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The Eagle's Nest

Volume #48

The Eagle'sNestVolume #48
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Ms. Chris Smith, Principal

chsmith@sd104.us
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Mr. Jeff Moore, Associate Principal

jmoore@sd104.us
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Upcoming Dates

Monday, February 13

  • Parent Presentation on Erin's Law via Zoom - 7:30 - 7:30 PM (See below)


Tuesday, February 14

  • Happy Valentine's Day!


Wednesday, February 16

  • Late Start


Friday, February 17

  • 2nd Grade Field Trip to Old Town School of Folk Music/Chicago


Monday, February 20

  • No School - President's Day

Read Aloud - I am Black History from A to Z - by Keisha Jenkins Read Aloud - I am Black History from A to Z - by Keisha Jenkins

Click Here for the You Tube Video of this Book!

Illinois 5 Essentials Survey Illinois 5 Essentials Survey

Parent -- please click the link below to take an important survey about Walsh Elementary School. We need parents to participate! It will only take a few minutes.



Your participation in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.


Your participation is needed and appreciated!

Parents - Click Here to Take the 5 Essentials Survey

Caught Being Kind at Walsh! Caught Being Kind at Walsh!

Jaysen and Kamran were "Caught Being Kind"! They helped a first grader with his jacket.

Physical Education Physical Education

This month in PE, students are finishing up a basketball unit! Students will be transitioning to handball! Additionally, students work on buidling their fitness abilities by working out one day each week!


Please ensure your child wears gym shoes to school or they bring appropriate shoes to change into for PE. This is important so they can participate safely in class!

What's Happening in STEAM?? What's Happening in STEAM??

Check out Mrs. Marroquin's STEAM Newsletter!
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Social Emotional Learning Social Emotional Learning

This month Mrs. Fletcher will be teaching the students about Erin's Law. Attached is the Erin's Law Flyer and permission slip. Parents, pleas return the permission slips for students to participate.

Library Library

In library this month, Ms. Kilgore is focusing on Black History by reading books about famous people and books with diverse character. The fourth graders are completing reports on various states as the third graders are presenting reports on a biography they read.


Thank you parents for helping your child remember to return their library books on time! Students who always return their books on time are VIPs and have the opportunity to chekc out our newest library books!

What Happens if Walsh School has an E-Learning Day?

It is possible that bad winter weather would cause school to be called off. If this happens, students would have an "E-Learning Day". Teachers would assign work for students through Seesaw.


Please read the District 104 "E-Learning" Plan.

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Please, No Treats and Snacks at Walsh

We ask that parents do not sent in birthday treats for students to distribute. Please read below, as taken from the 2022-2023 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.


All treats and snacks must be store bought and prepackaged in individual servings. No homemade treats or snacks are allowed at school. Treats and snacks may not require refrigeration and must have a clearly printed list of ingredients on the packaging. We strongly encourage you to select a treat or snack with nutritional value. No products containing nuts are allowed.

District Family Professional Development Activities District Family Professional Development Activities

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Please help your child to be responsible for their device!

Students WILL be charged fees for damage/loss of technology items.


Fees are:



  • Device Sleeve/cover - $10
  • Charger - $25
  • Touch Screen - $115
  • Chromebook Device Replacement Cost - $250/new device; $200/2 years old; $150/3 years old; $100/4 years old (new devices are provided to 1st and 5th grades every year

Click on the links below for assistance!

Having problems with your child's device? Call or email the District Technology Department

E-mail: parenthelpline@sd104.us


Phone: 708-458-0141

District 104 App District 104 App

Please download our free district app to stay up to date with district information. Search Summit School District 104 in your App Store.
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Walsh Elementary School

Email: chsmith@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
Location: 5640 South 75th Avenue, Summit, IL, USA
Phone: 708-458-7165
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summitschooldistrict104/

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