Graves (K-5) Sailor Newsletter

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Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a restful and safe winter break.

Please see the following newsletter for important information.

Friday, January 17: Progress Reports Sent Home

Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)

Friday, January 24: PBIS Fundraiser (please see flyer below for more information)

Friday, January 31: PBIS Grade Level Events

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

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

PLEASE JOIN US!

February 11, 2025

Admin Center

March 11, 2025

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April 8, 2025

Admin Center

May 13, 2025

Graves Dual Language School (Graves Spotlight)

June 10, 2025

Admin Center

The Graves Basketball Intramurals are wrapping up their season this week! We are so proud of our Sailors. The hard work and dedication they put in throughout the season is an inspiration. We wish our Sailors the best of luck as they play in the Championship Game on Friday! Go Sailors!

A Couple Special Thank You's...

We would like to thank our Athletic Director, Mr. Tucker for

providing our students and families with this wonderful opportunity!

And we want to give a huge thank you to all the parents for your support.

You filled the stands at every game, always cheering loudly and proudly! Thank you!!

- Coach Pyrce

A physical copy was sent home with students before the Winter Break.

Please review it in case of inclement weather in the near future.

Our PBIS team put together an assembly where they reviewed our school-wide expectations.

Remember, these expectations help us establish a positive student culture and help create a

safe and effective learning environment for all students!

*As a reminder, grade level teams will be having special events for students

at the end of every month.

Students with 2 or more MINOR REFERRALS and/or 1 MAJOR REFERRAL will not be able to participate and will reflect on their behavioral referrals.

As a reminder, all proceeds will help fund our PBIS store and school wide PBIS events we have planned for our students throughout the year.

(January 15, 1929—April 4, 1968)

He is considered one of history's greatest speakers and social activists. His leadership in peaceful protests helped end segregation during the American civil rights movement.

See the video below for more information on Martin Luther King Jr.'s great impact!

As we begin the new year, let’s focus on staying healthy, happy, and ready to learn!

With norovirus cases on the rise, it's crucial to take steps to prevent the spread of this highly contagious virus:

1. Wash hands with soap and water! (hand sanitizers are not sufficient)

2. Disinfect surfaces with bleach-based cleaners.

3. Stay home for 24 hours after symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea) stop.

   
   

• Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs and other illnesses like Flu, Covid, RSV and many others!

• Please contact the school nurse if your student has any injuries or significant health updates (new medical diagnosis or upcoming surgeries). We can help assist you with what is needed for a safe return to school.

• 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).

• Miles of Smiles is returning to Graves/HMS February 4thand 5th for dental exams! Sign up using the link below or stop in the office. https://na4.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=9014ef60-41ba-4e93-bbbc-848c65309116&env=na4&acct=eca59414-4d1f-4217-8c33-72fb4ff1f87c&v=2

  
  

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

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. *Maroon or black hoodies are allowed.

PANTS

Must be SOLID 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.

The winter weather is here and it is getting colder. Students will continue going out for recess and arrival and dismissal every day . Please make sure that your child wears appropriate sweater/jacket to school.

Per Illinois State Guidelines

- if the REAL FEEL is 32 degrees or higher, students will have OUTDOOR RECESS.

- if the REAL FEEL is 31 degrees or lower, students will have INDOOR RECESS.

Please remember that it is important for students

to arrive to school on time.

If your child is TARDY please go with your child to

door #14 to sign a tardy slip.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Entrance 7:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

Wednesdays (Late Start)

Entrance 8:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

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

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

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

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

For the safety of our staff and students, please do not bring dogs onto school property.

Thank you for your support!

In the event of any absence, the student’s parent or guardian is required to call the school before 8:00 a.m. to explain the reason for the absence. If a call has not been made to the school by 10:00 a.m. on the day of a student’s absence, a school official will call the home to inquire why the student is not at school. If the parent or guardian cannot be contacted, the student will be required to submit a signed note from the parent or guardian explaining the reason for the absence. Failure to do so shall result in an unexcused absence.

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

Just a reminder that students should be taking care of their technology devices, especially when they take them home.

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)
• iPad Replacement: ($300)
• Chromebook Replacement:

- $250 for a new device, Year 1

- $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

Please review this months breakfast & lunch menus with your child.

As a reminder, students have breakfast & lunch options to choose from.

We ask that parents do not send in birthday treats for students to distribute. Please read below, as taken from the 2024-2025 District 104 Handbook:

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

We had 2 very busy weeks after coming back from the Winter Break

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