HB | November Newsletter

02 Social Worker Corner Real Men Read Bus Safety Rules

03 Report Cards...

STEM

04 Parent Portal Access...

Classroom Parties...

Volunteering...

05 College Corner...

Kids Making Change Events Useful Numbers

NEWSLETTER

HICKORY BEND

November

2018

Mrs. Shawn Jackson, Principal | 600 E. 191st Place, Glenwood, IL 60425 | (708) 758-4520

A Note From The Principal...

It is the staff’s desire at Hickory Bend to

setting a positive tone for your children.”

have a partnership with parents working together where each child is successful.

During the break you may want to help your

Parents you play a tremendous role as our

child or children create a family tree, make a

partners in developing your child’s learning

collage from family photos or collect some

ability.

of their favorite recipes to become part of your family’s traditional holiday meals.

Can you believe it is November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner?

It is hard to believe we have completed the first quarter of

We want you to know that we are thankful

the school year.

for each and every family at Hickory Bend.

Yours in Education.

Thanksgiving is always a meaningful holiday for family and friends to celebrate life’s blessings.

Mrs. Shawn Jackson, Principal

During Thanksgiving dinner many families take a moment to let each person say aloud what he or she is thankful for. “It’s all about

8:30 a.m.

- 3:10 p.m.

School Hours

“FREE”

Breakfast/ Lunch

Play, Learn and Grow... Together!

“Real Men Read”

Social Worker Corner...

Hickory Bend was lucky to have a presentation from McBrien Educational Assemblies. In the presentation the students learned many lessons, especially on how to recognize [bullying] as well as how to prevent it in our school.

We are so pleased to have the men in our community dedicating their time to come to Hickory Bend to listen to boys read. Some of the gentlemen are dads while others are grandparents, uncles, friends and even fathers of students who have gone on to the middle school.

We Learned That Bullying Is: •

unwanted behavior from one school aged child to the other;

•

a real or perceived power imbalance (when someone else makes you feel scared on purpose);

•

something that happens more than (1) time

Boys from second through fourth visit with the mentors once a week for a thirty-minute period to read exciting and adventurous material.

As the boys read they take great pleasure in discussing the topic and sharing their ideas. They also feel good about asking relevant

Students know that if they experience bullying or see a friend being bullied, they can speak up to their teacher, principal, or any adult in the school building.

questions.

If you ever have any concerns regarding how your child is interacting in social situations, the social worker is available to support and assist.

One of the most meaningful questions asked by several boys is if the volunteer can come everyday.

If you are interested in volunteering and assisting our students, please feel free to contact the office at (708) 758-4520.

Ms. Murray can be reached at (708) 758-4520.

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PARENT/TEACHER CONF. | NO SCHOOL

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THANKSGIVING BREAK!

21 New Parking Lot Procedures...

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School ends at 3:10PM. For safety reasons, we ask parents [DO NOT EXIT] your vehicle to pick up your child. [DO NOT] park in the school parking lot, if you need to exit your vehicle, please park in an adjacent parking lot.

02

You

have

received

a

dashboard

placard to place in your windshield with your child’s name and grade level. Remain in your car and your child will be brought to you.

03

Please

refrain

from

using

the

handicapped parking spots when dropping your child off in the morning or picking them up after school. These spots are reserved for individuals who have a handicapped license plate or mirror placard.

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Thank you in advance for your help and your patience!

“Report Cards And Your Child” There are two ways to respond to your children when they come home with grades.

Here is a poem that speaks to that: “I got two A’s the small boy said.

His voice was filled with glee, His father very bluntly asked, “Why didn’t your get three?”

“I got two A’s the small boy said.

His voice was filled with glee, His father proudly said, “That’s great;” I’m glad you belong to me.

“Mom, I’ve got the dishes done,” The girl called from the door.

Her mother very calmly said, “Did you sweep the floor?”

“Mom, I’ve got the dishes done,” The girl called from the door.

Her mother smiled and softly said, “Each day I love you more.”

“I mowed the grass,” the tall boy said, “And put the mower away.”

His father asked him with a shrug, “Did you clean off the clay?”

“I mowed the grass,” the tall boy said, “And put the mower away.”

His father answered with much joy, “You’ve made me happy today.”

The children in the house next door Seemed happy and content.

The same things happened over there, But this is how it went.

Children deserve a little praise For tasks they’re asked to do If they’re to lead a happy life, So much depends on you.

DEC

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( BPEM ) MEETING

CHRISTMAS BREAK

24 STEM...

In fourth grade STEM class students build vehicles to demonstrate energy collisions.

¡Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

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Parent Portal Access Information…

If you are new to Brookwood District 167 or cannot log in:

from grades 1-8 if needed. When completed, press the “Enter”

projects will take longer to assess and post

button on the bottom left hand corner of your current page.

depending on their size.

the school year (DO NOT just type in the access ID and

Note: Your Username and Password is unique to your child,

If you have questions regarding an assignment, you

Access Password on the main screen as it will not work).

please keep these logins confidential so that only you and

can always email the teacher.

