Husmann Happenings

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• August 29th: HPTO Back to School Bash @ 5:30-7:30 🥳
• September 2nd: Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
• September 4th: HPTO Meeting @ 7:00pm
• September 9th: Picture Day 📸
• September 12th: Parent Night @ 6-7:30 and Dining for 💲 @ The Freeze 3-9pm
• Last Names A-L @ 6-6:40
• Last Names M-Z @ 6:50-7:30
• September 25th: Early Release @ 2:00 pm

Hello, Husmann Parents & Guardians!

Welcome to what is going to be an amazing school year! We have been so excited to welcome our Cougars back and the level of excitement within the building is already off the charts!

At the beginning of each year, various routines, procedures, expectations and team building exercises are taking place throughout the building as a means of creating our Husmann community.

Starting tonight, if you have not already done so, we encourage you to take a few minutes to ask your child what they have been working on and learning in and out of the classroom! Ask them about lining up, walking through the halls, getting/returning materials, how they enter and exit the cafeteria, where they are sitting in the classroom, something unique they learned about a classmate and what takes place in each of the areas around the room. You will truly gain some wonderful information on the learning environments that are built here at school!

We truly value our partnership with our Husmann families, so if at any time something comes up, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher/s. Thank you for partnering with us!

Your Partners in Education,

Mr. Sromek, Principal & Ms. Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal

Color Portraits will be taking pictures on: Monday, September 9th, 2024

• This year your school is sponsoring a PRE-PAY picture program. Payment may be done online or by phone.
• STEP 1: Go To: ordercp.com / Click on the green icon "BEFORE or ON PICTURE DAY"
• STEP 2: Enter your student's information and Your School Event Code 10015301
• STEP 3: Choose your package background

• For assistance, please contact customer service at: 1-847-382-7505 Ext. 7 (Spanish line 1-847-382-7505 Ext. 6)

The HPTO Spring Spiritwear is live through September 10th. Please visit www.shopCOTTONandINK.com (password: Cougars_24) to start shopping. There is no mark up on any of the items. We want all Cougars to enjoy showing school spirit at the lowest price possible. Orders will be distributed at school in mid to late October, sooner if possible!

If a child will be absent from or late to school, parents/guardians must log into ParentVue to report the absence before the start of the school day -- by 8:50 a.m. Please select the appropriate reason. "Other " can be used for mental health days, appointments, family emergencies, etc. You MUST put a reason in the notes section when using this option or you will receive a robocall. Click here for more information.

All volunteers are required to complete an annual online application including a background check, completed by Raptor, one week prior to your visit. Visitors must present a driver’s license or state ID upon entry. Click here for more volunteering and visiting procedures and information.

Sign-up now for this year's Student Directory! The directory is a great way to set-up hang-outs, playdates, send invites for birthday parties, and more. The directory is optional and only shared with parents or guardians who choose to add their contact information: Student Directory

Did you know that the single most important activity for building knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children? Did you know that even after children learn to read, you should continue to read aloud to them? When you read aloud, you create background knowledge in your child, develop her vocabulary, expose her to new information, and provide her with a reading role model.

Get the most out of reading aloud by following these three tips:

1. If the book has illustrations or pictures, hold the book so your child can see the words and pictures while you are reading.

2. Take your time and don’t rush the story. Reading at an appropriate rate will help you read clearly – and allow for an enjoyable experience.

3. Don’t be afraid to stop reading a book if your child doesn’t seem interested. Have a backup selection ready so read-aloud can continue.

Texts to read aloud are everywhere, and many of them are free! Try reading aloud charts, letters, lists, magazines, menus, newspapers, posters, school notices, to name a few.

Consider a variety of books including alphabet books, chapter books, poetry, biographies, and informational books. Children can understand more-sophisticated and complicated books that are read to them than the books they can read alone. You can choose books for reading aloud that are a bit above their reading level; if they don’t understand something, you are right there to explain it. Reading aloud can be a time for relaxing, talking, and being together.

Here are a few ideas to get the conversation going during read-aloud:

• To help your child understand what you are reading ask, “Does that make sense to you?” or comment, “This part sounds important, I’m going to read it aloud again.”
  

• Encourage your child to think about the text by asking, “Do you think that could really happen?” or “What do you think the author wants us to learn?”

• Connect the story to other ideas. Discuss similarities between the story and a person or an event in your child’s life.
  

• Prediction is a great way to build comprehension. Ask, “What do you think will happen next?” or “Why do you think he did that?”
  

• Ask your child to retell small parts of the story to you.

Remember, the road to becoming a reader begins the day a child is born. You play an important role in your child becoming a successful reader and writer.

Bring your family to celebrate the start of a new school year with Music, Food Trucks, and Games! The HPTO is having their Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 29th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Come join us for some fun!

Want to stay in the know? Be sure to follow us on:

• Facebook: Husmann PTO
• Website: HusmannPTO.com

For any questions please email us at HusmannPTO@gmail.com