Bulldog Bulletin
Week of 1/19/25
Dear Churchill Families,
I hope this message finds you well and staying warm. As we continue through the winter season, please remind your students to wash their hands regularly and use hand sanitizer as needed. We want to ensure that all of our students remain healthy, safe, and in school.
A quick reminder: If your child misses 18 or more school days during the year, they will be considered chronically absent and referred to the Regional Office of Education. If you have any questions or concerns about attendance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Congratulations to the 5th Grade Band for their outstanding performance during last Friday’s concert! They did a fantastic job—way to go! (Check out the pictures below.)
In case of an E-Learning Day, please see the schedule below. Students have already been shown how to log on to their Teams meetings:
E-Learning Schedule
- 8:30am - 8:40am: Attendance & Pledge with Homeroom Teacher
- 8:40am - 12:00pm: Math/Reading & PE/Specials
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Teacher Office Hours
Additionally, please note there is no school on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to honor his legacy as a champion of civil rights for all.
Lastly, as temperatures can fluctuate, kindly remember to dress your child appropriately for the weather each day.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Peacock
We are seeking volunteers to help the Churchill art program. You can sign up for one or two hour increments. Volunteers will be helping with a variety of tasks including: organizing materials, prepping materials, matting student artwork, and more!
Thank you for considering helping our Churchill artists. Please sign below.
Mrs. Siegler, Art Teacher
We are excited to welcome our students to school each day! To maintain a healthy school environment, please keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell. Timely attendance is crucial—frequent tardiness or early departures disrupt the learning experience for all students. We encourage you to support your child's success by ensuring they have a consistent routine, eat nutritious meals, and get plenty of rest.
For any attendance-related matters, please be sure to communicate directly with your child’s teacher and the main office. Thank you for your cooperation in helping our students stay engaged and on track!
Save the date! The PTA is inviting all District 153 families to our January 30th, PTA meeting. Get to know other Homewood parents, hear about some new and exciting proposed budget changes that will benefit all of the schools, and engage in a discussion with Superintendent Scott McAlister and Director of Student Support Services, Melanie Mandisodza, about all things Special Education in District 153!
If you have specific questions for Dr. McAlister and Ms. Mandisodza in regards to this topic, in an effort to maximize our meeting time, please email those questions to president153@homewoodpta.org by January 27th. Spread the word. Can't wait to see you there!
Homewood PTA
Arrival Time:
- To ensure the safety of your student, the earliest they should arrive to school is 8:15am. We do not have supervision until 8:15am. The tardy bell rings at 8:30am. If you have any questions please call the main office at 708-798-3424.
Early Dismissal or Transportation Change:
- If a student needs to be picked up early or a transportation change is needed, please call the main office at 708.798.3424, before 2:30pm. You may also send a written note to school with your student. They must bring it to the main office.
- The next early dismissal is January 29th. The time for making changes on early dismissal days is before 11:15am.
Lunch Drop Off:
- Food delivery services such as Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc., are not allowed and will be returned.
- Parents/Guardians may drop off lunch for students 20 minutes before the lunch period begins.
- Lunch period times are:
- 3rd grade 10:40am
- 4th grade 11:30am
- 5th Grade 12:15pm
