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Stella May Swartz

August 9, 2024

Stella May Swartz August 9, 2024
Stella MaySwartzAugust 9, 2024

Message from the Principal Message from the Principal

Happy November!


The 2023 - 2024 Illinois School Report Card was shared last week by Dr. Zaher. Below you will find a link to the highlights at Stella May Swartz. Swartz showed improvement in reading and math growth which resulted in an increased overall score pushing us up higher in the Commendable School designation. We are so proud of the students, staff and community at Swartz for working so hard.

Stella May Swartz Accountability Measures 2023 - 2024 - https://5il.co/30jk0


Highlights-

Upcoming FTC Events - Pokemon Night at Salt Creek on 11/13 and Dine Out at Chipotle on 11/20.

Fall Party at SMS - Friday November 22nd at 1:30 PM.

Positivity Project - The week's upcoming character traits and family letters are linked.

End of Trimester 1 and Half Day of School - Friday November 15th

Trimester 1 Report Cards Go Home - Friday November 22nd

Sincerely,


Mrs. Karen Marino

A salute to our Veterans A salute to our Veterans

Here at Stella May Swartz, we honor our Veterans past and present by putting up pictures of our staff and students’ family members. Every year Mrs. Zastrow decorates our hallways in honor of who you see in this photo and for all Veterans. We would like to thank all Veterans for all you do!

Grateful For Our District 48 Community Grateful For Our District 48 Community

We are deeply grateful to the Salt Creek District 48 community for their overwhelming support of our referendum question on the November 5, 2024 ballot. Your commitment to our schools empowers us to make transformative changes that will benefit our students today and for generations to come. Thank you for investing in our shared future!

Arbor Management is now Whitson's Culinary Arbor Management is now Whitson's Culinary

Author/Illustrator Matthew Cordell! Author/Illustrator Matthew Cordell!

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We have filled our fall reading tree! As a reward, FTC and Salt Creek District 48 are delighted to welcome author/illustrator Matthew Cordell for a visit on Wednesday, November 13th. Mr. Cordell will talk with students about his career as an author/illustrator and discuss his books. This visit will take place in the morning and PM preschool students are invited to attend with a parent as well. Be on the look out for a note home with details from your preschool teacher.

Picture Retakes Thursday, November 14th Picture Retakes Thursday, November 14th

If your child was absent on Picture Day or you would like picture retakes, please contact the school office your child attends. Swartz office 630-834-9256 ext.3001

Positivity Project Positivity Project

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Week of 11/11 - 11/22 Focus- Gratitude

Parent Letter - https://5il.co/30jiz

Health Office Information Health Office Information

HEALTH OFFICE NEWS

There has been an increase in Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) nationally and locally. Pertussis is a very serious respiratory infection. Symptoms occur in three stages and typically appear 4 to 21 days after exposure. Stage 1: cold symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, mild fever, and cough) Stage 2: uncontrolled coughing followed by a whooping noise when breathing in air. This stage may last several weeks. Stage 3: Cough slowly disappears over several weeks. Pertussis requires antibiotic treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider should you or your child experience any of these symptoms. The best prevention is vaccination. Cases of Pertussis should be reported to your school's health office. Please see links below for more information.

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FTC FTC

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FTC wants to remind everyone; Casino Night is TONIGHT! There will be some last minute tickets at the door if you are still able to attend; for $60/each. The event is at Angelo's Ristorante, 247 N. York Rd. Elmhurst from 6:30-9:30PM. There will be a buffet included in your ticket price, as well as $500 of funny money to play the casino games. We will be having a silent auction as well. Hope to see some new faces there!


FTC is hosting our second Pokemon night next Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30-8PM. Come join the fun if you haven't yet.


FTC is having our November Dine out at Chipotle on Wednesday, November 20 from 5-9PM. No need to plan on cooking that night, treat yourself and support District 48 at the same time!


The Fall party will be held Friday, November 22 at 1:15PM. The grade level leads will be reaching out to volunteers shortly!


Our next meeting is Monday, November 18 at 7PM in the Albright Cafeteria. FTC is always looking for new members to join and help us plan all of the fun events and support the district.


Any questions, please contact Lisa Auriemme at lauriemme@saltcreek48ftc.org


Lisa Auriemme

FTC Co President District 48


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Casino Night

Angelo's Restaurant in Elmhurst 6:30-9:30 PM

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Pokémon Night

Wednesday, November 13th @ Salt Creek 6:30-8 PM

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CHIPOTLE Dine Out

FTC DINE OUT @ CHIPOTLE

Wednesday, November 20 | 5-8 PM

Chipotle Oakbrook Terrace | 18W050 22nd St.

Don't make dinner! Attending Salt Creek parent-teacher conferences on 11/20? Grab dinner and go! Join us for an FTC Dine Out at Chipotle in Oakbrook Terrace! Show this flyer in the restaurant or order online using code AAWAYAP!

FTC Website- Membership
Please click to be directed to the FTC Website
FTC Facebook
Please click here to be directed to the FTC Facebook

Join Our Community Book Study! Join Our Community Book Study!

