Haskin Happenings
Haskin Elementary School- March 2024 Edition
A Message from Ms. Venetucci
As we step into the month of March, I am reminded of the significance of the Heart of Haskin core value: integrity. Integrity serves as the foundation of our school community, guiding us in our interactions and decisions each day. This month, integrity holds particular importance for our 3rd graders as they prepare for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing. As they demonstrate their academic abilities, it is essential that they approach these assessments with honesty, accountability, and a commitment to doing their best. I encourage you to reinforce the value of integrity with your child, reminding them that their character and integrity are just as important as their academic achievements. Together, let's support our students in upholding the principles of integrity as they navigate this testing period and beyond.
As we embrace the spirit of March, often associated with luck and new beginnings, I am filled with optimism for the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead for our students. Alongside academic growth, I hope your child will also experience personal and social development, discovering new passions and interests. As we transition into spring, let us take advantage of the warmer weather and longer days to engage in outdoor activities, fostering connections with nature and each other. Additionally, with spring break on the horizon, I encourage you to take this time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend quality time with your family. May this season bring joy, growth, and cherished memories for you and your child.
Warm regards,
Ms. Venetucci
Important Upcoming Dates
March:
1st - 1st Grade Planetarium Field Trip
1st - Kindergarten DuPage Children's Museum
4th - Kindergarten Hoover Field Trip
8th - 11:10 Dismissal - NO PRE-K Classes
14th - Butter Braid Delivery 3:00-4:00
15th - Yearbook orders due
18th - Kindergarten Bowling Field Trip
19th - 2nd Grade Bowling Field Trip
20th - 1st Grade Bowling Field Trip
22nd - 3rd Grade Bowling Field Trip
25th-29th - Spring Break NO SCHOOL
April:
1st - School is in session (Back to school due to Snow Day)
3rd - Spring Pictures
15th-19th - Spring Book Fair
18th - Grandparents Night 5:00-7:00
19th - 11:10 Dismissal
25th - Kindergarten Preparing to Launch (Screening)
29th - Pre K Boyer/Espino - Hoover
30th - Pre K Darnell/Mlot - Hoover
May:
6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
7th - Multicultural Day
7th - Muffins with Mom & VIPs 7:00-8:00
9th - Kindergarten Blast Off (Orientation) 6:00-7:00
16th - Kane County Cougars Reading Night
17th - 2nd Grade Shedd Aquarium
20th - Field Day
29th- Fun Fair Day K-3 Sponsored by H.O.P.
30th - PreK End of the Year Celebration
30th - Last Day of School, 11:10 Dismissal
Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is Now Open
Registration for the 24-25 school year is now open. Returning families to the school district can complete the online application process in a few short minutes through their TeacherEase account. This will be a very similar process to last year. Please be sure that all information is entered correctly.
If you have an incoming kindergartener or a new student to the district you will follow a different process in which you verify your residency before registering on TeacherEase.
Student fees for the 24-25 school year are not due at this time. We ask that you complete the registration process by Friday, April 19. Please use the link below which will walk you through the process of registration.
Kindergarten
Preparing to Launch / Screenings: Week of April 24th from 3:30-7:00 pm
- April 23rd - Woodbury
- April 24th - Prairie View
- April 25th - Lynn G. Haskin
*Jody at Central Office will call and schedule this with families once they are registered.
Blast Off / Orientation May 7th, 8th & 9th from 6:00-7:00 pm
- May 7th - Woodbury
- May 8th - Prairie View
- May 9th - Lynn G. Haskin
5 Essentials Impact Survey
Dear Haskin Families,
As of January 30th, the Illinois State Board of Education's 5Essentials Impact Survey is available for stakeholders to take. Please take a few minutes to provide us with your thoughtful and important feedback. The 5Essentials survey is developed around the "Five Essentials for School Success," an evidence-based framework developed by the University of Chicago. This framework identifies how school performance on five factors, or essentials, can lead to important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. Prior research has shown that schools strong in three or more of the 5Essentials were ten times more likely to improve student learning gains than schools weak in three or more of the Essentials. Those 5Essentials are:
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environment
- Ambitious Instruction
Why is this survey important to us? As a building and district, we will use the data and feedback gained through your survey responses to guide building and district improvement efforts. In order to receive a detailed report from ISBE, we need a minimum of 20% parent participation! Additional information about this survey, provided by 5Essentials and ISBE, can be seen here. The survey will remain open for stakeholders until March 29th. Last year, we were able to meet our participation rate and received great results and the best way to grow and get better is from your feedback.
