LWS | October Newsletter

02 Fire Prevention Week Red Ribbon Week Bus Safety Rules

03 Parent Involvement...

Grandparent(s)...

Change Of Information

04 Events Calendar Ties & Tiaras

05 Parent Portal Access...

Family Math Night Bookmobile Dates Useful Numbers

NEWSLETTER

LONGWOOD

October

2018

Mr. Patterson, Principal | 441 Longwood Drive, Glenwood, IL 60425 | (708) 757-2100

From The Principal...

Immunizations and Physicals Due! If you are a parent of a PreSchool student, Kindergarten student, or student entering Longwood for the first time.

Up-to-date immunizations and physical evaluations are due by October 15th.

Without having the records on file by this date, your kid(s) may be kept from entering the classrooms.

Bilingual Parent Education Meeting (BPEM).

7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

School Hours

On Setpember 11th, Families are invited to a potluck style dinner & presentation, addressing their concerns while their children take part in an educational activity.

Each child that attends will receive a free book to encourage literacy at home.

Language/English Learners and Homewood-Flossmoor High School Spanish teacher, co-presenting on maintaining native language, the importance of learning a 2nd language and the Seal of Biliteracy.

Sincerely.

Mr. Patterson, Principal

For the October 2nd, BPEM, we will have Bloom High School’s Department Chair of World

“FREE”

Breakfast/ Lunch

Play, Learn and Grow... Together!

Fire Prevention Week “Look-Listen-Learn! Be Aware! Fire can happen anywhere,” worh to remind us that fires can and sill do happen- at home, as well as in other locations and that there are basic but important steps people can take to remain safe.

Practice Fire Safety as a Family Family “togetherness” will never be more important than in the event of a fire and your family ig forced to egcape from the home!

In the event of a fire, all membern of your family must react immediately if they are to have the best chance to escape unharmed.

Preparing and practicing a [Family Escape Plan] will aggure that all membern of your family know what to do if ever faced with a fire within the home.

Top Tips For Fire Safety •

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encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

DID YOU KNOW

Since its beginning in 1985, the [Red Ribbon] has touched the lives of millions of people

Children of parents who talk to their

around the world.

teens regularly about drugs are 42%

In response to the murder of DEA Agent

who don’t, yet only a quarter of teens

Enrique Camarena, angered parents and

report having these conversations.

youth in communities across the country

Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.

began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol

Students will participate in a variety

of their commitment to raise awareness of

Talk with all family members about a [Fire Escape Plan] and practice

the killing and destruction cause by drugs

of activities. that encourage them to “Say No To Drugs”!

IF A FIRE OCCURS IN YOUR HOME, GET OUT, STAY OUT AND CALL FOR HELP! NEVER GO BACK INSIDE FOR ANYTHING OR ANYONE!

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in America. In 1988, NFP sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize

COLUMBUS DAY | NO SCHOOL!

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communities to educate youth and

less likely to use drugs than those

lnsall smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.

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Red Ribbon Week October 21st - 23rd

REPORT CARD PICK UP

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Parent Involvement Opportunities...

Parents are always “WELCOME” at our school; Please come in to see or speak to a teacher anytime!

Schools + Parent(s) = Success Longwood School Wants You Involved!

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You can even make suggestions based on your particular skills or talents. For example, you could offer to:

are some ways you can be actively involved at our school without

committing a large amount of time:

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Make sure you review with your child any work he brings home. Think about displaying it in a prominent place in your home to show how much you value his education.

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Schedule occasional phone conferences or ask the teacher if you can “talk” by email when you have a question, concern or something to share.

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If your child brings home a weekly folder, include short notes in it for the teacher to read.

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Make a point of briefly touching base with the teacher when you drop your child off at school. A quick greeting and comment will continue to let her know you’re an active partner in your child’s learning.

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Ask the teacher how you can support classroom activities at home.

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Help make learning activities or repair broken equipment. Donate materials.

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Use your technology skills to help publish a class newsletter.

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Organize or participate in a telephone tree that informs families about school activities.

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You might also consider thinking about how you might be present occasionally. If you have a flexible work schedule or a vacation day, consider joining your child for lunch. You might even decide to help out at a one-time event such as a field trip or school festival. Your child will look forward to and remember these special times, and you’ll further reinforce the importance of his school experiences.

PARENT/TEACHER CONF. | NO SCHOOL

THANKSGIVING BREAK

21 Change Of Information...

THANK YOU GRANDPARENT(S)!!!

Parents/Guardians are required to notify the school immediately of any changes in name, address, home, work or emergency telephone numbers; a change in the emergency contact person, changes in guardianship, etc.

Any information that might be pertinent to school records or contacting parent/ guardian in case of an emergency.

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We are off to a great start of the 2018-2019 school year. Our students have demonstrated a positive attitude and an energetic spirit.

As the staff of LWS works to keep you informed, here are a few reminders for upcoming events:

Oct 2nd

Bilingual Parent Education Meeting (BPEM) @ 6:00 p.m.

Oct 5th

Early Dismissal @ 11:30 a.m.

Oct 8th

Fire Prevention Week Begins

Oct 8th

No School | Columbus Day

Oct 10th

Family Math Night @ 6:00 p.m.

Oct 15th

Physicals Due *

Oct 19th

Early Dismissal @ 2:00 p.m.

Oct 22nd

Red Ribbon Week

Oct 25th

Daddy/Daughter Dance @ 6:00 p.m.

Oct 26th

Report Cards Issued

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“Ties & Tiaras” Daddy/Daughter Dance Thursday, October 25th @ 6:00 p.m.

More information coming soon!

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

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS...

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Make sure children go trick-or-treating with an adult;

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Make sure children wear costumes that allow them to see and hear perfectly;

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Make sure children wear a costume that fits, as this could be a tripping hazard;

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Make sure children carry a flashlight

Family Math Night Join Us! Join Longwood on Wednesday, October 10th, for a fun filled night of Math and Games for the whole family.

Raffle tickets will be given to each game you join.

The fun begins at 6:00 p.m.

Glenwood-Lynwood Useful Bookmobile Dates Numbers Any student with a Glenwood-Lynwood library card in good standing may check out books from the Bookmobile.

Please send a copy of your child’s library card for participation.

September 19th | October 10th | November 7th | November 28th

LONGWOOD

BROOKWOOD 167

SCHOOL OFFICE

DISTRICT OFFICE

708 757 2100

708 758 5190

LONGWOOD

BROOKWOOD 167

FAX

FAX

708 756 2504

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.