What's Happening At The Hive!

December 3, 2023

Upcoming Dates

Monday, December 4th: 6:00 pm Board of Education Meeting at District Office
Tuesday, December 5th: 6:30-7:30 pm 7th and 8th Grade Jazz Band Concert at Parker Jr. High
Monday, December 11th: 6:30 pm 4th and 5th Grades Orchestra Concert in the Parker Jr. High Gym
Tuesday, December 12th: 6:30 pm Beginning Band and 6th Grade Band Concerts in the Parker Jr. High Gym
Wednesday, December 13th: 6:30 pm Parker Choir and Falcon Choir Concert at Parker Jr. High
Thursday, December 14th: HH PTO

Curriculum Resource Highlight

Our students and staff have been hard at work in several subject areas: reading, writing, math, science, social studies, social-emotional learning, etc. A particular area of focus for us this year is math. As part of our School Improvement Plan we are working to increase math fluency and focus on priority Illinois Learning Standards.

Bridges 2nd Edition from the Math Learning Center is the curricular tool we use to support students. There are several family resources that can support math learning at home. The Family Support Page lets you choose your child's grade level and has many tools. Here, you will find...

important concepts and skills your child will need to learn by the end of the year.
links to parent letters per Unit that describe the goals, specific example problems, strategies, and frequently asked questions (most grade levels are currently in Unit 4).
Math at Home activities. These collections, organized by content, provide routines and specific hands-on activities that can be used to reinforce math concepts.
links to online games, practice books, and digital scavenger hunts.
Math Learning Center applications that can be used on mobile devices or computers. These include vocabulary cards (can search per grade), virtual clocks, number sense tools, etc.
Articles for families.

Additionally, we have district resources to support students and parents. Pease login to our Canvas Learning Management System to see daily lesson plans for math. These plans include student-friendly learning targets, vocabulary words, important concepts, math tools, and home connection pages. Need help logging into Canvas? See the flyer below and/or contact the front office. Need help accessing information on your child's Canvas page? Please reach out to your classroom teacher.

We know we are most successful when we partner with parents/guardians to support student growth. We hope these resources provide information and tools to increase communication and support to families in the area of math learning!

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#AboveAndBeyond

Want to show your appreciation for outstanding work from a staff member? Nominate them for #AboveAndBeyond! Use this form to nominate a staff member today!

Absences and Tardies

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Lost and Found

It's that time of year! It's getting colder and students are dressing for the weather by bringing jackets, sweaters, hats, and gloves. This is also the season that our lost and found begins to grow. Please make sure to label your student's belongings with their name so we can return it to them easily. We also welcome students and parents to come to the office to claim items!

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Flossmoor Public Library

The Flossmoor Public Library has fun events for all ages! Check out the full calendar here.

Parent Resources

Speaking with children about certain topics can be challenging. Here are some resources for parents in talking to children about war and violence in the news:

■ How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting

■ How do I talk to my kids about violence in the news? | Common Sense Media

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Birthday Treats

In order to ensure the safety of all students, families may only bring non-edible birthday treats to school to share with classmates. We cannot accept any food items to distribute to students as many students have serious food allergies. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!