11.6.26 Badger News

We had a busy week at Builta! Here are a few highlights from last week:

• Parent-Teacher Conferences: We enjoyed connecting with families during parent-teacher conferences and appreciate the time spent partnering together to support our students.

• 4th Grade Field Trip: Our 4th graders enjoyed their trip to Naper Settlement and the opportunity to learn through this fun, hands-on experience!

• PTA Kindness Challenge: We kicked off the PTA Kindness Challenge! We are excited to see our students spreading kindness throughout our school and community.

Sincerely,

Ms. Morgan

• 11/14: PTA Feed My Starving Children Event
• 11/20: Builta's Big Blue Bash Assembly; 2nd Grade In-School Cozley Zoo Field Trip
• 11/23-11/27: No School Thanksgiving Break
• 12/3: 5th Grade Prelude Program with Crone Middle School
• 12/8: 5th Grade Holiday Concert at Crone Middle School
• 12/9: PTA STEAM Night
• 12/11: Kindergarten Gingerbread Program
• 12/15: Student Early Release Day at 1:00 pm: 12/15 is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m., and all students will eat lunch at school before dismissal. Afternoon busses will run for student pick up from school to home.
• 12/18: PTA inflatables Party/ Last Day Before Winter Break
• 12/21-1/1: Winter Break

This holiday season, Builta is joining many other IPSD 204 schools to support Giftmart, a special event that gives invited parents and guardians from under-resourced families the opportunity to shop for brand-new toys for just $2.00 each. Every dollar raised through toy sales is donated directly back to participating schools to help fund much-needed classroom resources.

How You Can Help: You can help make this event special by donating a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 6–12. Please do not donate stuffed animals or board games.

Where to Donate: Giftmart toy collection boxes will be available November 9–December 4 at Builta.

Prefer to Shop Online? You can send a gift directly through one of the Giftmart wish lists:

• Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/holiday/2026giftmartsn

• Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/5b3d0d89-e8cb-4f54-a31e-0a527aeb8cb5

You can also make a monetary donation directly to Giftmart Family Charities.

Every donation helps make the holidays brighter for families in our community while supporting our schools and classrooms.

Thank you for your generosity and for sharing the spirit of giving!

Sincerely,

Ms. Morgan

and

Jennifer Schreier

Giftmart Family Charities Event Coordinator

The colder weather is here. To help your children be properly prepared for the temperature, please ensure your children come to school with coats, hats, gloves, boots, and snow pants. Students go outside for a 15-minute recess each day. We are unable to accept or deliver snow gear during the school day.

Elementary outdoor recess in IPSD 204 is held when the temperature (including wind chill) is 5 degrees or above.

Kindergarten & 1st Grade:
Snow pants are required to play in the snow-covered field. Students without snow pants may enjoy the blacktop area.

2nd–5th Grade:
Snow pants are highly encouraged, though not required, for students who choose to play in the snow. Please note that the nurse’s office does not have extra clothing for students who get wet from playing in the snow without snow pants.

Thank you for helping our students stay warm, comfortable, and ready for fun outdoor play this winter!

Yearbook Ordering

Order your Builta yearbook here by March 31, 2027.

At Builta, we love celebrating the diversity of our school community! Families are invited to share a little about their cultural and holiday traditions by decorating the front office hallway display case. If you are interested in creating a display for an upcoming holiday or cultural recognition, please click the blue link to complete the form.Cultural Holiday Display Case Sign Up

After you sign up, Mrs. Hamilton will reach out to confirm your time frame for setting up your display.

• Builta School Parent Information Resources

• Reminder: Forgotten Items Are Not Accepted
• Lunch Drop Off Procedures (9:05-10:30)
• Change in Dismissal Procedures (Before 3:15)
• Early Dismissal Procedure (Before 3:15)
• E-Scooter and E-Bike Policy (Not Allowed on School Property)
• Bike Riding Guidelines

BusTransportation

• MyStop User Guide
• Click Here for More Information on MyStop

Lunch Information

• Indian Prairie School District Food Service
• Builta Menus
• PushCoin

Volunteers

• Volunteer Application
• District Volunteer Information

PTA Links

Check out our Builta PTA Website and PTA Calendar

• PTA Facebook Page

• Join the PTA

• Builta Spiritwear Store

• Shop our year-round Oliver's Labels Fundraiser

• Contact Us: pta.builta@gmail.com