Willow Springs School District 108 |
8345 Archer Avenue
Willow Springs, IL 60480
708/839-6828 |
WILLOW WEEKLY February 5, 2010
TO REPORT AN ABSENCE 467-3650
NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE/PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
02/08 - 8th grade pre-registration for Argo High School – students only 10:00 a.m.
- Roller skating program begins
- “What I Like About You” cards on sale (see attached flyer)
- 4th & 5th grades’ intramurals 3:15-4:13 p.m.
02/09 - Girls’ volleyball - Washington - Home
- Computer lab open to the community 4:00-7:00 p.m.
02/10 - Girls’ volleyball - Gurrie - Home
02/11 – Student Council’s “Valentine’s Day Wear”-wear red/white, pink, or hearts
- 3rd Quarter Mid-Term
02/12 - NO SCHOOL - OFFICE CLOSED - Lincoln’s Birthday
- 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics begin
02/15 - NO SCHOOL - PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 12:30-8:00p.m.
ROLLER SKATING PROGRAM: The in-house roller skating program will begin for all students in grades 1-8 on Monday, February 8th. Roller skating is a “Life Time Sport” that enhances balance, coordination, motor skills and cardio-respiratory endurance. During the program students will learn basic roller skating skills including forward and backward skating, cornering, stopping, and a variety of other skating games and activities.
Wrist guards are mandatory and are available for all students who don’t choose to bring their own. Protective gear such as helmets, knee pads, and elbow parts are not provided. However, feel free to send their equipment with your child. Please be sure to have their name on all of their protective equipment.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED – Please see the attached flyer for times that volunteers are needed.
Thank you to the Willow Springs PTA for covering the rental cost of $7.00-$9.00 per student for the 5 day use of the skates and wrist guards.
8TH GRADERS - ARGO HIGH SCHOOL - A pre-registration for the 8th grade students is scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Counselors will come to Willow Springs School to talk to the students about programs that are offered at Argo. Parents DO NOT need to attend the pre-registration.
Students will pick classes and be enrolled at Willow Springs School on Tuesday,
February 23, 2010 starting at 8:30 a.m. Parents ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS ENROLLMENT.
8TH GRADE GRADUATION DATE SET: The 8th grade graduating class of 2009-2010 will graduate on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Please mark your calendar.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 12:30-8:00 p.m. Not all parents received a notice for conferences. If you DID NOT receive a conference time, your student is considered to be doing well, and a conference is not needed. Conferences are by appointment only. If you have any questions regarding your conference time, please call the school office at 839-6828. If you do not have a conference scheduled and you would like to meet with your child/ren’s teacher(s), please call the office to find out if there are any open times.
“EAGER TO BE A READER” PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR: The “Eager to be a Reader” Preschool story hour will begin again at Willow Springs School on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 and will continue through March 30th from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Children ages 3-5 that live in School District #108 along with their parents, share stories, sing songs, play games, and make a craft. Children attending will be able to check out books. For additional information and to make reservations see the attached flyer.
SIX FLAGS”SIX HOUR READING CLUB”: Just a reminder to continue your reading for the Six Flags “Six Hour Reading Club”. The last day to turn in your signed form is Wednesday, February 24, 2010. See Mrs. Popish for additional forms.
THE “STOCK MARKET GAME”: We are in the third week of the Stock Market Game (SMG) and Willow is right where we should be: 1st place in our region! Here are the top 5 teams at Willow this week:
1st in region (+$816.62) Dominic LaMontana, Anthony Heath, Garrett Fischer
and Tom Bolbat
5th in region (+$ 92.53) Branden Jenkins, Kiera Donnamario, Tony LaMontana,
Emmi Kenny and Haley Robinson
46th in region (-$110.38) Pijus Griskonis, Eduardo Rea and Mike Olsen
47th in region (-$114.71) Gabby Rico, Maya Oria, Kailah McDowell,
Krystina Brania and Alexis Villarreal
62nd in region (-$1,426.93) Rebecca Kurchinski, Tyler Dziemiela, Alex Quezqada
and Danielle Schmal
As of today there are 156 teams in Willow’s region and 879 competing in the state. Good Luck and Happy Investing.
CONCERT BAND STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Reminder to put on your calendar the date for solo and ensemble contest, February 20, 2010 at Rosemont School. Exact times and directions with a map will be given out closer to the date. Information about the rules for solo and ensemble and the date was given in December. If you have not received this information, please call or have your student request another. Students will perform their solo or duet at the school and receive a rating based on their ability to play the song correctly. Students receive medals and comments from a judge who listens to them. No beginning band students will be attending as they will participate nest year. Any questions please call me. Mrs. Winslow
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of students and staff outside the school building, please be aware of the following new law:
NEW LAW REGARDING CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL ZONES:
Effective January 1, 2010 the State of Illinois signed into law Senate Bill 72. No Cell Phones in a School Zone Law
Another law that took effect on January 1st, 2010 is Senate Bill 72 titled "Vehicular Phone Use in School Zones". According to the new law:
"A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone"
For safety reasons, the Willow Springs Police monitor the School Zone on a daily basis for speeders and may be watching for cell phone use as well.
BIRTHDAY TREATS AND OUR SCHOOL’S WELLNESS POLICY: To celebrate students’ birthdays some parents have been sending the large size cupcakes for their children to share with their classmates. Many children lick the frosting off or eat only a portion of the cupcake and throw the rest away. It is sad to see the waste of the cupcakes that cost so much. Due to the waste and our wellness policy (page 28 of the handbook/calendar) may we suggest mini cupcakes be purchased or any of the following suggestions: pencils, fun erasers, individual packages of crackers, bite size granola bars, fruit roll-ups, gummy fruit snacks, jello/pudding cups, cheese sticks, pretzels, baked chips, etc. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children healthy.
SCHOOL CLOSING REMINDER: On days when the school will be closed due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances (power outage, broken pipes, etc) remember our automated call out system will contact you as soon as the decision is made. Please keep us up to date with any phone number change so you won’t be left out.
COMPUTER LAB OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY: The lab will be open to the community on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Hope to see you!
REMINDER TO STUDENTS attending Tuesday evening computer lab: NO Willow Springs School student will be admitted to the Computer lab without a signed parent permission slip. A permission slip is needed for each day of attendance. The permission slip may be obtained in the office.
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK: The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver will begin on Friday, February 12th. In the event that you can not watch any of the games you can go to:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/ or http://www.nbcolympics.com/teamusa/index.html for updates on the medal count, highlights of the events, stories of the Olympians, et
Do you have a preschool aged child
between 3 and 5 years old
and live within School District #108?
Come join the Willow Springs School
Preschool Story Time
Bring a parent.
Share a Story. Make a Craft. Check out Books.
Tuesdays
February 23rd through March 30th
10:15 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Willow Springs School Library
8345 Archer Ave
Willow Springs
Registration is required!
Contact Mrs. Popish
for additional information at:
Willow Springs School
8345 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
(708) 467-3545
Registration Form
Child’s Name: _________________________ Age: __________
Parent /Guardian Name: __________________________________
Siblings in school: ______________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________________
City: _________________ Zip Code: __________________
Phone Number: _________________________
Cell Number: ___________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________
_______I am a returning eager reader.
_______I am a new eager reader.
Emergency Contact
Name: ________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________
Food Allergies:
Circle YES or NO
Please list all food allergies: ______________________________
Return Registration Form to
Mrs. Popish
8345 Archer Ave.
Willow Springs, IL 60480
(708)467-3545 |
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