Conley Correspondence

Interested in supporting Conley's Book Fair (set-up, checking out student purchases, and/or taking down), please sign-up for a time(s) to volunteer on our form.

Join us for a fun night out at Conley!

Conley's Academic Night will be held from 4:30-6:00pm

Many states, including Illinois, have passed in the past several years laws with the intent of increasing the awareness of child sexual abuse. You may have heard of this legislation under its more common name, Erin's Law, in honor of Erin Merryn, a brave young woman who has crossed the country advocating for laws that will increase awareness of this crime against children. One of the requirements of this law is that schools provide an age appropriate curriculum to all students relating to sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curriculum which may include a variety of discussions, activities, videos and role play scenarios. The purpose of the lessons is to provide students the tools needed for personal safety and to provide a nurturing and caring environment open for disclosure of any incidents.

During the week of November 18th-22nd your child’s teacher, along with the school Social Worker, will present a Child Sexual Abuse-Assault Program discussing the following concepts:

● What is Child Sexual Abuse and Assault

● Myths/Facts about abuse, assault and abuser/perpetrator

● Instincts and Secrets

● How to protect self from sexual situations

● Identifying and learning to tell safe, trusted adults

Nationwide, 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of child sexual abuse by the age of 18. Through this program aimed at educating and empowering students, we want to provide your student with the knowledge and skills to use if ever affected by sexual violence.

District 158 believes that all of our students will benefit from participating in this program. Additional parent/guardian resources can also be found at www.erinslaw.org.

If you have any questions about the content of the program, or if you wish to inquire about opting out, please feel free to contact the school office at (847) 659-3700.

Please help others in need during this holiday season. We want to ensure that everyone, whether they are an adult or child has access to a warm coat as the temperatures begin to drop!

You are welcome to start bringing in coats as soon as possible (or wait to the official start date of collection).

We so appreciate your support and help with this community service project!

In November, Huntley 158’s RAD team is recognizing and celebrating diversity in conjunction with World Kindness Week. Join them by conducting acts of kindness from November 11 through November 15! The acts of kindness that the RAD committee has planned are inspired by the Native American principles of kindness: walk in another’s moccasins, respect for all life, interconnectedness, community focus, and generosity and giving. See the week-at-a-glance below. To learn more about Native American heritage, click the link for RAD’s November calendar.

• On Monday, November 11, to “walk in another’s moccasins,” we encourage you to explore an item from our November calendar of engagement opportunities.

• On Tuesday, November 12, HHS RAD committee members will be “respecting all life” by picking up trash in the parking lot. We encourage you to pick up trash in your community too!

• On Wednesday, November 13, to promote “interconnectedness,” RAD committee members from the high school will head to Leggee to give high-fives as Leggee students exit the building. This is also World Kindness Day! We encourage you to share kind messages and connect with your peers and community.

• On Thursday, November 14, RAD members will be spreading kindness with a “community focus” by sharing painted rocks around the town.

• To end the World Kindness Week, RAD students will be celebrating “generosity and giving” by dropping off donations to the Grafton Food Pantry and Animal House Shelter. You can find a list of items that are most needed for both locations posted on RAD’s social media.

In this Family Learning series, we will continue the conversation on meaningful inclusion. The Illinois Elevating Special Educators Network (IESE) will present on ways to carry out the district’s motto of supporting “All Students Always” and highlight the importance of understanding accommodations that support student success. The IESE Network will discuss what accommodations are and how they help promote a learning environment where all students are supported. They will also discuss how accommodations are supported in high school and on college and university campuses. All Huntley 158 staff and families are invited to join the discussion in-person or via Zoom. See details below.

Date: Wed. November 13, 2024

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Cost: FREE

Location: District Office, 650 Dr. John Burkey Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102 and Virtual (Click on the Zoom link: HERE)

Those who require any special accommodations or require a translator for this event can contact Kelly LaTour at klatour@district158.org. We are excited to engage in this learning series together! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Click here to RSVP.

November 15th: Red, White, & Blue Day

November 22: Favorite Band/Artist

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