Dear Walsh Families,

Student attendance at Walsh is improving! Thank you for getting your children to school on time! Every minute counts. We are so appreciative!

This Wednesday is Valentine's Day. Students may wear red, pink or Valentine-themed clothing. Students may bring in treats to share with the class, however, edible treats must be pre-packaged.

Ms. Smith, Principal

Mr. Tucker, Associate Principal

Wednesday, February 14

• Late Start - 8:50 AM

Monday, February19

• President's Day - No School

Wednesday, February 21

• Late Start - 8:50 AM

Wednesday, February 21 (* Date Change)

• School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM at HMS/Graves Multi Purpose Room

Tuesday, February 27

• End of 2nd Trimester

Beginning January 30, 2024 students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent/guardian, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.

Additionally, your district has chosen to provide the optional supplement parent survey. If at least 20 percent of Walsh's parents/guardians complete this survey, a parent report will also be generated. The parent data will not be included on the State Report Card.

You can learn more about taking the survey by viewing the video below.

Please click below to take the 5 Essentials Survey.

You may have gotten messages similar to the ones pictured below. Walsh has a new attendance communication procedure that notifies parents when their child has been marked absent. You'll get this message for even if you've called your child in, you do not need to call in a second time. You might even get a message congratulating you on a great job of getting your child to school on time!

Walsh remains dedicated to providing your child the best education around. Help us by getting your child to school on time each day.

The State of Illinois requires schools to educate all students (pre-school through 12th grade) about sexual abuse and assault awareness, Erin’s Law legislation. Information regarding Erin’s Law can be found at: www.erinslaw.org

Summit School District 104 uses age-appropriate lessons to educate students about: safe touch and unsafe touch, safe secrets, and unsafe secrets, and how to get away and tell a trusted adult. The lessons teach children to: recognize child sexual abuse and report abuse.

When: February 13th-March 8th

Presented by: School Social Worker

Where: During your students regularly scheduled social emotional learning lessons.

Please complete the Erin’s Law Permission Slip for

your child to participate by FEBRUARY 12TH.

(Permission Slips will be sent home on January 29, 2024)

Missing from Picture: Ismael A./2nd Grade

Just a reminder, no birthday treats are allowed. Treats are limited to all school celebration parties. Please see school policy if you have any questions.

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

Please download our free district app to stay up to date with district information. Search Summit School District 104 in your App Store.

E-mail: parenthelpline@sd104.us

Phone: 708-458-0141

December 13, 2023 at Graves/HMS Cafeteria ***@7:30***

January 10, 2024 at Walker

February 14, 2024 at the Admin Center

March 13, 2024 at Wharton

April 10, 2024 at the Admin Center

May 8, 2024 at Graves/HMS

June 12, 2024 at the Admin Center

Email: chsmith@sd104.us
Website: https://www.sd104.us/
Location: 5640 South 75th Avenue, Summit, IL, USA
Phone: 708-458-7165
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summitschooldistrict104/