MUSTANG MINUTE

Many students were honored for their October display of Habit #2-Begin with the End in Mind last Friday, October 27th before school! Let's get ready to honor students who exhibit Habit #3-Put First Things First later in November!

Do you know anyone interested in working as a paraprofessional? We currently have openings at both Martin AND Thompson schools! Come work in an incredible atmosphere where you’ll have the opportunity to work with extraordinary students alongside amazing staff members who are dedicated and driven to creating great kids! Benefits include sick days, personal days, and an option for health, dental, and vision insurance! Please reach out to the respective building principal with any interest or questions at 847.245.3400! Check out our vacancies HERE!

Our "Lost and Found" is filling up quickly this year. Please review some items pictured below to have your child bring these items to their proper home! Our lost items will be on display during parent/teacher conferences later this month. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charitable organization.

If you are picking up your child(ren) before the end of the school day, please be sure to call NO LATER THAN 2 PM for the office to ensure your child(ren) are ready in time. We appreciate your willingness to follow this expectation.

Please join us at the Upcoming Curriculum Advisory Council Meeting

Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:00-6:00 PM

Palombi School

Topics: Lake Villa Standards-Based Alignment, Priority Standards, and Evidence of Learning

DENTAL AND EYE EXAMS

Kindergarten, 2nd-grade, and new students from out of state: Dental Exams by May 15, 2023.

Kindergarten and new students from out of state: Eye Exams by May 15, 2023

Please make sure your student has warm gear for going outside. The students will continue to go outside for recess.

All students should have a spare pair of clothes at school for emergencies.

Lice Prevention:

1. Avoid head-to-head and hair-to-hair contact. ...
2. Don't share hats, scarves, hoodies, or other clothing.
3. Don't share hair ribbons, barrettes, combs or brushes.
4. Check head and hair for lice or nits/eggs

5. Common signs and symptoms of lice include:

   1. * Intense itching on the scalp, body

   2. A tickling feeling from movement of hair.

   3. The presence of lice on your scalp, body, clothing

   4. Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts. ...

   5. Sores on the scalp, neck and shoulders

   6. Treatment : Recommended treatment includes using either a store-bought or prescription lice-killing product. Follow the product directions carefully. With certain products, a second treatment is recommended 7 to 10 days later.

STAY HEALTHY:

Get plenty of sleep, Eat balanced meals and snacks, Wash your hands, and Exercise

The PTO is here to support students, teachers, and families. We are looking for volunteers to help with events. ONLY 1 hour per month makes a HUGE difference for our students!!

Check out the NOVEMBER PTO CALENDAR HERE

We are hosting sideline soccer on 11/6 from 6-7 p.m. in the gym and family trivia night on 11/14 in the multipurpose room from 6-7 p.m

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Please contact Joe Prindle for more information at ocmartinpto@gmail.com

The students will perform at 7 PM; however, they need to arrive at 6:45 and enter through the front doors of the school. The doors will open no earlier than 6:45 PM. Upon entering the building, students will go directly to their classrooms. Parents and families will go directly into the Multi-purpose room to take their seats and await an incredible performance!

November 9, 2023-5th Grade

December 7, 2023-4th Grade

February 15, 2024-3rd Grade

March 14, 2024-2nd Grade

April 11th, 2024-1st Grade

May 9th, 2024-Kindergarten

School Lunch
A reminder that the District no longer provides free lunch for all students. Paid Lunch is $3.25. To apply for Free/Reduced Lunch visit our website under Food Service. Click here for information on how to create an account for lunch purchases.

Registration and Fees
School Registration Fees are now due. The fees will increase after September 10th. Payments can be made electronically on the District's website, via regular mail, or in person at the school building.

Supplemental Insurance
The district offers Voluntary Supplemental Student Accident Insurance. To enroll, please see the information by clicking here. For more information on our accident insurance coverage, click here.

November 6- Sideline Soccer 6-7 PM

November 9- Music Concert Grade 5 @ 7 PM

November 10- Family Movie Night @ Martin 6-8:30 PM

November 13- Curriculum Advisory Council 5-6 PM @ Palombi Middle School

November 14- Family Trivia Night 6-7 PM in the MPR

November 13- Board of Education Meeting 7 PM District Office

November 20- Parent/Teacher Conferences 11 AM-8 PM-No School

November 21- Parent/Teacher Conferences 9 AM-6 PM -No School

November 22-24-No School

December 9- Pancake Breakfast 9-11 AM at Martin School