Bulldog Bulletin
Week of 2/23/25
Dear Churchill Families,
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support your student's learning journey. As we approach the final week of Trimester 2, please encourage your student to finish strong and stay focused during these last few days.
Please take a moment to review the important information below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email or contact us directly in the main office.
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Peacock
Attention Bulldog Parents,
Our PBIS team is seeking volunteers to assist with fulfilling Bone Store orders. If you have any availability on February 27th between 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM, we would greatly appreciate your support. Kindly contact Reilly Papp at reilly.papp@hsd153.org to confirm your participation.
Thank you for your cooperation and dedication!
Thank you to all that gave feedback, signed up, and came out last week. Your feedback is invaluable.
Save the date:
Our next monthly meeting will be March 19th in the morning from 9-10am in the Churchill Conference Room. We will continue to discuss ways to improve home to school communication, parent volunteerism and attendance. Please RSVP below.
Thank you,
Mrs. Peacock
District 153 Family,
We recognize news about recent executive orders raises questions and concerns about public education, especially for our community's children.
All children deserve a high-quality education that fosters academic excellence and well-being regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, ability, religion or any other identifying characteristic.
District 153 stands by our community and school district values which include learning, relationships, respect, excellence and equity. These values guide us every day and anchor us when navigating difficult circumstances. We will do everything within our power to uphold them.
We are committed to maintaining local authority over our curriculum, teaching and learning. In addition, we will strongly support our teachers and staff as they implement our curriculum and policies, including those that support the social and emotional well-being of our students.
We understand there are also concerns about the possible loss of federal education funds. Although a small percentage of District 153's funding comes from federal sources, we will closely monitor any developments for their possible impact on our schools.
Education is a fundamental right guaranteed to all children and foundational to a democratic society. A strong and thriving public school system is essential to the success, prosperity and future of our communities, states and nation.
District 153 and its Board of Education will remain focused on our mission that all children will learn, and all children will be served.
Sincerely,
Shelly Marks, President
District 153 Board of Education
Scott McAlister, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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It’s that time of year for the annual Homewood Parent Music Association (PMA) winter fundraiser with World’s Finest Chocolate! Your chocolate sales help PMA provide financial support to our music teachers and students throughout the district. The funds raised will go towards materials for music classrooms, uniforms, summer music camp scholarships and more!
Your child should have received the materials to participate in the fundraiser from their teacher this week. Chocolate sales will run until Friday, February 28th.
As an added incentive, we will award the following prizes to the top sellers at each school:
Top Seller Grand Prize: $100 Amazon Gift Card
2nd Top Seller: $ 50 Amazon Gift Card
3rd Top Seller: $ 25 Amazon Gift Card
If you have any questions, please contact PMA Fundraising Chair, Imani Harris at imaniharris95@icloud.com. Thank you for supporting the Homewood Parent Music Association!
Art Room in Need of Aprons & Smocks
We are currently accepting donations of aprons and very large adult button-up shirts to use as smocks. If you have any old shirts or aprons that you can donate, please drop them off in the main office labeled for Mrs. Siegler, Art Teacher. Thank you for your generosity and continued support for our art program!
We are excited to welcome our students to school each day! To maintain a healthy school environment, please keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell. Timely attendance is crucial—frequent tardiness or early departures disrupt the learning experience for all students. We encourage you to support your child's success by ensuring they have a consistent routine, eat nutritious meals, and get plenty of rest.
For any attendance-related matters, please be sure to communicate directly with your child’s teacher and the main office. Thank you for your cooperation in helping our students stay engaged and on track!
Arrival Time:
- To ensure the safety of your student, the earliest they should arrive to school is 8:15am. We do not have supervision until 8:15am. The tardy bell rings at 8:30am. If you have any questions please call the main office at 708-798-3424.
Early Dismissal or Transportation Change:
- If a student needs to be picked up early or a transportation change is needed, please call the main office at 708.798.3424, before 2:30pm. You may also send a written note to school with your student. They must bring it to the main office.
- The next early dismissal is February 28th. The time for making changes on early dismissal days is before 11:15am.
Lunch Drop Off:
- Food delivery services such as Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc., are not allowed and will be returned.
- Parents/Guardians may drop off lunch for students 20 minutes before the lunch period begins.
- Lunch period times are:
- 3rd grade 10:40am
- 4th grade 11:30am
- 5th Grade 12:15pm
- Black History Month Museum Night, February 27th, Thursday - 5pm-7pm
- Early Dismissal, Friday, February 28th at 12 noon. Staff School Improvement Day
- Lost and Found Donation to Goodwill is Friday, February 28th. Please remind your student to check the lost and found to claim their items.
- Parent Advisory Meeting, Wednesday, March 19th, from 9-10am at Churchill School
