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Consulte el boletín adjunto para obtener información importante.

Please see attached Newsletter for important information.

Friday, April 12: Progress Reports Sent Home and Pajama Day (see flyer below for more information)

Friday, April 19: Teacher Institute Day (No School for Students)

Monday, April 22: Earth Day

Tuesday, April 23: 2nd Grade Field Trip to The Irish American Center

Wednesday, April 24th: Administrative Professionals (Secretary's) Day

Friday, April 26: School District 104 "Día del niño" (more information coming soon)

All meetings are scheduled for 7pm on the second Wednesday of the month.

JOIN US!

April 10, 2024

Admin Center

May 8, 2024

HMS/Graves Multi-Purpose Room (Graves Spotlight)

June 12, 2024

Admin Center

Kindergarten-5th Grade Field Day 2024 is coming!

Remember that our students can wear this t-shirt during our Field Day and may continue wearing it with Jeans every Friday during their time at our school.

Click on the link below for Earth Day Facts & History!

This event will take place in the Graves/HMS Cafeteria

A big THANK YOU to Ms. Becky and Ms. Faby for all their hard work and dedication to our school.

Please take a look at the following age requirements for social media platforms.

Please remember that unless a parent uses parental controls, their child can access images, videos and conversations that are meant for adults.

If you allow your child to have any of these apps or any other social media platforms, please consider putting parental controls in place.

Our Graves Sailors are too young for these types of conversations and images.

See below for more information

• Measles cases in IL continue to rise. Cook County public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against measles if they aren’t already. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.

• Children should get their first dose between 12 and 15 months, and second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. Teenagers and adults with no evidence of immunity should be vaccinated as soon as possible.

• “Once a week, take a peek” Please perform weekly hair checks to prevent a lice outbreak in your home.

• Current 2nd grade students are required to have a State of IL dental exam on file. Dental forms are due May 15th.

• This is a great time to schedule summer doctor appointments. Please note action plans and medication authorization forms are to be updated and submitted every school year!

• The Loyola mobile van was at Graves/HMS on April 9th and was a success! The van will return September 18th, 2024. Call the office for more information.

• Please remember per district 104 handbook: students are NOT allowed to carry ANY medication (this includes any over-the-counter medication such cough drops, Tylenol, and Motrin). If your student needs medication administered during the school day (including cough drops, Tylenol, or Motrin), medication must be kept in the Health Office and medication authorization forms must be signed by the parent/guardian AND a medical provider (Doctor, PA, APRN).

Click the "Health Services" tab on the SD104 webpage for school health documents, health related registration information, and a directory of nursing staff

https://www.sd104.us/page/health-services

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

See the below the state mandated requirements for each grade level:

Preschool

History/Physical/Immunizations Form & Lead Screening

Kindergarten

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

Vision Examination Form

Second Grade

Dental Examination Form

New to District

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

Vision Examination Form

Please review this months lunch menu with your child.

We've noticed a couple students coming to school without the appropriate uniform.

Please see below for a reminder as to what clothing is appropriate uniform attire.

GRAVES K-5 Student Dress Code

SHIRTS/TOPS

Plain maroon collared polo or dress shirt with long or short sleeves is required. Plain black or white undershirts may be worn under the maroon collared shirt. Shirts must extend to waistline. Plain black or maroon sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn over the collared maroon polo or dress shirt or over a plain white or black undershirt.

*Only maroon hoodies are allowed.

PANTS

Must be black or khaki and worn at the waist. This includes shorts (knee length), capri pants, and skirts (knee length). Leggings may be worn, but only when a shirt extending to mid-thigh is worn as well.

FRIDAY SCHOOL SPIRIT

Students may wear any shirts given or bought through Graves School with Jeans.

*Please note that blue jeans are only allowed on Fridays with a school shirt.

PBIS FUNDRAISER & HOLIDAY DRESS-DOWN DAYS

There will be days when students will be allowed to come without uniform due to PBIS activities or holidays. A flyer will be posted via Seesaw when those days occur.

For child's safety no crocs are allowed, unless its a special dress down day, such as Pajama Day.

Thanks for your cooperation as we want to make sure students are safe during

their time in our school building.

Just a reminder that students should be taking care of their technology devices, especially when they taken home.

As stated in the student handbook the policy states:

The district will assume the cost of parts and labor associated with all repairs deemed due to natural failure. If the technical department determines a failure due to damage, the student will be responsible for any hardware costs needed to return the device to a functional state. The district will assume all labor costs associated with damage repairs. Cosmetic damage will not be charged or repaired.

• Sleeve/Cover Replacement ($10)
• Charger Replacement ($25)
• Keyboard Replacement ($25)
• Touch Screen Replacement ($115)
• iPad Replacement: ($300)
• Chromebook Replacement:

- $250 for a new device, Year 1

- $200 for a device that is 2 years old

- $150 for a device that is 3 years old

- $100 for a device that is 4 years old

It is VERY important the students bring their Chromebook, charged and ready to go every day.

Please remember that the previous information is for students in grades Kindergarten-5th only.

For more information about our PreK program please contact the

Pre-School Director, Kathleen Dunn at 708-546-7151 or at kdunn@sd104.us