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Parents and students in grades Kindergarten - 5th Grade,

It was great seeing everyone back in the classroom! Hope everyone had a great week and are as excited as we are to get this school year started. Thank you for everyone's patience as we get schedules and routines set in place.

Tuesday, August 27th: Fall Testing (MAP) begins

Monday, September 2: Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Tuesday, September 10: Curriculum Night 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Sunday, September 15 – Tuesday, October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Monday, September 16: Mexican Independence Day (more information coming soon)

Wednesday, September 18: Loyola Mobile Pediatric Van (More information coming soon)

Tuesday, September 24: Graves Fall Picture Day

Tuesday, September 24: Hearing and Vision Screening

Friday, September 27: PBIS Monthly Grade Level Event

Please remember that every Wednesday is a late start 8:50AM-2:50PM

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

PLEASE JOIN US!

September 10, 2024

HMS/Graves Multi-Purpose Room (HMS Spotlight)

October 8, 2024

Admin Center

November 12, 2024

Walsh Elementary School (Walsh Spotlight)

December 10, 2024

Admin Center

January 14, 2025

Walker Elementary School (Walker Spotlight)

February 11, 2025

Admin Center

March 11, 2025

Wharton Elementary School ( Wharton Spotlight)

April 8, 2025

Admin Center

May 13, 2025

Graves Dual Language School (Graves Spotlight)

June 10, 2025

Admin Center

Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing for students in grades 1st-5th will be taking place in the next couple of weeks. Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and is ready.

Measure of Academic Progress (MAP), is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth.

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

More information to come!

Please remember that it is important for students to arrive to school on time.

If your child is TARDY please go with your child to door #14 to sign a tardy slip.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Entrance 7:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

Wednesdays (Late Start)

Entrance 8:50a.m.

Dismissal 2:50p.m.

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade: Door #2

3rd, 4th, 5th Grade: Door #3

For student safety, no students should be outside on the school grounds before

7:30AM (M,T,TH,F) 8:30AM (W)

Student attendance is critical to the learning process. A parent or guardian who knowingly and willfully permits a child to be truant is in violation of State law. Truancy is therefore a serious issue and will be dealt with in a serious manner by the school and district. If chronic truancy persists after support services and other resources are made available, the school and district will take further action, including:

D104 Action Plan for Truancy:

The District has a truancy intervention plan in place which will be implemented via social worker and administrators after a student starts being truant. For example, truancy letter sent home, student and parent meeting, and more. For more information, please look over our districts handbook.

7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m Monday - Friday

(708) 458-7260

In the event of any absence, the student’s parent or guardian is required to call the school before 8:00 a.m. to explain the reason for the absence. If a call has not been made to the school by 10:00 a.m. on the day of a student’s absence, a school official will call the home to inquire why the student is not at school. If the parent or guardian cannot be contacted, the student will be required to submit a signed note from the parent or guardian explaining the reason for the absence. Failure to do so shall result in an unexcused absence.

Just a reminder that students should be taking care of their technology devices, especially when they take them 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

Breakfast will be available every morning for students who wish to come in and eat before school starts. Door #7

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays starting 7:30a.m.-7:45a.m.

Wednesdays 8:30a.m.-8:45a.m.

Please make sure to be on time so students have plenty of time to eat their breakfast since they have to be in the classroom by 7:50a.m.(M, T, TH, F) and 8:50a.m. (Wednesdays)

Thank you for your cooperation.

Thank you for your patience as we are getting everyone on and off the bus safely.

If you are thinking about not having your child take the bus anymore, please call the office and let us know.

Thank you for your patience during arrival and dismissal as we make sure all the students arrive safely to school and back home. Please always display your Car Line Tag.

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. *Maroon or black hoodies are allowed.

PANTS

Must be SOLID 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.

Sweatshirts and Hoodies will be available to purchase late September/early October.

Be on the lookout for order forms!

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed plenty of vitamin D filled sunshine over summer break! ☀️ Here are some important notes as we begin a new school year:

• Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs... Especially stomach bugs!

• Kindergarten students must submit a current health exam and proof of immunizations by Tuesday October 15th in order to avoid school exclusion per Illinois State Board of Education school code.

• The Loyola mobile van will return to Graves/HMS 9/18 & 10/8. 9/18 is completely booked. Call the office for 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).

• When you send your student to school, you are attesting that your student is in good health and ready for learning. Follow these guidelines on when to return to school for our top three symptoms of illness:

-Fever (100.0 or higher): The student may return to school after being fever free

24hrs without fever reducing medication.

-Vomit: The student may return to school after being free of vomiting for 24hrs.

-Diarrhea: The student may return to school after being free of diarrhea for 24hrs.

We are ready for a safe, healthy, and happy school year! ❤️

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

*Please send copies of school physicals/immunizations/dental & vision exams with your students as soon as possible.

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 ask that parents do not send in birthday treats for students to distribute. Please read below, as taken from the 2023-2024 District 104 Handbook:

Treats & Snacks [K-5] 1.80 Due to health concerns and scheduling, no birthday treats are allowed. Treats will be limited to certain school-wide celebrations.

A lot of great learning went on at Graves this week!

Our Graves Sailors participated in their PBIS day where they learned the rules and expectations for establishing a positive student culture to create a safe and effective learning environment for all students!

Please see the following PowerPoint Presentation for more information

Please take a look at the following opportunity to get involved in your child's school!

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