The Mustang Memo

There is school Monday, October 14th

Harvest Dinner - Tuesday, October 15th (new date)

Connect with Cheryl - Thursday, October 17th 8:00 am - join us in the teacher's lounge

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Week of Oct. 21st - 25th

Book Fair - Week of Oct. 21st - 25th

1/2 days - Thursday, Oct. 24th and Friday, Oct. 25th (dismissal at 11:00)

Jr. Achievement - 10/25

Mannapalooza - 11/16

Thank you to the PTO for supporting our Disabilities Awareness Assembly held today! It was great hearing from Hannah Thompson, a graduate student and life-long learner. She was such an inspiration to the students and I was so proud of their auditorium behavior.

Oct. 15 Board Meeting - GTD Update
The next regularly scheduled District 97 Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the boardroom of the administration building (260 Madison Street). The agenda and packet of materials for this meeting will be posted on the district website.

Families are invited to hear an update on recent changes to the district's GTD (Gifted, Talented and Differentiation) services to increase access to math enrichment for all students. The administration will also update the board on the implementation of the Illinois Accelerated Placement Act.

After bringing your kids to school, come join us in the teacher's lounge for some treats and conversation. This will be the first of monthly "Connect with Cheryl" gatherings. This first one will have a focus on communication and community engagement. I hope to see you there!

Mann staff and students enjoyed our first Mustang Stable Day and look forward to the next one on Wednesday, October 23rd! Take a peek at the stable group posters up close next time you are at school.

Halloween Letter 2019

Culturally responsive Halloween costumes

FARE's Teal Pumpkin Project is a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all kids. The Teal Pumpkin Project raises awareness of food allergies through the addition of non-food trinkets and toys to your treats, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for all trick or treaters. You can participate by following these four easy steps:

1. Provide non-food treats for trick-or-treaters
2. Place a teal pumpkin in front of your home to indicate to passersby that you have non-food treats available
3. Add your home to the Teal Pumpkin Project map
4. Spread the word! Share the Teal Pumpkin Project with your friends and family

Check out our display in the lobby and grab a sign for your front door. Visit tealpumpkinproject.org for more information and additional downloadable resources.