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Many of you have heard about our community book study at curriculum night. This is not just for students old enough to have a phone, this is for parents/grandparents of all ages.Click here to RSVP

Community Partnerships Community Partnerships

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The GPS Parent Series - FREE Virtual Webinars For Parents

The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS): Navigating Healthy Families is a distinguished speaker series dedicated to presenting relevant, high-profile authors, educators, and clinicians to all of our families in the DuPage area.

Here are a few of the upcoming FREE VIRTUAL webinars:


  • Rescuing Our Teens: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Youth
  • Teen Anxiety and School Anxiety: Dealing With Resistance and Refusal
  • How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids


Click on this link for more information and registration/zoom link details.

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Fam Jam Basketball Skills & Thrills Clinic

Fam Jam Basketball Skills & Thrills Clinic on November 14th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Four Point Play will be hosting this event in our gym (1S415 Summit Ave. Oakbrook Terrace, IL) for kids between the ages of 8-14. We ask that families bring a canned good for each participant for FREE entry or pay just $4 per participant to support The Salvation Army Thanksgiving Drive.


Online registration is required for this event, please click on the flyer in this newsletter to register.

WESTWAY Coach WESTWAY Coach

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Westway Coach Bus Co. 630-279-2720


Often there are times when our buses are running late. Westway Coach will notify us when there is a delay in time for buses so we can notify our parents of the bus that is running late. Sometimes a situation can happen when our office is closed and a parent tries to call us. If this is the case you may contact Westway Coach at 630-270-2720. Note that our School Office hours are 7:15 to 3:15 Monday thru Friday for Salt Creek and Stella May Swartz.

Parent Reminders Parent Reminders

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Update Information


It is important that parents keep their information updated in Skyward. If there is an emergency we do not want to have the wrong information. Please contact the proper school your student attends and give them any new information that needs to be changed whether it be for yourself, your spouse, another parent from a different address (we can separate addresses when student's are split between households),update new or old emergency contacts and any phone numbers for anyone on your Skyward parent portal. It is your responsibility to keep us informed. Salt Creek 630-832-6122, Stella May Swartz 630-834-9256 and Albright 630-279-6160.

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Call the ABSENTEE LINE when your child is absent ☎️

Please make sure to call the Stella May Swartz Absentee line at 630-834-9256, press 2 if your child will be absent or arriving late. The school office will retrieve these messages every morning. If you have any doctor's notes, please send those with your student for the nurse's office.


*** You must leave a detailed reason of the absence.

A valid cause for absence includes illness (including mental or behavioral health of the student), observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, other situations beyond the control of the student. Remember if you do not call your student in on the day they are absent with a reason, they will be considered an Unexcused absence.

Dates To Remember Dates To Remember

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Nov 8, 2024: FTC Casino Night @ Angelo's Restaurant in Elmhurst 6:30-9:30 PM

Nov 13, 2024: Matthew Cordell Author Visit at Salt Creek

Nov 14, 2024: District Wide Picture Retake Day

Nov 15, 2024: Half Day Attendance- Dismissal @ 10:40 AM

Nov 15, 2024: End of Trimester

Nov 20, 2024: FTC Dine Out @ Chipotle 5:00-9:00 PM

Nov 22, 2024: Report Cards Go Home

Nov 22, 2024: FTC Fall Parties @ 1:30 PM

Nov 25 - Nov 29, 2024: FALL BREAK

Dec 2, 2024: Classes Resume

Links To Remember Links To Remember

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2024.25 School Calendar

2024.25 Family & Student Handbook

Leap After School Program

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

RevTrak

Skyward

D48 Update

Healthy Snack Ideas

NEW-Crew of Champions Award (Replaced Extraordinary Recognition Award)

Office Contacts Office Contacts

Principal: Mrs. Karen Marino

Email: kmarino@saltcreek48.org

Location: 17 W 160 16th St. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181
Phone: 630-834-9256 ext. 3004

Fax: 630-617-2643

www.saltcreek48.org

Administrative Assistant To The Principal: Mrs. Angela Trexler

Email: atrexler@saltcreek48.org
Location: 17 W 160 16th St. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181
Phone: 630-834-9256 ext. 3001

Fax: 630-617-2643

www.saltcreek48.org

Health Aid: Mrs. Denise Natalino

Email: dnatalino@saltcreek48.org
Location: 17 W 160 16th St. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181
Phone: 630-834-9256 ext. 3003

Fax: 630-617-2643

www.saltcreek48.org

Always Leave A Message When Calling The Office Always Leave A Message When Calling The Office

☎️ When calling the office for any such reason whether it be for the nurse, the principal or the secretary and attendance line please make sure to leave a message. The office gets a little hectic at times or it's possible we are in a meeting. We will return all calls. Thank you in advance.

Salt Creek School District #48 Social Media Salt Creek School District #48 Social Media

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaltCreekD48

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltcreek48/

Twitter: @SaltCreekD48

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmWgViFRkg1vrcLe0CecYw

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