The Eagle's Nest

Hello Walsh Families,

Happy Valentine's Day! We are nearing the end of the second trimester of school ~~ unbelievable! Thank you for your continued support in helping your child to be at school and on time!

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Smith

Monday, February 16

• No School ~ President's Day

Wednesday, February 18

• Late Start - 8:50 AM

Wednesday, February 25

• Late Start - 8:50 AM

Thursday, February 26

• End of 2nd Trimester

Friday, February 27

• No School ~ Teacher's Institute

Monday, March 2

• No School ~ Casmir Pulaski Day

We would like your feedback through the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This online survey will help school and district staff understand parent/guardian perceptions regarding communication, school/family partnerships, and school culture and climate.

Individual participation and responses are confidential. If 20% or more of parents/guardians participate, the aggregate results will be available to school staff for review and will be used to understand areas of strength, opportunities for growth and to support the district's work with our students and staff.

Thank you!

Students in grades K-8 enjoyed an individual and team Carrom competition hosted by Mrs. Manzo and Mrs. Neal. Great job to all the players!

First graders at Walsh recently completed a unit on light. As a culminating project, students designed and built their own working lights. Using a variety of tools, they assembled each component and then programmed both the light and sound using a coding platform.

Students demonstrated focus, problem-solving, and perseverance throughout the process. This project is one of STEAM teacher Mrs. Marroquin’s favorite units, as it highlights students’ ability to work on challenging projects at such a young age while applying both engineering and coding skills.

Throughout the month of February, we will discuss personal safety. This includes stranger danger, internet safety, and Erin’s Law.

Ways to Communicate Better With Your Child

#6 Show respect. Use a quiet, kind voice. Avoid putdowns or insults when talking to your child.

Tier 1 or Universal

Communication and awareness are the primary Tier 1 or Universal Level interventions. This will be accomplished through PowerSchool and Attendance Intervention and Communication System.

• Daily, the office staff will attempt to contact the parents/guardians of the student(s) who are marked absent. Additionally, a daily reminder will be sent at 9:30 AM to parents, letting them know their student(s) has been marked absent.

• All student's attendance will be tracked through PowerSchool and Attendance Intervention of Communication. Attendance postcards will be sent electronically to all students at every 5 absences (5, 10, 15, 20, 25…).

Most students/families (80% or more) are expected to respond to the Universal interventions.

Tier 2

Students’ families that have between 9 and 18 absences will receive personal communication from the school and school principal.

• 9 days of absences o A truancy letter regarding absence concerns (indicating the dates of absences) will be mailed. A copy will be placed in the student’s temporary file. o Meeting with the student (when appropriate)

• 18 days of absences

• A truancy letter will be mailed and added to their file
• The building administrator will contact the family/guardian regarding concerns.
• Future absences will be marked as Truant unless accomplished by a doctor's note.
• An attendance intervention plan can be implemented via social worker and administrator.

Tier 3

Students that have 19 or more truancies

• 21-Days of absences o A truancy letter will be mailed on each subsequent absence and added to the file.

• The building administrator will facilitate meeting with parent to discuss concerns.
• Social worker will provide resources for student and/or family counseling as well as agency support.
• Attendance intervention plan will be restructured as needed.
• Potential Involvement of the Summit Police Department
• Contact the Intermediate Service Center for Truancy

Students WILL be charged fees for damage/loss of technology items.

Fees are:

• Device Sleeve/cover - $10
• Charger - $25
• Touch Screen - $115
• Chromebook Device Replacement Cost - $250/new device; $200/2 years old; $150/3 years old; $100/4 years old (new devices are provided to 1st and 5th grades every year
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E-mail: parenthelpline@sd104.us

Phone: 708-458-0141

Email: chsmith@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
Location: 5640 South 75th Avenue, Summit, IL, USA
Phone: 708-458-7165
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