November deLacey Update

We cannot believe October has already come and gone! It was a busy month, with so many exciting events and activities. We had our second spirit day, and enjoyed seeing so many of our students wearing their best superhero gear. All of our classes got to visit our deLacey Pumpkin Patch and hand-select a pumpkin to keep. Carpentersville Middle School Beta Club students walked over and visited classrooms to read books and spend time with our students. Finally, we hosted our Trunk-or-Treat family night, which is always a great time. We are excited looking forward to November and all of the excitement a new month will bring. We hope you will join us this month for our Literacy Night on the 19th and conferences on the 23rd and 24th.

November 3 - Fall Pictures

November 19 - Family Literacy Night and Community Resource Fair

November 20- Spirit Day; Pajama Day

November 23 & 24 - No School; Parent-Teacher Conferences

November 25-27 - No School; Fall Break

• If you are using the PikMyKid line for dismissal, please be sure your car tag number is easily visible through your front windshield.
• If you are parking in the lot, you need to walk your student all the way into the building and sign them in. Staff will not be able to walk your student into the building if you are not using the car line.
• If you are changing the way your student goes home, please inform the front office by 10:25 (for AM students) or 2:00 (for PM and full day students).

Conferences are coming up at the end of this month!

Conferences will occur on Monday, November 23 from 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM and Tuesday, November 24 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

You have from Friday, November 6 at 10AM through Friday, November 20 at 12 noon to

schedule your conference. Information about scheduling conferences will be sent home with your student in their backpack and will be arriving via email later this week. Please reach out with any questions or if you need help scheduling your conferences.

Our goal is to keep at least 53% of our students "chronically present," meaning they miss fewer than 2 days of school per month on average. Currently, we are exceeding that goal with 65% of our students maintaining consistent attendance!

Thank you for helping your child build great attendance habits by sending them to school every day they are healthy. You play a vital role in creating routines that will set them up for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Please see the resource below from Attendance Works for tips on keeping your child healthy and in school.

Join us for oceans of fun at our upcoming Family Literacy Night and Community Resource Fair, here at deLacey from 5:00-7:00 on Thursday, November 19th.

At this event, families will be able to participate in literacy based activities with their student, visit the Book Fair, listen to guest readers, and visit our community resource fair. At the community resource fair, connect with local organizations such as the D300 Food Pantry, NISRA, The Place for Children with Autism, local libraries, and more.

We hope to see you there!

Head lice are a common issue in school-aged children, especially during times when students are in close contact through play, group activities, or shared materials. While lice are a nuisance, they do not spread disease and can be effectively managed with early detection and treatment.

What Parents Should Know

• Head lice spread through direct head-to-head contact. They do not jump or fly.
  
  

• Cleanliness is not a factor. Anyone can get lice, regardless of hygiene or home environment.
  
  

• Lice are small and fast-moving. Nits (eggs) are easier to spot—tiny, white or gray, and firmly attached to the hair shaft near the scalp.
  
  

Signs to Look For

• Persistent itching, especially behind the ears or at the nape of the neck
  
  

• Visible nits that do not brush off easily
  
  

• Adult lice, which are about the size of a sesame seed
  
  

If Lice Are Found

• Begin treatment promptly with an approved lice treatment or as advised by your healthcare provider.
  
  

• Use a fine-tooth comb daily to remove nits.
  
  

• Wash pillowcases, hats, and recently worn clothing in hot water and dry on high heat.
  
  

• Vacuum sofas, carpets, or car seats—extensive cleaning is not necessary.
  
  

• Please notify the school nurse, so we can provide support and help reduce the spread at school.
  
  

Prevention Tips

• Check your child’s hair regularly, especially if you receive a class notification.

• Encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact during play.
  
  

• Remind them not to share hats, brushes, helmets, hair accessories, or headphones.
  
  

• Tie long hair back in braids or ponytails to reduce risk.
  
  

Staying informed and checking your child’s hair regularly can greatly reduce the chance of lice spreading. If you have any questions or need assistance with identifying or managing head lice, please reach out—We are here to help. : )

Please see the attached letter below for information regarding upcoming Erin's Law presentations.

Have you set up your Teaching Strategies Family Account yet?

The Teaching Strategies Family App is an easy and convenient way to communicate with your child's teacher. Teachers use this tool to send messages and post pictures of activities happening in the classroom, and gives you the opportunity to reply and send messages directly to the teacher. Click on the link below for directions on how to set up your Teaching Strategies Family Account.

“Parenting is hard work… let us be your partner”

Did you know District 300 has a free Birth- 3 parent support program available to qualified families living within district boundaries?

Our program uses the Parents As Teachers Curriculum to provide families who are pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 3 with fun activities, parent education, resources, and support in the comfort of your home or in our early childhood classroom. In addition enrolled participants receive access to playgroups, a monthly literacy night (free books!!), and parent education events that include the whole family.

Babies don’t come with a manual so if you are looking for a little extra support and would like to know more about how to qualify you can call 224-484-2331 or email us at Sonja.russell@d300.org. You may also fill out a contact form and someone will reach out with more information.

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We would love to partner with you!

We have created a folder that will have information on resources available. Please let us know if there is something you would like more information on.

If you believe your child has lost an item, please reach out to your child's teacher. Thank you.