Yearbook
Order your yearbook by clicking here https://book.hrimaging.com/book/Events.aspx?oid=13186&org=13186
All orders are due by Friday, March 15th.
Watch Dogs
We NEED You, Dads!
Did you not have a chance to sign up for a Watch DOGS day?? Please join us by signing up HERE!
WatchDOGS stands for “Dads Of Great Students.” The main mission of the program is to have positive male role models in our schools (showing our kids that education is important) and to have an extra set of eyes in the building to increase security and reduce bullying.
Who are WatchDOGS (Dads Of Great Students)?
WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. ® school. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. Many school principals have reported that the mere presence of a WatchDOG dramatically reduces reports of bullying.
Lost and Found
Social Work Corner
Notes from the Social Worker…
Hello March!
I am so excited that it is March and spring is almost here! I know that all of our students love the opportunity to get outside and brush away all of those winter doldrums. It gives everyone a chance to start fresh and enjoy the sunshine again.
March is such a fun month! We have both St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th, and SEL (Social/Emotional Learning) Day on the 8th. On top of that the whole month is National Social Work month! SEL Day is a newer celebration (it started in 2020) and is a day to focus on social-emotional learning to support children’s academic recovery, mental health, and well-being. While we do that every day here at Haskin, it is nice to know that there is a special day to celebrate it as well. Here are some fun activities that you can try to encourage more SEL at home. Engaging Students & Families in #SELday
Our core value for the month is Integrity. This value encompasses accountability and trustworthiness. It is about having strong moral values and being honest. Our students work very hard on this throughout the year, so it is nice to have some time to focus on that as something so important for all of our students.
I am in the process of contacting families about a potential extra “boost” of social work supports. This “boost” allows me to work with your student to help them develop their already existing skills during the school day. I work with their teacher to make sure that they are not missing any major academic times and have them join me in my office for a group. I will be calling and sending out permission slips for these additional social work services if needed within the next few weeks for some students to join these groups.
I am available to chat with you if you have any questions or concerns or need any help. Please feel free to reach out. I am available at 815-786-8812 x24007 or at rhaskins@sandwich430.org.
Have a great March!
Spring Pictures
Preschool Screening
Attendance
Nurse's Desk
March is National Nutrition Month
These websites have fun recipes, games, and ideas to help your family celebrate National Nutrition Month by eating healthy!
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
https://www.eatright.org/for-kids
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/index.ht
DENTAL EXAM REMINDER FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR:
All K, 2nd and 6th grade students are required to have a completed dental exam form on file with the school by May 15, 2024. Any student in 2nd and 6th grade not having a form on file will have their final report card held.
National Poison Prevention Week Is March 17-23, 2024
If you suspect poisoning or if you have questions regarding poisoning, call your Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poison Centers are staffed by specially trained nurses, pharmacists and physicians and are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The call is free and confidential. To learn more about how to help prevent poisonings, visit: poisonhelp.hrsa.gov.
Poison Prevention Tips:
• Make sure all potential poisons are out of the sight and reach of children
• Keep medicines and household products in their original containers with original labels
• Always read labels before using medicines, cleaners and other products
• Teach children to ask first before eating or drinking anything
• Never call medicine candy or make a game out of taking it
Parents are invited to complete this School Food Service Survey by March 15th.
Thank you for your input.
Celebrate the Haskin Staff!
We are blessed with an amazingly dedicated staff here at Haskin. Each day, our staff arrives with a student-centered mindset and goes to great lengths to help students learn academically, socially, and emotionally. If you are feeling extra appreciative of any of our staff members at any time this year, please give them a shoutout! It truly makes their day to receive such validations and appreciation form our stakeholders. Click the button below to access our Haskin Staff Spotlight Google Form.
Registration Fees - Still Due
If you have not yet fulfilled payment for registration fees you have/will receive a note home from school with your remaining balance. If you have any questions regarding these fees, please reach out to our main office at 815-786-8812.
Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School
Email: sgaskin@sandwich430.org
Location: 720 Wells Street, Sandwich, IL, USA
Phone: 815-786-8812