Anderson Weekly News 9/8/25

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Dates to Remember

SEPTEMBER

Tues. Sept 9th PTO Meeting in the LRC 6:30pm
Wed. Sept. 10th Tekakwitha Woods Walk during PE
Wed. Sept 10th 6:00-7:00 Open House/Curriculum Night (Kinder, 2nd, and 4th Grade)
Thu. Sept. 11th 6:00-7:00 Open House/Curriculum Night (1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade)
Fri. Sept. 12th CHICAGO BEARS Mini Monsters Football Camp 2nd-5th Grade. (Stay tuned for a volunteer opportunity)
Wed.Sept 24th Early Release Day - 2:35pm dismissal
Fri. Sept. 26 PTO Family Fun Night! 6-7:30pm

OCTOBER

Wed. Oct. 1st Tekakwitha Woods Walk during PE
Thurs. Oct. 9th Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am - 8:00pm - NO SCHOOL
Fri Oct. 10th Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am - 12:00 pm - No SCHOOL
Sat. Oct. 18th - Trunk or Treat 1:00pm-3:00pm
Oct. 21st PICTURE RETAKES
Oct. 28TH - 5TH Grade Orchestra Concert at Wredling time TBD
Oct. 29th -Early Release Day - 2:35pm dismissal

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Curriculum Nights - Open House This Week! (what night is your grade level?)

Anderson Families,

We look forward to welcoming each and every family to Anderson School this week for our Curriculum Night - Open House. The classroom teachers have prepared informative presentations that will help you best support your child's learning and growth this school year. The STEM, Lab, Art Room, Music Room and Gymnasium will be open to tour.

(Kinder, 2nd, and 4th Grade) Wed. Sept 10th 6:00-7:00 Open House/Curriculum Night
(1st, 3rd, and 5th Grade)Thu. Sept. 11th 6:00-7:00 Open House/Curriculum Night

While this is an event for parents/guardians only, we don't want you to miss out if you can't find childcare. The gym will be open and supervised by Anderson Staff if you need to bring your kids.

The cafeteria will also be open and supervised by Anderson Staff for some simple crafts and some educational videos.

Event Details

We are offering two identical 30-minute sessions each night, so you can choose the time that works best for your family. During these sessions, your student's classroom teacher will share:

All the exciting things your child will be learning about in the coming year
Specific ways you can support your child's success at home

Schedule

Wednesday, September 10th: Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

Presentation A: 6:00-6:30 PM
Presentation B: 6:30-7:00 PM

Thursday, September 11th: 1st, 3rd, 5th Grade

Presentation A: 6:00-6:30 PM
Presentation B: 6:30-7:00 PM

Important Notes

Can't attend? Don't worry! Teachers will email you all the information shared during the presentation.
Individual student discussions: Please note that teachers will not have time for one-on-one conversations about specific students during Curriculum Night. If you need to discuss your child individually, please email their teacher to schedule a separate meeting.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 9th and 10th for more detailed individual discussions

We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your continued partnership in your child's education!

Sincerely,

Mr. Jarot

iReady Fall Diagnostic

Your student recently completed their iReady Fall Diagnostic assessment. This data will help your child's teachers better know them as a learner and assist our teams with planning for instruction, interventions and enrichment.

The results from their diagnostic also helps create your student's "My Path" of specifically tailored lessons in both reading and math that are based on what skills they need to learn and practice next.

In general, students should complete at least 40 minutes (or 2 completed lessons) in both reading and math each week.

To learn more about iReady, and see how you can access your student's recent diagnostic score, click here.

Need some help? Our Community is here to help!

In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support to our families, particularly those facing financial hardship. If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships offer several supports for families, including school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete the Family Resource Form by September 12, 2025.

En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras. Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 12 de septiembre.

Family Needs Assessment Form (English)

Family Needs Assessment Form (Spanish)

Click here to sign up and attend GREEN Team!

CLICK HERE to add your families information into the Family Directory.

The purpose of this Google Form is to help Anderson School families connect by collecting and organizing contact information that you may want to share with other families. We often receive requests from parents looking to connect with others in their child's class for organizing playdates, planning birthday parties, or sending thank you notes.

Please take a moment to fill out the questions below. You can share as much or as little information as you're comfortable with. The details you provide will be compiled into a view-only spreadsheet that will be accessible to all Anderson School families.

Mr. Jarot will share the "View Only" spreadsheet, organized by Grade Level Teacher Tabs, with all Anderson Families next week.

New! District 303 attendance procedures

District 303 attendance procedures were updated and approved at the June 9, 2025, Board Meeting. All district procedures are available in the CUSD 303 Student Handbook found in the Parent/Community tab in the Information column of the districtd303.org website.

Updates to the attendance procedures were made to bring consistency across all schools within the district and to clarify student attendance expectations. One example of an update is the removal of the pre-arranged absence procedure. This aligns with the definitions of excused and unexcused absences found in Section 2.2.

Families are encouraged to review the CUSD 303 Student Handbook to familiarize themselves with the districtwide procedures.