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The Serena Scoop

A Peek of the Week of January 26th

The SerenaScoopA Peek of the Week of January 26th

Attendance Matters - Be Present ✅ Be On Time✅⏰ Attendance Matters - Be Present ✅ Be On Time✅⏰

Monday 1/26

  • 🔢 3rd & 5th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  • IAR 3rd Grade Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  • Choir Rehearsal 7:45AM 🎶
  • ⚡SH Step Rehearsal 3:15-5PM
  • Leadership Club 3:15-4:15PM 🤩
  • ✍🏻Writing Club 3:15-4:15PM
  • Committee of the Whole Meeting 6PM @ Normandy Villa

Tuesday 1/27

  • 🔢 4th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  • IAR 4th Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
  • IAR 5th Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
  • 🤖 Robotics Club 3:15-4:15PM

Wednesday 1/28

  • 🔢 3rd & 5th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  • 3rd Grade to Homewood Science Center 🔬
  • IAR 4th Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
  • 🪡 Sewing Club - 3:15-4:15PM
  • ⚡SH Step Rehearsal 3:15-5PM

Thursday 1/29

  • 🔢 4th Grade Elevate Math Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  • District Spelling Bee 6PM @ Parker Jr. High 🐝

Friday 1/30

  • 🎨Gifted Art 7:30-8:25AM
  • IAR 3rd Grade Tutoring 7:30-8:30AM
  • IAR 5th Grade Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
  • ⚡SH Step Rehearsal 3:15-5PM
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Click here for Attendance Incentive Parent Eng/Sp Letter!
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This Week's Birthdays! 🥳

🎂27th Jaxson B., Jesus M. & Skylar R.

🎂30th Jayce G.


Feb

💌 1st Shawn G.

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Girls on the Run Program Information English/Spanish
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Click here to view the January Edition in English/Spanish.
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Serena Hills Family Literacy Night Serena Hills Family Literacy Night

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Click here to order your yearbook today!
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Weather Procedures

For the comfort and well-being of our students, children will remain inside during the following weather conditions:

  • Rain
  • Temperature below 20°F
  • Wind chill of 10°F or below
  • Icy conditions
  • Extremely high winds

Please make sure your child is dressed warmly with a coat, hat, gloves, and other appropriate layers to ensure they stay comfortable and safe. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep all children safe and prepared for the elements.

Menu Update 🍱

Due to our e-learning day January 23, the following menu changes will be made:


Monday, January 26 - Cheese Pizza

Tuesday, January 27 - Adobo chicken with cilantro brown rice & corn


On Wednesday, January 28th the menu will return to what is shown in the FD MealPlanner app.

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Student Food Accounts

Breakfast/Lunch Funds can be added to your child's food account online via Skyward Family Access. Exact cash or check are accepted in the school office.


2025/2026 Fee's

Breakfast $ 1.85 per day

Lunch $3.75 per day

Milk Only $.050

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are available online via Skyward Family Access.


NOTE:

🚫 We do not allow any outside food service delivery such as UberEats, GrubHub DoorDash for students.

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Stay Connected with Serena Hills PTO!

Follow us on our Serena Hills PTO Facebook page for updates, events, and school news. Click here to join: Serena Hills PTO Facebook!

Flossmoor School District 161 Handbooks Flossmoor School District 161 Handbooks

Parent Handbook
Student Handbook
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Flossmoor School District 161

Board of Education Briefs

Click the link below to see the latest Board of Education updates:


  • January 2026
  • October 27, 2025

Flossmoor School District 161 Staff Recognition Program

The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for the efforts our tremendous staff make to be recognized in a big way and shared among everyone in our district! Our dedicated staff strives to make a positive impact on your child’s learning and life, so it is important to let everyone know of the excellent job that has been done.

Introducing #AboveAndBeyond in D161! Please CLICK HERE to read more about our program and nominate a staff member that has made a positive impact on your child’s or family’s life today...and beyond!

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Opt In to Text Messaging

  • Signing up for District 161’s text message alerts is quick and easy. Simply text the word “YES” to 67587 from the cell phone on which you wish to receive text messages. Please make sure that your cell phone number is up-to-date in Skyward. If you need to update your phone number, please contact the office at your child’s school. Click here for more information.

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Student School Day Hours

Arrival - 8:30AM

Instructional Day - 8:40-3:15PM

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How to Reach Us

Email: ereich@sd161.org
Website: https://www.sd161.org/o/serena-hills
Location: 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 647-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/district161sh

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