HB | May Newsletter

May Newsletter H ickory B end E lementary S chool

Hickory Bend Elementary School 600 E. 191st Place Glenwood, IL 60425

School: (708) 758-4520 Absentee Line: (708) 757-2115 Mrs. Shawn Jackson, Principal

A Message From The Principal

Mrs. Shawn Jackson Dear Parents/Guardians, Governor Pritzker has announced that all Illinois public schools will be closed through the end of the 2019 - 2020 school year due to the COVID-19 health crisis. While this saddens us that we are unable to resume face to face learning, our hope is that the health and wellness of our community will benefit by everyone staying home and social distancing.

We will continue to provide education through remote learning materials, curbside “Grab & Go Meals� at Brookwood Middle School ensuring that nutritional needs are met and ongoing communication with families to share information.

Thank you for your patience as we plan. We truly miss you all and look forward to our return to school!

STAY WELL!!!

Mrs. Shawn Jackson Principal, Hickory Bend Elementary School

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“Children are a wonderful gift. They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things.” -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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MEMORIES...

Its’ that time of year again to get your yearbooks!!!!!!

Yearbooks may be pre-ordered in the main office for $15.00.

What a great way for your child to watch themselves grow and change. Students and parents this will also make an excellent keepsake!!

PLEASE CONTACT THE MAIN OFFICE NOW TO PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOKS!!!

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GET INVOLVED! “Teacher Appreciation Week” Hickory Bend teachers and staff are outstanding!

Please remember to review the “Parent/Student Handbook” with your child. It is very important that your family is familiar with all school

They are worthy of ongoing expressions of appreciation.

procedures.

The week of May 4th is your opportunity to say “THANK YOU” & “WE APPRECIATE YOU” to your child’s teacher and the staff at Hickory Bend school!

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“Box Tops” For Education...

We continue to collect box tops. So please clip the 10 cents Box top coupons off of hundreds of your favorite products and send them in so we can keep earning money for our school.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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LEARNING IS ON...

Keep Calm, Learning Is On! Tips and Resources for Parents to Support Here are five (5) ways parents can help keep their child on track when school is closed Focus on Key Skills The Readiness Check is like a game but shows your child’s progress with key math and reading

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skills. As part of the results, it connects you to videos, activities, and more to support learning at home and on your phone!

Keep a Routine •

Create a daily schedule with your child that includes math and reading as well as choice activities such as drawing, building, or dancing. It doesn’t have to be perfect so don’t stress. Parents and teachers have been sharing lots of great examples online and you can find examples on the Learning Hero Roadmap.

Turn Off the News and Talk •

Limit the news which can be scary, especially for young children. Remind your child they are safe and that life will get back to normal. Ask them how they are feel-ing. They can draw or write about it too.

Stay Connected •

Your school is likely creating a plan for digital learning. Stay in touch with teachers and other parents to work through it together. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Enjoy Family Time •

Play cards, cook a new or favorite recipe, make up silly songs, look at old family photos and write a story about them. Your child will be learning and having fun!

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SUMMER BOOKS PICKS

Here are a few books for students to enjoy reading over the summer for Kindergarten through Second Grade • Aloha, Dolores, by Barbara Samuels • Bonaparte, by Marsha Wilson Chall • Cam Jansen & the Birthday Mystery, by David Adler • Corduroy at the Zoo, by Don Freeman • Everything to Spend the Night: From A to Z, by Ann Whitford Paul • How to Catch an Elephant, by Amy Schwartz • How many? How much? (Kindergarten Series ), by Rosemary Wells • Letters and Sounds, (Kindergarten Series), by Rosemary Wells • Minnie and Moo Go to Paris, by Denys Cazet • It’s Justin Time, by Amber Brown • Willie’s Birthday, by Anastasia Suen • Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!, by Cari Best

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SUMMER BOOKS PICKS

Below are a few books for students to enjoy reading over the summer for Third and Fourth Grade Students • Camp Confidential: Jenna’s Dilemma & Natalie’s Secret • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • The Alfred Summer • Diary of a Wimpy Kid • F is for Freedom • A Girl Named Disaster • Summer of the Swans • Summer Reading is Killing Me • The Twenty-One Balloons • The Westing Game • Sun and Spoon • Stucksville

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HOME ACTIVITIES

SUGGESTED HOME ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CHILD Here are some suggested activities that you can do with your child at home. These activities can be done on weekends, vacation days, or at any other time your child wants to do something different.

