Bulldog Bulletin
9/21/25
Dear Churchill Families,
Welcome to Week 5 of the first trimester! Our Bulldogs continue to learn and grow, and we’re proud of their progress.
Below, you’ll find helpful resources in the ELA and Math Corner for Parents, provided by our Curriculum Department to support both students and families. We encourage you to take a look.
Please also review the important information and upcoming events listed below.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
Mrs. Peacock
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Illinois Department of Public Health mandates that children at a specific age and grade level receive vision and hearing screenings from a certified technician. The children in the following categories are required by law to be screened: Pre-K through 3rd grade, 8th grade, students new to the district, students specifically referred by a teacher, and students receiving special education services. Screenings at both Churchill School and Willow School will begin soon. If the screening technician determines that your child may have a vision or hearing problem which needs further evaluation, you will receive a notification letter in the mail regarding the next steps and recommendations.
If you have questions, concerns, or object to these screenings for religious reasons, please contact your child's school nurse.
Thank you,
Gail Straney RN, NCSN
Vision and Hearing Screening Technician
Hi Bulldog Families,
My name is Amanda Krug (Ms. K), and I am so excited to be serving as the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) here at Winston Churchill. I currently live in Manhattan, Illinois with my husband, Bill, of 15 years; our two kids, Nolan (12) and Reagan (9); and our 3 dogs, Jack, Kacey and Remy. They keep me on my toes! I graduated from Lewis University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and from South Suburban Community College in 2020 with an Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant.
I first discovered occupational therapy when my own child needed it. Being so involved in his outpatient sessions, I quickly saw how much OT could help children succeed and gain confidence. That experience inspired me to go back to school and become an OTA.
In schools, occupational therapy helps students build the skills they need to be successful in learning, playing, and growing every day. OT focuses on supporting children in areas such as handwriting, fine motor skills, sensory processing, regulation, attention, and building independence. Our goal is to give students the tools and strategies they need to participate fully in school activities and to feel confident in what they do.
As the OTA, I work closely with the occupational therapist, teachers, staff and families to provide hands-on support that helps students reach their goals. Whether it’s learning to hold a pencil, managing transitions, or developing the coordination needed for classroom tasks, OT is here to make learning accessible, engaging, and fun.
I look forward to an amazing school year together and can’t wait to celebrate your child’s growth along the way!
PBIS Goal for September: 90% Attendance!
Our PBIS goal for the month of September is for 90% of all students to attend school regularly. If we meet this goal, all students will earn a fun reward; music during lunch!
Let’s work together to make it happen! Please review the lesson below to help reinforce the importance of attendance and encourage students to be here every day.
We’re excited to invite you to our first Parent Advisory Meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 9:00-10:00 AM at Churchill School! To accommodate all parents, meetings will be held monthly, alternating between mornings and evenings.
October’s meeting will focus on Benchmark testing and Volunteerism, two key areas where we hope to strengthen our partnership with families and improve community engagement. If you’re interested in helping Churchill increase parent involvement and improve communication, we would love to hear your ideas.
Please take a moment to complete the form below and share your thoughts. We look forward to seeing you at the Parent Advisory Meeting on October 8, 2025!
Thank you in advance,
Mrs. Peacock
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/Transportation Change/ No School:
- 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 Friday, October 31st. Students will be dismissed at 12 noon. If you need to make a transportation change, please call the main office before 11:15am.
- There is no school 10/2 and 10/3/25 due to Fall Break and Yom Kippur.
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 10:15am
- 4th grade 11:05am
- 5th Grade 11:55am
Lost and Found Donation to Goodwill is Tuesday, September 30th. Please remind your student to check the lost and found to claim their items.
October 1st - Anti-bullying Assembly to Kick-off Anti-bullying Month
October 2nd - 3rd - No School (Fall Break and Yom Kippur)