The Wolverine NewsFebruary 28th, 2024
Happy Leap Day!
Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences tomorrow and Teacher Institute Day on Friday, today is the last day of student attendance for the week. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school next Monday, March 4th!
Enjoy the long weekend!
-Mrs. Kempski
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March 4th - March 8th
Monday, March 4th
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IAR Testing (Grades 3-5)
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1st Grade Field Trip to WVHS Planetarium
Tuesday, March 5th
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7:50 - Chorus Rehearsal
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IAR Testing (Grades 3-5)
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3:35-4:30 - Advanced Rubik's Cube Club (for registered 4th and 5th graders)
Wednesday, March 6th - Late Start (school starts at 9:15)
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IAR Testing (Grades 3-5)
Thursday, March 7th
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3:35-4:30 - Beginner Rubik's Cube Club (for registered 4th and 5th graders)
Friday, March 8th
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IAR Testing (Grades 3-5)
ImportantSchoolInformation
IAR Testing
3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be completing the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) assessments. Alternatively, students with significant educational needs in grades three through eleven will complete the Dynamic Learning Maps – Alternative Assessment (DLM-AA) within the Wednesday, March 13 through Wednesday, May 8 window. Please read the attached letter regarding the IAR assessment. Classroom teachers will share classroom/grade level specific testing schedules with parents prior to testing beginning the week of March 4th.
2024 IAR and DLMAA Notification Letter.pdf
2024 IAR and DLMAA Notification Letter Spanish (1).pdf
Artist of the Month Bulletin Board Volunteers Needed
Ms. Kronas is looking for volunteers to curate our next “Artist of the Month'' bulletin board in the Art and Music hallway. She would love to exhibit artwork from culturally diverse artists. You can pick an artist with your same cultural background or choose an artist you think our students will enjoy learning about. Ms. Kronas can print off colored photos of the artwork and artist that you choose. Here are examples from the last three months. Please email me if you are interested in putting together an “Artist of the Month” bulletin board. danielle_kronas@ipsd.org
5 Essentials Survey
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UpcomingEventsandInformation
Mental Health Symposium - Saturday, March 9th
Indian Prairie School District 204 is inviting you to attend our second annual Mental Health Symposium on Saturday, March 9, at Metea Valley High School from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The symposium will include a keynote session and panel discussion, multiple breakout sessions for teens and parents, and a community resource fair. Childcare will be provided for children ages 3 - 10.
The keynote session will be presented by Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Dr. Heitner's work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. Following the keynote, a panel of local experts will discuss the relevance of Dr. Heitner’s presentation in our schools and local community.
For more information, please visit the Mental Health Symposium webpage or Register Here.
Save the Date
Please be sure to save the date for these upcoming events:
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3/21 - 4th/5th Grade Chorus Concert at Hill Middle School - students report at 6:00 PM, concert at 7:00 PM
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4/10 - 2nd Grade Musical 6:30 PM
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4/18 - Open House 6:00-7:00 PM, PTA Meeting 7:00-8:00
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5/1 - Incoming Kindergarten Orientation
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5/6 - 5/10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
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5/24 - 5th Grade Farewell (during the school day)
Fridays are School Spirit Days!
We encourage all May Watts students, staff and community members to show their school spirit on Fridays! Consider wearing our school colors (blue and gray) or spirit wear to school on Fridays!
May Watts Parent/Guardian Guidebook
Much of the information contained above in this edition's of the Wolverine News has been taken directly from the May Watts Parent/Guardian Guidebook. Please refer to this guide for information pertinent school information and procedures.
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