Bulldog Bulletin

Please send change of clothes as some students are slipping in the mud during recess.

Winter weather is here:

Please remember to send warm coats, hats, gloves, snow pants or dry pants to change into, snow boots, as well as regular shoes for PE! We do go outside for recess as long as it is above 20 degrees.

Week of Dec. 18th - spirit week

Dec. 22nd - Winter party in each classroom and last day before break starts

Jan. 8th - First day back from break

Hi families! I wanted to remind you of how to proceed if someone tests positive for COVID. They should quarantine for 5 days. They may return if they are fever free for 24 hours and do not have symptoms. It is also recommended that they wear a mask for 5 more days once they return without symptoms. Take care!

Students of the Week:

Liveris' class: Jameson MVP - Hunter

French's class: Luke

Art Students of the Week:

Cloh's class: Vajra

Coleman's class: A'Mayra

Level Change:

Level 2 = Nicholas

Level 4 = Noah M

With two weeks of break from school coming up, students might struggle with the change in routines. Read this list below to remind yourself of why students might have meltdowns. Breathe and try to figure out what might be the cause from this list.

Enjoy life! Share smiles! Laugh lots!

If you were not able to attend the "Tips on Managing Anxiety and Stress in the Home Around the Holidays," here is the link to the webinar and slide decks.

Link to Webinar:

https://truenorth804.zoom.us/rec/share/9Cvs2lycej3yiSIpC39-Km0RM4gRi9stAUJIens8ZFY39-Ked113lvId8WT41PSU.YZw9ZqXOdqoZw6Ny

Passcode: TrueNorth804!

Link to Presentation:

Dr. Lopez - Valles Powerpoint Presentation

Enlace a la presentación:
Dr. López - Presentación de PowerPoint

If families have any questions, please feel free to have them contact Rogers Behavioral Health's Outreach Representative, Lauren Silverman. Her email and phone number are below:

Lauren.silverman@rogersbh.org

224-470-9407

Warm seasons greetings to you all. I hope this finds you well.

Before the winter break, if you would be so kind as to include this promotional flyer in the virtual backpacks and newsletters at your schools, CATCH would be grateful. We are hosting an event next month for all parents in our community.

We are very excited to welcome Michelle Icard to Northbrook!

(https://michelleicard.com/)

Michelle's latest book, "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success" is

getting a wonderful national response. I spoke with her personally on a zoom call and I think her easy going, humorous and approachable style will make for a fun and very informative evening. Michelle will also take questions and sign books to be sold at the event by The Book Bin.

WHAT: Turning Your Child's Setbacks Into Success

An in-person conversation with Michelle Icard.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Northbrook United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave.

WHO: Appropriate for parents of children of all ages

Registration is encouraged.

Registration link

Event flyer here

Thank you very much for sharing this flyer and event information with your school families. We look forward to welcoming our community in!

Best regards and Happy Holidays!

Several families have reached out and asked how they can help with our Bulldog Store and the Flex/Innovation space. Items for the Bulldog Store will be items that students can purchase with the Bulldog Bucks they earn throughout the week. Items for the Flex/Innovation Space will be items that are for the students to use while at school.

Amazon wish list for the Bulldog Store = click here

Amazon wish list for the Flex/Innovation space = click here

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support! We are blessed to have you in our community.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN DONATED TO DATE!!! You are so amazing! We appreciate you!

As this is the season for great deals on large appliances and items, if you remember to keep the boxes, Mr. White would be so grateful. He is preparing for a surprise STEAM project for after the winter break that will require lots and lots and lots of large cardboard boxes. If you happen to have empty large to extremely large boxes laying around, please consider donating them to NSAE for an upcoming STEAM project. Thanks in advance!

If you need to make any adjustments in your student's transportation, please email the following people, so we can make sure that the right people get the information in a timely manner.

Transportation Department - transteam@truenorth804.org

Your student's teacher

Your student's therapist

Ms. Sal Goldenstein - sgoldenstein@truenorth804.org

In case of an emergency, please call: TrueNorth Transportation Direct Line at 847-748-0101

Dec. 22nd - Winter parties and last day before winter break

Jan. 8th - first day back from Winter Break

The best part of being a community is celebrating! The school was decorated for winter and with every classroom participating, we had to bring in some fun and laughter to go with the winners. On Wednesday afternoon right before dismissal, each class chose a staff member who agreed to being pied in the face. The amount of cheering, squeals, and pure glee was heard and experienced across the building. Here are a few pictures to show the smiles on those who were pied.

As always, please let me know how I can help you as an individual or family, so we can be the best supportive team for your student!

Enjoy your week ahead!

Dr. Jen Cooper-Wells