Panther News
December 18th, 2022
A Note From Mr. Christ
Dear Paddock Families,
With only a few more days left until Winter Break, I want to thank our entire Paddock community for a great first half of the school year. Between our teachers engaging our students in meaningful learning, our parents' commitment to supporting their students, and our PTA bringing fun, exciting experiences to Paddock, I am extremely grateful to be a part of this school.
I wish you all a restful, enjoyable Winter Break and a Happy New Year.
Jason Christ
Principal
January 11th Half Day of School
Please see the letter below, that was sent to all families in District 15, regarding January 11th, 2023 being a half day of school:
Dear District 15 Staff, Parents, and Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you and your family well and getting into the holiday spirit. It sure is hard to believe that we have wrapped up our first quarter of the 2022-23 school year and that December is here.
Since school began, we have worked hard to implement new curricular initiatives and manage an increased need for both behavioral and mental health support in students across all of our schools. In response to the needs of our staff and in support of the needs of our students, we will be adjusting the length of the school day on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from what was listed on our 2022-23 calendar.
Students will be transported home following the same schedule as the first half-day of school. All Preschool (Early Childhood and ECDEC Classrooms) and Half Day Kindergarten (AM and PM) classrooms will not have class on this day. Full-day kindergarten programs (TK, bilingual, and dual language) will follow the schedule below.
Student Half-Day Schedule for Wednesday, January 11, 2023
School Hours By School/Tier:
7:35 -10:35 am
- Carl Sandburg Junior High, Jane Addams, Plum Grove Junior High, Winston Campus Elementary, Winston Campus Junior High, and Walter R. Sundling
8:25 - 11:25 am
- Frank C. Whiteley, Gray M. Sanborn, Hunting Ridge, Kimball Hill, Lincoln School, Marion Jordan, Pleasant Hill, Stuart R. Paddock, Thomas Jefferson, and Willow Bend
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
- Central Road, Lake Louise, and Virginia Lake
9:20 am - 12:20 pm
- Conyers Learning Academy
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your family/work schedule.
PBIS Refresher
As your student prepares to return to school from break, have a conversation with your child about school behavior expectations. Talking about what it looks and sounds like to be respectful, responsible, and safe at school, combined with small reminders and encouragement about appropriate behavior, can have a big impact on how students return to learning in January.
Instrumental Music 2023-2024 School Year
Are you interested in your 4th or 5th grader participating in Instrumental Music next school year? Registration is now open! Go to the CCSD 15 Campus Parent page at:
https://ic.ccsd15.net/campus/portal/parents/palatine.jsp
Look for an available survey in your Message Center to register your student. If you need support logging in to Campus Parent, please reach out to the Paddock main office.
Palatine Library Winter Reading Challenge Read for the Stars
Begins Monday, December 12 – Tuesday, January 31
We have another great way to keep students reading and engaged through winter break! Encourage your students to participate and help us reach our goal. When we all read 8,000 books, the Northwest Special Recreation Association gets a grand donation of $1,500 from our sponsors.
Kids that finish get a star shaped stress ball for completing the program! While supplies last. Prizes funded by the Friends of Palatine Library.
Finishers are entered in a drawing for a chance to win an amazing prize basket filled with gift cards generously donated by participating businesses.
Reading Requirement
Birth - Grade 2 : 15 Books
Grades 3 - 6: 5 Books
Grades 7 - 12: 2 Books
Adults: 2 Books
Full program details here.
Watch this short video and share with your students.
PTA Raffle
Any new members that join the Paddock PTA during the month of Dec and Jan will have a chance to win this Trader Joe's gift package (retail value of $43) of some of their most popular items! Joining the Paddock PTA does NOT commit you to volunteering. Being a member helps support the activities the PTA organizes for all Paddock students. Click the link to join:
https://ilpta-paddockpalatine.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
Chess Wizards
Library Volunteers
Signup Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA5AA22AAFEC61-library
Class schedule:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VpOsIIgYORs_UvF7bDmlYL7D_B1IfGAhtdFkKGUly84/edit?usp=sharing
Job Fairs
Job Fair Dates:
- January 5, 12, 19, 26
- February 1, 6, 16, 22
Location:
- Palatine Library , 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067
Time:
- 12:00-3:00pm
Please contact Lori Thum @thuml@ccsd15.net regarding job fairs.
Paddock Spirit Wear
Health Office
If your child has a Health Care plan for asthma or an allergy OR has medication they need to take at school, please make sure you read the linked documents and get in contact with Mrs. Pool, our Paddock nurse. You can reach her at 847-963-5802 or poolk@ccsd15.net.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- December 12th - Holiday Shop begins
- December 14th - Paddock School Spelling Bee
- December 22nd - Winter Break Begins
- January 9th - School resumes
- January 11th - Half day all students, no school for 1/2 day kindergarten
- January 16th - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 17th - No School - Staff Institute Day
- January 27th - Paddock Movie Night @ Paddock School
Jason Christ
Email: christj@ccsd15.net
Website: www.ccsd15.net/SRP
Location: 225 West Washington Street, Palatine, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-5800