With our new ELA curriculum, our students need access to many books related to the topic of the Module. Our PTO purchased these books that our students will need for the next Module. We are so grateful!
December 1, 2024
All of the Big Ideas students who do maths with Mrs. Miller have demonstrated a level of understanding, ability and willingness to use their resources, and are consistently showing their step by step process. For that reason, all are invited to shift to the compacted pathway. We will have a parent/caregiver meeting on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in MAC 3 (room 211) to share an overview and answer questions you may have. This meeting is optional.
Families of our fifth graders, look for a permission slip to come home on Monday. All of Lake Bluff's 5th graders will head to the Peace Learning Center (via public transportation) to discuss and practice communication, empathy, and conflict resolutions skills. Our fifth graders will travel there next Tuesday, December 10th from 8:20-2:00 pm. The permission slip needs to be returned by Friday, December 6th. Thank you!
Families of our fifth graders, look for a permission slip to come home on Monday. All of Lake Bluff's 5th graders will head to the Peace Learning Center (via public transportation) to discuss and practice communication, empathy, and conflict resolutions skills. Our fifth graders will travel there next Tuesday, December 10th from 8:20-2:00 pm. The permission slip needs to be returned by Friday, December 6th. Thank you!
UPCOMING events
Tuesday, December 3 || Parent/caregiver meeting, 7:00 pm in MAC 3 (room 211) about Big Ideas math compaction
Tuesday, December 10 || 5th grade field trip to the Peace Learning Center
Saturday, December 21 - January 5 || Winter break
Monday, January 6 || Welcome back breakfast
Tuesday, December 10 || 5th grade field trip to the Peace Learning Center
Saturday, December 21 - January 5 || Winter break
Monday, January 6 || Welcome back breakfast
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Orchestra and BandBand students brought home their new lesson schedule last week. You can see it on the Band Lesson 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.
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 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) and temperatures above 0°. 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 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 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. |
District Resources
Lake Bluff Parent/Student Handbook - Here is the link! Elementary Code of Conduct - Here is the link!
December Hot Lunch Menu - Here is the link!
December 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: Big Ideas Maths meeting, 7:00 pm in MAC 3 WEDNESDAY: 2:25 Dismissal THURSDAY: 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 |
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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