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Tuesday, November 8th: Non-Attendance Day (No School)

Thursday, November 10th: Dress like a Scientist Out of Uniform Day and Family STEAM Night

Friday, November 11th: Regular Attendance Day

Monday, November 14th: End of 1st Trimester

Thursday, November 17th: Graves Turkey Trot (out of uniform day-athletic wear)

Friday, November 18th: Out of Uniform Day: Pajama Day

Friday, November 18th: Report Cards sent home.

Monday, November 21: Parent Teacher Conferences 1 PM-7PM (No School for students)

Tuesday, November 22: Teacher Institute Day (No School for students)

Wednesday, November 23 - Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Forms to register for the event were sent home with students this week.

If you need a form please stop by the office.

If you are interested in attending this event please return the form by Monday, November 7, 2022.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Monday, November 21 from 1:00 PM-7:00 PM.

We will continue to offer two types of conferences this year.

Parents will be given the option of a Virtual or In-Person Conference.

Teachers will be reaching out soon to set up appointments.

Remember, that you are given this time to have a conversation regarding your child's academics.

Students do not attend school on this day

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

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.

If you prefer, you can also email our secretary, Patty at: pcalvino@sd104.us

• • Cold & Flu season is in full swing, please keep sick students at home!

  • Students should stay home until they are well enough to participate and are fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication.

  • RSV is very active this year. RSV is a common cold virus that can become very serious for those with health issues like asthma.

  • Handwashing, covering your coughs and sneezes, and using hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available are a must!

    
    

  • Covid home test kits will continue to be given to students sent home with covid symptoms.

    
    

    
    

  • Staff and community PCR testing via will no longer be offered at HMS/Graves School building

    
    

  
  

TRY THIS!

• Talk about feelings
• Makes faces in the mirror and have your child identify your emotion
• Allow your child to express their likes & dislikes
• Encourage your child to “try again” when frustrated
• Talk about mistakes and think of solutions when mistakes occur
• Make goals together
• Give your child opportunities to play with other children
• Talk about expectations are home, the library, grocery store, etc.
• Hang your child’s artwork
• Relax and have “quiet time”

Things to Remember
Control over emotions takes time. Stay calm if your child is throwing a tantrum. They need someone to model emotional regulation, in order for them to learn how to appropriately handle their emotions.

Teach your child the saying:
“I didn’t get my way…But I’m still OK!

Fun ways to support learning:

• Memory games to develop a child’s working memory
• Puzzles to encourage problem solving skills
• Construction toys to present a child with 3D challenges
• Crafts to develop a child’s creativity and fine motor skills
• Outdoor and indoor play to develop motor skills
• Games to encourage turn-taking

Other ways to support your child's learning:

1. Ensure your child attends school consistently
2. Set up a daily family routine, including healthy eating and sleeping habits
3. Provide a place and time at home for homework
4. Check on assignments, homework and projects
5. Limit and monitor TV watching, gaming, social media and computer time
6. Attend parent-teacher conferences and other school events
7. Participate in decisions that affect your child’s education
8. Tap into community resources with visits to a library, museum, zoo or theater and encourage participation in after-school clubs, sports and art activities

Please review this months lunch menu with your child.

Thank you for everyone's participation and creativity!

Be on the look out for our next School Spirit Day.

Please remember that the previous information is for students in grades Kindergarten-4th 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

6021 S. 74th Ave.

Summit, IL 60501

(708) 458-7260

Webpage: https://www.sd104.us/o/graves-es

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 and 2nd Grade: Door #2

3rd and 4th 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)

OFFICE HOURS

7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m Monday - Friday

(708) 458-7260