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Keep a list of groceries you want to buy at the supermarket. Print a meal menu for each day of the week. Ask your child to help with the menu and the shopping for the ingredients.

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Write down telephone or other messages. Have the child read the messages and learn new words.

Encourage him/her to write down messages for you.

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Look at pictures in a storybook and ask your child what he/she thinks is happening. Then let your child read the story (or you read it to him/her) and compare what he/she thought was happening in the actual story.

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Ask your child to find all the things in a room starting with a certain letter of the alphabet.

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Teach your child (boy or girl) to read and follow a recipe.

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Teach your child his/her full name, address, phone number, and date of birth, including the year.

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Cut out pictures of squares, triangles, and circles. Let your child find household items with similar shapes.

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Find words in the newspaper to cut out and make sentences.

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Make play money (or use real money) and practice making change.

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FOOD PANTRIES

St. Clement’s Episcopal Church Address: 15245 Loomis Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 Phone: (708) 331-6307 Hours Monday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Tuesday: 2:30PM – 6:30PM

Thursday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Wednesday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday: 10:00AM – 12:00PM

Sunday: 9:45AM–2:00PM Tinley Park Food Pantry Inc Address: 6875 173rd Pl, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Phone: (708) 614-7739 Community Covenant Church Address: 12446 S Loomis St, Calumet Park, IL 60827 Phone: (708) 385-7477

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FOOD PANTRIES Respond Now Address: 1439 Emerald Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Phone: (708) 755-4357 Hours Monday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM Tuesday: By Appointment Wednesday: 10:00AM – 7:00PM Thursday: By Appointment Friday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM Operation Blessing of Southwest Chicagoland Address: 4901 W 128th Pl, Alsip, IL 60803 Phone: (708) 597-6326 Hours Tuesday: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Wednesday: 12:00PM – 3:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Friday: 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Monday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Oak Tree Community Church Address: 15601 Lamon Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Phone: (708) 687-2230 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Address: 15050 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Phone: (708) 687-2170 Hours Monday: 9:30AM – 2:30PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM – 2:30PM

Thursday: 9:30AM – 2:30PM Friday, Saturday: Closed

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Wednesday: 9:30AM – 2:30PM Sunday: 8:00AM – 1:00PM

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FOOD PANTRIES St Damian Catholic Church Located in: St. Damian Elementary School Address: 5250 155th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Phone: (708) 687-1370 Redeemer Lutheran Church Address: 4955 158th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452 Phone: (708) 687-2432 Nellie’s Cupboard Food Pantry Address: 325 Center Street, Glenwood, IL 60425 Phone: (708) 755-7449 Hours Tuesday: 1:00PM - 3:00PM Thursday: 1:00PM – 4:00PM Bloom Township Food Pantry Contact: Leticia Gonzalez Address: 425 S. Halsted, Chicago Heights. IL 60411 Phone: (708) 754-9400 Hours Monday: 3:00PM – 7:00PM Wednesday: 10:00AM – 2:00PM

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SEASONAL ALLERGIES Allergy season is here again. Allergies are common in young children, but often overlooked and thought to be a common cold.

Allergies or Cold?

How do you tell the difference?

Colds •

Along with nasal symptoms, you child may also complain of fever or aches and pains. Symptoms begin slowly then escalate over a few days. Symptoms clear up in several days to a week.

Allergies •

Symptoms include clear runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, and watery/itchy eyes. Symptoms begin quickly. Symptoms can last all season or all year long.

Medications used to treat allergies include; decogngestants, antihistamines and steroids. If symptoms are mild you might consider over the counter allergy relief; but remember antihistamines can cause drowsiness and may not be the best choice during school hours. If over the counter remedies don’t give relief, consult your doctor.

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Keep the windows in your car and home closed;

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Limit outdoor activity in the early morning;

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Set bath time just before bedtime (helps wash off pollen that may cause stuffy nose);

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Administer allergy medication before your child’s allergy season begins and continue them on a daily basis throughout the season.

Check Out — Kidshealth.org

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STAY CONNECTED...

Hickory Bend Elementary School 600 E. 191st Place Glenwood, IL 60425

School: (708) 758-4520 Absentee Line: (708) 757-2115 Mrs. Shawn Jackson, Principal