FR News 10/20/23

Message from Mrs. Stamer

October is Disability Awareness Month in District 102:

Currently there is not a month designated for Disability Awareness Month, however, in District 102 we use October to raise awareness of disabilities and to celebrate the differences and gifts that individuals with a disability bring to our LaGrange 102 community. There are many disabilities that are recognized throughout the year on various days, weeks, and months.

As a district, we remain dedicated to fostering respectful and inclusive communities, schools, and classrooms for people of all abilities. The experiences that we provide allow children to more clearly see the whole person; shift focus to the person's strengths and assets rather than their challenges and deficits, and finally to better understand the specific disability.

Here is an article with tips for talking to your children about children with disabilities. Click Here

Important: Arrival & Dismissal

There have been many reminders sent and directions regarding parking on Homestead for drop off and pick up. Unfortunately, many are still using the street to park, drop off and pick up. This is causing unsafe situations for our children when they are walking to school. You may have noticed police presence this week. They were here to help enforce what has been sent out in newsletters. There will be continued presence next week and new barricades with signs notifying you that you may not use the street for parking, drop off or pick up during arrival and dismissal.

Families are encouraged to use the carline for drop off and pick up. There are staff members there to greet students and there is supervision for students while they walk to the blacktop.

Please follow the directions provided in this newsletter for safe drop off and pick up during arrival and dismissal.

School Hours & Lunch Hours

8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Lunch Hours: 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Wednesday

Lunch Hours: 10:55 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | Wednesday

Upcoming Dates to Remember

October 20 - TONIGHT! Trivia Night hosted by PTO

October 23-27 - Red Ribbon Week

October 31 - Halloween Parade & Classroom Parties

Red Ribbon Week (Oct 23-27)

Halloween 2023

It is already that time to start getting ready for Halloween. As a reminder, students should not wear their costumes to school. They will have an opportunity to get dressed during lunch time or they can go home for lunch and get dressed. If your child is going home to get dressed, please let us know beforehand via this link:

Halloween Going Home for Lunch 2023

We want our students to be safe, especially during our Parade. Please be sure that a mask does not obstruct your child’s view and that costumes are not too long or difficult to manage staircases. Please know that we want this Halloween to be an enjoyable time for everyone. It is in this spirit that we ask you to make sure costumes are school appropriate - no weapons, celebrations of violence or gore. If any part of a costume is deemed inappropriate or unsafe, the teacher will keep it in their possession until the end of the day.

If you would prefer for your child to not participate in the Halloween parade or activities, please notify your child’s teacher. We will make alternate arrangements.

Our parade will begin at 12:30 (more details coming in the following weeks). Halloween parties will take place in the afternoon and will be organized by the room parents.

I am also linking a great article with tips for a healthy halloween experience. We’re looking forward to a great celebration and continuing this District 102 tradition! Halloween Tips

Forest Road Clubs

CHORUS

The Forest Road Chorus is open to all students in grades 5-6. Rehearsals are split between 5th and 6th grade, and each grade-level Chorus practices once a week: 6th Grade on Tuesday and 5th Grade on Wednesday. Both groups practice during Lunch Recess.

Some musical skills we practice in Chorus include, but are not limited to, vocal warmup techniques, vocal tone production and projection, singing vocal exercises, singing harmonized exercises, music score sight-reading, and learning new repertoire.

The Forest Road Chorus performs at all school concerts (usually 3 concerts) and will sometimes perform outside of school as opportunities arise. ($25 to join, free/reduced to those who qualify). Link to Sign Up below:

https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/2RI2AZZR5U

GUITAR & PIANO

Guitar and Piano is now live in PushCoin ($25 to join, free/reduced to those who qualify). If you would like to enroll, please use the following links. 40 spots available in each class. Don't miss out!!

Guitar: https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/KHDUTPXSZX

Piano: https://store.dist102.k12.il.us#!/products/P5QXSYK46J

4TH GRADE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Battle of the Books runs from October through March. Students will independently read the selected Battle Books and attend ten practices with their homeschools. Practices will take place during lunch under the supervision of the homeschool Battle Coach. Detailed schedules will be distributed at the homeschool.

After homeschool Battles, the winning team will be invited to participate in the District-level Battle that takes place at Park Jr. High. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to cheer on all participants.

A participant T-shirt is included in the activity fee.

https://store.dist102.k12.il.us/#!/products/C6OQA3FF5I

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

$25 to join, free/reduced to those who qualify.

