Graves (K-5) Sailor Newsletter

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Spring Break has arrived!

We would like to thank our staff, students, parents, and members of our school community for all the hard work and dedication you have demonstrated. Once we return, we will be in the home stretch to the end of the school year.

Please take some time to relax and spend quality time with family and friends during this break.

Please see attached Newsletter for important information.

Monday, March 24 - March 28: Spring Break (No School)

Monday, March 31: Classes Resume

Tuesday, April 8- Thursday, April 17: IAR Testing for 3rd-5th Grade

Thursday, April 17: Progress Reports Sent Home

Thursday, April 17: PBIS Spirit Day (More information coming soon)

Friday, April 18: Good Friday (No School)

Monday, April 21: Easter Monday (No School)

Monday, April 22: Earth Day

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!

April 8, 2025

May 13, 2025

June 10, 2025

Next month winners have the option of 1 gift card to

Urban Air Adventure Park

Bowlero Bowling

The Children's Museum in Oaklawn

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the Illinois Learning Standards incorporating the Common Core and will be administered in English language arts and mathematics to all students in grades 3-8.

Some key points to remember

Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and is ready.

Please make sure your child has a healthy breakfast.

Please make sure your child comes to school on time.

Please make sure your child brings their Chromebook charged.

*Please remember that our 3rd-5th graders will be testing Tuesday, April 7 - Thursday, April 17

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.

😁 Great news Graves parents, WE DID IT! 😁

We met our goal of parent participation on our 5 essentials survey. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to share your thoughts on the important elements of your child’s school. When these results are ready, we will be able to understand what we are doing well and what we need to improve on to make our school the best it can be.

• As we welcome the spring season, let’s hope for a decline in cold, flu, and strep cases! Remember, practicing good hand hygiene is the most important way to prevent the spread of viruses and communicable diseases. 👐

• 🩺 Loyola Mobile Van Visit
  The Loyola mobile van will be at Graves/HMS on May 6th. Our goal is to focus on 5th graders moving on the 6th grade. For more information, please call the office.

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

• 🦷 2nd Grade Dental Exam Requirement

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

• 📅 Plan Ahead for Summer Appointments
  This is a great time to schedule summer doctor appointments. School health documents are due August 1st. Please note that action plans and medication authorization forms must be updated and submitted every school year! ✍️

• 🏃‍♂️ IESA Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
  Students participating in IESA sports must have an updated sports physical on file. These are valid for 365 days and should be submitted to the athletic department annually.

Have a healthy and fun spring break! 😎

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

Please review this months breakfast & lunch menus with your child.

As a reminder, students have breakfast & lunch options to choose from.

The following Graves students were chosen to be our

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

as they have demonstrated how to be

-RESPECTFUL

-RESPONSIBLE

-SAFE

As a reminder, students may wear their "student of the month" T-Shirts with Blue Jeans on Fridays!

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