Click on “Create an Account” the first time you login for

your child(ren) can access their information.

Please go to the icon called [Email Notifications]

The portal will ask you to put in your name, email, and your password (you will be able to make up your own

This portal is a great way to discuss school and the classes

and set up any reports you would like to receive

user name and password for ease of use as well).

that your child is taking this year.

from the parent portal. You do not have to use this,

Next, complete the “Link Students To Your Account”

Grades are posted to the [Parent Portal] by the teachers.

section. Add your children(s) access ID and Access

The teacher’s grade book is a “snapshot” and does not

Password data from below. There is a limit of seven (7)

always accurately reflect the student’s overall progress or

If you have any questions or concerns regarding

children per login.

performance.

the PowerSchool Parent Portal, contact your child’s

Access ID: XXXX Access Password: XXXXX

Grades can have different values in weighting and will vary

but it’s a great way to have information sent to you on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis.

school at (708) 758-5252. by particular courses. Please remember that all assignments Finally, continue adding other children from your family

will be put up as soon as possible by all teachers but some

CLASSROOM PARTIES...

Parents at Hickory Bend we only have three (3) classroom parties for the year; they are as follows: •

Fall party

— November 20th, 2018

•

Winter Party

— December 20th, 2018

•

Valentines Day Party

— February 14th, 2019

Students are asked to pay $5.00 per student, for the three parties. If you have not already sent the money for this year, please do so as soon as possible!

Parents below is a list of class sizes so that you are aware for birthday cupcakes and party treats: Kdg — Angell (16)

Szotek (15)

1st — Wagner (15)

Gajewski (17) Jones (18)

2nd — Hines (14)

Nyhan (19)

LaFond (14)

3rd— Roberts (19)

Skinner (18)

Newman (16)

Lucas (14)

4th—Smith (20) Crowel (18) Binning (21)

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Volunteering Parents...

Please be advised that the procedures for the district are that volunteers must undergo a state and federal background check through district office via Jan Machnikowski (708) 758-5190.

When visiting the school, visitors are asked to give the office staff a state id or license to run through our [Raptor System].

This includes parents accompanying students on field trips, sporting events. As well, as copiers, daily volunteers, Real Men Read, Parent Room Assistance, Community Readers, etc.

College Corner...

“Kids Making Change”

“The Tassel Is Worth The Hassle”

Hickory Bend introduces an after school program entitled “Kids Making Change” a philanthropic

committee is committed to encourage our

group for children! A select group of 4th grade

students to correlate what they are doing in

students were invited to join the program. They

elementary school to achieving their higher

are so excited!

educational goals. The 2nd Graders participated in an afterschool workshop called “When I grow

“Kids Making Change” is a way for young children

up”. The students discussed what they wanted

to contribute to charities in their communities

to be when they grew up and have lofty career

or worldwide by researching causes, deciding

Parents, be on the look out for newsletters from the

goals.

how they can help, and taking action!

students in [KMC] sharing their causes & how you can

garbage bags, cat & dog food, gift cards, etc.

help!

It is an opportunity for kids to make change in their world!

We may have a shoe drive, a mitten tree, collect donations, or sell treats!

For the month of October we are donating to the South Suburban Humane Society. It is our

The kids will keep you posted! We appreciate your

local animal shelter.

help!

We are collecting multiple cleaning supplies,

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THE WORLD A

tissue, paper towels, batteries, rugs, litter,

BETTER PLACE!

“PBIS NERD DAY” PBIS sponsored a “Nerd Day” in the month of September. Once a month PBIS sponsors and all-school free event. For the month of October it will be “Superhero Day”; Friday, October 28th, November will be Pajama Day and December will be an all week celebration of Holiday attire! Yeah!!!

The Kindergarten classes attended their annual

PBIS Pumpkin Painting Party

field trip to Windmill Acres.

[PBIS] sponsors reward events periodically

“Windmill Acres” They saw a puppet show, went on a hayride, picked pumpkins, played on the playground, fed the animals and walked through a corn maze. It was a beautiful day and all the children had a great time!

that students are able to pay Allstar bucks to

Useful Numbers

participate.

HICKORY BEND

BROOKWOOD 167

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday PBIS sponsored a pumpkin painting party.

SCHOOL OFFICE

DISTRICT OFFICE

708 758 4520

708 758 5190

Students choose to participate in this activity by paying $75 Allstar bucks. This event was a huge success; Hickory Bend students had lots of fun painting their own design and were able to take their pumpkins home. Thanks so much to Ms. Underwood of Horace Mann Insurance for purchasing the pumpkins.

HICKORY BEND

BROOKWOOD 167

FAX

FAX

708 757 2115

708 757 2104

ABSENTEE LINE 708 756 2872

5 REPORTING OF ABSENCE(S) Parents must call the school to report their child absent before 8:30 a.m. When calling, please identify yourself, give your child’s name, grade and reason for being absent. If you are aware at the time you are calling how long your child will be absent, please indicate the length of absence in your message.

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600 East 91st Place Glenwood, IL 60425 Phone

(708) 758-4520

Fax

(708) 757-2115