MUSTANG MINUTE
2023-2024-April
April Students of the Month Honored with a Ceremony!!
Many students were honored for their display of Habit #7-Sharpen the Saw on Friday, March 22nd before school! Let's get ready to honor students who exhibit Habit #8-Find Your Voice, and Inspire Others to Find Theirs on May 1, 2024 at 7:45 AM!
We're Hiring!
Do you know anyone interested in working as a paraprofessional? We currently have openings at both Martin AND Thompson schools! Come work in an incredible atmosphere where you’ll have the opportunity to work with extraordinary students alongside amazing staff members who are dedicated and driven to creating great kids! Benefits include sick days, personal days, and an option for health, dental, and vision insurance! Please reach out to the respective building principal with any interest or questions at 847.245.3400! Check out our vacancies HERE!
MUSIC NEWS TO USE FROM YOUR D#41 MUSIC BOOSTERS!!!
iReady Summer Bootcamp June 11-July 25
The IVSA i-Ready Summer Virtual Bootcamp program will leverage curriculum designed to personalize a plan for your students to support essential skill development in math and reading.
Picking Up Early?
Notes from the Health Office
Notes from the Health Office
Kindergarten: Dental Exam Due by May 15, 2024
2nd Grade: Dental Exam Due by May 15, 2024
5th Grade: Physical Exam, Updated Immunizations, and Dental Exam for 6th grade
BE PROACTIVE (Leader In Me Habit #1)
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD KEEP A SPARE PAIR OF CLOTHES IN THEIR LOCKER
This includes pants, shirt, socks and underwear. Unexpected accidents happen all the time. Wet weather causes mud outside, lunch can be messy, and craft projects can go awry.
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
Headache
Stomach ache
Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
Fever (greater than 100.4 degrees and your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100.4 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours)
Vomiting (even once)
Diarrhea
Chills
General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
Rash of unknown origin
To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:
Wash hands frequently
Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Practice nose blowing
Measles have been in the news recently. If you have questions or concerns please contact me at Darlene.Kuxhouse@district41.org or call me directly at 847-245-3400 x 31001.
PTO News to Use
The PTO is here to support students, teachers, and families. We are looking for volunteers to help with events. ONLY 1 hour per month makes a HUGE difference for our students!!
Please contact Joe Prindle for more information at ocmartinpto@gmail.com
2023-2024 Music Concert Information
The students will perform at 7 PM; however, they need to arrive at 6:45 and enter through the front doors of the school. The doors will open no earlier than 6:45 PM. Upon entering the building, students will go directly to their classrooms. Parents and families will go directly into the Multi-purpose room to take their seats and await an incredible performance!
April 11th, 2024-1st Grade
May 9th, 2024-Kindergarten
Items of Note from the District Office
Cold Days - The National Weather Service predicts wind chills below -30 degrees.
Snow Days - Heavy snow or icy conditions overnight or that worsen during the day.
Other Considerations - Blowing snow, winds greater than 20 mph, heavy snow accumulations during travel times, hazardous driving conditions, ice accumulation, the ability of buses to start due to extreme cold, and power outages.
E-Learning Days -An E-Learning Day may be used as an alternative to being fully closed. These days do not need to be made up at the end of the year. Students and staff would be notified before the end of the preceding day to bring their Chromebooks home.
Parents - Please make sure your contact information is up to date. If schools are open, parents may keep a child home due to weather. They will be marked as excused, however remote learning is not an option under these circumstances.
If Schools are Closed - A district-wide alert will be sent out via phone and email as early as possible. (hopefully the night before). Parents can also check the district’s website at www.district41.org.
School Lunch
A reminder that the District no longer provides free lunch for all students. Paid Lunch is $3.25. To apply for Free/Reduced Lunch visit our website under Food Service. Click here for information on how to create an account for lunch purchases.
Registration and Fees
School Registration Fees are now due. Payments can be made electronically on the District's website, via regular mail, or in person at the school building.
Supplemental Insurance
The district offers Voluntary Supplemental Student Accident Insurance. To enroll, please see the information by clicking here. For more information on our accident insurance coverage, click here.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
April 8-Board of Education Meeting 7 PM District Office/Palombi Middle School
April 8-PTO Sponsored Dodgeball 6-7 PM
April 11-1st Grade Music Concert 7 PM
April 12-PTO Sponsored Pancake Breakfast 9-11 AM
April 15-PTO Sponsored Loteria Night 6-7 PM
April 22-Board of Education Meeting 7 PM District Office/Palombi Middle School
April 24-Open House EC-5 6-7 PM