HB | April Newsletter

Hickory Bend School

NEWSLETTER Mrs. Shawn Jackson, Principal Hickory Bend School 600 E. 191st Place Glenwood, IL 60425

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From The Principal’s Desk

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Kids Making Change

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Fractions For Fun

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Earth Day

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Box Tops

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Up Coming Events

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Save The Date

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Daddy/ Daughter Dance

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

We are moving forward with teaching & learning focused on the Common Core State Standards

have a couple of suggestions on fun educational activities you can do with your children. Enjoy a couple of wonderful activities that are at

to ensure your child is meeting grade

your fingertips; like a trip to the local

level goals and preparing for the

library; visit a museum, take a nature

next grade level. This is a critical time

walk, take a train ride and just have a

of the year as we enter the home

family day or evening at home. Your

stretch of learning. During these last

child would love to watch a movie,

few months your child will need your

play some games with the family like

support to keep them engaged in

— Monopoly, Scrabble, Taboo, Chess

Our Hickory Bend students are

learning. We need to remain focused

and Checkers. This helps you to enjoy

reading, writing and thinking. Parents

on our goal of educating all of our

some quality time with your child.

please continue to read daily with

students.

On Tuesday, March 19th our 3rd and 4th grade students began the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and

>> “Children are a wonderful gift.

MRS. SHAWN JACKSON PRINCIPAL

your child. Reading is the single most important skill your child will use in their lifetime. Selecting appropriate books now can bring and maintain an interest in reading for years to

will continue through Friday, April

They have an

come. Books can open new worlds of

12th. As we prepare for spring break

extraordinary

learning for your child. Make reading

which begins Friday, April 19th, I

capacity to see into

an important pastime in your home!

the heart of things.”

Parents, please mark your calendars

- Archbishop

for our District Wide Fine Arts Night

Desmond Tutu

on Thursday, April 11th from 6:00pm 8:00pm at Brookwood Junior High. All are welcome to attend!!

An important reminder, our school building does not open until 8:00am.

At 8:00am is when the staff is on duty and breakfast begins. Please note that unless your child is in the choir on Tuesday & Thursday, they cannot get into the building until 8:00am.

Thank you for your commitment to your child’s educational success.

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KIDS MAKING CHANGE During the months of January and February, Kids Making Change collected 200 pairs of shoes which were donated to [Soles4Souls].

Soles4Souls provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world.

The shoes will be donated to communities in need.

Great job students!!!!

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

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FRACTIONS FOR FUN

Understanding fractions is much easier when your child can visualize them. Here are ideas to help your child see and use fractions.

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Keep a diary. Show them that fractions are a part of everyday life. For a week, have her record and illustrate each one she notices. For instance, she might write, “We had a half day of school today,” or “Mom asked for 1 1/3 pounds of turkey at the store.” Or she could note that you drove 6/10 mile on the highway or used 3/4 cup flour in a recipe. How many examples can she find and draw?

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Play a game. Have each player cut a sheet of construction paper into six horizontal strips. She should leave the first one whole and then cut the second one in half (fold it, and cut along the fold), and the others into thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths. With bits of masking tape, label a die: 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 and “wild.” To play, roll the die, and lay the matching piece of paper on your whole strip (for “wild” choose any piece). The goal is to be the first one to fill your strip without overlapping any pieces (ex. 1/2 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 1 whole strip).

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Put in order. Together, make a set of fraction cards, with one fraction per index card (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 1 3/4, 2). Shuffle the cards, and see how quickly your youngster can put them in order. Then, while she closes her eyes, lay the cards in order but leave out a few. Give her the missing cards, and have her put them where they go. Next, she can make a missing number lineup for you to figure out.

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EARTH DAY Earth Day is Monday April 22, 2019. However, Earth Day can be an everyday celebration.

WHAT WE CAN DO AT HOME! “www.earthday.net”

What can you do at home to be a part of saving our earth?

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Replace (3) frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs;

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Car pool, use public transportation or drive a fuel efficient vehicle;

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Keep your tires properly inflated and get better gas mileage;

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Change your car’s air filter regularly;

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Run your dishwasher only when it’s full;

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Make sure your printer paper is 100% post-consumer recycled;

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Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer;

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Clean or replace dirty air conditioner filters are recommended;

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Take shorter showers because showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs

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MEMORIES Yearbooks may be purchased in the Main Office for $13.00.

What a great way for your child to watch themselves grow and change.

Parents this will also make an excellent keepsake.

COMING SOON!!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Hickory Bend teachers and staff are outstanding!

The week of May 6th is your opportunity to say “Thank You” & “We Appreciate You” to your child’s teacher and the staff at Hickory Bend.

Any expressions of appreciation; like flowers, gifts, gift cards or personal notes highlighting your gratefulness would be most appreciated.

MATH BOWL Hickory Bend students have been working hard studying for the “Math Bowl” Competition.

They participated in mock math bowl

“It’s A Hit”

along with students from Longwood on Wednesday, March 6th. The finalists will compete in the South Cook Math Bowl on

GREAT job to the kindergarten & 1st grade students on their March Concert!

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Friday, May 10th at Prairie State College.

Good Luck Students!

HANDLING PEER PRESSURE

Q: My child recently decided to stop being friends with a classmate because other kids said, “We don’t like him”.

How can I teach my child to think for themselves?

R: It’s important to give your child the tools they need to stand up for themselves especially now, before they face peer pressure about things like drugs, alcohol, and stealing. Talk to your child about choosing friends who share their interests and values. Kids often give in to peer pressure because they want other kids to like them. If your son/ daughter has good friends on their side, they won’t be as likely to go along with the crowd. Also, teach them to walk away from uncomfortable situations. For example, if the children playing basketball are being mean to others, your child could go to another part of the playground to play.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Apr 1

April Fool’s Day

Apr 8

Board Of Education Meeting

7:00 pm

Apr 9 Choir 7:15 am Math Club 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm GOTR 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm Apr 10

Kids Making Change

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Apr 11 Choir 7:15 am Math Club 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm GOTR 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Fine Arts Night @ BJHS

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Apr 16 Choir 7:15 am Math Club 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm GOTR 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm Apr 17

Kids Making Change

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Apr 18 Choir 7:15 am District Dismissal 11:30 am Apr 19-26

-- SPRING BREAK --

Apr 29

School Resumes

Apr 30 Choir 7:15 am Math Club 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm GOTR 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm

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DADDY/ DAUGHTER DANCE

>> “Daddy, thanks for being my hero, chauffeur, financial support, listener, life mentor, friend, guardian, and simply being there every time I need a hug.”

– Agatha Stephanie Lin HB | APRIL 2019 NEWLETTER

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HICKORY BEND SCHOOL

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