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Welcome Back! On Track for Greatness

First Student Attendance Day is August 8!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to welcome you to a new school year, filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and success. This year, our theme is On Track for Greatness, which embodies our dedication to helping every student reach their full potential.

"Success is a journey, not a destination."

Our goal is to support each child's journey towards becoming confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

Our dedicated staff has been working diligently to prepare for a year filled with engaging learning opportunities, innovative programs, and a supportive environment that fosters growth and achievement. By working together—students, parents, and educators—we can keep everyone on track for greatness.

Mrs. Hutton

Principal

"It is a great year to be a Lombard Zephyr"!

#ZephyrPride

Galesburg CUSD #205 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

Click the headline above to see the calendar for all of the District #205 schools. This will help you stay up to date on days off, early release days, and much more.

Galesburg CUSD #205 Code of Conduct

Click the headline above to review the code of conduct for all Galesburg schools.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to welcome you to a new school year, filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and success. This year, our theme is On Track for Greatness, which embodies our dedication to helping every student reach their full potential.

"Success is a journey, not a destination."

Our goal is to support each child's journey towards becoming confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

Our dedicated staff has been working diligently to prepare for a year filled with engaging learning opportunities, innovative programs, and a supportive environment that fosters growth and achievement. By working together—students, parents, and educators—we can keep everyone on track for greatness.

Thank you for your partnership and support. We look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

Back to School Information

Here are a few highlights and important information to help you and your child get off to a great start:

1. Important Dates:

Back-to-School Night: August 6: 5th Grade Orientation 5:30-7:00

August 7: 6th Grade Open House 5:30-7:00

First Day of School: August 8: 7:30-2:15 (Doors open at 7:15 a.m.)

2. Communication: We value open and transparent communication. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date and regularly check our school website,social media and newsletters for updates.

3. School Supplies: Galesburg CUSD#205 provides school supplies for ALL students. Students are encouraged to have a backpack for school.

4. Zephyr After Program: We offer an after school program Monday-Thursday from 2:15-4:15. This program provides homeroom help and enrichment clubs. The program will start September 3. Please contact Hailey Winick @ hwinick@galesburg205.org to sign up.

5. Health Requirements: The well-being of our students is our top priority. Click the link for the requirements: https://bit.ly/3yewUaq

6.Student ID’s: Students will be required to wear ID’s. These ID’s and lanyards will be provided by the school. Students are allowed to have their own lanyards.

We are confident that this year will be one of tremendous growth and achievement. Let’s work together to keep every student on track for greatness!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

ZEPHYR AFTER HOURS PROGRAM

Drop off and Pick Up Locations

Please use Knox St. and its feeder streets (Lombard, Whitesboro, and Locust) to drop your child(ren) off (the areas highlighted green). Please encourage them to use the sidewalks when they approach the building. We encourage you to move from West to East so students can be dropped off/picked up on the school side and avoid having to cross traffic. If this is unavoidable, please help us by directing your child(ren) to the crosswalk located in front of the building. There will be staff member there to help them cross daily.

Please avoid staff parking lot to drop off and pick up your student.

The staff parking lot (highlighted red) to the east off of Locust St. is not open to pick-ups/drop offs in the morning/afternoon. Additionally, the bus lane off of Lombard street to the West should be avoided. If we all work together we can help keep our students safe and make our process efficient.

Thank you for your help and understanding.

Car Riders/Walkers Entry and Exit Doors

Online Registration

Stop into the front office or call to make an appointment for assistance. Returning families, please log into Skyward Family Access to begin the quick and easy process. Click the link above for step by step directions.

Registration Opportunities.

School Supplies

Absences

School-Wide Expectations

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Chromebooks

This year students will only use devices at school. We are on eliminating screen time so students will not take chromebooks home this school year.

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ID's are required.

Students will need to wear their ID's during the school hours. If students are late to school or class, they will be using their ID's. Students also use their ID's for lunch.

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Hats and Hoods

In order to keep our school as safe as possible and to help staff identify individuals easily, students should not wear headwear with a hood, bill, brim or otherwise that would impede the ability to identify a student. No head coverings unless for religious reasons or for protective hair covering as approved by the Principal.

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Lockers & Locks in Middle School

Students will receive lockers this year with an assigned lock. We will practice at school.

They may decorate the inside, but not the outside.

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Breakfast in Homeroom Classes

Students will eat breakfast in their 1st period class. When students arrive at 7:15, they can start eating their breakfast. Breakfast is from 7:30-7:37 and then instruction will begin.

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School Physicals

Students entering 6th grade must have a school physical and dental exam prior to the start of the school year.

LOMBARD CHAMPS EXPECTATIONS FRAMEWORK

Report Card Information

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Lombard Middle School will issue letter grades at both grade levels.

Quarter 1: August 8-October 11, 2024

Midterms: September 16

Q1: Report Cards: October 14

Quarter 2: October 14-December 20, 2024

Midterms: November 25

Q2: Report Cards: December 23

Quarter 3: January 6-March 14, 2025

Midterms: February 10

Q3: Report Cards: March 17

Quarter 4: March 17-March 21, 2025

Midterms: April 22

Q4: Report Cards May 23

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VIRTUAL BACKBACK

If there are community events, camps, etc. they will be posted in our virtual backpack. Please check these opportunities out. By clicking the button above

Please Share Ideas with our Staff!

We would love to involve our community and families. If you have an inspirational story, a school challenge, tips, quotes, etc. to go with our themes please share with the Lombard staff.