Office at Hannum. Please contact the health office for your forms if you do not receive them. Ext. 7897

5 Essentials

We need your input! Please complete the annual parent survey so we can best support our learning environment and continue partnering with our families!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 5-ESSENTIALS SURVEY, HEAD TO D123.ORG/FIVE

If you email me a screenshot that you took the survey with your student's name in the subject line, he/she will receive the Mega Bear Buck (worth 10 Bear Bucks) and you will be entered in to a $50 raffle.

Smile Programs

Hannum School has partnered with Smile Programs, the mobile dentists, to offer in-school dental care.

This dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid and CHiP. For those without insurance a low cost self-pay option is available.

This in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle care from licensed local professionals. Dental care includes a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning , fluoride and sealants when necessary, and in some cases, restorative care such as fillings.

• They will be at Hannum School April 8, 2024.

If you are interested in using this program please fill out the application that has been sent home and return it to school by February 23, 2024. Please call the health office with any questions.

A Message From Ed Foundation

Countdown Alert! Less than one week to go until the much-anticipated Tacos and Trivia night by D123 Ed Foundation! But why wait? Dive into the excitement early with our online silent auction, now open and filled with incredible items. From Summer Camp vouchers, and graduation VIP access, luxurious getaways and sports memorabilia, there's something for everyone. Don't miss your chance to snag some amazing deals and support a noble cause. Start bidding today and let's make a difference together. Your next great find is just a click away:

https://d123.rallyup.com/d123-tacos-2024

Smart Watches

Just a quick note about Smart Watches...because these devices have similar capabilities as phones, they should not be worn to school. We have noticed a growing number of students wearing them at school. Please make sure your child refrains from wearing theirs while here.

March 6th-LATE Start @9:30

March 13th-PTA Meeting @6:30

March 18th-4th Grade Field Trip @9:30

March 19th-No School {Staff Institute}

March 21st-Choral Event at OLHMS @7:00

March 25th-April 1st-No School {Spring Break}

Check out Alyssa! She was BEARY excited to received and then cash in her MEGA Buck at the Bear Booth!

To check out what is going on in our PE classes, please click the button below.

Open Gym Fundraiser

The PTA council will be having an Open Gym Fundraiser on 3/28/24 for the Helen Whalen Scholarship. See the flyer below for more information.

Solar Eclipse Wear

Don’t forget to order your solar eclipse spirit wear to commemorate this special event. Solar Eclipse spirit wear will arrive in time for the Solar Eclipse, April 8th, for students, teachers and staff to wear that day of. The PTA will be supplying each student, teacher, and staff member a pair of solar eclipse glasses for the awe-inspiring celestial event! All orders need to be placed online by March 17th.

https://hannumsolareclipse.iteorder.com/shop/home/

After the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will be on August 23, 2044.

Special Man and Son Event

Join us on March 20th from 6-8pm at In the Game - Hollywood Park for an epic night filled with games, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime.

Check out the attached flyer or links below for more event information. Registration for the event will remain open until March 15th.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store/items/988377

Special Lady and Son Event

Attention all ladies and their favorite guys! Save the date for the Special Lady and Son event on Friday, April 12th from 6-8pm at Beggars Pizza in Oak Forest. More details are to come at a later date.

Fannie May Fundraiser

Thank you to those who participated in this new fundraiser. Orders will be delivered to the school the week before Spring break.

Membership

If you are interested in becoming a PTA member, it is not too late. Sign-up online or you can fill out the form and return it to the office. The cost is $8 for the school year. We appreciate your support.

https://hannumpta.memberhub.com/store/items/17547

Social Media

Connect with the Hannum PTA on social media.

Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HannumPTA?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hannum_pta/?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ%3D%3D

Box Tops

Please support our school with Box Tops!

Use this referral code JAN118W4 when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last!

Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=JAN118W4

Dates to Remember

Special Man & Son: March 20th from 5:30-8pm

Special Lady & Son: April 12th from 6-8pm

PTA Meeting Dates:

PTA Meeting March 13th at 6:30pm

PTA Meeting April 10th at 6:30pm

Questions? Email Hannum PTA at yourhannumpta@gmail.com

Enjoy the rest of your day...the Hannum Bear Way!

Website: d123.org/hannum
Location: 9800 S Tripp Ave, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @d123hannum

Email: mdoornbos@d123.org
Website: d123.org/hannum
Phone: 708-423-1690
Twitter: @meagan_doornbos

Arrival

Upon their arrival, Bears should line up with their grade level peers in the locations listed below. Students will be escorted into the building by staff at 8:30 am. Students participating in the breakfast program will be permitted into the building at 8:10 am.

• KDG & 1st: Arrive and Dismissed at Door 9

• G2: Arrive & Dismissed at Door 2

• G3: Arrive Door 2 & Dismissed at Main Entrance (Door 1)

• G4 & G5 Arrive & Dismissed at Door 8

Dismissal

When school is dismissed at 3:20 pm, students are able to walk home or meet their parents/ caregivers outside of the school. Older children who walk younger siblings or neighbors should meet them in a prearranged location outside of the building and will be dismissed first in order to pick up their sibling or relative.

***This year 2nd grade students and 5th grade students end their day with Encore Classes and PE which go until 3:20.

Breakfast will be served in the main hall of our school beginning at 8:10 am. Students will enjoy their breakfast in our multipurpose room and then will go to their line to start the day.

Lunch will be ordered with your child's classroom teacher every morning. Students will be able to choose from 2 choices. Student can also bring a home lunch and only order a milk. Milk only is $0.65 and students can choose white or chocolate. You can add money to your child's meal account through Skyward. You may access the menus below.

LUNCH TIMES:

KDG- 12:55

1ST-12:25

2ND-12:25

3RD: 11:25

4TH: 11:25

5TH: 11:55

Click the link below for a visual on how our lunch procedures work.

Please see the attached map for where to drop off and where you can park if you want to get out and walk your child to their line.

Here are some reminders for helping us get kids in and out of school safely.

• Pull up as far as you can go w hen you are letting students out of the car.
• Refrain from parking across the street and having kids run across to get either to the school or back to your car.
• Be patient as kids are getting out of the car.
• Refrain from blocking the entrance and exit of the school parking lots.
• Please do not park in the driveway of St. Germaine School. (You may pull into the spots in their parking lot, but do not park in the driveway. )

Last year D123 began using the Visitor Aware program to immediately identify visitors, along with when they arrived, and where they are going

In order to ensure a smooth visit to the school, please use THIS LINK to complete the pre-registration for Visitor Aware.

Once pre-registered, you will be prompted to take a picture of yourself and answer the questions, including DL#. Once you do this they will be in the system. You will receive their QR code via text and email. This QR code is what you will use when checking into the school for a visit.

If you have any questions, please contact the front office.