Conley Correspondence

Does your child like to write? The Young Authors’ program is a great opportunity for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The students who participate will have their books judged by community volunteers. One winner will be selected for each grade level at each school. Entries will be due to your child’s school by Friday, March 14, 2025. Classroom teachers will be sharing more details soon!

This Valentine’s Day, we have a heartwarming opportunity to spread love and joy to seniors in our community who could really use a little extra kindness through State Senator Dave Syverson's Annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive.

For many seniors, especially those who may be isolated or living in care facilities, these heartfelt gestures can be a beacon of light during a time when they might feel most alone. A Valentine’s Day card has the power to brighten their day, reminding them that they are loved, cared for, and remembered. We hope our students will participate by creating festive or decorated handwritten cards, encouraging and uplifting notes, or cheerful drawings.

Please drop off Valentines to our main office by February 7, 2025.

Mrs. Marzullo, the principal at Mackeben Elementary School, will be offering a Square Barn Family Book Club. This is open to all families on our Square Barn Campus (Heineman, Conley, & Mackeben).

First step: select the book! Mrs. Marzullo has four book options to weigh-in on! If you are interested in being a part of the Book Club and selecting the book, please complete this survey.

Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time: 5:00-7:00 PM

Location: Huntley Park District Recreation Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley

• Awareness of mental health issues

• Access to local businesses and organizations that focus on wellness

• Activities for kids and families that promote wellness

• Awards/raffle prizes

El Comité de Padres Multilingües (MPAC) de Huntley los invita cordialmente al taller titulado: Salud Mental: Cómo desarrollarla en casa para educar hijos felices, presentado por el psicólogo Ferney Ramírez.

En este taller exploramos cómo los padres pueden fomentar un ambiente familiar positivo que ayude a sus hijos a manejar las altas demandas escolares, desarrollar hábitos saludables, y mejorar la comunicación en casa.

¡No se lo pierdan! Este evento es una gran oportunidad para aprender estrategias clave que promuevan el bienestar emocional de sus hijos y el éxito en la escuela.

Fecha: Martes, 4 de marzo

Hora: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lugar: Heineman Middle School

725 John Burkey Dr., Algonquin, IL 60102

Contacto: 847.659.6151

Huntley 158 is excited to announce a new location for its LIGHT transition program starting in January! All staff, students, families and community members are invited to attend an open house and ribbon-cutting event on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 10401 Vine Street in Huntley. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m. After the ceremony, attendees will be able to tour the facility and learn about the new space. The LIGHT program supports students with special needs (ages 18-22) with the transition from high school into adulthood, providing services in three areas: employment, education/training, and independent living. To learn more about the move and how this new space will benefit LIGHT students and the community, visit the district website.

Practices will be Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:00 beginning the first week of March through our Celebration 5K on May 18th. Registration opens this week Wednesday, January 22nd at 10am.

January 31st: Mismatch Day

The Huntley 158 Virtual Bulletin Board (VBB) is a way to connect Huntley 158 families with enrichment and educational events and programs in the community. This year, rather than receiving a separate email, families can find these opportunities on the district’s Virtual Bulletin Board webpage in our weekly newsletter. We encourage you to click the link and check out what’s happening for students and families in the community!

To submit a program or event for inclusion on the Huntley 158 VBB, organizations must be not-for-profit or a taxing body based in Huntley 158 boundaries or a surrounding community. Please email your event flyer in PNG or PDF format to kimoore@district158.org and include "VBB" in the subject line. To ensure accessibility for all, flyers must be accompanied by a brief description of your event that includes the name of your event, date, time, location, call to action/website link (if applicable) as well as contact information. Thank you!

3-5 Elementary School in Huntley Community School District 158

Address: Dr. John Burkey Dr formerly, 750 Academic Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102

Conley Main Office: 847-659-3700

Conley Absentee Line: 847-659-3711

Principal: Katie Surjan

Assistant Principal: Jeremy White

Principal's Administrative Assistant: Kathy Michel

Attendance Administrative Assistant: Lindsay Brunschon