Bridgeview School Bulletin

September 2: No School - Labor Day

September 9 - 13: Fall MAP Testing Window for all D109 Students

September 12: Open House (6:00-7:30PM)

September 19: Fire Drill @ 9:00AM

September 23: School Improvement Day - 11:15AM Dismissal; Walk-a-thon

September 24: Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00PM (District Office)

September 26: Picture Day!

Hello Bridgeview Families,

Thank you for a great first couple of weeks! Our staff has been so excited to welcome our Bobcats back into their classrooms. Students have done a wonderful job adjusting to the school day, and it is so great to see their smiling faces.

There is a lot of repeat information in this month's newsletter, but I wanted to be sure that everyone was able to view the important information regarding arrival and dismissal procedures. Remember, these procedures are in place so that all of our students and staff members can get into and out of the building as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you, always, for your cooperation with these procedures.

Each month, in the "Parent Resources" section of this newsletter (scroll down to the bottom), you will find a breakfast and lunch menu for that month. Please refer back to the menus as often as needed.

Over the past couple of weeks we have been teaching our school-wide expectations. Students are becoming more familiar with the expected behaviors and actions in various locations of our school. So far, they have helped create their classroom expectations, and have learned about how to Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe in various areas of the school. By the middle of this month, they will have had exposure to the expected behaviors in all locations of our school. Please take a look at the Bridgeview Behavior Expectations Matrix and talk to you child(ren) about what they have learned so far.

Thank you always for your support, love, and care for our staff and students.

Until next month,

Candice

As required by law, all new students, as well as students entering grades K, 2, and 6, must receive health examinations and immunizations and submit completed health forms by October 15th. In addition, all Kindergarten students are now required to have a lead screening test done and the results given on the physical. This requirement now falls under our zip code of 60455.

Thank you to many of the families who have already completed and submitted these forms. In accordance with Illinois law, failure to comply with these requirements by October 15 of the current school year, or 30 days following registration for first-time registrants, will result in the student's exclusion from school until such requirements have been met. All sections of the child examination form must be completed including the health history, which must be filled out by the parent.

If you are in need of additional assistance, our school health aide, Jori Floyd at jfloyd@isd109.org or 708-496-8713, would be happy to assist you in answering questions or connecting you with resources to complete these requirements.

Does your child have a cell phone with them when they are at school? If so, we need you to fill out our online Cell Phone Permission Form. By clicking here and filling out the form, you are giving your permission for your child to have their phone at school. You are also acknowledging our Cell Phone rules/policies.

REMINDER: No edible birthday or holiday treats will be allowed.

If your child has a birthday during the school year and you would like to recognize the special day, please think about sending non-edible items such as pencils, stickers, erasers, etc.

In order to assure the safety of your child each day, it is imperative to notify the school office and your child's teacher if your child will not be riding the bus home on any particular day. Please email our office staff (jborst@isd109.org or mprouty@isd109.org) OR send a written note stating that your child will not be riding the bus that day. If a note is not sent to school, your child will be sent home on the bus - we will not take your child's "word for it" if he/she says they are not supposed to ride the bus. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

8:10AM 1st Bell

8:15AM Tardy Bell

2:30PM School Dismissed

All students arriving late to school (after 8:15AM) must report to the office for a tardy slip. Every 5th tardy a note will be sent home. Continuous tardiness may constitute other disciplinary consequences. Our goal is for all students to arrive at school on time each day. When students are late, they miss instructional opportunities. Please keep in mind that students arriving after 9:15AM are no longer considered tardy, but will instead receive a half day absence.

Being late is detrimental to all students' learning, especially if it occurs on a consistent basis. Be sure to do all you can to prevent tardiness. Your child will thank you for it!

Parents/Guardians should be aware that School District #109 applies lawn care products in order to maintain a beautiful campus of which all of us can be proud. With that being said, by law, our school must maintain a registry of all parents/guardians of students that wish to be notified prior to the application of pesticides to school grounds. Should you wish such notification, please contact our school office at your convenience.

Indian Springs SD #109 is looking to add to its list of available substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. If you are interested in being a substitute in our school district, please contact Marilyn Leja, School District Receptionist, at (708) 796-8700. The eligibility requirement to be a substitute teacher is to possess a teaching license or substitute teacher license (the substitute teacher license requires a Bachelor's Degree). The eligibility requirement to be a substitute paraprofessional is to possess a paraprofessional license. Feel free to contact Marilyn Leja for further details.

Candice Del Prete, Principal

Email: cdelprete@isd109.org
Website: www.isd109.org
Location: 7800 S Thomas Ave Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708-496-8713
Twitter: @BVGoBobcats