The Chippewa Corner

Today marks the end of Quarter 1! Report cards will be sent home on Friday, October 30. We are proud of the hard work our students have put in this quarter and look forward to building on that progress in Quarter 2.

This week, we successfully completed our lockdown drill. Thank you to our students and staff for taking the drill seriously and following directions. We hope we will never need to use these procedures in a real emergency, but we are glad to have a plan in place and to practice so we are prepared if needed.

Next week is our Fall PBIS Spirit Week! We look forward to seeing our students show their school spirit throughout the week. A reminder that Monday is the last day to purchase tickets for the Glow Dance, so be sure to grab your tickets before the deadline!

Finally, Friday, October 30, is a half day, with dismissal at 11:15 a.m. We hope everyone enjoys the upcoming week!

• Ticket cost $6
• Students can purchase tickets during lunch in the cafeteria
• Activity Bus still available at 4 PM for students who need it
• No costumes and you cannot change before the dance
• Wear black and/or neon colors to school that day
• Students must have the following behavior expectations for the month of October in order to attend:
• You cannot have any major referrals.
• You cannot receive any minor referrals for physical contact, threatening behavior, or inappropriate language.

The PTO is looking for snack donations for the dance. Thanks for considering!

PBIS Q1 Celebration - Friday, October 30 (11:15 PM Dismissal)

• All costumes should still meet all district dress code rules

• No fake weapons with your costume (never a good idea at school)

• No costume masks or face paint that covers or conceals your face (this is a safety issue)

• No fake blood (this stains our floors and is very difficult to clean)

• No blow-up costumes (takes up too much space in class and halls)

• Costume choice should not portray a stereotypical image of any group of people or culture, or be offensive to any racial, ethnic or religious group

If your child has not yet received their bus pass, the remaining passes will be distributed during Advisory on Tuesday.

Once students receive their bus pass, they are expected to scan on and off the bus each day. This helps families and the school know when students board and exit the bus and supports their safety.

Chippewa is grateful for our partnership with Ronald McDonald to provide free school physicals and vaccinations to students who need it. The Mobile Care Unit was at Chippewa this week and helped quite a few students get their health requirements meet.

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Thank you in advance for your honest feedback. The data we gather will inform our strategy and help us make our website more intuitive, accessible and useful.

The survey will close on October 30.

We appreciate your partnership and support!

Parenting comes with plenty of rewarding moments—and plenty of challenges! District 62 families are invited to participate in Love and Logic, a free, practical workshop designed to help parents and caregivers navigate everyday parenting challenges with greater confidence, less stress, and more fun.

“This course will teach you a fun and practical approach to raising wonderful kids,” said Chippewa School Social Worker Peter Martin. “Love and Logic provides simple and practical techniques to help parents and caregivers have less stress and more fun while raising responsible kids.”

Participants will explore the two rules of Love and Logic, learn about anticipatory consequences, discover ways to neutralize arguing, and gain practical strategies they can use at home.

Workshop Details

• Cost: Free for all District 62 families

• Format: Virtual

• Time: 6–7:30 p.m.

• Dates: Wednesdays, November 4, November 11, November 18, December 2, December 9, and December 16

A virtual meeting link will be sent to families after registration.

Ready to join? To register or learn more, contact Chippewa School Social Worker Peter Martin at (847) 824-1532 or martinpe@d62.org.

All 7th and 8th grade boys interested in trying out for the Chippewa basketball team, please see Mr. Dudek or Mr. Eichhorn in the gym for tryout information.

8th grade tryouts will be on 10/22 from 3-4:45pm and 10/28 from 3-5pm. 7th grade tryouts will be on 10/27 3-4:45 and 10/28 3-5pm.

You will need a physical and the permission slips in order to try out. Permission slips will be in the gym during your PE period. Forms are due by 10/20.

The Chippewa PTO is a great way to be involved in your middle school students life, get the inside scoop about our school, and give back to our community.

The next Chippewa PTO meeting is....

Tuesday, November 17 at 6 PM

We meet in the cafeteria, enter though Door 10.

Babysitting is available at every meeting.

Email d62.chippewa.pto@gmail.com for more information or

PTO on Facebook at "Chippewa Organization for Parents and Educators."

The Maine West Science Day will happen between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Maine West High School, 1755 South Wolf Road in Des Plaines, IL.

The theme of this Science Day is Good Vibrations: A Sound and Science Festival. Children between ages of 3 and 13 are welcome to take part in building musical instruments, making sounds, playing games, and even taking part in a dance party hosted by a live DJ!

High school students from the Maine West Science National Honor Society will be conducting the activities. Admission is free, and children are expected to be accompanied by a caregiver.

29 - Glow Dance 3:00-4:30 (activity bus still available at 4 pm)

30 - Q1 PBIS Celebration (AM)

30 - Half Day (11:15 Dismissal)

3 - No School (Teacher Institute Day)

17 - PTO Meeting 6 PM in Cafe

17 - STEAM Night 6:30-8:00 PM

19 - Ornament Decorating for Des Plaines Holiday Tree 3-4 PM

23-27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

6 - Special Olympics Basketball Competition - Niles West High School

Dec 21-Jan 5 - No School (Winter Break)

123 North 8th Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847-824-1503

chippewa@d62.org

School Office Hours:

Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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