You can pay and sign up HERE.

D102 "MILES OF SMILES DENTAL EXAM" SIGN UP

La Grange D102 has partnered with Miles of Smiles, Ltd., to provide FREE preventive dental services at Barnsdale & Forest Road. These services will be available to children in all grade levels. Services may include exam, cleaning, fluoride varnish, and sealants if needed. Exams will take place during school hours at Forest Road on Wednesday, November 8. View the full information sheet.

Please register online HERE

Consent Form: In order to receive services, a consent form needs to be filled out and returned to the Health Office. The consent form can be found HERE. A form needs to be filled out for each child.

Forms need to be submitted either online or at the main office by October 23.

If you have any questions, please contact Kelli Kalata, kalatake@dist102.k12.il.us or 630 805 1451

La Grange D102 se ha asociado con Miles of Smiles, Ltd., para proporcionar servicios dentales preventivos GRATIS en Barnsdale y Forest Road.. Estos servicios estarán disponibles para los niños en todos los niveles de grado. Los servicios pueden incluir examen, limpieza, barniz de flúor y sellantes si es necesario. Los exámenes tendrán lugar durante el horario escolar en Forest Road el miércoles 8 de noviembre. Ver la ficha informativa completa.

Por favor, regístrese en línea AQUÍ

Formulario de consentimiento: Para recibir los servicios, es necesario rellenar un formulario de consentimiento y devolverlo a la Oficina de Salud. El formulario de consentimiento se puede encontrar AQUÍ. Hay que rellenar un formulario por cada niño.

Los formularios deben ser presentados en línea o en la oficina principal antes del 23 de octubre.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en contacto con Kelli Kalata, kalatake@dist102.k12.il.us o (630) 805-1451

23-24 Bus Routes and Schedule

Car Rider Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines

Guidelines will remain the same as last year:

Please do not park, drop off or pick up on Homestead between Monroe and Jackson.

October & November Lunch Menu

Before & After School Care Info.

Forest Road offers two different before and after school programs. Although they run independently from us, they are serviced here in our school. Below is the contact information for BASE and Right At School:

BASE: Leanna Hartung - Manager LeannaHartung@pdlg.org

Right At School: Chelsey Mazariegos - Area Manager chelsey.mazariegos@rightatschool.com

Right at School and BASE drop off security reminder:

Parents when you drop off your child off at Right at School or BASE and for some reason need to walk your child into the building, please then exit the building immediately after dropping off. Please do not take your child to the classroom or go to the classrooms on your own to drop off or pick anything up. I appreciate your attention to this.

PTO Corner!

PTO Website: https://forestroadpto.org

PTO Newsletter: HERE

https://mailchi.mp/b05a237370c4/your-pto-news-letter-is-here-15524589

Questions? Email PTO Co-Presidents:

Arlene Avalos: aavalos86@hotmail.com or Christine Zmuda ckzmuda@gmail.com

HALLOWEEN CLASSROOM PARTIES VOLUNTEER/DONATE SIGN UP

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C49AEAE2BA31-44786157-halloween?useFullSite=true#/

ART ENRICHMENT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Our PTO is searching for a few more volunteers to make sure that all of our kiddos get to participate in our new Art Enrichment program. No art experience necessary. All lessons and materials are provided.

Currently, we are still in need of volunteers for the following classrooms:

DeMaertelaere (3rd), Masterson (3rd), Foster (4th), Duffy (5th), Krysa (5th), Roche (6th), Gorman (6th).

Sign up HERE!

Park Jr. High Tutors

Park Tutors 2023/24

The Park Tutor Program is an after school program where Park Students tutor and mentor elementary students.

Mondays and Thursdays 3:30PM until 4:10PM

PROGRAM DATES:

Tutoring Sessions:
November 6th - informational meeting for Park Students only November 9,13,16,27,30
December 4,7,11,14,18,(no tutors on the 21st)
January 8,11,18, 22, 25, 29
February 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 22, 26, 29
March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
April 3, 4,8 11th is the last day

Meet in front of the Main Office of Park Junior High School... then go to the LRC. - Permission Slip HERE

Order your Yearbook! Early Discount

Order your 2023-24 Yearbook before October 31st and save 10%!
See the flyer for all the details on how to order your yearbook.
¡Vea el folleto para obtener detalles sobre cómo pedir su anuario!

TreeRing Yearbook Order Info

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