Fulton Family Update

Three more days until summer break and this Update is packed with highlights and information!!

The last week of school for families, students, and staff, is often a mix of excitement and nostalgia. We eagerly anticipate the start of summer break and the fun and relaxation, while also cherishing the milestones, experiences and accomplishments achieved throughout the academic year. It's a time for celebrations, farewells to teachers and classmates, and the anticipation of new beginnings as summer vacation begins!

Enjoy a fun, safe and relaxing summer!

Save the Date--

Registration for Returning Students is OPEN

• June 2nd--K-2 Field Days/5th Grade Step Up Day at CMS 11:45
• June 3rd--3-5 Field Days/Last Day of Pre-K
• June 4th--Last Day of School! 11:45 Dismissal/5th Grade Clap Out 11:25/Report Cards sent by email/MAP Reports sent home
• June 30th--Early Registration Discount Ends
• July 24th--Fulton Family Playdate at the Playground 4:30-5:30
• August 8th--Fulton Family Fun at Windy City Thunderbolts Game @ Ozinga Field in Crestwood (tentative date)
• August 14th--New Family Tours 3:30
• August 18th--Open House 5:30-7:00
• August 20th--First Day of School--11:45 Early Dismissal

Mrs. Mitera

It's supposed to be HOT both days. While activities are both indoors and outdoors, please be prepared for the heat.

Field Days are always full of fun and activity. Please remember to be prepared for lots of time outdoors. Here are a few reminders:

• Dress in loose, cool, comfortable clothing.
• Wear gym shoes.
• Apply sunscreen.
• Consider bringing a hat.
• Stay hydrated! Bring your water bottle. Water stations will be provided.
• Have FUN!!

On Friday, students were visited by the teachers from their next grade level. Each teacher led a group activity for about 15 minutes each in order to introduce themselves and to get to know the students.

Whitsons Culinary Group, the District's food service provider, along with District 146 are inviting families to complete a short survey on breakfast and lunch choices.

The results of this survey will provide Whitsons with feedback about their meal options. The survey will be open until Wednesday, June 4.

Please click here to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/VLAX1Ms3e8NV9Hpz9

Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring and planning the 5th grade bowling party! They had a blast!

Hello Future 6th Grade Families,

Central is undergoing renovations this summer! In previous years, we would host a Welcome to Central orientation for incoming 6th grade students. Due to the uncertainty of the renovation completion, we will not host this event this year. To make up for this, we are having a Step-Up Day on Monday June 2nd. During that event, incoming 6th graders will have an opportunity to meet some of their future teachers, tour the building, and see what it's like to be a 6th grader. Students will be bussed to Central from their elementary school on this date. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kevin Kuzanek, Assistant Principal at Central (kkuzanek@district146.org).

Last day of school (6/4) at 11:25!

We will be having a “send-off” for our 5th graders on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 4th, at 11:25am. 5th grade students will walk the halls of Fulton one last time with all the other grade level students and staff lining the halls and sidewalks to cheer them onto the next chapter in their lives--middle school!

5th Grade Route--5th graders and retirees will begin and end on the Kindergarten playground.

Stage on K playground around 11:20

Enter the building through K doors at 11:25

Walk K hallway

Go straight up stairs

Walk upstairs hallway

Go down stairs

Walk downstairs hallway

Go out the FRONT doors (Door 1)

Walk front sidewalk back to K playground

Meet parents/gather belongings on playground before dismissal

• We ask that students stay in line until we return to the playground where they can be picked up for photos and dismissal.
• Best spots for viewing the parade will be in front of the school and near the playground gates as they return to the playground.
• If you attend and plan to take your child home from the playground, please return the slip to their teacher.

We hope you enjoy this annual tradition!

Best of luck to our 5th graders as they move on to Central Middle School! Continue to make us proud and remember, Once a Flame, Always a Flame!

Congratulations to our retirees: Mrs. Eskra (2nd Grade), Ms. Benedetto (Math Specialist), Judy Farrugia (Custodian), and Vicki Derbas (Paraprofessional). We appreciate your dedication over the years!

Wednesday, June 4th is the last day of school. Please arrange to pick up your child’s medication on Tuesday, June 3rd, or any time between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4th. Medications not picked up before summer break will be discarded.

Please call or email me if you wish to make special arrangements for alternate pick-up outside of days and times listed above. Thank you very much for attending to this before summer break. I hope you and your families have a fun and safe summer!

