november 3, 2024
Your student had a pretty great week last week thanks to the contributions of our MAC 3 families! Thanks to our room parents for organizing and all the adults who volunteered during Wednesday's Halloween celebration. Thursday's Pumpkin maths was the first time MAC 1, 2, and 3 students have been brought together for what we call, Big MAC Time this year. They thoroughly enjoyed the activity and getting to know students from across different grade levels.
On Thursday you and your student(s) are invited to attend Lake Bluff's Open House. It's scheduled from 6:00-7:30, with the younger grades beginning at 6:00. MAC 3 will be open from 6:30-7:30. Students will share their classroom space with you, highlighting different things from their maths materials to their bin, our classroom library, and class gecko, Spike to name a few things. Remember, the Scholastic Book Fair will also be happening during Open House. Reminder: as a class, our students will visit the Fair on Wednesday afternoon.
On Thursday you and your student(s) are invited to attend Lake Bluff's Open House. It's scheduled from 6:00-7:30, with the younger grades beginning at 6:00. MAC 3 will be open from 6:30-7:30. Students will share their classroom space with you, highlighting different things from their maths materials to their bin, our classroom library, and class gecko, Spike to name a few things. Remember, the Scholastic Book Fair will also be happening during Open House. Reminder: as a class, our students will visit the Fair on Wednesday afternoon.
UPCOMING events
Tuesday, November 5 || No school, teachers begin working on students' report cards + Election Day - Vote!
Thursday, November 7 || Open House from 6:30-7:30 for MAC 3
Monday-Friday, November 4-8 || Lake Bluff Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, November 21 || Report Cards available through Infinite Campus
Thursday, November 7 || Open House from 6:30-7:30 for MAC 3
Monday-Friday, November 4-8 || Lake Bluff Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, November 21 || Report Cards available through Infinite Campus
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scholastic book fair THIS WEekOur PTO will host a Book Fair for our school community, housed in half of our gym. Our students will attend the Fair on Wednesday afternoon (November 6th). If you'd like to use the Scholastic eWallet through the Scholastic website (there's no need for them to bring cash to school) or just learn more about the Book Fair, here's a link.
Orchestra and BandBand students brought home their new lesson schedule last week for October and November on the Band Lesson Schedule page.
Orchestra students brought home their schedules on Thursday for October through January. Their schedules are posted on the Orchestra Lesson Schedule page too. 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.
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Dress for the weatherIt seems like we are on the other side of our "seasonably warm fall." As a reminder, students will go outside in all types of weather (except heavy rain/sleet/hail). It is a school rule that when the temperature dips below 32° they must wear a jacket.
Right around the corner we'll have snow. Students are 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 being 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. 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. |
District Resources
Lake Bluff Parent/Student Handbook - Here is the link! Elementary Code of Conduct - Here is the link!
November Hot Lunch Menu - Here is the link!
November Hot Lunch Menu - Here is the link!
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 "B" week.
MONDAY: TUESDAY: No school for students; Election Day - Vote! WEDNESDAY: MAC 3 visits the Book Fair; 2:25 Dismissal THURSDAY: Open House from 6:30-7:30 pm FRIDAY: |
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 |
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