Bibich Newsletter
November 1, 2024
PAWS Program
This week's PAWS winners are: Kane Clemens, Daisy Hankins, Riley Jennings, MJ Kenealy, Ella Krivickas, and Josip Markotic. Great job EVERYONE!!!
NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, Nov. 5 due to Election Day
Bibich Robotics Team
The Robotics Club is ready to start building their robots! Our team members are: Shaunak Abhyankar, Selen Akkaya, Ja'Shon Bass, Jocelyn Colon, Zoey Hankins, Ella Johnson, Blake Kelley, JoJo Mora, Brian Nickless, Eric Niezgoda, Gabby Pankowski, Devan Ramirez, Anna Smosna, Jorge Velasquez, Matthew Wendelin, Cole Westerhoff, Bradley Witvoet, and Kailin Yuan. Congratulations to our team and coaches Miss Snow and Mr. Bonick.
Wear RED, WHITE, & BLUE on Friday, Nov. 8
Veterans Program
Our Veterans Program will be Friday, Nov. 8 @ 9:30am. If you previously RSVP'd please have your Veteran enter Door B at 8:45am so they can eat with their student before the program.
Support our Troops
Student Council will be sponsoring a donation drive to help support our troops. Families can participate in all days or however many days you would like. Please bring in the listed donations on the dates below:
- Monday, Nov. 4 -
- Hand Sanitizer, Wet-Wipes, Shampoo, Lotion, Body Wash
- Tuesday, Nov. 5 -
- NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, Nov. 6 -
- Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Dental Floss, Disposable Razors, Lip Balm
- Thursday, Nov. 7 -
- Beef Jerky, Pop-Tarts, Hard Candy, Snack Bars, Nuts, Word Searches, Brand New Playing Cards
- Friday, Nov. 8 -
- Dried Snack Foods, Trail Mix, Canned Meals, Crossword Puzzles
Daylight Savings Time ends Saturday, Nov. 2. REMEMBER to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed.
Student Council Elections
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Student Council Representatives: Co-Presidents - Kamile Can and Cole Westerhoff, and Co-Vice Presidents - Gabriella Pankowski and Teagan Smosna.
Lost and Found
The lost and found bin is OVERFLOWING!!! If your child is missing items, please let the teacher know so they can remind your child to check the bin by the office.
Recess
As the cold weather is arriving, please send your child with a heavy coat, hat, and mittens. Weather permitting they will be going out for recess as much as possible. Make sure all items have your child's name on them!!
School Pictures
Picture retakes will be on Wednesday, Nov. 13. If your child was absent for picture day, please mark your calendar. If your child ordered a package on the original picture day, but are choosing to get retakes, they MUST bring in the original package with them on retake day. (PLEASE do not place an additional order.) If your child is new at Bibich please place your order at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87575EU.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
ALL LC Elementary Schools will have an eLearning day on Tuesday, Nov. 12 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. AM Early Childhood WILL be IN SESSION at school that day!
Lake Central Education Foundation
LCEF awarded NINE teacher grants.....check out the link to learn more: .https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mL67CKAllOIqZNwouMfWF5qhGC?domain=drive.google.com
Community News
Click here to participate in some great kid-friendly opportunities in our community.
PTO NEWS
Pumpkin Contest
Thanks to everyone who made a pumpkin this year. They look awesome!!
*** FIRST PLACE winners are:
- EC - Eva MacNeill
- Kindergarten - Priscilla Silva
- 1st Grade - Aiden Kunkemoeller, Jaina Moore & Bowen Vardaman
- 2nd Grade - Jacob Sartori
- 3rd Grade - Toby Wodarski
- 4th Grade - Vincent Nevarez
*** SECOND PLACE winners are:
- EC - Oliver Weber
- Kindergarten - Logan Crowley
- 1st Grade - Rio Lamas
- 2nd Grade - Brady Banach
- 3rd Grade - Grant Radowicz
- 4th Grade - Autumn Reese
Bulldog Bash
Bulldog Bash is almost here! Make sure you mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 15 and buy your tickets now!!
- Link to sign up:
https://tinyurl.com/Bulldog-Bash
- Link to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA9A929A0FAC07-52829417-bulldog
Cooking for the Holidays?
Shop at Strack's and send your receipts in with your Bibich student to help our school raise money for new educational equipment! Bibich can receive a bonus for purchases made in November.
Calendar:
Nov. 5 - No School - Election Day
Nov. 6 - Student Council Meeting @ 7:30am in the gym
Nov. 8 - Veterans Day Program @ 9:30am
Nov11-Dec13 - CogAT Testing window (K & 2nd students)
Nov. 12 - ELearning Day for ALL LC Elementary Schools
Nov. 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov. 13 - PTO Meeting @ 3:00pm
Nov. 15 - PTO Bulldog Bash
Nov. 18 - Spell Bowl @ Clark 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 12 - Grade 4 Choir Concert
Dec. 19 - Holiday Parties 1:30pm
Dec. 20 - End of 1st semester
Dec.23-Jan.3 - No School- Winter Break
Jan. 6 - Teacher Records Day- no students
Jan. 7 - Students Return
Jan. 8 - Last Day to Submit Grades
Jan. 10 - Report Cards Turned On
Jan.13-Feb.28 - WIDA testing window
Jan. 20 - No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan.21-Feb.7 - IOWA testing window
Jan. 23 - PTO Meeting 6:00pm
Feb. 10-14 - Kindergarten Enrollment
Feb. 11 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No AM EC classes
Feb. 14 - Valentine Parties
Feb. 17 - No School - President’s Day
Feb. 21 - PTO Ladies Night Out
Feb. 27 - Talent Show
Mar. 3-14 - Window for IREAD-3 testing (grade 2 & 3)
Mar. 11 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No PM EC classes
Mar. 13 - End of 3rd grading period
Mar. 17-21 - Spring Book Fair Week
Mar. 18 - Last Day to Submit Grades
Mar. 18 - PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm
Mar. 24-28 - No School- Spring Break
Apr. 8 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No AM EC classes
Apr. 8 - Junior Achievement Day
Apr.14 - May 9 - Window for ILEARN testing (grades 3-4)
Apr. 18 - No School - Easter Break
Apr.22-May17 - End of year iReady window (All K-4 students)
Apr. 30 - PTO Meeting 3:00pm
May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 12-16 - Student Appreciation Week
May 13 - Early Release @ 12:10pm- No PM EC classes
May 15 - PTO Walkathon date
May 23 - Field Day
May 26 - No School-Memorial Day
May 28 - Last student day (if no school cancellation)
May 29 - Last teacher day (if no school cancellation)
June 2 - Report Cards on Skyward
June 3 - Summer School begins