Welcome back! I hope everyone was able to relax and enjoy the break in our schedule. I am grateful to have had the time to rest as well as have a few fun adventures with my family. Over break while in the office, I shifted some of my focus on important and exciting planning tasks for the 23-24 school year. There is so much to look forward to as we end the school year and plan for the next!

Announcements 📢

• If your child chose to participate in the Village of Homewood's Arbor Day Art Bag activity, please have them bring the bag to school to turn-in to their teacher this upcoming week.
• 5th grade students were asked to create a banner to deck the halls these final weeks of school. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have questions or need assistance. Banners are due 4/24 and we can't wait to see the creativity!
• Our Early Act club is at it again! If you have items on thier donation list for the South Suburban Animal Shelter, please consider donating before 4/21 (kitten chow, canned cat food, puppy chow, dog and cat toys, blankets/rugs/towels, gallon trash bags, bleach, laundry detergent, wipes, paper towels, non-clumping litter, foil steamer trays). Thank you!
• Way-to-go to all of our staff and students who participated in tutoring. Tutoring completed right before break and we could not be more proud of everyone's hard work.

We got this! Our Churchill students are prepared and know their stuff! We appreciate your support in helping make this week a success.

• Ensure your child is in attendance and on time. We will begin testing at 8:45am.
• Check that your child has a fully charged laptop and a working pair of headphones.
• Make sure your child is well-rested and has a healthy breakfast as they start their day.
• Encourage your child to work hard and to do their best.

Registration for the 23-24 school opens for returning students on Tuesday, April 18th. Your prompt action in completing this task helps so much as we plan for the new school year. Please take a few moments to complete your child's registration on parent portal for the 23-24 school year once it opens.

Stay tuned for more details about informative and fun step-up activities for all rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders!

In addition, rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade families will soon receive an email with the opportunity to complete a student information form as part of our class placement process. We work hard to ensure that families have a voice in the process and that all students are placed with a "just right" teacher and classroom. Many things are considered when making decisions about class placement and we appreciate your understanding and trust in our collaborative process.

Take a moment before Monday to quiz your child on the 3 Bs - Be Safe. Be Responsible, Be Respectful After spring break is a good time for a reminder of the agreements our school community makes in order to create a safe and joyful place for all to learn.

• What are the bulldog best behaviors? Have your child name them.
• What do they look like and sound like? Have your child provide examples/situations.
• Which behaviors does your child feel they do well and which ones are more difficult for them?

Click the image below to review our PBIS program and our 3 Bs.

All Children Will Learn. All Children Will Be Served.

Email: sara.schnoor@hsd153.org
Website: https://churchill.hsd153.org
Location: 1300 190th Street, Homewood, IL, USA
Phone: 708-798-3424
Twitter: @Ch_PrincipalS