January 12, 2025
Tuesday, January 21st is a FRIDAY schedule for specials and instrumental music lessons.
Not surprisingly, since winter break a few more students have smart watches. We want to remind you (and know we've been reminding them) that they may not use their smart watch during the school day. It should be on "school mode" to prevent them from sending and receiving text messages. Thank you for following this expectation, it ensures your student can continue to wear their watch throughout the school day.
Last month, during the Lake Bluff Crew assembly, the 4th and 1st graders taught about collaboration. If you're willing and able to donate one (or more!) boxes of healthy breakfast cereal, we'll be collecting boxes until January 31st. We've collected 11 boxes of cereal in MAC 3, so far. Thanks for your donations and thanks for considering donating sometime this week or next week.
From Liisa Church (general music educator)
Comedy Improv, Lake Bluff Cafeteria Friday, January 31 Comedy Improv, open to grades 4-6, 3:30-5:20 AND Friday, February 21 Comedy Improv, open to grades 4-6, 3:30-5:20
These fun workshops are taught by Jordan Reichardt, an expert improv teacher and performer, who teaches comedy through games. Coming to both sessions is preferred, but not required. This is organized by Ms. Church, sponsored by the PTO. Required: Parent/guardian permission, and student understanding of behavior expectations. Snacks are provided. Here’s the link to sign up: bit.ly/LBComedyForm
Not surprisingly, since winter break a few more students have smart watches. We want to remind you (and know we've been reminding them) that they may not use their smart watch during the school day. It should be on "school mode" to prevent them from sending and receiving text messages. Thank you for following this expectation, it ensures your student can continue to wear their watch throughout the school day.
Last month, during the Lake Bluff Crew assembly, the 4th and 1st graders taught about collaboration. If you're willing and able to donate one (or more!) boxes of healthy breakfast cereal, we'll be collecting boxes until January 31st. We've collected 11 boxes of cereal in MAC 3, so far. Thanks for your donations and thanks for considering donating sometime this week or next week.
From Liisa Church (general music educator)
Comedy Improv, Lake Bluff Cafeteria Friday, January 31 Comedy Improv, open to grades 4-6, 3:30-5:20 AND Friday, February 21 Comedy Improv, open to grades 4-6, 3:30-5:20
These fun workshops are taught by Jordan Reichardt, an expert improv teacher and performer, who teaches comedy through games. Coming to both sessions is preferred, but not required. This is organized by Ms. Church, sponsored by the PTO. Required: Parent/guardian permission, and student understanding of behavior expectations. Snacks are provided. Here’s the link to sign up: bit.ly/LBComedyForm
UPCOMING events
Monday, January 20 || No School, MLK Day
Tuesday, January 21 || Friday schedule
Friday, January 24 || No School, PD for teachers
Week of February 3 || Battle of the Books battles begin!
Tuesday, January 21 || Friday schedule
Friday, January 24 || No School, PD for teachers
Week of February 3 || Battle of the Books battles begin!
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Orchestra and BandLesson schedules for Band can be found on the Band Lesson page.
Lesson schedules for Orchestra can be found on the Orchestra Lesson Schedule page. Students will have their lesson on the same day each week but the time will shift to ensure they don't miss the same 30 minutes each week. Please help your student remember to bring their instrument and music on their lesson day. For many, it's an upsetting way to start their day when they realize they forgot their instrument and/or music. Thank you in advance! Homework and the content pagePlease see our Content Page for specific updates related to students' learning.
Lake Bluff ExpectationsThis slide deck was created by Ms. French (principal) and Mrs. Benedict (dean). We shared it with our students so they know what's expected and can hold themselves and others responsible for their actions.
Students with Smart Watches were keenly interested in slide 6. We will thank you in advance for helping your student shift their watch to "school mode" and not contacting them during the school day. |
Dress for the weatherFYI: Sledding will not be permitted during the school day. It presents a liability issue the district cannot take on. When we shared this with our students prior to break they were disappointed AND came up with a list of 20 other things they can do in the snow.
Sledding will be permitted outside the school day. Students will go outside in all types of weather (except heavy rain/sleet/hail) and temperatures above 0°. It is a school rule that when the temperature dips below 32° they must wear a jacket. Hopefully, we'll have snow soon. Students are always eager to play in it when it arrives. In order to do so, they MUST wear boots and snow pants and of course, a hat, gloves/mittens and a jacket. No boots means they will be restricted to staying on the blacktop only. Returning assessmentsAcross content areas, we are actively teaching new content AND how to prepare for and show/share what they know. Please remind your student that no score ever is a reflection of who they are or what they are capable of. Assessments are check-ins, opportunities to try new/different ways to prepare (including filling out and using the review packet to study with an adult at home).
We share this information with them and can tell when adults at home do too. What they are learning is just as important as how they are working towards proficiency and mastery. District Resources |
You can access the Beagle Bulletin here - through the Shorewood School District/Lake Bluff School home page.
We have three room parents: Sarah A (Zach's mom), Ellie B (Edin's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom).
If you'd like to chaperone a field trip or plan to be in our school during the school day, you MUST fill out the school district's volunteer/background check form. You can access that here.
School lunch is available or families can choose to send their child to school with a lunch from home. Here is the February menu. Additionally, here is information about accessing Free or Reduced meals for your student/s.
Your student has the benefit of coming into contact with many different, deeply committed and caring adults throughout their week. These adults include: Lauren Courter (Art), Dominic Newman (PE), Elizabeth Russell (Library Media Specialist), Liisa Church (General Music), Kim Hildebrand (Spanish), Kate Zachar (Special Education), Katie Dreyer (Aide), Lisa Menon (Aide), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Rebecca Benedict (Dean of Students) and if your student plays a string instrument Julie Nolan (Orchestra) or if your student plays a band instrument Katherine Myszewski.
We have three room parents: Sarah A (Zach's mom), Ellie B (Edin's mom), and Kathleen D. (Becca's mom).
If you'd like to chaperone a field trip or plan to be in our school during the school day, you MUST fill out the school district's volunteer/background check form. You can access that here.
School lunch is available or families can choose to send their child to school with a lunch from home. Here is the February menu. Additionally, here is information about accessing Free or Reduced meals for your student/s.
Your student has the benefit of coming into contact with many different, deeply committed and caring adults throughout their week. These adults include: Lauren Courter (Art), Dominic Newman (PE), Elizabeth Russell (Library Media Specialist), Liisa Church (General Music), Kim Hildebrand (Spanish), Kate Zachar (Special Education), Katie Dreyer (Aide), Lisa Menon (Aide), Catherine Harrison (Student Support Specialist), Rebecca Benedict (Dean of Students) and if your student plays a string instrument Julie Nolan (Orchestra) or if your student plays a band instrument Katherine Myszewski.
This week's ScheduleIt's an "A" week.
MONDAY: No school! TUESDAY: Friday schedule for specials and instrumental music lessons WEDNESDAY: 2:25 Dismissal THURSDAY: FRIDAY: No school, teachers have PD all day |
SPECIALS Miller || NORTH GROUP• Monday - Library (B week), Community Crew
• Tuesday - Spanish, Music • Wednesday - Art • Thursday - PE, Music • Friday - PE, Spanish |
SPECIALS O'Malley || SOUTH GROUP• Monday - Library (A week), Community Crew
• Tuesday - Art • Wednesday - PE, Spanish • Thursday - Music, PE • Friday - Spanish, Music |
On the third day of school students went outside to find 100 different pieces of "found materials" to create a "found art project." They collaborated throughout, had to devise a plan together, and documented what their process was.
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