Munhall Bulletin

Email: zachary.minelli@d303.org
Website: http://munhall.d303.org/
Location: 1400 South 13th Avenue
Phone: 331-228-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Munhall-Elementary-1459358344296891/
Twitter: @MunhallD303

• This week at Munhall I noticed our staff and students with an intentional focus and practice around bathroom expectations. Let's keep our bathrooms a clean and safe place with our motto of "quick, quiet and clean."
• As a reminder, CogAT begins next week for 3rd and 5th grade students. 5th graders will test on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, while 3rd graders will test on Thursday, Friday and the following Monday. For additional information, please see the letter sent out a couple of weeks ago. Upcoming CogAT Letter Fall 2025-26
• Maddie's Mittens is coming back to Munhall on Tuesday, November 11. We had a great turnout last year. If you are unfamiliar with this, it is an opportunity for any families across 303 to come to Munhall for winter gear.
• We have a PTO meeting on Tuesday! Please join us at Munhall in the LRC @ 5:00, or via our virtual link. Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 932 196 434 441 5 Passcode: Jc7LG2.
• Veterans day is coming up! On Tuesday, November 11 we will: wear red, white and blue, offer students the option to share names or photos of family who have served or are serving in the military and we will also sing the Star Spangled Banner as an entire school.
• Trimester 1 ends today. Report cards will be available via HAC on Wednesday, November 19.
• Recess Guidelines for Elementary - If you are interested in seeing when we do or do not go outside in the winter.

• Esta semana en Munhall noté que nuestro personal y estudiantes tuvieron un enfoque y una práctica intencional en torno a las expectativas del baño. Mantengamos nuestros baños como un lugar limpio y seguro con nuestro lema de “rápido, silencioso y limpio.”
• Como recordatorio, el CogAT comienza la próxima semana para los estudiantes de 3.º y 5.º grado. Los alumnos de 5.º grado tomarán la prueba el lunes, martes y miércoles, mientras que los de 3.º grado la tomarán el jueves, viernes y el lunes siguiente. Para obtener más información, consulte la carta enviada hace un par de semanas: Carta del CogAT Otoño 2025-26.
• ¡Maddie’s Mittens regresa a Munhall el martes 11 de noviembre! Tuvimos una gran participación el año pasado. Si no está familiarizado con este evento, es una oportunidad para que cualquier familia del distrito 303 venga a Munhall a conseguir ropa de invierno.
• ¡Tenemos una reunión del PTO el martes! Acompáñenos en Munhall en el LRC a las 5:00 p.m., o conéctese a través de nuestro enlace virtual.
• Haga clic aquí para unirse a la reunión. ID de la reunión: 932 196 434 4415 Código de acceso: Jc7LG2
• ¡Se acerca el Día de los Veteranos! El martes 11 de noviembre:

• Usaremos ropa de color rojo, blanco y azul.

• Los estudiantes tendrán la opción de compartir nombres o fotos de familiares que hayan servido o estén sirviendo en las fuerzas armadas.

• Cantaremos The Star-Spangled Banner todos juntos como escuela.

• El primer trimestre termina hoy. Las boletas de calificaciones estarán disponibles a través de HAC el miércoles 19 de noviembre.
• Guías de recreo para primaria: si está interesado en saber cuándo salimos o no al exterior durante el invierno, puede consultarlas aquí.

November

11/7 - Trimester 1 Ends

11/10 - PTO Meeting (5:00)

11/11 - Maddie's Mittens (4:30 - 6:30)

11/11 - Veterans Day

11/19 - Early Release (Students dismissed at 2:35)

11/19 - Report Cards Available via HAC

11/24 - 11/28 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

Noviembre

11/7 - Fin del Primer Trimestre

11/10 - Reunión del PTO (5:00)

11/11 - Maddie’s Mittens (4:30 - 6:30)

11/11 - Día de los Veteranos

11/19 - Salida Temprana (Los estudiantes salen a las 2:35)

11/19 - Boletines de Calificaciones Disponibles a través de HAC

11/24 - 11/28 - NO HAY CLASES (Receso de Acción de Gracias)

D303 is supporting the St. Charles Public Library with their Community Cabinet Food Drive

October 27-November 12th

This is our final push for Big Hearts Toy Drive ending on November 12 th . If your family

is in the position to donate, please have your student bring it to the Main Office. Once

you donate you can push the button and have yourself a 10 second dance party!

Grown-ups…make sure you vote for Munhall as your favorite decorated box on

Facebook November 8 th and 9 th . Lets bring the W back home!

Great news! The Smile Illinois in-school dentist is coming to our school. Even better,

dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted including Medicaid

and All Kids. Keep your child healthy, in-school and learning. Sign up online NOW at https://www.myschooldentist.com

¡Una gran noticia! El dentista dentro de la escuela Smile Illinois vendrá a nuestra

escuela. Aun mejor, el cuidado dental es por lo general sin costo para usted. Se

aceptan todos los seguros, incluyendo Medicaid y All Kids. Mantenga a su hijo sano, en

la escuela y aprendiendo. Inscríbase en línea AHORA en https://www.myschooldentist.com/

If there has been a change in circumstance in your household since the beginning of the school year, you are welcome to complete the following applications (food waivers and/or fee waivers) to see if you qualify for additional support. These applications can be completed at any time throughout the academic year.

D303 is hosting a parent-empowerment series featuring Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions. The series, titled “Guiding Students from Avoidance to Achievement,” includes three evening events at North High School and is part of D303’s student-attendance initiative.

Parent Education & Empowerment Series: Guiding Students from Avoidance to Achievement

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive. Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.