HAWK HIGHLIGHTS
Gompers Newsletter for the Week of 12.16.24
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Mission and Vision!
Mission:
- To provide a high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education for students to grow, lead, and thrive by empowering staff, collaborating with families, and embracing our diverse community.
Vision:
- Gompers will be a collaborative community that provides a sense of belonging and high levels of achievement for all students, staff, and families.
Events this week
Monday, 12/16
Regular School Day
Tuesday, 12/17
- 8th Grade Field trip to Museum of Science & Industry
Wednesday, 12/18
Choir Performance Tour
SORE Store Open during Lunch Periods
Boys Basketball vs. Liberty, 4:15p
Thursday, 12/19
Pink Heels Fundraiser - Reverse Assembly Schedule
Boys Basketball vs. Chaney-Monge, 4:15p
Early Dismissal Day
6th Grade WINS!!!
Early Dismissal Day, 12.20.24
Students will be dismissed at 11:25 AM on Friday for an Early Dismissal Day. All teachers and administration are engaged in professional development activities and will not be available until after 3:00 pm. Therefore, students are not allowed to stay at school. Please speak to your student regarding your expectations on where you want them to go after the early dismissal. Bus routes will run as usual on an altered schedule. However, please ensure your student knows what you want them to do after the early dismissal. See below for the bell schedule.
Winter Break
We have one more week of school, but we want to wish all families a wonder winter break. School is closed from 12.21.24 until 1.5.24. Teachers return to an Institute Day on 1.6.25 and students return to school on 1.7.25. Over winter break, we encourage students to enjoy their time with family and friends. Also, all students are encouraged to read a book and do as many Freckle Reading, Freckle Math, IXL, or other academic programs to continue to grow and learn. Have a wonderful Holiday break!
E-Learning Days
E-Learning will be utilized on days when inclement weather (or other emergencies) prohibit school to be in session. During the winter, all students should bring their District technology device home every day. School start times for an e-Learning Day remain the same. Attendance will be taken.
An e-Learning Day will include synchronous learning (live instruction with teacher). Teachers will share log in instructions through Seesaw (Kindergarten-second grade) and Google Classroom (third-eighth grades). E-learning paper packets that were distributed earlier this year are only to be completed if your children cannot log onto their devices on the e-Learning Day. For more information, visit https://www.joliet86.org/e-learning/
Families will be notified of an e-Learning Day directly by broadcast phone messages. Announcements will also be posted on the District website and District 86 social media accounts at Facebook (Joliet Public Schools District 86), X (@JolietSD86). We will make every effort to have in-person learning if it is safe. If you have questions, please let us know.
Grade Level Attendance Competition
Dear Gompers Families!
See below for the grade level attendance contest for your student to be a part of. They could help their grade level win the grand prize of a Device-Friendly Social on 12.16.25. Check it out and have your student arrive to school by 7:30 am daily to help their grade win the prize.
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The Attendance Committee is excited to announce a Grade Level Attendance Competition that will take place from December 2-13. The goal of this competition is to encourage students to be present and on time every day, as tardiness will impact our grade level’s attendance percentage and student learning. Here’s how it works:
- Competition Dates: December 2-13
- What Counts: All tardy students will affect your grade level’s attendance score. Students must be present all day and arrive on time.
- Prize: The grade level with the best attendance will earn a Device-Friendly Social during EC on Monday, December 16.
Winning grade level teachers will take their class to the gym for the device-friendly event, where students will be able to enjoy some well-deserved tech time. Let’s encourage our students to come to school on time, every day, and help make this competition a success!
Thank you for your support,
Attendance Committee
Attendance Matters!
Did you know that regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in your child’s academic success? Missing even a few days can add up quickly and impact your child's learning. Help your child succeed by:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Preparing school items the night before to avoid morning rush.
- Scheduling appointments and vacations outside of school hours whenever possible.
- Letting us know if your child needs to be absent due to illness.
Every day in class builds on the previous one, so consistent attendance helps your child stay on track academically and socially. Let’s work together to ensure every day counts!
Register for Grade Notifications
Do you want to get automatic notices from Aspen when your student's grade is below your expectations? Aspen allows you to set automatic notifications when your student's grade is below a specific grade or percentage you choose. This is a great way to keep in touch with how your student is doing academically and contact teachers to help your student succeed. See below for instructions on how to set automatic notifications for your student. Please call our office at 815.727.5276
Who do you call if your student has a conflict with another student?
Please call our office at 815.727.5276, and ask to speak with your student's Academic Advisor. At Gompers, the Academic Advisors work with all the students at the grade level and travel with them from year to year. This is done so they get to know the students well and can support them through the three years they are at Gompers. Like a dean at the high school, Academic Advisors manage 90% of the disciplinary issues, and are a great resource to parents on problem-solving most conflicts that arise. Call or email your Academic Advisor for help right away. They are here for you to help your student succeed!
- Sixth Grade - Academic Advisor: Laura Arias - larias@joliet86.org
- Seventh Grade - Academic Advisor: Courtney Miller - camiller@joliet86.org
- Eighth Grade - Academic Advisor: Dan Wikert - dwikert@joliet86.org
Do you want to tryout for a sport?
Your student needs a sports physical to try out for an athletic team at Gompers. Sports physicals are valid for an entire year. The athletic season for each sport is as follows:
- Cross Country August - October
- Girls Basketball September - November
- Boys Basketball October - February
- Cheer October - February
- Volleyball December -
- Wrestling December - March
- Scholastic Bowl January - May
- Boys & Girls Soccer March-May
For more details, contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Blaeser, at eblaeser@joliet86.org. For information regarding Sports Physicals, please contact our School Nurse, Mrs. Quitman, at mquitman@joliet86.org.
Gompers Contacts
Sixth Grade
- Academic Advisor: Laura Arias - larias@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Robert Pollard - rpollard@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Brooke Hagadus - bhagadus@joliet86.org
Seventh Grade
- Academic Advisor: Courtney Miller - camiller@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Jeremy Poch - jerpoch@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Maria Arroyo - mgarroyo@joliet86.org
Eighth Grade
- Academic Advisor: Dan Wikert - dwikert@joliet86.org
- Team Leader: Jessica Pasquale - jpasquale@joliet86.org
- Social Worker: Therese Skwarczynski - tskwarczynski@joliet86.org
PE & Fine Arts Team Leader: Theresa Curry - tcurry@joliet86.org
Athletic Director: Eric Blaeser - eblaeser@joliet86.org
Nurse: Melissa Quitman - mquitman@joliet86.org
Interim Assistant Principal: Robert Yanello- ryanello@joliet86.org
Principal: Raul Gaston - rgaston@joliet86.org
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