BULLDOG BULLETIN

Dear Sarah Adams Families,

We have had an exciting week, I hope your child(ren) have already shared some of our events with you! The Scholastic Book Fair was a great success. Thank you to our PTO and volunteers who helped with the set up, hosting the daily classroom visits, preparing for the Ice Cream Social, volunteering at the evening Book Fair shopping, and the tearing down of the fair. I loved seeing so many of our families and students attend our evening event, and appreciate you taking the time to join the fun and give back to our school!

We had a special morning Thursday when the LZHS Marching Band came to perform for us! We welcomed the high school performers, which included many Sarah Adams alumni, and had a wonderful time seeing them perform and learning about the different components of the band. This is one of my favorite events that we are able to host for our students; it is a wonderful opportunity to bring our Lake Zurich 95 student community together so they can celebrate one another, while also learning about what their future could look like within LZ95! A special thanks to the Marching Band for making it a memorable morning for our Bulldogs!

If you are planning to volunteer at all this year, please be sure to view the volunteer safety video (below). You will be asked to complete this before supporting in the building.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Fondly,

Dr. Colleen Conway

📌 October 1: Culver's Night!

📌 October 2: Evacuation Drill

📌 October 3: Staff Meeting

📌 October 14: No School

📌 October 17: Picture Retake 📸

📌 October 17: Staff Meeting

📌 October 18: Trunk or Treat

In order to ensure a safe environment and that everyone knows what to do, should there ever be an emergency, we are asking all potential Sarah Adams volunteers to please preview the video below, before volunteering at the building. Thank you!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/156XU60dUMU4hwnfsgnV9szsrKMqUO_Hi/view?usp=sharing

Please keep in mind that elementary students should not be utilizing the texting or calling features of a smart watch during the school day. This has included parents texting their children during school hours. These devices fall under LZ School Board policy.

7:190 Student Behavior

Using or possessing an electronic paging device. Using a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. Unless otherwise banned under this policy or by the Building Principal, all electronic devices must be kept powered-off or silenced during the regular school day unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student's individualized education program (IEP); (c) it is used during the student's lunch period, or (d) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.

In case you missed it…We shared important attendance information at our curriculum night. In case you weren’t able to attend, the slide deck with this information is linked here. We appreciate your continued partnership as we work to maximize student attendance this school year!

As we prepare to start the school year, it is important that students and families establish regular routines to maximize student attendance to school. For younger learners, sometimes this means helping students feel more comfortable about a transition away from home and caregivers. Parents can find additional resources for students struggling with thinking about the transition back to school HERE.

Please note that for students who struggle to maintain regular attendance, parents/families will receive additional communication, conference requests, and other interventions to support regular school attendance - in accordance with state law. Parents/guardians can find more information regarding attendance in the Parent-Student Handbook.

Additionally, there will be more information shared at our Curriculum Night. There will also be a parent workshop offered in early September around supporting student attendance - stay tuned for more information!

This year, in conjunction with the District 95 Board of Education and administration, the Superintendent has started a new initiative called “Sip ‘n Chat” where up to two Board members, one or more administrators, and Dr. Gallt will be available at various locations in the community for people to drop in for conversations relating to our school district. Key administrators will also be on hand as subject matter experts in particular areas, but discussions are not restricted to only that topic. The hope is to have room for up to 20-25 people at one time, though it is also fine to come and go – please consider stopping by for a cup of coffee and a chat! The next Sip ‘n Chat dates are listed below:

October 16, 2024

Life Time LifeCafe, 400 N. Rand Rd, Lake Zurich

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Subject Matter Experts: Technology, Communications

November 13, 2024

District 95 Young Adult Center, 315 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Subject Matter Experts: College and Career

December 9, 2024

First Watch, 20505 N Rand Rd, Kildeer

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Subject Matter Experts: Supporting Student Needs

The district is working to build its resource library for families in several high-interest areas. Over the summer and early this fall, the resource center has been expanded to include more topics - such as safety topics and resilience-building resources. This center will also serve as a “hub” where families can find recordings and presentation materials from family workshops.

In order to access the Family Resource Center from the district website, families can select the “Parents” tab - followed by the “Family Resource Center” tab (they can also directly access the center by following the link HERE). Be on the lookout for future communications when we add more resources to the FRC!

As part of the “See Something, Say Something” initiative, and in recognition of National Awareness Day on September 25th, we encourage everyone to report any suspicious behavior or threats, regardless of how vague they may seem. When reporting a concern, it is crucial to speak directly with a district or school administrator. Our partner, Safe2Help Illinois, provides a 24/7 confidential reporting line that alerts both school administration and the police. If you encounter a threat after school hours, please call 911 or report through Safe2Help at 844-4-SAFEIL (723345) for immediate action. Thank you in advance for your partnership in these important efforts, as safety is everyone’s responsibility!

District families with children ages birth through five (5) are invited to join us for reading + craft sessions this school year; parents will learn about early literacy and fine motor development strategies, and children will get to engage in reading and craft activities during the sessions. Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up today!

For information in Spanish, please click the link HERE.