Spring Break always arrives at the perfect time of the year! As we head into the final five days of school prior to break, I’m hopeful that students & staff will take full advantage of their time away from Kennedy. For some, it will give them time to recover from feeling under the weather, and for others it is time to spend with family & friends. Regardless of how you plan on spending the break, I hope you soak up every single second and come back re-energized for the home stretch!

Have a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break! Safe travels for those of you who are flying or taking a road trip. We look forward to seeing everyone back for a Teacher Institute Day on Tuesday, April 2nd.

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, March 18th
IAR Testing Continues for 3rd Grade
Jeanne Conducting Hearing/Vision Screenings (8:45am-9:45am)
1st Grade Data Review with Reading Room @ 2:35pm

Tuesday, March 19th
K-3rd Railroad Safety Presentations (in Presentation Space) <–ARE YOU SIGNED UP?
PATS Field Trip to the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center (9am-11:30am)

Wednesday, March 20th
Freckle PD in Presentation Space (2:30pm-3:00pm)
Board of Education Meeting @ 7pm

Thursday, March 21st
SLT @ 2:45pm in Conference Room
Kinder/1st Family Sports Night (6:15pm-7:30pm)

Friday, March 22nd
Spirit Assembly
SLBC Swimming at the YMCA

Have a great Spring Break!
(03/25) Happy Birthday Diane Serio 🙂

(04/02) Teacher Institute Day
(04/03) School Resumes for Students

Here’s our week at a glance:

Monday, March 11th
IAR Testing Begins for 3rd Grade
Yearbook/Technology Club (2:30pm-4:00pm)
Culture Committee Meeting @ 2:30pm
2nd Grade Data Review Meeting with RR @ 2:35pm

Tuesday, March 12th
Faculty Meeting @ 2:50pm
ABC Little Ceasar’s Pizza Kit Pickup (in cafeteria from 2:30pm-6:00pm)
Kindergarten Round Up @ 6:00pm

Wednesday, March 13th
1/2 Day of School
Baby/Bridal Shower @ 11am (Cafeteria)

Thursday, March 14th
March Buddy Event
Talent Show Dress Rehearsal (8:45am-11:30am at LMS)
Technology Committee Meeting @ 2:35pm
SEL Committee Meeting @ 2:45pm (Upstairs PD Space)
TALENT SHOW @ 6:30pm (LMS)

Friday, March 15th
March Buddy Event
Spring Pictures (in the gym)
5 by Friday! 🙂 Continue making positive connections with families!
Spirit Committee Meeting @ 2:35pm

(03/17) Music Boosters Pancake Breakfast @ LMS (9am-12pm)

Blog Posts Worth Reading:

3 Simple Ways to Help Shift the Thinking of Others via George Couros

5 Syndromes that Overcomplicate Your Teaching –Here’s the Cure via Angela Watson

Monitoring or Mentoring via Jennifer Casa Todd

7 Ways to Tell Someone is an Awesome Parent (and Will Raise Happy, Successful Children) via Inc.com

Monday, March 4th
Hop on Pop Day – Wear Your Pajamas to School
3rd Grade Data Review Meeting with Reading Room
Dr. Seuss Committee Meeting @ 2:45pm (in faculty lounge) – anyone else who is available and wants to help make snacks, you’re welcome to join! 

Tuesday, March 5th
Fox in Socks Day – Wear silly socks to school!
Happy Birthday Debi Cesario 🙂
Kindergarten Field Trip to The Field Museum
Dr. Seuss Committee Meeting @ 2:45pm (in faculty lounge) – finishing touches for the big event!
Project Unify Basketball Game @ LMS, 4:00pm

Wednesday, March 6th
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish – Wear Red & Blue to school
Dr. Seuss Night! 6:30-8:00pm  *Hope to see you all there*

Thursday, March 7th
Cat in the Hat Day – Wear your favorite hat to school
2nd Grade to LMS @ 8:45am to Rehearse for Performance
Talent Show After-School Rehearsal (2:30pm-4:00pm)
Mentor/Mentee Meeting 3:45pm-5:00pm

Friday, March 8th
Green Eggs & Ham Day – Wear Green to school
2nd Grade Dr. Seuss Musical Performance @ LMS, 10:00am
SLBC Swimming
LAPEL SHOW performs for 3rd Grade (in gym) at 1:15pm

Keep in mind we will have many visitors in our building on Wednesday for the big event! Please give your classroom spaces some extra TLC.  This is our opportunity to shine! Let’s continue to make Dr. Seuss Night a memorable event for our students, families and
the community of Schiller Park!