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Talking to Your Child About Bullying

Bullying prevention starts with you!!!

Creating a safe and supportive environment starts with open, honest conversations at home. Talking with your child about their day, friendships, and feelings helps build trust and encourages them to share concerns when something is wrong. Ask open-ended questions, listen without judgment, and reassure your child that they can always come to you for support. If your child shares that they have experienced or witnessed bullying, stay calm, acknowledge their feelings, and work together to identify next steps. It is also important to help children understand the impact of their actions, develop empathy, and learn positive ways to handle conflict. When concerns arise, partnering with your child's school can help ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and included. Let's work together to create a community where kindness, respect, and belonging are part of every day!

https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/how-to-talk-about-bullying

We’re Crushing It! 🙌

So far, we’ve logged 30,598 minutes *exceeding our goal of 10,000 minutes* and raised $13,503 toward our goal of $15,000. Don’t forget to share your reader’s Read-A-Thon page so friends and family can donate! Let’s keep reading toward our goals, which allows us to attend field trips, have assemblies, enjoy new books in our library and support rigorous instruction in our classrooms📚

Our TOP CLASSES are:

Mrs. Wilkinson - $1,445.00

Mrs. Wilkinson - 2,838 - Minutes Read

There is still time to support Mackeben and have your child earn prizes!!!

Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:

Art to Remember

orders are due Monday, October 26th

Help supply our Prize Cart

Students use their PAWS to "purr-chase" items

Thank you for your support

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join Us on 10/13 for NEW Huntley 158 Movie Night

When: Tuesday, October 13
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: Heineman Middle School
Register HERE

Grab a blanket and get comfy for Huntley 158’s first sensory-friendly movie night open to all ages! The featured movie, Out of My Mind (rated PG), is an inspiring story about a young girl with cerebral palsy who finds her voice and challenges others to see what she is capable of. With powerful themes of friendship, inclusion and perseverance, it’s the perfect film to bring our community together.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at 6:15 p.m. Come dressed for comfort and bring a blanket for floor seating; an accessible seating area will also be available. We’ll provide snacks and water, or feel free to bring your own. Stop by our “selfie station” and enter for a chance to win a prize!

The evening will wrap up at approximately 8 p.m. Students under age 13 must attend with a parent or guardian.

Questions? Contact Ina Hall, Huntley 158 Family Engagement Liaison, at ihall@district158.org.

Thriving Futures Talk on PUNS

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM (45-minute presentation with 15 minutes for Q & A)
Location: District Office, Room 180, 650 Dr. John Burkey Dr., Algonquin
Cost: Free; light snacks will be served
Guest Speaker: Jen Rowzee, Services Inc.

During this session, Huntley 158 families who have a student with an IEP will learn about the timeline to follow when applying for disability-related benefits for their child. The presentation will highlight PUNS (Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services), providing an overview of the potential benefits available when families plan early.

As a follow-up to this, families can make a 30-minute appointment on Monday, October 19 to meet one-on-one with a Services Inc. representative who will walk them through the PUNS registration process, answer questions, and provide guidance on what information is needed to complete the application. Visit the website for more information about both events.

MPAC Meeting & Family Reading Night

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Join us on Monday, November 2 at Martin Elementary for an evening of learning, connection, and family fun! From 6:00–6:30 p.m., our MPAC (Multilingual Parent Advisory Committee) meeting will focus on an overview and discussion of District data. Pizza will be served, and childcare will be provided during the meeting.

Following MPAC, stay for our MPAC-sponsored Family Reading Night from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Families will have an opportunity to enjoy reading activities, explore resources, and learn strategies to support literacy at home.

📍 Martin Elementary, 10920 Reed Road

We hope to see you there!

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Marcie Marzullo - Principal

mmarzullo@district158.org

847-659-3401

Katie Aumann - Assistant Principal

kaumann@district158.org

847-659-3402

Jamie DeYoung - Special Services Coordinator

jdeyoung@district158.org

847-659-3573