Graves (K-5) Sailor Newsletter

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Please see the following newsletter for important information.

Monday, December 16 - Friday, December 20: WINTER SPIRIT WEEK

Wednesday, December 18: PTO Family Holiday Celebration 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 19: K-5 Winter Holiday Show 1:15 p.m.

Friday, December 20: Early Release Day (Dismissal at 1:50PM)

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3: Winter Break

Monday, January 6: Classes Resume

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.

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Order forms are being sent home with students

Students will be having classroom celebrations on the last week of school.

Your child's classroom teacher will reach out with more information.

*Reminder, if you do not want your child to participate in any of the holiday activities reach out to your child's teacher to let them know.

The winter weather is here and it is getting colder. Students will continue going out for recess and arrival and dismissal every day . Please make sure that your child wears appropriate sweater/jacket to school.

Per Illinois State Guidelines

- if the REAL FEEL is 32 degrees or higher, students will have OUTDOOR RECESS.

- if the REAL FEEL is 31 degrees or lower, students will have INDOOR RECESS.

• Germ season is in full swing! Washing your hands is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs!

• 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).

• Miles of Smiles is returning to Graves/HMS in February for dental exams! Sign up using the link below or stop in the office. https://na4.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=9014ef60-41ba-4e93-bbbc-848c65309116&env=na4&acct=eca59414-4d1f-4217-8c33-72fb4ff1f87c&v=2

Do your best to eat well, get adequate sleep, and exercise habits to stay healthy this holiday season!

Nurse Tina, Nurse Anita & Ms. Oli

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)

For the safety of our staff and students, please do not bring dogs onto school property.

Thank you for your support!

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.

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

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

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

Our students had their third PBIS Grade Level Events on Friday, November 22nd for great behavior and following the school-wide expectation:

Physical Contact/Aggression

Kindergarten: Dance Party Classroom Rotations

1st Grade: Minute to Win It Games

2nd Grade: Slime Making

3rd Grade: Turkey Art Crafts

4th Grade: Ice Cream Social

5th Grade: Free Gym Time

More events to come at the end of every month.

School-Wide Expectation for the Month of January:

Being Respectful

*As a reminder, students with 2 or more MINOR REFERRALS and/or 1 MAJOR REFERRAL will not be able to participate and will reflect on their behavioral referrals.

Please come out to Heritage Middle School and support the District 104 Band Program at the annual Breakfast with Santa on Sunday December 15th from 8:30 to 11:30. This event will feature an all you can eat pancake breakfast, performances by the band students, raffle prizes, and pictures with Santa and the Grinch! Student, Child, and Senior Tickets are 5 dollars, and Adult Tickets are 8 dollars. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Graves Elementary Office or you can buy them at the door on December 15th. All are welcome and all proceeds go towards supporting music in District 104! This is an event you will not want to miss!

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