The Eagle's Nest

Hello Walsh Families and Happy October!

Trimester 1 Progress Reports are coming home with students today. We are now "Standards Based" in grades 1-5. I have attached some explanations to the progress reports. Standards based grading was also discussed at Curriculum Night.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Chris Smith, Walsh Principal

Wednesday, October 8

• Late Start - 7:50 AM

Friday, October 10

• NO SCHOOL -- Institute Day

Monday, October 13

• NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day

Wednesday, October 15

• Late Start - 7:50 AM

Throughout the month of September, our target behavior was "Listening and Following Directions". One student in each class was nominated by their teacher for their outstanding behavior!

We are very proud of everyone who ran for a position for showing leadership, courage, and school spirit by putting themselves forward as candidates. Our school is lucky to have so many students willing to be leaders.

These are the elected members of student council.

President: Alanny U.

Vice-President: Gianna V.

Secretary: Eli P.

Treasurer: Mackenzie P.

5th grade class representatives: Aiden S. and Denisse T.

4th grade class representatives: Itzae M. and MJ A.

Mrs. Castillo and Mrs. Mullins, Student Council Leaders

Mrs. Campagna's First Grade class is doing an amazing job so far this school year following our school expectations of being SAFE, KIND, RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTFUL. So far they have earned 750 Class PBIS points and earned a classroom reward... HAT DAY! Here they are showing off their hats! Keep up the amazing work 1st grade. Your teachers are very proud of you!

October 2nd was "Custodial Appreciation Day". We are so thankful for our awesome custodial team and all they do for our school!

Thank you Mr. Baricovich, Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Velasquez and Mr. Villa!

Throughout the month of October SEL lessons will be aligned to our current ELA curriculum at each grade level, Benchmark.

Ways to Communicate Better With Your Child

#2 Choose the best time to talk: when everyone is well rested, well fed, and not feeling rushed.

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade:

Students will use crayons, stencils, and rubbing plates to create images of flowers, leaves, and insects on paper.

4th and 5th Grades:

Students will use crayons, stencils, and rubbing plates to create images of flowers, leaves, and insects on paper

Tier 1 or Universal

Communication and awareness are the primary Tier 1 or Universal Level interventions. This will be accomplished through PowerSchool and Attendance Intervention and Communication System.

• Daily, the office staff will attempt to contact the parents/guardians of the student(s) who are marked absent. Additionally, a daily reminder will be sent at 9:30 AM to parents, letting them know their student(s) has been marked absent.

• All student's attendance will be tracked through PowerSchool and Attendance Intervention of Communication. Attendance postcards will be sent electronically to all students at every 5 absences (5, 10, 15, 20, 25…).

Most students/families (80% or more) are expected to respond to the Universal interventions.

Tier 2

Students’ families that have between 9 and 18 absences will receive personal communication from the school and school principal.

• 9 days of absences o A truancy letter regarding absence concerns (indicating the dates of absences) will be mailed. A copy will be placed in the student’s temporary file. o Meeting with the student (when appropriate)

• 18 days of absences

• A truancy letter will be mailed and added to their file
• The building administrator will contact the family/guardian regarding concerns.
• Future absences will be marked as Truant unless accomplished by a doctor's note.
• An attendance intervention plan can be implemented via social worker and administrator.

Tier 3

Students that have 19 or more truancies

• 21-Days of absences o A truancy letter will be mailed on each subsequent absence and added to the file.

• The building administrator will facilitate meeting with parent to discuss concerns.
• Social worker will provide resources for student and/or family counseling as well as agency support.
• Attendance intervention plan will be restructured as needed.
• Potential Involvement of the Summit Police Department
• Contact the Intermediate Service Center for Truancy

We ask that parents do not sent in birthday treats/snacks for student birthdays.

Students WILL be charged fees for damage/loss of technology items.

Fees are:

• Device Sleeve/cover - $10
• Charger - $25
• Touch Screen - $115
• Chromebook Device Replacement Cost - $250/new device; $200/2 years old; $150/3 years old; $100/4 years old (new devices are provided to 1st and 5th grades every year
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Phone: 708-458-0141

Email: chsmith@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
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