Nurse Katie

kmorgan@district146.org

Pre-ordered yearbooks will be passed out on Monday. We do not have extra yearbooks; however, yearbooks can still be purchased via the Treering website. Yearbooks purchased after the May deadline will be delivered to the home.

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101606156323431

Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am- 3:00 pm. Office staff take vacation, too, so it is best to call ahead at 708-614-4525 to ensure we are available to help you! Thank you!

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At the end of this school year, the District will be transitioning to ParentSquare to send our families school and district-wide emails, texts, and calls.

More information about ParentSquare and its features will be passed on to families as the transition continues. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at 708.614.4500 or by email at kkociss@district146.com.

Sincerely,

Keegan Kociss

Communications Specialist

Second Grade engaged in a fascinating Social Studies unit. The focus was on the complex concept of “community”...communities of the past and present...communities that are rural, suburban, or urban...communities and their economies and governments...and communities and their connections between people, animals, and the environment. During this unit the children learned about the needs and wants within their own community of Tinley Park. As they discovered this...and other!... information, they had an opportunity to share it with their classmates by taking part in a group project. The pictures below show the communities they made!

We’re so proud of all of our students who are recognized for displaying the characteristics of a model Flame! Keep up the great work!

Registration for all returning 2025-2026 PreK-8th Grade students is NOW OPEN.

Kindergarten registration is still open.

Register your student before June 30th to get a discounted registration fee. By registering in advance, will help us plan for student class assignments for the 2025-2026 school year.

Once you receive your Snapcode in the mail, you can begin the process at district146.org/registration
If assistance is needed call 708-614-4525.

We will have one more Staff Edition of the Fulton Morning News this week!

Within a couple of weeks, American School Bus will use Bus Bulletin to alert District 146 parents of bus delays and schedule changes.
Bus Bulletin sends parents instant notifications via text message, email, and/or phone call. There is no cost for parents to sign up and receive notifications.
For more information or to sign up for notifications, please visit the Bus Bulletin website.

We want to hear from YOU! Please let us know about your experiences at Fulton School so we can work together to improve or keep the good things going!

Welcome to Fulton PTO's virtual spirit wear store! The items within this store are based on our availability of stock. We will not be ordering additional sizes in any of the designs below. These are the extra items that we ordered from previous sales. Once the items/sizes are gone, they are gone. The orders that we receive from this from will be filled in the order that they are received. After you complete your online order here, you will receive an e-mail from fultonflamespto@gmail.com (within 72 hours of ordering) to the e-mail address provided on this form. The e-mail will confirm your order (sizes, amount of items, and availability of stock) and will contain the total amount due for your order. REMINDER: We may run out of the sizes wanted. If you would like any of the items below, and it appears that we have your size available, you want to order as soon as possible so we do not run out.

After you receive your order confirmation e-mail, you will then have your student bring your payment of cash or check (payable to the Fulton PTO) to school with them. Once we receive your payment, we will send your order home with the student (unless you indicate that it is a gift and you would like to pick it up in the office). Any questions can be sent to the PTO email address: fultonflamespto@gmail.com

Thank you to our outgoing PTO committee members Kimberly Cuervo and Patty Landeros. We appreciate your dedication to our students!

The 25-26 PTO Board will be:

President: Megan Combs

Vice President: Melissa Sands

Treasurer: Jamie Bellik

Secretary:Melissa Santangelo

Committee Members: Jennifer Matise and Kristen Wooten

Anyone who would like to volunteer in classrooms or at school events must have a background check on file. Please be sure to submit an application here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/ODQzMzplbi1VUw== If you are unsure whether you have submitted a background check in the past, please contact the office.

The Attendance Line is available 24 hours/7 days a week. Please notify the office of any absence or anticipated late arrival by calling 708-614-4525. Additionally, if your child will have a change in dismissal plans (leaving early, not taking the bus, etc.), please let the office know by 2:00. Informing the office in a timely way makes dismissal run more smoothly for all!

The District Family Support Specialists have created a new monthly newsletter for our Bilingual Families. The purpose of the newsletter is for the FSS to connect directly with families. The newsletters will highlight FAQs with links, information about FSS supports and services, and upcoming events. The newsletter is available in English, Arabic and Spanish. We will also be sending them out via School Messenger to bilingual families (home language Arabic and Spanish).

Please click below to read this month’s newsletter:
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Email: mmitera@district146.org
Website: http://fulton.district146.org/
Location: 6601 West 171st Street, Tinley Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-614-4525
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