Beginning on February 18, students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. To take the survey please click the button below to begin.
As a reminder Spring Break will take place from March 24th to March 28th with school resuming on March 31st. This break is a wonderful opportunity for students to recharge and spend time with family. As we approach this time off, we encourage everyone to maintain strong attendance and engagement in the weeks leading up to it.
Finally, we enjoyed highlighting February's trait of good character, friendship. In March, we will focus on the trait of cooperation. When a teacher sees a student demonstrating cooperative behavior, that child will be acknowledged by having their name and action shared during morning announcements. Afterward, the student will come to the office and will be given a green bracelet. The green bracelet is our way of congratulating children for modeling the important character trait of cooperation.
Take care and be well,
Dr. Moreland -- Principal
What a wonderful time our students had during Mike Boldt’s visit on Tuesday! The children thoroughly enjoyed listening to him read his new book, CANtaloupe and HoneyDO Bake a Cake, and were amazed as he created a unique drawing using only triangles. After the assembly, Mike spent time in our school library signing copies of his book for students.
A special thank you to Ms. Boznos, our librarian, for arranging this fantastic event and creating such a memorable experience for our students. We are so grateful for opportunities like this that inspire a love of reading and creativity!
What a heartwarming and memorable evening we shared at our Family Reading Night on February 19! It was wonderful to see so many of you gathered in our school library, creating special moments together.
Our evening began with the a reading of the Ukrainian folktale The Mitten by Jan Brett. Families enjoyed listening to this beautifully illustrated story that brought the magic of winter to life. The story’s themes of sharing and community perfectly set the tone for the night.
After the reading, families worked together to craft their own mitten sun catchers. These colorful creations were a lovely way to let the light of winter shine in our homes and remind us of the warmth we find in spending time with loved ones.
A huge thank-you to Ms. Blair and Ms. Boznos for organizing such a delightful event. Their hard work and creativity brought much joy to our families and made this night one to remember.
We look forward to seeing you all at our next Family Reading Night. Until then, keep reading and creating wonderful memories together!
D102 Summer Camp: New Paid Programming Opportunities! Grades 3-7
Registration for D102's summer programming is now open!
This year, students in grades K-7 will be able to opt-in to half day summer classes! These are highly engaging programs available to families at a paid rate of $375 for the 3-week session.
Grades K-2: Students currently in grades K-2 can join the VOICEs program that emphasizes early literacy and oracy through engaging, thematic instruction.
Grades 3-7: Students currently in grades 3-7 can join a *NEW* program with choice sessions. View the course guide to make your selections.
All summer programming runs from June 9-30, Monday through Friday with no class on Thursday, June 19. Classes are $375 for the half day. Morning sessions are from 8:30a.m - 11:00a.m. and afternoon sessions are from 12:30p.m. - 3:00p.m. Please note that busing is not provided. Classes are subject to enrollment, and those without enough registered students may not run. Register via this form by Monday, March 17.
Please note: If you already received a personal invitation to a D102 summer program, there is no need to complete this registration form.
Please note there have been reports of streptococcus (strep throat) at Pritchett within the last two weeks. Do not send your child to school with fever of 100°F/37.7°C or higher, vomiting, diarrhea. Your child should be free of these symptoms and feeling well without use of medication for 24 hours before returning to school. Please see the attached document for further information.
As always, please contact Mrs. Lowe with any documented communicable diseases.
Kind regards,
Priscilla Lowe, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Pritchett Elementary School
Phone: (847) 353-5708
Fax: (847) 215-3259
March Madness Book Competition!
March Reading Challenge
Are you ready for some Bingo? Ms. Boznos put together another fun reading challenge! When you complete a task, color in the box. You can read books from home, Pritchett's library, and the public library. Books read by parents count! When a row is, bring the sheet to Ms. Boznos for a small token to celebrate success!
Transportation Changes
Please note we will send children home according to our student database records. If you are changing your child's transportation, please send your child with a note in the morning.
For example, if your child takes the bus every day and you are picking up for a doctor's appointment at 3:30 p.m. (dismissal) please send a note that morning. In an 'emergency' situation you may contact Ms. Barraza by phone or email. Unfortunately, we will not be able to honor any changes after 2:00 p.m.
Busing Information
In continued partnership with our transportation provider, First Student, District 102 is launching FirstView®, a bus tracking, and parent communications app for your smartphone or desktop. To download the app and get started using FirstView, click on this link. This app provides:
- Live Tracking
- Predictive Stop Arrival Times
- Custom Alerts and Messages
- Multi-Stop View
- Secure and Easy Access
- Dedicated Customer Support
If you have a busing question or would like to report a problem, please call First Student Bus Company at 847.634.0868 or our Transportation Coordinator, Denise Koto. She can be reached at 847.353.5680 or through email at dkoto@d102.org.
March Calendar Dates
March 3: No School
March 7: Report Cards Available to Families
March 12: Early Dismissal (2:00 pm)
March 13: 3rd Grade Music Concert (5:30 to 6:30)
March 14: Student Council Spirit Day (Sports/Jersey Day!)
March 19: Bilingual Parent Event (7:00 to 8:00)
March 24 - 28: No School -- Spring Break
March 31: School Resumes
Dr. Matt K. Moreland, Principal
Email: mmoreland@d102.org
Website: https://www.d102.org/pritchett/
Phone: (847) 363-5700
Mrs. Julie Cummings, Assistant Principal
Email: jcummings@d102.org
Website: https://www.d102.org/pritchett/
Phone: (847) 353-5700
